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EU: ECC launches 2 public consultations


On 8 November 2024, the Electronic Communications Commission (ECC) of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administration (CEPT) launched two public consultations:

  • Draft CEPT Report 089 - "Report from CEPT to the European Commission in response to the Mandate to develop harmonised technical and operational conditions for the usage of non-active antenna systems aerial terminal stations in EU-harmonised frequency bands for terrestrial systems capable of providing electronic communications services ";
  • Draft revisions to ECC decision (06)01 - "The harmonised utilisation of the bands 1920-1980 MHz and 2110-2170 MHz for mobile/fixed communications networks (MFCN) including terrestrial IMT systems".

Click on this link to view the original public consultation, and the comment period is until 20 December 2024.

The EU Accessibility Act (EAA) is coming into force


On June 7, 2019, the European Union published Directive (EU) 2019/882, also known as the European Accessibility Act (EAA). The directive complements the European Web Accessibility Directive (EU) 2016/2102 (Web Accessibility Directive). Accessibility means that products, services, or environments should be designed to allow people with disabilities to be able to use them equally (directly or indirectly (with some degree of assistance).

Applicable Products & Services:

For specific products covered by the EAA, please refer to Article 2 Scope of Chapter 1 of the EU Directive (EU) 2019/882 (hereinafter referred to as "relevant products and services"). The specific "Accessibility" requirements are detailed in Directive (EU) 2019/882 ANNEX 1. Some example products include:

  • computer and operating system
  • ATMs, ticket machines and check-in machines
  • Smartphones
  • Television equipment related to digital television services
  • Telephone service and related equipment
  • Access to audiovisual media services such as television broadcasting
  • Air, bus, rail and water passenger transport related services
  • Banking services
  • E-book
  • E-commerce

Implementation time and transition period:

According to Directive EU2019/882, all relevant products and services, in particular digital technologies, that enter the EU market after 28 June 2025 must be accessible to persons with disabilities and older persons. The goal is to standardize accessibility and ensure easier access to relevant services and products.

Products that have been on the market or services that have been provided before June 28, 2025 can continue to be used for the duration of the contract, but with a maximum transition period of 5 years. That is, by 28 June 2030, the EEA must fully apply to all relevant products or services offered on the EU market, including those already on the market before 28 June 2025.

Click on this link to view the original Directive (EU) 2019/882.

EU: The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is officially passed


On October 10, 2024, the European Union passed the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) to strengthen the cybersecurity of connected devices. The Cyber Resilience Act sets out mandatory security requirements for digital products manufactured, imported, or sold within the EU, ensuring that these devices remain consistent throughout their lifecycle.

Key points of the bill:

  • Security requirements: Manufacturers must ensure that their products comply with cybersecurity standards and remain secure throughout their lifecycle;
  • CE marking: Connected products must bear the CE mark, proving that they meet cybersecurity standards;
  • Reporting requirements: Vulnerabilities and cyber incidents must be reported within 24 hours; and submit a detailed report to the European Cybersecurity Agency (ENISA) within 72 hours;
  • Updates and support: Manufacturers are obligated to provide free security updates for the expected life of the product.

The Cyber Resilience Act will be implemented from December 11, 2027, while reporting requirements will apply from September 11, 2026.

Click this link to view the original CRA Act passed on October 10, 2024, click this link to check out the EU's press releaseof this approval.

European Union: European Commission updates cadmium exemption provisions in the RoHS Directive


On May 21, 2024, the European Commission published Directive (EU) 2024/1416 in the Official Journal of the European Commission, updating the exemption clause on cadmium in Annex III of the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU), extending the exemption period of Article 39(a) and adding an exemption of Article 39(b). The directive will enter into force 20 days after its issuance and will come into force on January 1, 2025.

The specific updates are as follows:

Itemthe scope and duration of the exemption
39(a) for the downshifting of cadmium-based semiconductor nanocrystalline quantum dots in display lighting applications (less than 0.2 μg of cadmium per square millimeter of light-emitting region). Applies to all types, with an exemption deadline of 21 November 2025
39(b) Cadmium (less than 5 μg per square millimeter on the surface of an LED chip) in downshifting semiconductor nanocrystalline quantum dots deposited directly on LED semiconductor chips for display and projection applications, with a maximum of 1 mg per device Applies to all types, with an exemption deadline of 31 December 2027

Click on this link to view the original Directive (EU) 2024/1416.

