European Commission proposes a common charger for electronic devices , smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers and handheld videogame consoles.
#EU #MargretheVestager #Smartphone #electronic #ThierryBreton
#EU #MargretheVestager #Smartphone #electronic #ThierryBreton
Also the Commission proposes to unbundle the sale of chargers from the sale of electronic devices. This will improve consumers' convenience & reduce environmental footprint associated with the production & disposal of chargers, thereby supporting the green & digital transitions
Improved information for consumers: producers will need to provide relevant information about charging performance, including information on the power required by the device and if it supports fast charging
#Antitrust #Apple #Google
#Antitrust #Apple #Google
In 2020, approximately 420 million mobile phones and other portable electronic devices were sold in the EU. On average, consumers own around three mobile phone chargers, of which they use two on a regular basis.
The situation is not only inconvenient but also costly for consumers, who spend approx €2.4 billion annual on standalone chargers that do not come with electronic devices. In addition, disposed of & unused chargers are estimated to pile up to 11,000 tonnes of e-waste every year
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