S.L. 427.8 ст. 9Removal of waste batteries and accumulators.

(1) Manufacturers shall design appliances in such a way that waste batteries and accumulators can be readily removed.

Where they cannot be readily removed by the end-user, manufacturers shall design appliances in such a way that waste batteries and accumulators can be readily removed by qualified professionals that are independent of the manufacturer. Appliances in which batteries and accumulators are incorporated shall be accompanied by instructions on how those batteries and accumulators can be safely removed by either the end-user or by independent qualified professionals. Where appropriate, the instructions shall also inform the end-user of the types of battery or accumulator incorporated into the appliance.

(2) The provisions set out in sub-regulation (1) shall not apply SCHEDULE SYMBOL FOR BATTERIES, ACCUMULATORS AND BATTERY PACKS FOR SEPARATE COLLECTION The symbol indicating "separate collection" for all batteries and accumulators shall be the crossed-out wheeled bin shown below.