These Regulations amend the Batteries and Accumulators (Placing on the Market) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2164) (the “2008 Regulations”). The 2008 Regulations implement Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators (OJ L 266, 26.9.2006, p. 1) (the “2006 Directive”).