EU Common Charger Directive (Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU)
The EU Common Charger Directive (amending the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU) repeals Regulation (EU) 2019/1782. It mandates standardisation of charging ports and fast-charging protocols, alongside clear consumer disclosure regarding charger inclusion and wattage specifications.
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Regulation |
Jurisdiction |
Enforcement Date |
Key Mandate |
|---|---|---|---|
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Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU |
European Union |
In force (Dec 2024 / Laptops from Apr 2026) |
Standardised USB-C, USB Power Delivery (USB PD) protocol, and mandatory consumer messaging/pictograms. |
In-Scope Product Categories
Suppliers must review their products that are launched under these product types to ensure that we are capturing all regulatory compliance data:
- Mobile Phone
- Tablet
- Camera
- Earphones
- Headphones
- Computer Headset
- VR or AR Headset
- Games Console (Please note this is applicable to handheld or portable consoles only)
- Portable Speaker
- eReader
- Computer Keyboard
- Computer Keyboard & Mouse Set
- Computer Mouse
- Satellite Navigation Device
- Earphones
- Laptop
Required Supplier Deliverables & Action Items
To comply with Online Data Governance and Product Display Page (PDP) requirements, suppliers must provide the following two categories of deliverables for every in-scope SKU
Visual Deliverables (Image Carousel Pictogram)
Suppliers must supply an updated product image containing the official compliance pictogram to be published within the Product Display Page (PDP) image carousel. The pictogram must clearly display:
- Charger Inclusion: Visual indicator showing whether a charger/power adapter is included with the product or not.
- Power Capabilities: The minimum and maximum charging wattage required/supported by the device.
- USB PD Specification: Indication of USB Power Delivery standard support.
This can be an existing product image, with the correct pictogram layered over the top of the existing image.
HP Laptop Example
Data & Specification Deliverables (Smartsheet Attributes)
Suppliers must provide accurate, structured product attribution data to populate product data systems and website specifications. The required attributes include:
- Charging Device Included: Does the product come with a charging power adapter?
- Wired Connections: Highlights the connections available
- Min Charge Power: The minimum power in watts required to charge the device.
- Max Charge Speed Power: The minimum power in watts required to charge the device at its fastest speed.
- Supports USB PD protocol: Does the device support USB Power Delivery protocol?
- Power Supply Type: Indicates the type of power supply that is used to power the item
| common charger applicable | min charge power | max charge power | power supply type | charging device included | supports USB PD protocol | fast charging capability |
| YES | 2.5 | 40 | Rechargeable battery; USB |
NO | YES | YES |
Submission Process & Next Steps
Suppliers are requested to submit all updated image assets and attribute data through the standard product setup channel.
Data Compliance Next Steps
Any non-compliant products will not be permitted to be sold to Northern Ireland.