From December 28th, a large percentage of the gadgets bought inside the EU are required to charge via USB-C. The goal for Directive 2022/2380, known colloquially as the common charging solution, is to reduce e-waste and solve market fragmentation. You may recall Apple and the EU butting heads over this a few years ago.

EU's universal USB-C charging mandate takes effect, promising consumer savings and reduced e-waste through standardized device charging.

Starting on Saturday, all small- and medium-sized portable electronic devices sold in the EU must be compatible with USB-C ports to address waste. View on euronews

New rules introducing a common charging port for mobile phones and other electronic devices has come into effect across the European Union.

New European Commission legislation establishing a common USB-C charging port requirement for mobile phones and other electronic equipment comes into effect on Saturday, 28 December 2024