DIN DKE SPEC 99100
DIN Compliance for Battery Passports
In the world of batteries, the EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542) has recently become law. However, while the regulation provides the legal framework, the DIN standards form the practical set of rules for its implementation.
Many companies currently assume that a simple digital copy of their product data is sufficient to serve as a “passport.” In reality, the digital battery passport is a dynamic dataset. To be valid, it must contain precisely defined characteristics, known as attributes.
What the DIN Standard Actually Prescribes
While the EU regulation defines the legal obligation, the DIN (specifically DIN DKE SPEC 99100) specifies exactly which information a battery passport must contain.
The goal behind this is interoperability. This means that only if all manufacturers speak the same "language" can recycling companies, workshops, and authorities easily read and utilize the data later. Without this uniform structure, the collected information is of little use to other stakeholders in the supply chain.
Managing the Flood of Attributes
The DIN standard and the EU Battery Regulation define an extensive catalog of attributes. Some are mandatory, while others are optional. These involve a wide variety of data points from very different areas:
Identifiers and Product Data: Including the unique identification number (UID), technical specifications of the battery, and proof of origin.
Symbols, Labels, and Conformity Documents: This includes official test certificates, symbols, and their precise descriptions.
Battery Carbon Footprint: The accurate calculation and documentation of the carbon footprint over the battery's entire life cycle.
Additional Information: This includes data on recycled materials, instructions for dismantling, and performance data such as the current State of Health (SoH).
This volume of information must be correctly represented in the battery passport. For many companies, the collection and preparation of this data is a massive undertaking.
We Support You During Implementation
SecIdent not only meets the strict requirements of DIN standards and the EU Battery Regulation but also makes them manageable for you. We support you in recording your existing product data in a structured manner within SecIdent and seamlessly transforming it into a legally compliant, DIN-conformant product passport. This reduces your workload and ensures that you meet all requirements reliably.
Since we realize that the path to the first battery passport can seem complex, we offer targeted support for the initial steps with our Battery Passport Starter Package. This provides a clear roadmap for implementation and includes:
Kick-off-Workshop (2h, remote or on-site)
Data Analysis
Implementation Guide
Optional Prototype
Start Your Battery Passport Implementation Now
Do not wait until the regulatory deadlines pass. Let us work together to ensure that your battery passports withstand every inspection and correctly map all required attributes.
Contact us for a non-binding live demo of our platform or to discuss the details of our Starter Package.