European Union: The European Commission has issued guidance on the interpretation of the common charger Directive


On 7 May 2024, the European Commission published a Notice of Guidance for the Interpretation of the Common Charger Directive in the Official Journal of the European Union to assist in the interpretation and implementation of Directive (EU) 2022/2380. In the form of a Q&A, the guide answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the Common Charger Directive with a total of 51 questions, such as whether it only applies to rechargeable devices; whether products that only support wireless charging can be exempted; whether products that only support DC charging (without AC/DC adapters) can be exempted; whether products with a maximum power of more than 240W can be exempted; whether the regulations cover USB cables, etc.

Click on this link to view the original Common Charger Directive Interpretation Guide.

European Union: The European Commission launched a public consultation on the European system for standardization


The European Commission launched a public consultation on the operation of Regulation (EU) 1025/2012 on 2 May 2024. They are important for identifying deficiencies in existing legislation and for developing the European standardization system in the future. Consulting stakeholders will provide valuable information for the assessment.

Click this link to check the original public consultation,  and the consultation is open until 25 July 2024.

European Union: The European Commission conducts a questionnaire survey on the database of CE-marked products


On April 24, 2024, the European Commission launched a study exploring the possibility of digitizing and collecting the conformity assessment certificates of all CE-marked products into a database called the "Digital Solution for Conformity Verification" (DSCV). The objective of the DSCV is to facilitate market surveillance and customs control and to provide more accessible and reliable data on the CE marking of products. Relevant stakeholders, such as customs authorities, market surveillance bodies, certification bodies, notified bodies, manufacturers, distributors, importers, exporters, consumers, and managers of existing similar databases, were invited to participate in the study.

Click on the this link to view the original questionnaire, which was collected until May 17, 2024.

European Union: The European Commission updates the requirements for the use of frequencies in the 5 GHz band


On 23 November 2022, the European Commission published Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/2307 entitled "Revision of Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/179 on the designation and provision of the frequency bands 5150-5250 MHz, 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz in accordance with the technical conditions specified in the Annex". The revision comes in response to a request by the European automotive industry for the European Commission to confirm the use scenarios of the 5470-5725MHz band in Decision (EU) 2022/179 published on 8 February 2022. The European Postal and Telecommunications Commission (CEPT) then conducted a study and finally updated the implementation date from 1 March 2022 to 30 June 2023 with no technical changes in the requirements given in (EU) 2022/2307.

Click on this link to view the original decision (EU) 2022/2307.

EU: The implementation date of the RED Cybersecurity Requirements (EU) 2022/30 has been postponed by one year


Following a public consultation on 24 May 2023, on 20 July 2023, the European Commission published an announcement numbered C(2023) 4823 final, postponing the implementation date of (EU) 2022/30 from 1 August 2024 to 1 August 2025. The announcement also amends the text description in the second paragraph of Chapter 1 of (EU) 2022/30 by changing the original text "traffic data and location data" to "traffic data or location data".

Click on this link to view the original European Commission announcement.

The European Union has officially published the Revised Directive on Universal Chargers


On December 7, the European Union officially published the revised Directive (EU) 2022/2380 on universal chargers to supplement the specific implementation requirements of 3.3(a) of the RED Directive Directive 2014/53/EU for universal charging interfaces.

The Amendment Directive covers a total of 13 types of wireless devices, including smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, wireless headphones, handheld game consoles, portable speakers, e-books, keyboards, mice, portable navigation systems and laptops. According to the requirements of the new directive, all 13 types of equipment mentioned above must be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port in accordance with EN IEC 62680-1-3:2021 and can be charged using a charging cable that complies with the same standard, where devices that support fast charging should support the USB PD protocol in accordance with EN IEC 62680-1-2:2021. In addition, consumers and users may choose to purchase devices with unbundled chargers, and the manufacturer or seller should indicate whether the product is equipped with a charger with a specific mark on the packaging, indicating the charger power range requirements and the supported fast charging protocols.

The new directive will be mandatory in all EU member states from 28 December 2024, with the requirement for laptop devices to be mandatory on 28 April 2026, and new devices entering the EU market after the mandatory date should meet the requirements of the directive.

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