On December 28, Directive 2022/2380 will come into force in the European Union (EU), which obliges equipment manufacturers to equip their products with a USB-C port. This was reported on the EU website, Day.Az reports with reference to Lenta.ru.
The aim of the directive is to standardize the charging connector for gadgets and reduce electronic waste. The document also states that devices with a battery must support fast charging with a power of at least 15 watts. Otherwise, the sale of equipment in the EU will be prohibited.
Journalists from The Verge explained that all devices that support wired charging with a power of up to 100 watts must comply with the new rules. In this regard, for example, the Sony PlayStation 5 console, which has a nominal power of 350 watts, is not subject to the directive. Wireless charging standards are also not regulated.
In addition, from December 28, equipment must be marked indicating the presence or absence of a charging adapter included with the device. The label should also indicate the power range that the device supports.
Journalists drew attention to the “gray areas” in the directive. Thus, unmanned vehicles were not included in the list of gadgets. In addition, the obligation to equip laptops with a USB-C connector will not come into force until April 28, 2026.