The European Commission has approved a new regulation that will require most chargers with a power of up to 100 W to switch to USB Type-C. The rules will come into force on December 14, 2028, and will cover a wide range of equipment. This is stated in the material of the Official Journal of the EU, writes UNN.
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As reported in the Official Journal of the EU, the new regulation establishes a single compatibility standard for chargers that work with devices up to 100 W. All of them must be equipped with a USB-C port. Such adapters will have a special Common Charger logo, which will inform consumers about the possibility of using one charger for different gadgets.
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The document covers external power supplies for wireless chargers, general-purpose battery chargers, as well as for routers, modems, game consoles, and other electronics. The list also includes power supplies for monitors and some consoles – provided that they are connected via an external converter, and not directly to the 220 V network.
This continues the EU's existing policy on port universalization. Since December 2024, all smartphones and tablets sold in the EU must have USB-C, and laptops must comply with this standard by April 2026.