On 23 September 2021, the European Commission (the Commission) published a proposal for ‘common charger’ regulation, a number of requirements related to the charging of small electronic devices, designed to improve consumer convenience and benefit the environment. The proposed regulation includes four policy initiatives that would apply across a wide range of small electronic devices.

In our exploration of the expected impacts of the proposal, we have found that at least two adjustments to the proposed regulation would benefit consumers, manufacturers, and the environment, without compromising the objectives of the regulation.

Find our study here.