22 Amendments of Alessandra BASSO related to 2021/0291(COD)
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) One of the objectives of Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council11 is to guarantee the proper functioning of the internal market. Pursuant to Article 3(3), point (a), of that Directive, one of the essential requirements that radio equipment must fulfil is that it interoperates with accessories, in particular with common chargers. In that respect, recital (12) of Directive 2014/53/EU indicates that the interoperability between radio equipment and accessories such as chargers simplifies the use of radio equipment and reduces unnecessary waste and costs, in particular for the benefit of consumers and other end-users. __________________ 11 Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC (OJ L 153, 22.5.2014, p. 62).
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Since 2009, efforts have been deployed at Union level to limit the fragmentation of the charging interfaces for mobile phones and similar items of radio equipment. RSuch initiatives have already been successful to a certain extent, allowing for a shift in the number of charging solutions from thirty to only few predominant options. Nevertheless, most recent voluntary initiatives do not fully meet Union harmonisation policy objectives, which seek to reduce electronic waste (e-waste), ensure consumer convenience and avoid fragmentation of the market for charging devices.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The growing tendency for multi- device ownership along with short lifecycles of some radio equipment and the absence of clear labelling have triggered in recent years a number of problems for consumers as the inability to charge certain devices, inaccessibility to compatible charges, confusion and product safety issues, in particular for end-users affected by disabilities.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The interoperability between radio equipment and accessories such as chargers is hampered as there are different charging interfaces for certain categories or classes of radio equipment that use wired charging such as handheld mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones or headsets, handheld videogame consoles and portable speakers. In addition, there are several types of fast charging communication protocols for which a minimum level of performance is not always guaranteed. As a result, Union action is required to promote a common degree of interoperability and the provision of clear and easy to understand information relating to the charging characteristics of radio equipment to end-users. It is therefore necessary to introduce suitable requirements in Directive 2014/53/EU regarding the charging communication protocols, the charging interface (i.e. charging receptacle) of certain categories or classes of radio equipmentradio equipment operating with power delivery of up to or less than 100 watts, as well as the information to be provided to end-users regarding the charging characteristics of those categories or classes ofoncerned radio equipment.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) It is therefore necessary to harmonise the charging interface and charging communication protocols for specific categories or classes of radio equipment that areradio equipment operating with power delivery of up to or less than 100 watts and recharged via wired charging. It is also necessary to provide the basis for adaption to any future technological progress by introducing aor market development, which shall continuously be monitored by the Commission in close cooperation with Members States and relevant stakeholders. In particular the harmonisation of the charging interfaces and the charging communication protocols should in future be considered with respect to radio equipment that may be charged via any means other than wired charging including charging via radio waves (wireless charging). Such harmonisation should reducefollow a thorough impact assessment confirming that wireless charging technology or technology that uses other means than wired charging has stabilised its efficiency and use within the internal market. The future adaption of harmonisation should continue to pursue the objectives of reducing environmental waste, ensureing consumer convenience and avoiding fragmentation of the market among different charging interfaces and charging communication protocols as well as among any initiatives at national level, which might cause barriers to trade in the internal market.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Such harmonisation would be however incomplete, if it is not combined with requirements regarding the combined sale of radio equipment and their chargers and information to be provided to end- users. A fragmentation of approaches among the Member States with respect to the marketing of the categories or classes of radio equipment concerned and their charging devices would hamper the cross- border trade in those products, for example by obliging economic operators to repackage their products depending on the Member State, in which the products are to be supplied. This would in turn result in increased inconvenience for consumers and would generate unnecessary e-waste thus offsetting the benefits derived from the harmonisation of the charging interface and charging communication protocol. It is therefore necessary to impose requirements on manufacturers, at least for a transitional period, to ensure that end- users are not obligedoffered the option to purchase a new charging device with each purchase of a new mobile phone or similar item of radio equipment without a charging device. Unbundling should in future be converted to default practice provided that the Commission has established, in consultation with the Single Market Enforcement Taskforce and relevant stakeholders, that consumers are supplied with a safe and state-of-the-art common charging solution, which is not financially disadvantageous. A smooth transitioning to mandatory unbundling will foster out-of-box experiences for consumers, leading ultimately to e-waste reduction. To ensure the effectiveness of such requirements, end- users should receive the necessary information regarding the charging characteristics when purchasing a mobile phone or similar item of radio equipment. A dedicated pictogram, placed in a prominent position on the product, should enable consumers to determine whether or not a charging device is included with the radio equipment before the purchase. The above-mentioned information requirements should be displayed in case of all forms of supply, including distance selling.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) With respect to charging by means other than wired charging, divergent solutions may be developed in the future, which may have negative impacts on interoperability, consumer convenience and the environment. Whilst it is premature to impose specific requirements on such solutions at this stage, the Commission should be able to take action towards harmonising them in the future,, following a thorough impact assessment, towards harmonising them within five years of entry into force of this Directive if fragmentation on the internal market is observed.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Article 3 of Directive 2014/53/EU should be amended in order to cover charging interfaces and charging communication protocols. The categories or classes of radio equipment specifically covered by this new provision should be further detailed in a new annex to Directive 2014/53/EU.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Article 10(8) of Directive 2014/53/EU provides for information to be included in the instructions for use and so additional information requirements should be inserted in that Article. The details of the new requirements should be specified in the new annex to Directive 2014/53/EU. Those information requirements wouldCertain elements of information should also be displayed by means of visual and consumer-friendly representation. A dedicated label indicating charging capabilities and compatible chargers will enable consumers to determine the most appropriate external power supply (EPS) needed to charge their radio equipment. It should be possible to adapt thosesuch information requirements in the future in order to reflect any changes to the labelling requirements for EPS, which may be introduced under Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council14 . __________________ 14 Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (OJ L 285, 31.10.2009, p. 10).
