2021/0291(COD) | [ParlTrack]

Kateřina KONEČNÁ, Stelios KOULOGLOU, Anne-Sophie PELLETIER

Proposal for a directive
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~~taking due account of the potential trade-off between new functionalities that the consumers can benefit of and convenience of utilising the single technology.

Amendment 101 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13

(13) With respect to ~~charging by means other than~~the increase in the use and market share of wiredless 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 stag~~Therefore, the Commission should be able to take action towards harmonising them in the future~~, if fragmentation on the internal market is observed~~.

Amendment 102 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
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 103 #

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Ivars IJABS, Dita CHARANZOVÁ, Morten LØKKEGAARD, Marco ZULLO

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13

(13) With respect to charging by means other than wired charging, disever~~gent solutions may be developed in the future, which may have negative impacts on interoperability, consumer convenience and the environment~~al technologies are present on the market already and other solutions may be developed in the future. Whilst it is may be premature to impose specific requirements on such solutions at this stage, the Commission should ~~be able to~~ take action towards harmonising ~~them~~interoperability requirements in the near future, i~~f fragmentation on the internal market is observed~~n order to avoid negative impacts on interoperability, consumer convenience and the environment.

Amendment 104 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
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 105 #

Proposal for a directive
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 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
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 107 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
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 108 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
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 109 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16

Amendment 110 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Katrin LANGENSIEPEN, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
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 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
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 112 #

Kateřina KONEČNÁ, Stelios KOULOGLOU, Anne-Sophie PELLETIER

Proposal for a directive
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. During the first two years following the date of application of this Directive, it is essential that the Union finance Member States' and Union market surveillance campaigns and associated activities relating to radio equipment falling within the scope of Article 3(4) of Directive 2014/53/EU.

Amendment 113 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
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 114 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
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 of 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.deleted

Amendment 115 #

Proposal for a directive
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 116 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
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 of~~power 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 117 #

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Ivars IJABS, Dita CHARANZOVÁ, Morten LØKKEGAARD, Marco ZULLO

Proposal for a directive
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 118 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) in paragraph 3, first subparagraph, point (a), the comma and the phrase ‘, in particular with common chargers’ isare replaced by the phrase ‘other than the charging devices for the categories or classes of radio equipment, specified in Annex Ia, Part I, which are specifically referred to in paragraph 4 of this Article’ ;

Amendment 119 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 120 #

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Ivars IJABS, Dita CHARANZOVÁ, Morten LØKKEGAARD, Marco ZULLO

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 121 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 characteristics set out in that Annex for the relevant category or class of radio equipment.

Amendment 122 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 123 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 124 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

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, and to ensure the minimum common interoperability between radio equipment and their charging devices, by: (a) modifying, adding or removing categories or classes of radio equipment; (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.’deleted

Amendment 125 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 126 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part

Amendment 127 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a

~~(a) modifying, adding or removing categories or classes of radio equipment;~~deleted

Amendment 128 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a

(a) introducing, modifying, adding or removing categories or classes of radio equipment or power requirements;

Amendment 129 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 130 #

Kateřina KONEČNÁ, Stelios KOULOGLOU, Anne-Sophie PELLETIER

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a

(a) modifying~~, adding or remov~~ or adding categories or classes of radio equipment; or power equipment;

Amendment 131 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
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.’deleted

Amendment 132 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 133 #

Kateřina KONEČNÁ, Stelios KOULOGLOU, Anne-Sophie PELLETIER

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b

(b) modifying~~, adding or remov~~ or adding 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 134 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 135 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

With respect to radio equipment capable of being recharged via wired charging, and respective charging devices, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 44, by [insert date - 6 months after to the date of entry into force of this Regulation], to amend and update Annex Ia in the light of the technical progress in order to establish a colour-based legend or pictograms, linking radio equipment and corresponding charging devices. The Commission shall, in particular, introduce: (a) adequate power categories within the power range specified in the ANNEX Ia; and (b) user-friendly colour labelling, simplifying the process of matching a radio equipment with an appropriate and most efficient charging device by the user;

Amendment 136 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

With respect to radio equipment capable of being recharged via means other than wired charging, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 44 in order to amend Annex Ia in the light of technical progress, and to ensure the minimum common interoperability between radio equipment and their charging devices, by: (a) introducing, modifying, adding or removing categories or classes of radio equipment; (b) removing 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.’;deleted introducing, modifying, adding or

