The European Commission proposal for a common charger for portable electronic devices aims to improve consumer convenience by mandating the USB-C standard.
It would also lower the environmental impact of terminal equipment and stimulate a circular economy. It is linked to the Circular Economy Action Plan, that the Commission adopted in March 2020.
Cullen International's new 'Tracker' provides an overview of the Commission proposal on common standards for electronic chargers. It also compares the (draft) negotiation positions by the European Parliament and the Council.
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