Operational readiness
1. List the passport data points relevant to the battery category.
2. For each field, identify whether the responsible operator already controls the data.
3. Where a supplier controls it, record supplier, contact, requested format and evidence expectation.
4. Track missing/uncertain values separately from confirmed values.
5. Set internal cut-off dates ahead of the 18 February 2027 application date.
6. Keep legal-source references with each request so suppliers understand why the information is needed.