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) Despite this Directive not affecting product safety per se but interoperability requirements, the existence of a significant market for counterfeit charging devices raises serious concerns, particularly in regard to online and distance selling. European consumers should be able to safely purchase stand- alone charging devices online, regardless of whether these have been produced in the Union or not. Market surveillance authorities should therefore be ensured the procedural means to enforce newly introduced requirements on charging protocols and interoperability aspects, in particular towards online platforms allowing distance contracts with third- country traders.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In order to address any future developments in charging technology and to ensure the minimum common interoperability between radio equipment and the charging devices for such radio equipment, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to amend the categories or classes ofpower delivery requirement of concerned radio equipment and the specifications regarding the charging interfaces and charging communication protocols, as well as the details on the information in relation to charging. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Inter- institutional Agreement on Better Law- Making of 13 April 201615 . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. __________________ 15 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Radio equipment falling within the categories or classes specified in Annex Ia, Part I shall be so constructed that it complies with the specifications on charging capabilities set out in that Annex for the relevant category or class of radio equipment.
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
With respect to radio equipment capable of being recharged via wired charging, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 44 to amend Annex Ia in the light of technical progress or market developments, and to ensure the minimum common interoperability between radio equipment and their charging devices, by:
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) modifying, adding or removing categories or classes of radio equipment the power delivery requirement of radio equipment falling under the scope of this Directive;
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) modifying, adding or removing technical specifications, including references and descriptions, in relation to the charging receptacle(s) and charging communication protocol(s), for each category or class of radio equipment concerned.’
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
With respect to radio equipment capable of being recharged via means other than wired charging, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts within five years of entry into application of this Directive in accordance with Article 44 in order to amend Annex Ia in the light of technical progress or market developments, and to ensure the minimum common interoperability between radio equipment and their charging devices, by:
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Economic operators shall provide information whether or not a charging device is included with radio equipment referred to in Article 3(4) when such equipment is made available to consumers and end-users. Such information shall be displayed by means of visual elements and placed in a prominent position, in case of all forms of supply, on the product packaging.
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3
‘Radio equipment falling within the scope of Article 3(4) first subparagraph shall also be accompanied by information on specifications relating to charging capabilities and to its charging device, as described in Annex Ia, Part II. In addition to being included in the instructions accompanying the radio equipment, the information shall also be displayed by means of labelling. The label shall be placed in a prominent position, in case of all forms of supply, on the product packaging. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 44 in order to amend Annex Ia, Part II, by introducing, modifying, adding or removing any details in relation to that information or the way that such information shall be indicated.’;
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point h
(a) in point (h), the words ‘information on the intended use of radio equipment’ are replaced by the words ‘the information’; is replaced by the following: ‘the information, the EU declaration of conformity or usage restrictions as set out in Article 10(8), (9) and (10) does not accompany the radio equipment or the pictogram set out in Article 3a(2) or the label set out in Article 10(8), third subparagraph, are not displayed’.
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex I a – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Hand-held mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, headsets, handheld videogame consoles and portable speakerRadio equipment falling under the scope of this Directive and operating with power delivery of up to or less than 100 watts, in so far as they are capable of being recharged via wired charging, shall:
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I a – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) be capable, in the case of charging power lower than 6100 watts, of being charged with cables which comply with the standard EN IEC 62680-1-3:2021 ‘Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power - Part 1-3: Common components - USB Type-CTM Cable and Connector Specification’.
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part I – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Annex I a – Part I – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Hand-held mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, headsets, handheld videogame consoles and portable speakerRadio equipment falling under the scope of this Directive and operating with power delivery of up to or less than 100 watts, in so far as they are capable of being recharged via wired charging at voltages higher than 5 volts or currents higher than 3 amperes or powers higher than 15 watts, shall: