European Union: European Council approves Radio Equipment Directive including harmonisation of electronic devices chargers to USB-C
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European Council approves Radio Equipment Directive including harmonisation of electronic devices chargers to USB-C
On 24 October 2022, the European Council approved the Radio Equipment Directive harmonising chargers for most electronic devices to the USB-C standard. Specifically, USB-C is to become the required port for smartphones, tablets, headphones, speakers…
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
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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