The government has just formalized the universal USB-C charger in France, with entry into force from December 28, 2024, in one year therefore, for all small and medium-sized electronic devices.
From December 28, 2024, a new era will begin for technology enthusiasts in France. A decree of December 27, 2023, promulgated by the government and made official by it this Thursday, requires the use of a universal charger for all so-called “small and medium-sized” electronic devices, smartphones, tablets, game consoles. , helmets and cameras included. This decision allows French law to comply with European regulations, with the aim of reducing electronic waste.
Many everyday electronic devices affected by the USB-C requirement
The charger revolution is underway! From December 28, 2024, radio equipment sold in France must include a USB Type-C port. Companies will have to sell the device and the charger separately, to make it easier for consumers to choose. Here is the list of products that will be affected in just one year:
- smartphones, iPhone included (Apple took the plunge this year),
- cameras,
- tablets,
- headphones and earphones,
- game consoles,
- speakers,
- keyboards,
- mouse,
- e-readers,
- portable navigation systems.
Note that these devices will be followed by laptops, from April 26, 2026.
A change led by France within the European Union
France insisted on this regulation. It was also during her presidency of the Council of the European Union that she managed to have it adopted, with a dual objective: to promote interoperability between equipment and chargers, and thus prevent 11,000 tonnes of waste. electronic each year.
Bruno Le Maire, Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, welcomed this decision as a major step forward. simplifying the lives of the French and improving their purchasing power “.
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