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EU directive on the universal charger: laptops included from April 28, 2026
Summary: A participant shared an update on the EU directive regarding universal chargers, which will also include laptops starting April 28, 2026. However, the original post did not contain any further details.
As of 28 December 2024, the EU Universal Charger Directive has come into force, which aims to reduce electronic waste by establishing a single type of charger for certain rechargeable devices. The directive applies only to professional sellers.
At the time of the first sale of certain electronic devices in the EU and Northern Ireland markets, professional sellers must:
- offer only electronic devices equipped with a USB-C port;
- offer the option to buy the device without a charger, if one is included;
- display a symbol and a label in their listings.
These requirements also apply to laptops from 28 April 2026.
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For more information and guidance on the Directive, including details of the products concerned, visit the Seller Hub.
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