Activities of Malte GALLÉE related to 2021/0291(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Radio Equipment Directive: common charger for electronic devices (debate)
Amendments (53)
Amendment 60 #
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 and that developing a common charger for certain categories or classes of radio equipment is necessary, particularly for the benefit of consumers. This is also in line with the goals of the European Green Deal and should therefore be achieved. __________________ 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 62 #
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. Recent voluntary initiatives do not fully meet Union policy objectives to reduce electronic waste (e-wasNevertheless, the single market is not exploiting its full potential and the continuing fragmentation of the market for chargers and charging interfaces for mobile phones and other categories or classes of radio equipment translates into an increase in electronic waste (e-waste) and consumer frustration. Recent voluntary initiatives have proved unsuccessful to meet Union policy objectives to reduce e-waste, ensure consumer convenience and avoid fragmentation of the market for charging devices. To date), ensure consumer convenience and avoid fragmentation of the market for charging devicethere are no voluntary commitments or binding requirements on common chargers or charging interfaces for mobile phones or other similar portable devices. A comprehensive approach at Union level is needed to address the risks related to the continued market fragmentation, to minimise the environmental impact of portable product chargers and to empower consumers by providing them with a sustainable choice when buying such products.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) In January 2020, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on a common charger for mobile radio equipment stressing the urgent need for Union regulatory action for a common charger for mobile phones and other small and medium-sized radio equipment devices in order to reduce e-waste, empower consumers to make sustainable choices, and allow consumers to participate fully in an efficient and well- functioning internal market. The resolution also highlights the importance of research and innovation in this domain to improve existing technologies and come up with new ones and the need for a regular scrutiny of the legislative framework for a common charger in order to take into account technical progress.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Union is committed to boosting the efficient use of resources and to reduce the environmental and resource footprint of Union production and consumption by moving to a clean, circular economy through the introduction of initiatives such as Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council12 and more recently through the introduction of the European Green Deal. This Directive aims to reduce the e-waste generated by the sale of radio equipment and to reduce the extraction of raw materials and the CO2 emissions generated by the production, transportation and disposal of chargers, thereby promoting a circular economy. __________________ 12 Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) (OJ L 197, 24.7.2012, p. 38).
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan provided for initiatives along the entire life cycle of products, targeting their design, promoting circular economy processes through resource efficiency, zero pollution and waste prevention as key priorities, fostering sustainable consumption, and aiming to ensure that the resources used are kept in the Union economy for as long as possible.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The Commission completed an impact assessment study, which has shownconfirmed that the internal market is not exploiting its full potential as continuing fragmentation of the market for charging interfaces and charging communication protocols for mobile phones and other similar radio equipment results in a lack of consumer convenience and an increase in e-waste.
Amendment 74 #
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, minimum power delivery, a common fast charging functionality and the provision of information relating to the charging characteristics of radio equipment to end- users so that they are adequately informed about the negative impact of unnecessary chargers. 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 equipment operating with power delivery up to 100 Watts, as well as the information to be provided to end-users regarding the charging characteristics of those categories or classes of radio equipment, such as information about the minimum and maximum wattage range at the maximum charging speed, so that end-users can easily understand which chargers they can use with which radio equipment device.
