Article 2

The symbol indicating separate collection shall consist of one of the roll-out containers crossed through, as shown below:

The decision on the choice of symbol to be used on batteries and accumulators covered by Directive 91/157/EEC shall be made by the person responsible for marking as described in Article 5 of this Directive. The use of the two symbols shall be considered equivalent throughout the Community. Member States shall inform the public of the meaning of both symbols and grant them equal status in their national provisions regarding batteries and accumulators covered by Directive 91/157/EEC. The use of either symbol shall not constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between Member States.