Amendment 137 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 138 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 139 #

Kateřina KONEČNÁ, Stelios KOULOGLOU, Anne-Sophie PELLETIER

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part

Amendment 140 #

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Ivars IJABS, Dita CHARANZOVÁ, Morten LØKKEGAARD

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part

Amendment 141 #

Kateřina KONEČNÁ, Stelios KOULOGLOU, Anne-Sophie PELLETIER

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 – point a

~~(a) introducing, modifying, adding or removing categories or classes of radio equipment;~~deleted

Amendment 142 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 – point a

(a) introducing, modifying~~, adding or remov~~ or adding categories or classes of radio equipment charged wirelessly;

Amendment 143 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 – point b

(b) introducing, modifying, adding or removing 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.’;deleted

Amendment 144 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 145 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 146 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 a (new)

Amendment 147 #

Kateřina KONEČNÁ, Stelios KOULOGLOU, Anne-Sophie PELLETIER

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 paragraph 4 of this Article. The Commission shall submit the first draft request to the relevant committee by ... [one year after the date of entry into force of this Directive]. 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; and (b) 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 148 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 150 #

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Ivars IJABS, Morten LØKKEGAARD, Marco ZULLO

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. By way of derogation from paragraph 4 of this Article, radio equipment falling within the categories or classes specified in Annex Ia, Part I shall be exempted from those requirements where: (a) the device is intended for non- private use, and where the intended use includes specific commercial or scientific purposes and the use of the connector provided for in Annex Ia would disproportionately reduce the device’s capabilities for those purposes; (b) the device is intended to operate in specific environmental conditions requiring connectors with specific waterproofing, heat management or other capabilities. (c) the equipment is refurbished; or (d) the device incorporates new technology which provides charging capabilities which improve upon the specifications of the connector provided for in Annex Ia. Devices referred to in subparagraph 1, point (d), shall be made available subject to annual quantitative limits. The Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 44, by ... [6 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive], amending Annex Ia to specify the quantitative annual limits concerning devices specified in point (b) of the first subparagraph of this paragraph.

Amendment 151 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 a – title

Possibility for consumers and other end- users to acquire certain categories or classes of radio equipment without a charging device

Amendment 152 #

Adriana MALDONADO LÓPEZ, Clara AGUILERA

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Where an economic operator offers to end- users the possibility to acquire radio equipment falling within the scope of Article 3(4), t~~ogether with a charging device,~~he default option shall be that the end-user shall ~~also~~ be offered ~~the possibility to acquire the radio equipment without any~~it without the charging device.’;

Amendment 153 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 ~~also~~only 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 154 #

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Ivars IJABS, Morten LØKKEGAARD, Marco ZULLO, Andrey KOVATCHEV

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 charg~~ing devic~~er.;

Amendment 155 #

Kateřina KONEČNÁ, Stelios KOULOGLOU, Anne-Sophie PELLETIER

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 ~~also~~by default be offered the possibility to acquire the radio equipment without any charging device.;

Amendment 156 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
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 157 #

Adriana MALDONADO LÓPEZ, Clara AGUILERA

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 a – paragraph 1 a (new)

The manufacturer or other economic operator shall be responsible for placing the graphic and the label in a prominent position on the product or packaging to ensure that the end-user is properly informed.

Amendment 158 #

Edina TÓTH

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 3 a

Article 3a Article 3a Possibility for end-users to acquire certain categories or classes of radio equipment without a charging device without a charging device 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 also be offered the possibility to acquire the radio equipment without any charging device. 2. Economic operators shall, in accordance with their obligations stated in Chapter II of Directive 2014/53/EU, ensure that the information on a charging device is included with the radio equipment referred to in Article 3(4) and that when such radio equipment is made available to consumers and other end- users, it is displayed in a graphic form using a pictogram The pictogram shall be printed on the packaging or attached on the packaging as a sticker. The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing the visual characteristics of such a pictogram.

