New rules regarding the charging port of the European Union (EU) have come into effect from December 28. Now it has been made mandatory to use C-type chargers for many devices. According to the rule, it has become necessary to use the same charger for new smartphones, tablets, and cameras. The EU said that this will reduce costs and e-waste. Along with this, common users will get relief. Let us know the full details.

It is necessary to follow the rules.

Now it has become necessary for all companies to install USB-C ports in the devices sold in the 27 countries of the EU. This port has been chosen as the standard for charging electronic devices by the European Union. That is, in any case, manufacturers will have to include this port in their devices.

USB Type-C mandatory in the device
The EU wrote on the social media platform X that all new mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, speakers, keyboards, and many other electronics sold in the EU i.e. 27 countries will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port. The EU has said that the one charger rule will make people's lives easier. This will simplify life to a great extent and will also reduce e-waste. Users will not have to spend money to buy chargers for every device.

Apple had opposed
This law was first approved in 2022 after a dispute with US tech giant Apple. Initially, Apple was reluctant to follow these rules, but after that, it started providing USB ports in most of its devices. Let us tell you that laptop makers will have extra time to comply with this rule from the beginning of 2026.

How beneficial are the new rules
According to the report, most devices already use these cables, and those who do not, now they will also have to do so in any case.

USB-C ports can charge up to 100 watts.

Can transfer data up to 40 gigabits per second.

Can work to connect external displays.

At the time of approval, the commission said that this law would save at least 208 million US dollars per year. Also, more than one thousand tons of electronic waste is expected to be reduced every year.

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