Amendment 83 #
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 are recharged via wired charging. It is also necessary to provide the basis for adaption, review and modification of the current rules to any future technological progress by introducing a harmonisation ofand to other developments that may have an impact on consumer convenience, environmental benefits and to the degree of fragmentation of the charging interfaces and charging communication protocols. It is also necessary to harmonise the charging interfaces and the charging communication protocols with respect to radio equipment that may be charged via any means other than wired charging including charging via radio waves (wireless charging) by 31 December 2025. Such harmonisation should reduce environmental waste, ensure consumer convenience and avoidensure that the wireless charging technology or any other technology that uses other means than wired charging is at least equally energy efficient and safe as a wired solution and that it is interoperable and capable of quickly charging different categories or classes of radio equipment. Such a harmonised approach would help reducing environmental waste, ensure consumer convenience and avoid lock-in effects with proprietary charging solutions as well as 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 90 #
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-userscharging devices and cables are systematically sold to end- users with each electronic device. The most effective way to ensure a concrete reduction in environmental impacts and an actual increase in consumer savings is to establish that radio equipment should only be sold to end-users without charging devices and cables. Such measure should be combined with mandatory information to be provided to end-users before the sale of the product, including when the product is sold online. The mandatory unbundling should not be financially detrimental to end-users, and any discriminatory, disproportionate or unfair marketing practice resulting in unnecessary costs and burden for end- users should be monitored and reported by the Commission. 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 to ensure that end-users are not obliged to purchase a new charging device with each purchase of a new mobile phone or similar item of radio equipment. To ensure the effectiveness of suchTo ensure the effectiveness of the unbundling requirements, end-users should receive the necessary information regarding the charging characteristics when purchasing a mobile phone or similar item of radio equipment.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) With respect to charging by means other thanThe latest technological trends reflect the shift from wired charging to charging by other means, such as different wireless charging technologies, which entail many potential benefits for consumers and the environment such as mitigating e-waste, but also shortcomings, because wireless charging technologies perform less efficiently than wired charging. It should be considered that no standardised test method exists to evaluate and effectively compare the efficiency of wireless charging. Many mobile phones and other categories or classes of radio equipment already use different wiredless charging, methods, and 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 tait is necessary to avoid any future fragmentation in this area or risk of lock-in effect with proprietary charging solutions for wireless charging technologies, which may jeopardise the goals of the common charger initiative. To this end, harmonised standards to evaluate and effectively compare the efficiency of different wireless charging technologies and to harmonise charging interfaces and fast charging protocols for wireless charging are needed to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market action towards harmonising them in the future, if fragmentation on the internal market is observednd the application of this Directive. The Commission should therefore take measures towards harmonising such wireless technologies based on voluntary harmonised standards that are adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council for the purpose of drawing up detailed technical specifications for improving the energy efficiency and the interoperability of those technologies. The Commission should therefore issue standardisation requests to the European standardisation organisations by 2025.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) In the absence of harmonised standards for interoperability of charging interface and fast charging protocols for wireless charging, and whenever needed for internal market harmonisation purposes, the Commission should be able to adopt the most appropriate technical specification, based on the degree of technical progress and on considerations of consumer convenience and environmental benefits. For instance, the Commission should be able to adopt technical specifications when the standardisation process is blocked due to a lack of consensus between stakeholders or where there are undue delays in the establishment of a harmonised standard, for example because the required quality is not reached. The Commission should not be allowed to adopt a technical specification if it has not previously tried to have the wireless requirements covered through the European standardisation system, except where the Commission can demonstrate that the technical specifications comply with the requirements laid down in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. With a view to establishing such a standard in the most efficient way, the Commission should also fully involve the Commission Expert Group on Radio Equipment throughout the process of adaption and harmonisation.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 b (new)
Recital 13 b (new)
(13b) In order to ensure coherence between the provisions of this Directive and other relevant provisions covering radio equipment, it is important to clarify that the provisions of this Directive apply to all end-users including consumers. The applicable definition of ‘end-user’ is laid down in Article 3(21) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and it explicitly indicates that consumers are a particular category of end-users.
Amendment 108 #
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 mandatory information requirements would enable consumers to determine the most appropriate external power supply (EPS) needed to charge their radio equipment. It should be possible to adapt those 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 end-users to improve their understanding of the negative environmental impact of unnecessary chargers and of the differences between the available chargers on the market. An easily legible, accessible and understandable label should indicate the information on the charging capabilities and compatible chargers that should allow consumers to determine the most appropriate external power supply (EPS) needed to charge their radio equipment. The label with the information on the charging capabilities and compatible chargers should also be displayed on the instructions for use, which accompany the radio equipment, in order to give end-users a further reference. It should be possible to adapt those 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 . The information obligations should be applicable to manufacturers, importers, distributors and where applicable, authorised representatives, as long as they supply the radio equipment directly to end-users, and should be adapted accordingly in the revision of the Union framework regulating the ecodesign requirements. __________________ 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 110 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) Certain elements of the information referred to in Article 10(8) of Directive 2014/53/EU should also be provided by means of a dedicated graphic, the details of which should be specified in the annex to this Directive. The graphic should consist of visual elements that can easily enable end-users, including end- users with disabilities, to determine before the purchase of the product whether or not a charging device is included with the radio equipment and inform them about the minimum and the maximum power required to charge the radio equipment at the maximum charging speed. The graphic should be placed in a prominent position on the end-user packaging in order to be clearly visible to end-users before the purchase, including where the purchase is made online. In the absence of a packaging, the label should be attached on the radio equipment. The information obligations should be applicable to manufacturers, importers, distributors and where applicable, authorised representatives, as long as they supply the radio equipment directly to end-users, and should be adapted accordingly in the revision of the Union framework regulating the ecodesign requirements.