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USB Type C: Know the countries, states that mandated it

A growing number of nations and states are standardising USB-C chargers

Published: August 07, 2023 14:12 Jay Hilotin, Senior Assistant Editor

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USB C charger — USB-C is a 24-pin full universal serial bus (USB, tech used to connect computers with peripheral devices) connector system with a rotationally symmetrical connector. The designation C refers only to the connector's physical configuration or form factor; it does not indicate connector's specific capabilities, which are designated by its data transfer specifications. Image Credit: Flickr/Creative Commons

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USB Type-c — Only USC Type C chargers: In certain countries and states, all electronic device manufacturers must adhere to the USB-C charging cable standard from as early as 2024. Following are the countries that mandated it. Image Credit: Flickr | Pixabay | Shutterstock | File

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OPN_European_Union-1557060270611 — European Union: A landmark legislation in the community mandates only USB-C-compatible electronic devices to be sold within the eurozone, which all electronic device manufacturers must adhere to. In 2024, the long-awaited universal charger for mobile devices will become a reality. Image Credit: Bloomberg

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INDIA INDEPENDENCE.JPG-1597314629495 — India: In December 2022, India joined the EU in mandating USB-C charging port on smartphones. Delhi government officials have confirmed that USB Type-C will be the standard charging port for mobile devices, starting in March 2025. Image Credit: PTI

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Stock - Saudi economy / Riyadh skyline — Saudi Arabia: From January 1, 2025, the Kingdom has mandated the adoption of USB Type-C as the exclusive charging port for mobile phones and other electronic devices sold. File photo shows a night-time view of the Saudi capital Riyadh. Image Credit: Bloomberg

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200305 Grand Princess — California: In April 2023, the California state Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection unanimously passed the bill sponsored by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, making the first US state to require all laptops, phones and other electronic devices to be charged with USB-C cables. The bill require USB-C charging by 2026. Photo shows the Grand Princess cruise ship as she passes San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. Image Credit: AP

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Vienna city skyline — Austria: A view of the Vienna city skyline. The European Parliament voted that by the end of 2024, all mobile phones, tablets and cameras sold in the EU will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port. The connector will be the only one allowed to be sold across the 28 Euro-zone countries.. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Belgium — Belgium: The Grand Square in Brussels. All mobile phones, tablets, and cameras sold in the EU must include a USB Type-C charging port by the end of 2024. Image Credit: Pixabay

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Bulgaria — Bulgaria: Following Parliament’s approval, EU consumers will soon be able to use a single charging solution for their electronic devices. Photo shows the the Belogradchik Fortress, an ancient fortress located on the in Vidin Province, Northwestern Bulgaria. Image Credit: Pixabay

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Croatia — Croatia: New mobile devices on the EU market will have to include a USB-C charging port by the end of 2024. Image Credit: Pixabay

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OPN_Time_Birds — Republic of Cyprus: One single charger for all mobile phones and tablets is deemed beneficial for the environment and for consumers. File photo shows birds flying over a field in Athalassa Park in Nicosia, Cyprus. Image Credit: Reuters

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Czech Republic — Czech Republic: USB Type-C port will be the new standard for portable devices, offering high-quality charging and data transfers File photo shows the Old Town of Prague, a medieval settlement in the European country. Image Credit: Pixabay

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Denmark — Denmark: Under the new EU rules, buyers will be able to choose whether to purchase a new device with or without a charging device. File photo shows Nyhan, a 17-century canal and entertainment district in Copenhagen. Image Credit: Pixabay

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Estonia — Estonia: EU's new USB-C rules would not apply to products placed on the market before the date of application. Image Credit: Instagram

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Finland — Finland: By the end of 2024, all mobile phones, tablets and cameras sold in the EU will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port. Photo shows the Helsinki Evangelilcal Lutheran Cathedral of the Diocese of Helsinki. Image Credit: Pixabay

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Paris France — France: A night-time view of Paris, France. From spring 2026, the EU-wide USB Type C mandate will extend to laptops. The new law, adopted by plenary on Tuesday with 602 votes in favour, 13 against and 8 abstentions, is part of a broader EU effort to reduce e-waste and to empower consumers to make more sustainable choices. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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OPN_190520 Bundestag-1558357191762 — Germany: Lawmakers attend a polling at the German federal Parliament, Bunderstag, at the Reichtage building in Berlin. Image Credit: AP

