From December 2024, universal chargers will be mandatory
Spain has joined the European Union initiative for the use of universal chargers for mobile phones and other electronic devices. From December 28, 2024, new legislation will come into force that will force manufacturers to use a universal charger for all electronic devices. This change aims to reduce electronic waste and make life easier for consumers, since they will not have to have several chargers for different devices.
The universal charger will be USB Type C
The universal charger that will be mandatory from December 2024 is USB Type C. This technology will allow users to use the same charger for all their electronic devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, headphones, digital cameras, e-books , mice, keyboards, video game consoles, navigation systems, speakers and laptops.
Manufacturers will have to offer the possibility to buy the devices without a charger
Another important measure included in Royal Decree 188/2026 is that manufacturers will have to offer consumers the possibility to buy devices without a charger. This will allow users to use the same charger they already have or purchase one separately if they wish. This initiative aims to reduce the number of unnecessary chargers and contribute to the protection of the environment.
Impact on companies like Apple
This new legislation will affect companies like Apple, which until now used their own type of charger instead of USB Type C. This change will force these companies to adapt and change their strategy. However, Minister José Luis Escrivá believes that this measure will be very useful for the reduction of electronic waste and the protection of the environment.
conclusion
New legislation mandating the use of universal chargers from December 2024 aims to reduce e-waste and make life easier for consumers. This change will allow the use of a single charger for all electronic devices and manufacturers will have to offer the possibility to buy the devices without a charger. This measure will affect companies like Apple, who will have to change their strategy. In short, this initiative seeks to contribute to the protection of the environment and improve the user experience.