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Articles 40, 43 and 44 of Directive 2014/53/EU should be amended in order to adapt the references that they contain to the new provisions that are introduced by this Directive. It is important to ensure that national market surveillance authorities have adequate human, financial and technical resources to effectively enforce the new requirements inserted in Articles 3 and 3a and Article 10(8) of Directive 2014/53/EU and to avoid divergent interpretations among market surveillance authorities. During the first five years following the date of application of this Directive, it is therefore essential that the Union finance market surveillance campaigns and associated activities relating to radio equipment falling within the scope of Article 3(4), Article 3a and Article 10(8) of Directive 2014/53/EU. It is essential that Member States conduct market surveillance activities on the information obligations of economic operators, especially at the beginning of the applicability of the new rules. It is important that specific funding is provided for in relation to those activities, taking into account the fact that there are currently many unsafe chargers available on the market. Therefore, the carrying out of strong market surveillance activities about the safety of the chargers is of high importance.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In order to address any future developments in charging technology such as the emergence of new categories or classes of radio equipment, increase in voltage power or charging technologies and to ensure the minimum common interoperability between radio equipment and the charging devices for such radio equipment and harmonise wireless technologies, 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 of radio equipment and the specifications regarding the charging interfaces and charging communication protocols, as well as the details on the information for each of them, as well as the additional and future details on the information, graphic and labelling requirements 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 119 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
(aa) paragraph 3, second subparagraph, is replaced by the following: ‘The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 44 specifying which categories or classes of radio equipment are concerned by each of the requirements set out in points (a) to (i) of the first subparagraph of this paragraph. With respect to radio equipment referred to in point (a) of this paragraph, the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 44, by 31 December 2027, with a view to ensuring its application by 1 January 2029, concerning the identification and the setting of harmonised standards and technical specifications, including references and descriptions, in relation to the charging receptacles and charging communication protocols, for rechargeable radio equipment, other than for the categories or classes of radio equipment, specified in Annex Ia, Part I in so far as they are capable of being recharged via wired charging.´
Amendment 123 #
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 125 #
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 referred to in Article 3(4) capable of being recharged via wired charging, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 44 to amend Part I of Annex Ia in the light of technical progress, consumer convenience, environmental benefits, degree of fragmentation of the charging interfaces and charging communication protocols and to ensure the minimum common interoperability between radio equipment and their charging devices, by:
Amendment 128 #
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) introducing, modifying, adding or removing categories or classes of radio equipment or power requirements;
Amendment 132 #
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) introducing, modifying, adding or removing technical specifications, including references and descriptions, in relation to the charging receptacle(s), power requirements and charging communication protocol(s), for each category or class of radio equipment concerned.’
Amendment 137 #
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 referred to in Article 3(4) capable of being recharged via means other than wired charging, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 44, by 31 December 2025, in order to amend Part I of Annex Ia in the light of technical progress, consumer convenience, environmental benefits, degree of fragmentation of the market for charging interfaces and charging communication protocols, and to ensure the minimum common interoperability between radio equipment and their charging devices, by:
Amendment 144 #
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 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 – point b
(b) introducing, modifying, adding or removing harmonised standards, technical specifications, including references and descriptions, in relation to charging interface(s) and charging communication protocol(s), for each category or class of radio equipment concerned.’;
Amendment 146 #
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 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
The Commission shall, in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, request one or more European standardisation organisations to draft harmonised standards for the categories of radio equipment falling within the scope of Article 3(4). The Commission shall submit the first draft request to the relevant committee by 31 December 2025.
Amendment 148 #
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 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 b (new)
The Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing technical specifications for the categories of radio equipment set out in Annex Ia to this Directive where the following conditions have been fulfilled: (a) no reference to harmonised standards is published in the Official Journal of the European Union in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012; (b) the reference to harmonised standards is published in the Official Journal of the European Union, but the Commission determines, based on a technical assessment, that such standards do not result in consumer convenience, environmental benefits and reduced market fragmentation; and (c) either: (i) the Commission has requested one or more European standardisation organisations to draft a harmonised standard and there are undue delays in the standardisation procedure or the request has not been accepted by any European standardisation organisations; or (ii) the Commission can demonstrate that a technical specification complies with the requirements laid down in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, except for the requirement that the technical specifications should have been developed by a non-profit making organisation. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 45(3).
Amendment 149 #
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 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission shall regularly review the requirements referred to in Article 3(4) and, where appropriate, amend the delegated acts and implementing acts adopted in accordance with this Regulation in line with technical progress, and duly taking into account consumer convenience, environmental benefits and the degree of fragmentation of the market for charging interfaces and charging communication protocols.
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 a – paragraph 1
Article 3 a – paragraph 1
Where an economic operator offers to end- users the possibility to acquire radio equipment falling within the scope of Article 3(4) together with a charging device, the end-user shall alsoonly be offered the possibility to acquire the radio equipment without any charging device or cable, and to purchase the charging device and cable separately.;
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part
Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 8
Article 10 – paragraph 8
(3) in Article 10(8), the following subparagraph iss are added:
Amendment 161 #
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
Amendment 163 #
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 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Manufacturers, importers, distributors and where applicable, authorised representatives shall ensure that radio equipment falling within the scope of Article 3(4) are accompanied by an easily legible, accessible and understandable graphic indicating whether or not a charging device is offered together with the radio equipment in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex Ia, Part III. The graphic shall be placed in a prominent position on the end-user packaging in order to be clearly visible to end-users before the purchase, including where the purchase is made online. In the absence of a packaging, the label shall be attached to the radio equipment. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 44 in order to amend Annex Ia, Part III, by introducing, modifying, adding or removing any details to the graphic in relation to any future labelling requirements for external power supplies or charging cables or any relevant changes to Part I and II of that Annex.
Amendment 164 #
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 b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3 b (new)
Manufacturers, importers, distributors and, where applicable, authorised representatives shall ensure that radio equipment falling with the scope of Article 3(4) are accompanied by an easily legible, accessible and understandable label to provide information on the charging capabilities of the specific radio equipment as set out in Annex Ia, Part IV. The label shall be placed in a prominent position on the end-user packaging in order to be clearly visible to end-users before the purchase, including where the purchase is made online. In the absence of a packaging, the label shall be attached to the radio equipment. The label shall also be displayed on the instructions for use that accompany the radio equipment. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 44 in order to amend Annex Ia, Part IV, by introducing, modifying, adding or removing any details to the label in relation to any future labelling requirements for external power supplies or charging cables or any relevant changes to Parts I and II of that Annex, also taking into account the developments of the Union framework regulating the ecodesign requirements.
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 40 – title
Article 40 – title
Procedure at national level for dealing with radio equipment presenting a risk or not in compliance with essential or information requirements;
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 40 – paragraph 1– subparagraph 1
Article 40 – paragraph 1– subparagraph 1
(b) in paragraph 1, first subparagraph, the words ‘or does not comply with at least one of the applicable essential requirements set out in Article 3 or Article 3a or with the information requirements set out in Article 10(8)’ are added after the words ‘public interest protection covered by this Directive’;
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 40 – paragraph 5– point b a (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 5– point b a (new)
(ba) in paragraph 5, the following point is added: ‘(ba) When carrying out market surveillance of radio equipment falling within the scope of Article 3(4), the relevant market surveillance authorities shall perform specific checks about the economic operators’ obligations of information about the charging capabilities in Article 10(8) as well as checks about compliance with the applicable safety information and interoperability requirements, in line with Regulation 2019/1020´;
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 47 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 47 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(7a) in Article 47, the following paragraph is added: '2a. The Commission shall monitor and review the application of this Directive in relation to new charging technologies and report thereon to the European Parliament and to the Council by 2025 and every three years thereafter. When carrying out the review, the Commission shall in particular evaluate the requirements set out in Article 3a and Article 10(8) and the progress on drawing up relevant European standards and technical specifications necessary to ensure that portable radio equipment interworks with wireless charging technologies. The Commission shall monitor any technological developments that can affect the specifications set out in Part I of Annex Ia, such as products covered, charging speed, power requirements, energy efficiency or emergence of new standards or technologies.’
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall adopt and publish, by [OP please insert date – 12 months after adoption6 months after the entry into force of this Directive] at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
They shall apply those provisions from [OP please insert date 126 months after the end of the transposition period indicated in the preceding subparagraph].
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part I – paragraph –1 (new)
Annex I a – Part I – paragraph –1 (new)
Categories or classes of radio equipment operating with power delivery of up to 100W falling under the scope of this Directive: – hand-held mobile phones, – tablets, e-readers, laptops, – digital cameras, – headphones, headsets, earbuds, – handheld videogame consoles, keyboards, mice, – portable speakers, smart speakers, digital radios, – smart watches, personal care devices, sport devices, – GPS/portable navigation, – electronic toys.