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Greece — Greece: Under the new EU rules, consumers will no longer need a different charger every time they purchase a new device, as they will be able to use one single charger for a whole range of small and medium-sized portable electronic devices. Image Credit: Pixabay

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Hungary — Hungary: Budapest's historical buildings located by the Danube River. Regardless of their manufacturer, all new mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones and headsets, handheld videogame consoles and portable speakers, e-readers, keyboards, mice, portable navigation systems, earbuds and laptops that are rechargeable via a wired cable, operating with a power delivery of up to 100 Watts, will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C port. Image Credit: Pixabay

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IRELAND — Ireland: under new EU rules, all devices that support fast charging will now have the same charging speed, allowing users to charge their devices at the same speed with any compatible charger. Photo shows Dublin Castle, a major Irish government complex. Image Credit: Pixabay

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Rome, Italy skyline — Italy: The skyline of Rome. As wireless charging becomes increasingly common, the European Commission will be required to standardize interoperability criteria by the end of 2024 in order to avoid harming consumers and the environment. Image Credit: Agency

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Latvia — Latvia: A scene in Lavtia. The EU mandate for interoperability will help eliminate the so-called technological "lock-in" effect, in which a consumer gets dependent on a single producer. Image Credit: Pixabay

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Lithuania — Lithuania: By law, EU consumers must be informed about the charging characteristics of new devices via dedicated labeling, making it easier for them to determine whether their existing chargers are compatible. Image Credit: Pixabay

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Luxembourg — Luxembourg: With the new USB-C mandate, buyers within the eurozone will also be able to make an informed decision about whether to acquire a new charging equipment in conjunction with a new product. Image Credit: Pixabay

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Malta — Malta: An EU Parliament report states that new obligations will lead to more re-use of chargers and will help consumers save up to 250 million euro a year on unnecessary charger purchases. Image Credit: Stock image

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netherlands — Netherlands: Disposed of and unused chargers account for about 11 000 tonnes of e-waste annually in the EU. Image Credit: Unsplash/Secret Travel Guide

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Wilanow Palace, Warsaw, Poland — Poland: The common charger will finally become a reality in Europe. "We have waited more than ten years for these rules, but we can finally leave the current plethora of chargers in the past," said the European Parliament’s rapporteur Alex Agius Saliba. Image Credit: Shyam A. Krishna/Gulf News

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portugal — Portugal: Photo shows the Pena Palace in Portugal. This future-proof USB-C law allows for the development of innovative charging solutions in the future, and it will benefit everyone - from frustrated consumers to our vulnerable environment. Image Credit: Pixabay

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Romania — Romania: The Peles Castle in the Carpathian Mountains. Given the USB-C mandate, the Europeans have shown that the EU has not run out of ideas or solutions to improve the lives of millions in Europe and inspire other parts of the world to follow suit. Image Credit: Pixabay

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Slovakia — Slovakia: Bratislava Castle on a rocky hill of the Little Carpathians, which dominates the capital of Slovakia. Image Credit: Pixabay

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SLOVENIA — Slovenia: Bled Island (Blejski Otok) on Lake Bled in the Julian Alps of the Upper Carniolan region of northerwestern Slovenia. Image Credit: Pixabay

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Copy of 2021-01-08T215309Z_158784423_RC2X3L98Q75V_RTRMADP_3_SPAIN-WEATHER-1610165691159 — Spain: The European Council formally approved the directive before it was published in the EU Official Journal. It entered into force 20 days after publication. view of Puerta del Sor square during a snowfall in Madrid, Spain. File photo taken January 8, 2021. Image Credit: REUTERS

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The northern suburbs of Sweden’s capital, Stockholm, have seen higher rates of coronavirus – and authorities think that minorities there may not have understood the warnings. — Sweden: Following the publication, member states were given 12 months to transpose the rules and 12 months after the transposition period ends to apply them. A scene in the northern suburbs of Stockholm, Sweden's capital. Image Credit: Reuters

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