Amendment 159 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 8

(3) in Article 10(8), the following subparagraph iss are added:

Amendment 160 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 161 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3

RManufacturers, importers, distributors and, where applicable, authorised representatives shall ensure that radio equipment falling within the scope of Article 3(4) first subparagraph shall be accompanied by clear, understandable, accessible and accurate safety information and instructions, and by information on specifications relating to charging capabilities and to its charging device, as described in Annex Ia, Part II. 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 162 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Katrin LANGENSIEPEN, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3

Radio equipment falling within the scope of Article 3(4) first subparagraph and its charging devices, where applicable, shall be accompanied by information on specifications relating to charging capabilities and to its charging device, as described in Annex Ia, Part II. 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 163 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 168 #

Kateřina KONEČNÁ, Stelios KOULOGLOU, Anne-Sophie PELLETIER

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)

Directive 2014/53/EU
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) and checks on the compliance with the applicable safety and interoperability requirements.

Amendment 169 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 170 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a

Directive 2014/53/EU
Article 44 – paragraph 2

With respect to delegated acts referred to in ~~Articles 3(4) and~~ Article 10(8), third subparagraph, the power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from [OP please insert date of entry into force of this Directive];

Amendment 171 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 172 #

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Ivars IJABS, Dita CHARANZOVÁ

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall adopt and publish, by [OP please insert date ~~– 12~~6 months after ~~adoption~~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 173 #

Kateřina KONEČNÁ, Stelios KOULOGLOU, Anne-Sophie PELLETIER

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall adopt and publish, by [~~OP please insert date – 12 months after adoption~~six months after the date of 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 174 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall adopt and publish, by [~~OP please insert date – 12 months after adoption~~6 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 175 #

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Ivars IJABS, Dita CHARANZOVÁ

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from [OP please insert date 124 months after the end of the transposition period indicated in the preceding subparagraph].

Amendment 176 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from [OP please insert date 129 months after the end of the transposition period indicated in the preceding subparagraph].

Amendment 177 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from [~~OP please insert date 12~~6 months after the end of the transposition period indicated in the preceding subparagraph].

Amendment 178 #

Kateřina KONEČNÁ, Stelios KOULOGLOU, Anne-Sophie PELLETIER

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from [~~OP please insert date 12~~six months after the end of the transposition period indicated in the preceding subparagraph].

Amendment 179 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
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 180 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 181 #

Kateřina KONEČNÁ, Stelios KOULOGLOU, Anne-Sophie PELLETIER

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 182 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex 1 a –Part I – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Hand-held mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, headsets, handheld videogame consoles ~~and portable speaker~~, portable speakers, e-readers, smart watches, electronic toys, personal care devices, GPS/portable navigation and sport devices, smart speakers, digital radios, rechargeable power tools, electric screwdrivers and other rechargeable devices, in so far as they are capable of being recharged via wired charging, shall:

Amendment 183 #

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Ivars IJABS, Dita CHARANZOVÁ, Morten LØKKEGAARD, Marco ZULLO

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

1. Hand-held mobile phones, ~~tablets, digital cameras, headphones, headsets~~laptops, tablets, keyboards, mice, screens, printers, digital cameras, headphones, headsets, earbuds, e-readers, portable navigations, sports equipment, lightning equipment, handheld videogame consoles and portable speakers, in so far as they are capable of being recharged via wired charging, shall:

Amendment 184 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 185 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. ~~Hand-held mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, headsets, handheld videogame consoles and portable speaker~~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, shall:

Amendment 186 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 187 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
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

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 189 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part I – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) be capable, in the case of charging power lower than 60 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 190 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point b

Amendment 191 #

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Ivars IJABS, Dita CHARANZOVÁ, Morten LØKKEGAARD, Marco ZULLO

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part I – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Hand-held mobile phones, ~~tablet~~laptops, 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 192 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part I – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Hand-held mobile phones, ~~tablets, digital cameras, headphones, headsets~~laptops, tablets, keyboards, mice, screens, printers, digital cameras, headphones, headsets, earbuds, e-readers, portable navigations, sports equipment, lightning equipment, handheld videogame consoles and portable speakers, 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 193 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 than~~of 5 volts or ~~currents higher than 3 amperes or powers higher than 15 watts~~higher or currents of 3 amperes or higher or powers of 15 watts or higher, shall:

Amendment 194 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part I – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. ~~Hand-held mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, headsets, handheld videogame consoles and portable speaker~~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

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 196 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
ANNEX I a – Part I – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) where applicable, 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’;

Amendment 197 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 198 #

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Ivars IJABS, Dita CHARANZOVÁ, Morten LØKKEGAARD, Marco ZULLO