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part I – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex I a – Part I – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Hand-held mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, headsets, handheld videogame consoles and portable speakers,Categories or classes of portable radio equipment listed in point – 1 of this Annex in so far as they are capable of being recharged via wired charging, shall:
Amendment 193 #
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 speakers,Categories or classes of portable radio equipment listed in point – 1 of this Annex in so far as they are capable of being recharged via wired charging at voltages higher thanof 5 volts or currents higher than 3 amperes or powers higher than 15 wattshigher or currents of 3 amperes or higher or powers of 15 watts or higher, shall:
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part I – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Annex I a – Part I – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) enable the charging of the radio equipment via USB Power Delivery regardless of the manufacturer of the charging device.
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part II – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex I a – Part II – paragraph 1 – introductory part
In the case of radio equipment falling within the scope of Article 3 (4), first subparagraph, the following information shall be indicated in printed form on the packaging or, in the absence of packaging, on a label, including in the instructions and safety information, accompanying the radio equipment with the condition that the label can be visible:
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part II – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex I a – Part II – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) a description of the power requirements of the wired charging devices that can be used with that radio equipment, including the minimum and the maximum power required to charge the radio equipment at the maximum charging speed expressed in watts by displaying the text: “the minimum power delivered by the charger shall be equal to or higher than [xx] Watts”. "The maximum power delivered at the maximum charging speed by the charger shall not be higher than [xx] Watts". The number of watts shouldall express the minimum and the maximum power required by the radio equipment at the maximum charging speed;
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part II – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I a – Part II – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a description of the specifications in relation to charging capabilities of the radio equipment, in so far as they are capable of being recharged via wired charging at voltages higher thanof 5 volts or currents higher than 3 amperes or powers higher than 15 wattshigher or currents of 3 amperes or higher or powers of 15 watts or higher, including an indication that the radio equipment supports the USB Power Delivery charging protocol by displaying the text “USB PD fast charging” and an indication of any other supported charging protocol by displaying its name in text format.
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part II – paragraph 2
Annex I a – Part II – paragraph 2
Such information shall also be provided and displayed online in case of online sales and shall be in a language and a format which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users, including persons with disabilities, as determined by the Member State concerned, and shall be clear, understandable and intelligible.’
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part II a (new) – title
Annex I a – Part II a (new) – title
PART III Graphic indicating whether or not a charging device is offered together with the radio equipment
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex
Annex
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part II a – paragraph 1 (new)
Annex I a – Part II a – paragraph 1 (new)
1. Charging device (external power supply device) offered with radio equipment shall be indicated in the form of the following graphic:
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex
Annex
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part II a – paragraph 2 (new)
Annex I a – Part II a – paragraph 2 (new)
2. Charging device (external power supply device) not offered with radio equipment shall be indicated in the form of the following graphic:
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part II a – paragraph 3 (new)
Annex I a – Part II a – paragraph 3 (new)
3. The label shall be of the same colour and size respecting the proportions given in the drawings above and shall appear in the instructions for use of the specific radio equipment.
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part II b (new) – title
Annex I a – Part II b (new) – title
PART IV Content and format of the label providing information on the charging capabilities of the radio equipment
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part II b (new) – paragraph 1
Annex I a – Part II b (new) – paragraph 1
1. The Label shall be indicated in the following format:
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part II b (new) – paragraph 2
Annex I a – Part II b (new) – paragraph 2
2. The letters XX after “Minimum” shall be replaced by the figure corresponding to the minimum power required by the radio equipment to charge, which defines the minimum power that a charging device should supply to charge the radio equipment. The letters XX after “Maximum” shall be replaced by the figure corresponding to the maximum power required by the radio equipment at the maximum charging speed, which defines the power that a charging device should at least supply to achieve that maximum charging speed. The abbreviation "USB PD" (USB Power delivery) shall be displayed if the radio equipment supports this charging communication protocol. "USB PD" is a protocol that negotiates the fastest delivery of current from the charger to the device without shortening the battery lifetime. The power capabilities in the label should be established as key information requirements to ensure comparability between chargers. If deemed necessary, a figure could be provided in brackets indicating the current.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part II b (new) – paragraph 3
Annex I a – Part II b (new) – paragraph 3
3. The label shall be of the same colour and size respecting the proportions given in the drawings above and shall appear in the instructions for use of the specific radio equipment.