EU - Proposal for Amending Directive 2014/53/EU on the Harmonization of the Laws of the Member States Relating to the Making Available on the Market of Radio Equipment
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European Commission announced proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2014/53/EU on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment.
This proposal for the amendment of Directive 2014/53/EU concerns the harmonization of the charging receptacle and charging technology for mobile phones and similar electronic devices.
It also concerns the introduction of information requirements for manufacturers regarding the charging characteristics of the device, and mandates manufacturers to, at least, offer an unbundled version of their electronic devices (meaning to sell the equipment unbundled without the External Power Supply or propose both options bundled and unbundled).
The scope of devices concerned include mobile phones, tablets, headphones, headsets, digital cameras, portable speakers and handheld video game consoles.
Proposed date of adoption: to be determined
Proposed date of entry into force: 20 days from publication in the Official Journal of the EU (the provisions shall apply 24 months later).
Final date for comments: March 15, 2022
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