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex Ia – Part II – title

INFORMATION ON SPECIFICATIONS RELATING TO CHARGING CAPABILITIES AND COMPATIBLE CHARGING DEVICES

Amendment 199 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
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, and, where applicable, compatible charging devices the following information shall be indicated in printed form on the packaging or, in the absence of packaging, on a removable label accompanying the radio equipment and, where applicable, compatible charging devices with the condition that the label can be visible:

Amendment 200 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 201 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 202 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 sh~~ould~~all express the minimum and the maximum power required by the radio equipment at the maximum charging speed;

Amendment 203 #

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Ivars IJABS, Dita CHARANZOVÁ, Morten LØKKEGAARD, Marco ZULLO, Andrey KOVATCHEV

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 th~~between [xx] Watts and [xx] Watts”. The number of watts should ~~express~~respectively 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 204 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 than 5 volts or currents higher than 3 amperes or powers higher than 15 watts, 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.; or

Amendment 205 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 than~~of 5 volts or ~~currents higher than 3 amperes or powers higher than 15 watts~~higher 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 206 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part II – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) a description of the recommended power category of the wired charging device that can be used with that radio equipment to maximise its capabilities, based on the colour legend or pictogram, matching compatible category of the charging device.

Amendment 207 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Katrin LANGENSIEPEN, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
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.

Amendment 208 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 209 #

Kateřina KONEČNÁ, Stelios KOULOGLOU, Anne-Sophie PELLETIER

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Such information shall be provided online and offline in a language 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 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Annex

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Annex

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
Annex I a – Part II b (new) – paragraph 1

1. The Label shall be indicated in the following format:

Amendment 216 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
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 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Annex I

Directive 2014/53/EU
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.

Amendment 60 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
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 61 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
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 62 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
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-was~~Nevertheless, 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 device~~there 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 63 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
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, although they increased the standardisation of charging devices, do not fully meet Union policy objectives to reduce electronic waste (e-waste), ensure consumer convenience and avoid fragmentation of the market for charging devices. Continuous development of the existing technologies, such as USB or fast charging, which have evolved over the recent years in order to increase consumer satisfaction and devices capabilities, make it harder to achieve a common charger across different type of the devices. Nonetheless, applying the latest technologies and researching for new advances in charging techniques are beneficial for the consumers.

Amendment 64 #

Proposal for a directive
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 65 #

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Ivars IJABS, Dita CHARANZOVÁ, Morten LØKKEGAARD, Marco ZULLO, Andrey KOVATCHEV

Proposal for a directive
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. Re~~cent~~grettably, 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 66 #

Kateřina KONEČNÁ, Stelios KOULOGLOU, Anne-Sophie PELLETIER

Proposal for a directive
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 v~~Voluntary initiatives ~~do not fully meet Union policy objectives~~proved to be insufficient to reduce electronic waste (e-waste), ensure consumer convenience and avoid fragmentation of the market for charging devices and therefore mandatory rules are necessary.

Amendment 67 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
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 68 #

Kateřina KONEČNÁ, Stelios KOULOGLOU, Anne-Sophie PELLETIER

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)

(2a) The European Parliament has repeatedly called for the introduction of a common charger since 2009. In its last resolution adopted in January 2020, the European Parliament stressed the urgent need for Union regulatory action to introduce a common charger for mobile phones and other small and medium-sized radio equipment devices and to ensure an effective decoupling strategy making it possible for consumers not to purchase a new charger with every new device.

Amendment 69 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
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 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
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 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) The Commission completed an impact assessment study, which has ~~shown~~confirmed 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 72 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
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 73 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
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 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 equipment, as well as the information to be provided to end-users regarding the charging characteristics ~~of those categories or classes of radio equipment~~, including guidance on what type of charger works best with specific categories or classes of radio equipment. For that purpose, the Commission should create a basic, colour-based graphic legend or pictograms that will allow consumers to easily link certain device with proper charger category in order to achieve best compatibility and improve charging experience. The legend or pictograms should take into account the charging technology of the device and power range required to fully utilise its charging capabilities.

Amendment 74 #

Proposal for a directive
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 75 #

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Ivars IJABS, Dita CHARANZOVÁ, Morten LØKKEGAARD, Marco ZULLO

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6

(6) The interoperability between radio equipment and accessories such as chargers is hampered as there are different charging interfaces for ~~certain~~diverse categories or classes of small and medium-sized 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 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 equipment, as well as the information to be provided to end-users regarding the charging characteristics of those categories or classes of radio equipment.

