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New EU directive on the universal charger
Summary: fr_news_team informs sellers about the European Union's adoption of the universal charger directive, which requires a single charger to reduce electronic waste. As of December 28, 2024, only devices with USB-C ports may be sold in the EU and Northern Ireland markets. Sellers must also offer charger-free options to consumers and provide additional information in listings. The requirements do not apply to products already on the market before this date. More information is available in the Seller Space.
Dear sellers,
The European Union (EU) is adopting the universal charger directive, which aims to reduce electronic waste by requiring a single type of charger for rechargeable devices. This directive applies only to professional sellers.
As of December 28, 2024, only devices equipped with USB-C charging ports may be offered or sold on the markets of the EU and Northern Ireland. Professional sellers must also give consumers the option to buy an electronic device without a charger and include additional details in their listings.
These new requirements do not apply to products that were already offered for sale or that were sold on the markets of the EU and Northern Ireland before December 28, 2024.
To learn more and get guidance on the EU universal charger directive, including which products are concerned, please visit our Seller Hub.
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