The European Commission Requires USB-C Charging
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Update time : 2021-10-14 17:15:57
Usb-c charging is required by the European Commission, and the European Commission has proposed universal charging in smartphones, tablets and other consumer electronics, a move that will have major implications for developers of portable electronic devices of all kinds. Apple's dispute with the EU over Lighting and Type-c led to billions of dollars in fines.
According to formal proposals published at the end of September, the Commission is seeking to amend EU Directive 2014/53/EU (also known as radio Equipment Directive, or RED) to harmonise charging technology by standardising the use of USB-C charging ports. The proposal would also harmonize the speed of supported charging devices and separate the sale of chargers from that of electronic devices.
The commission's move is reportedly part of its overall effort to reduce consumer inconvenience and e-waste caused by using different and incompatible charging technologies for electronic devices. The commission estimates that the average consumer owns three mobile phone chargers to ensure reliable use of compatible charging technologies, and that discarded chargers constitute 11,000 tonnes of e-waste per year.
The commission's proposals must now be approved by the European Parliament and the Council. Assuming the proposal is accepted, it is anticipated that manufacturers will have a 24-month transition period to take the necessary steps to comply with the revised RED requirements.
According to formal proposals published at the end of September, the Commission is seeking to amend EU Directive 2014/53/EU (also known as radio Equipment Directive, or RED) to harmonise charging technology by standardising the use of USB-C charging ports. The proposal would also harmonize the speed of supported charging devices and separate the sale of chargers from that of electronic devices.
The commission's move is reportedly part of its overall effort to reduce consumer inconvenience and e-waste caused by using different and incompatible charging technologies for electronic devices. The commission estimates that the average consumer owns three mobile phone chargers to ensure reliable use of compatible charging technologies, and that discarded chargers constitute 11,000 tonnes of e-waste per year.
The commission's proposals must now be approved by the European Parliament and the Council. Assuming the proposal is accepted, it is anticipated that manufacturers will have a 24-month transition period to take the necessary steps to comply with the revised RED requirements.
