The USB-C charging mandate arrives in the EU — here’s what that means
From December 28th, a large percentage of the gadgets bought inside the EU are required to charge via USB-C. The goal for Directive 2022/2380, known colloquially as the common charging solution, is to reduce e-waste and solve market fragmentation. You may recall Apple and the EU butting heads over this a few years ago.
Universal charger rule: USB-C becomes mandatory for devices sold in EU
The new USB-C mandate across the EU standardizes device charging, ensuring USB Power Delivery support and clearer labelling to simplify consumer choices and reduce electronic waste.
EU adopts universal USB-C standard to streamline device charging
As of Saturday, the USB-C charging standard for portable electronic devices is now in effect in the EU. This change affects phones, tablets, and digital cameras, among others. According to Euronews, starting in 2026,
EU mandates USB-C for devices: A new era for simpler charging
As of Saturday, the USB-C charging standard for portable electronic devices is in effect in the EU. The changes affect, among others, phones, tablets, and digital cameras. According to Euronews, starting in 2026,
EU universal charger rules come into force
EU rules requiring all new smartphones, tablets and cameras to use the same charger came into force on Saturday, in a change Brussels said will cut costs and waste."Starting today, all new mobile phones,
EU's Universal USB-C Charger Law Takes Effect, Forcing Major Tech Changes
EU's universal USB-C charging mandate takes effect, promising consumer savings and reduced e-waste through standardized device charging.
New EU rules on common USB-C chargers for electronics to come into force
Starting on Saturday, all small and medium-sized portable electronic devices sold in the EU must be compatible with USB-C ports to address waste. View on euronews
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