Activities of Andrey KOVATCHEV related to 2021/0291(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Radio Equipment Directive: common charger for electronic devices (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2014/53/EU on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment
Amendments (18)
Amendment 65 #
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. Recentgrettably, voluntary initiatives do not fully, although having decreased the number of charger types available on the market, did not meet Union policy objectives to reduce electronic waste (e- waste), ensure consumer convenience and avoid fragmentation of the market for charging devices, therefore a legislative measure in this respect is necessary.
Amendment 93 #
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 to ensure that end-users are not obliged to purchase a new charging deviceer, containing power supply and cable, with each purchase of a new mobile phone or similar item of radio equipment. 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.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The proposal for a common charger for radio equipment has been long awaited, but it should not be a one- off initiative. The Commission should assess the internal market for opportunities to harmonise the charging solutions for other appliances, for instance for small and medium-sized household appliances such as robot hoovers and hair dryers, by 31.12.2024 and every five years thereafter. By 1 January 2024, the Commission should assess how best to introduce harmonised standards for a common charger applicable no later than 1 January 2026 for, respectively, rechargeable batteries designed for electric vehicles, for light means of transport, as well as for rechargeable batteries incorporated into specific categories of electrical and electronic equipment covered by Directive 2012/19/EU. When undertaking that assessment, the Commission should take into account the size of the market, the reduction of waste, the availability and reduction of costs for consumers and other end-users. To that end, the Commission should submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council and consider taking the appropriate measures, including the adoption of legislative proposals. Thе assessment of the Commission should be without prejudice to the adoption of any legislation providing for the introduction of such common chargers at an earlier date.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) USB Type-C is a technology that is already common to many categories or classes of radio equipment as it provides high-quality charging and data transfer. The USB Type-C charging receptacle, when combined with the USB Power Delivery charging communication protocol, is capable of providing up to 100W of power and therefore leaves ample room for further development of fast charging solutions, while allowing the market to cater for low-end phones that do not need fast charging. Mobile phones and similar radio equipment that support fast charging can incorporate the USB Power Delivery features as described in standard EN IEC 62680-1-2:20201 ‘Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power - Part 1- 2: Common components - USB Power Delivery specification’ or the latest EN edition.
Amendment 104 #
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, if fragmentation on the internal market is observed.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) In order to facilitate the development of a level playing field for charger devices, the Member States should ensure substantial funds and resources for their competent authorities tasked with carrying out market surveillance. The potential increase in the market share of substandard chargers could have a detrimental effect on the life- span of devices, on consumer satisfaction and safety, and on the overall environmental impact of this Directive.
Amendment 120 #
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. Every two years, the Commission shall assess whether there is technical possibility and need to adapt the technical requirements listed in this Article to enlarge the scope of this Directive.
Amendment 145 #
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)
In this regard, the Commission shall carry out an assessment on wireless charging technologies, their market development and the potential need for harmonisation of the market by 31 December 2025. Should the Commission conclude that no initiative is needed to ensure minimum common interoperability standards for wireless charging technologies, it shall carry out such assessment every two years thereafter.
Amendment 154 #
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 consumers or other end- users the possibility to acquire radio equipment falling within the scope of Article 3(4) together with a charging device, the consumers and other end-users shall also be offered the possibility to acquire the radio equipment without any charging devicer.;
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
By way of derogation, Articles 3 (4) and 3a shall apply from [18 months after the end of the transposition period indicated in the preceding paragraph] to products that are equal to models that have been placed on the market before the date mentioned in paragraph 2.
Amendment 181 #
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, laptops, tablets, keyboards, mice, screens, printers, digital photo cameras, headphones, headsets, handheld videogame consoles and portable speakers,earbuds, e-readers, portable navigations, wearable and health trackers, headphones, headsets, handheld videogame consoles, personal care devices and portable speakers or radio equipment falling under the scope of this Directive and operating with power delivery of up to or less than 100 Watt in so far as they are capable of being recharged via wired charging, shall:
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part I – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex I a – Part I – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) be equipped with the USB Type-C receptacle, as described in 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’, or the latest EN edition which should remain accessible and operational at all times;
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part I – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I a – Part I – 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’ or the latest EN edition .
Amendment 191 #
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, tabletlaptops, tablets, keyboards, mice, screens, printers, digital photo cameras, earbuds, e-readers, portable navigations, wearable and health trackers, headphones, headsets, handheld videogame consoles, personal care devices and portable speakers, or radio 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:
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part I – paragraph 2 – point a
Annex I a – Part I – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) incorporate the USB Power Delivery, as described in the standard EN IEC 62680-1-2:2021 ‘Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power - Part 1-2: Common components - USB Power Delivery specification’ or the latest EN edition;
Amendment 201 #
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 either in printed form on the packaging or in electronic form via QR code, in the absence of packaging, on a label accompanying the radio equipment with the condition that the label can be visible:
Amendment 203 #
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 maximum power required to charge the radio equipment expressed in watts by displaying the text: “the minimum power delivered by the charger shall be equal to or higher thbetween [xx] Watts and [xx] Watts”. The number of watts should expressrespectively express the minimum power required by the radio equipment and the maximum power required by the radio equipment to achieve the maximum charging speed;
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part II – point 1a
Annex I a – Part II – point 1a
A pictogram indicating whether or not a charging device is offered together with the radio equipment. The pictogram has to be consisting only of image(s) and no words.