Not every cable is the same USB-C becomes mandatory for all laptops in the EU 28. April, 2026 - 08:25 The EU is closing the final gap in its regulation to standardize charging cables. The goal is to reduce electronic waste.
Standardized charging cables USB-C now officially mandatory for electronic devices in the EU 28. December, 2024 - 11:18 After years of discussion, the EU Parliament approved the introduction of standardized charging cables in October 2022. Two years later, the regulation is now also coming into force.