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July 1, 2025: Strengthening worker protection against heat-related risks
Decree No. 2025-482 of May 27, 2025, and the Order of May 27, 2025, strengthen worker protection against heat-related risks effective July 1, 2025.
To learn more: https://www.tennaxia.com/en/blog/protection-des-travailleurs-contre-les-risques-lies-a-la-chaleur/
July 1, 2025: Inspection of thermodynamic systems and ventilation systems combined with Joule effect heating with a nominal power exceeding 70 kW
The first inspection of systems in place as of July 1, 2020, must be carried out by July 1, 2025.
Affected are thermodynamic systems and ventilation systems combined with Joule effect heating with a nominal power exceeding 70 kW.
Subsequent inspections must be carried out:
- every 10 years if the site is covered by an energy management system compliant with ISO 50001 and this management system covers the air conditioning system;
- every 5 years otherwise.
To learn more: https://www.tennaxia.com/en/blog/systemes-thermodynamiques-nouvelles-obligations-de-controle/
August 18, 2025: Battery EPR Scheme
The Battery EPR scheme concerns the following batteries:
- Portable batteries (alkaline, lithium, button cells, etc.);
- Light transport vehicle (LTV) batteries (scooter batteries, electric-assist bicycle batteries, hoverboard batteries, etc.);
- Electric and hybrid vehicle batteries;
- Starting, Lighting, and Ignition (SLI) batteries (vehicle starting, ignition systems, etc.);
- Industrial batteries.
Producers and those placing these batteries on the market are subject to Battery EPR obligations.