New EU directive on standardized chargers
Dear commercial sellers,
The European Union (EU) is introducing the common charger directive, which aims to reduce electronic waste. For this reason, a common charger type is being established for rechargeable devices. This directive applies only to commercial sellers.
As of December 28, 2024, only devices with USB-C charging ports may be offered and/or sold in the EU and Northern Ireland markets. In addition, these offers must include additional details. Commercial sellers must also offer buyers the option of purchasing an electronic device without a charger.
Please note that these new requirements do not apply to products that were already offered or sold in the EU and Northern Ireland before December 28, 2024.
For more information and tips on the common charger directive, including details on products affected by the directive, please visit our page in the Seller Hub.
Thank you for your support in implementing the directive!
Kind regards
Your eBay team
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