European Union: Proposed revision of Radio Equipment Directive including harmonsiation of electronic devices chargers to USB-C
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Proposed revision of Radio Equipment Directive including harmonsiation of electronic devices chargers to USB-C
On 23 September 2021, the European Commission (EC) proposed a revision of the Radio Equipment Directive in an effort to harmonize the charger for most electronic devices to USB-C. Specifically, USB-C is to become the required port for smartphones, t…
Scope
Policy Area
Design and testing standards
Policy Instrument
Design requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
technological consumer goods
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2021-09-23
under deliberation
2022-06-07
under deliberation
2022-10-04
under deliberation
2022-10-24
adopted
2022-12-27
in grace period
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
technological consumer goods
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
telecommunication equipment: mobile phones: creation: production
Regulatory tool
Technical standard adherence
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1
telecommunication equipment (any form): sale
Regulatory tool
Technical standard adherence
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1