Toby: Your Go-To Lab for EU Common Charger Directive Compliance
Why the Directive Matters
- Sustainability Goals: Aligns with the EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan and Green Deal, aiming to reduce electronic waste generated from the sale of radio equipment, and cut raw material extraction and carbon dioxide emissions.
- Consumer-Centric Design: Ends the need for multiple chargers by standardizing interfaces and protocols.
- Market Harmonization: Eliminates legal discrepancies across EU markets, ensuring fair competition and smoother cross-border trade.
Key Requirements Under the Directive
- Mandatory USB Type-C Ports: Applies to 13 categories of devices, i.e., handheld mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, headsets, handheld videogame consoles, portable speakers, e-readers, keyboards, mice, portable navigation systems, earbuds, laptops.
- USB Power Delivery (USB PD) Compliance: Devices must support universal fast-charging protocols (EN IEC 62680-1-2:2022).
- Power Labeling Requirements: Packaging must display minimum/maximum charging power, compatibility details, etc.
How Toby Laboratory Supports Your Compliance Journey
1. Comprehensive Testing Services
- USB Type-C Interface Testing: Ensure compliance with the EN IEC 62680-1-3:2022 standard, particularly the physical and electrical characteristics of the USB Type-C interface.
- USB Power - Delivery (USB PD) Testing: Verify that devices support the USB PD protocol and comply with the EN IEC 62680-1-2:2022 standard. This includes compatibility and performance testing for fast-charging protocols.
- Charging Power Testing: Conduct testing to ensure devices meet the specified minimum and maximum charging power requirements, ensuring compatibility and safety across different power levels.
2. Product Scope of Testing Services
- Full support for all 13 device categories under the Directive, i.e., handheld mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, headsets, handheld videogame consoles, portable speakers, e-readers, keyboards, mice, portable navigation systems, earbuds, laptops.
3. Compliance Assessment and Certification Services
- RED Directive Compliance Assessment: Evaluate whether devices meet the RED Directive requirements, particularly the new charging interfaces and protocols.
- EU CE Certification: Provide CE certification services to ensure equipment meets EU market access requirements. CE certification is essential for entry into the EU market, with the RED Directive being a key component for wireless products.
4. Technical Consultation and Training
- Technical Consultation: Technical consultation on USB Type-C and USB PD, helping clients understand new regulatory requirements and integrate them into the product design phase.
- Training Services: Provide clients with training sessions on the RED Directive, USB Type-C, and USB PD to equip their internal teams with the knowledge to navigate and comply with new regulations.
5. Market Access Preparation
- Document Support: Assist clients in preparing technical documents that meet RED Directive requirements, including test reports, compliance statements, user manuals, etc.
- Labels and Identifications: Assist clients in designing CE labels and markings that meet the directive requirements, ensuring proper display of labels and identifications (such as charging power, USB PD support, etc.) on the device packaging.
Why Partner with Toby Laboratory
- Accredited Expertise: Internationally recognized lab with USB Type-C and PD testing capabilities.
- Speed-to-Market: Accelerate compliance timelines with fast turnaround testing and certification.
- Risk Mitigation: Minimize market risks with thorough pre-assessment and validation.
The EU Common Charger Directive reshapes the future of sustainable electronics. Toby Laboratory, part of the Cotecna Group, empowers manufacturers to meet these evolving standards confidently. From testing to certification and training, we provide end-to-end solutions to ensure your products comply with RED, reduce environmental impact, and thrive in the EU market.
Ready to ensure your products meet the EU Common Charger Directive?
Partner with Toby Laboratory today to streamline your compliance process and accelerate time-to-market. Our expert testing, certification, and training services will help you navigate the complexities of the RED Directive and set your products up for success in the EU market. Contact us to learn how we can support your compliance journey and drive sustainability in electronics!