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European Union: The European Commission intends to update the Regulation on External Power Supplies to replace (EC) No. 2019/1782

Created：2024-12-16 Officially published at：2024-11-19

On 19 November 2024, the European Commission notified on the WTO website of the Commission's draft regulation, which will replace Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2019/1782. The regulations intend to introduce the following changes:

  • Expand the scope of application to include wireless chargers and battery chargers for general-purpose portable batteries, taking into account interoperability requirements;
  • Introduce standby power consumption limits for wireless chargers and wireless charging docks;
  • Expand the scope of application to include USB Type-C cables to limit their energy loss and inform consumers of the maximum power supported;
  • Removal of the definition limit for EPS with output power below 250 W;
  • Require the EU "Universal Charger" logo to be affixed to USB Type-C chargers to inform consumers of their interoperability; Manufacturers can also use other colors (inverted colors in the picture below, or black and white, etc.);

EPS new logo in EU

  • Requires the USB Type-C charger to use a detachable cable and label the supported power on each port;
  • USB Type-C chargers as a general requirement for EPS to cover a range of products not covered by the Radio Equipment Directive to maximize interoperability;
  • Exclude certain EPS from interoperability requirements (including EPS used in wet conditions, EPS used with toys, most power tools, etc.);
  • the minimum threshold for improving energy efficiency;
  • Introduce a minimum efficiency threshold at 10% load;
  • introduction of output power performance requirements;
  • Clarify the test conditions (especially the adaptive power supply);
  • USB Type-C and USB PD power supplies need to be tested without cables, and specific cable correction factors need to be introduced to ensure fair competition between interoperable EPS.

The expected adoption date of the regulation is Q3 2025, with a tentative entry into force date of 20 days from the date of publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, with enforcement three years after the date of entry into force.

Click on this link to view the EU's draft published on the WTO TBT website, with a deadline of 60 days from the date of notification.