![]() ![]() Exemptions will be made for devices, such as smartwatches, that are too small to host a USB-C port. ![]() It also extends to headphones and headsets, handheld videogame consoles and portable speakers, e-readers, keyboards, mice, portable navigation systems, earbuds and laptops that are rechargeable via a wired cable, operating with a power delivery of up to 100 Watts, will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C port. Two years later in 2026, this admonition will extend to laptops. The idea is that by the end of 2024 all the mobile devices, tablets and cameras sold in the UK will have to be equipped with a USB-C charging port. Disposed of and unused chargers account for about 11 000 tonnes of e-waste annually in the EU. The law passed with 602 votes in favor, 13 against and 8 abstentions and is part of a broader effort to reduce e-waste. These are difficult times for politics, but we have shown that the EU has not run out of ideas or solutions to improve the lives of millions in Europe and inspire other parts of the world to follow suit” “This future-proof law allows for the development of innovative charging solutions in the future, and it will benefit everyone – from frustrated consumers to our vulnerable environment. We have waited more than ten years for these rules, but we can finally leave the current plethora of chargers in the past. Parliament’s rapporteur Alex Agius Saliba (S&D, MT) said: “The common charger will finally become a reality in Europe. Margrethe Vestager and Agius Saliba, photographed by Alain Rolland. ![]()
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