Amendment 76 #

Kateřina KONEČNÁ, Stelios KOULOGLOU, Anne-Sophie PELLETIER

Proposal for a directive
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, fast charging functionality and the provision of 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 equipment, as well as the information to be provided to end-users regarding the charging characteristics of those categories or classes of radio equipment.

Amendment 77 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
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 equipment~~radio 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 c~~ategories or classes of~~oncerned radio equipment.

Amendment 78 #

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Ivars IJABS, Dita CHARANZOVÁ, Morten LØKKEGAARD, Marco ZULLO

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) The absence of harmonisation in this area may lead to substantial differences between the Member States' laws, regulations, administrative provisions or practices on the interoperability of mobile phones and similar categories or classes of radio equipment with their charging devices, and on the supply of radio equipment without charging devices.deleted

Amendment 79 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) The absence of harmonisation in this area may lead to substantial differences between the Member States' laws, regulations, administrative provisions or practices on the interoperability of ~~mobile phones and similar~~ categories orand classes of small and medium-sized radio equipment with their charging devices, and on the supply of radio equipment without charging devices.

Amendment 80 #

Kateřina KONEČNÁ, Stelios KOULOGLOU, Anne-Sophie PELLETIER

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

(8) The size of the internal market in rechargeable mobile phones and similar categories or classes of radio equipment, the proliferation of different types of charging devices for such radio equipment, lack of interoperability, the issue of low quality and dangerous chargers, differing charging times, and the significant cross- border trade of those products calls for stronger legislative action at Union level rather than either national level or voluntary measures, so as to achieve the smooth functioning of the internal market. As e-waste produced in the Union is often dumped in third countries, the necessary reduction of e-waste trough the introduction of the common charger would have a cross-border effect.

Amendment 81 #

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Ivars IJABS, Dita CHARANZOVÁ, Morten LØKKEGAARD, Marco ZULLO

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

(8) The size of the internal market in rechargeable mobile phones and similar categories or classes of radio equipment, the proliferation of different types of charging devices for such radio equipment ~~and~~, the significant cross-border trade of those products ~~calls for stronger legislative action at Union level rather than either national level or voluntary measures, so as to achieve the smooth functioning of the internal market.~~ and strong links with the globally developed standards, calls for legislative action at Union level, that ensures a technology-neutral, flexible and future proof approach that will not prevent development of the new charging solutions and which would lead to the technological lock-in effect, thus adversely impacting consumer experience and choice.

Amendment 82 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

(8) The size of the internal market in rechargeable mobile phones and ~~simila~~other categories or classes of small and medium- sized radio equipment, the proliferation of different types of charging devices for such radio equipment and the significant cross- border trade of those products calls for stronger legislative action at Union level rather than either national level or voluntary measures, so as to achieve the smooth functioning of the internal market.

Amendment 83 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
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 of~~and 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 avoid~~ensure 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 84 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
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~~radio 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 a~~or 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 ~~reduce~~follow 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 85 #

Kateřina KONEČNÁ, Stelios KOULOGLOU, Anne-Sophie PELLETIER

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9

Amendment 86 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9

Amendment 87 #

Adriana MALDONADO LÓPEZ, Clara AGUILERA

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9

Amendment 88 #

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Ivars IJABS, Dita CHARANZOVÁ, Morten LØKKEGAARD, Marco ZULLO

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9

(9) It is therefore necessary to harmonise, whenever technically feasible, the charging interface and charging communication protocols for ~~specific~~all categories or classes of small and medium-sized radio equipment that are recharged via wired charging in a safe and dry environment. It is also necessary to provide the basis for adaption to any future technological progress by introducing a harmonisation of 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). Such harmonisation should reduce environmental waste, ensure consumer convenience and avoid 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 #

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Alessandra BASSO, Markus BUCHHEIT, Isabella TOVAGLIERI

Proposal for a directive
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 obliged~~offered 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 90 #

Anna CAVAZZINI, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Alexandra GEESE, Malte GALLÉE, David CORMAND

Proposal for a directive
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~~charging 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 91 #

Kateřina KONEČNÁ, Stelios KOULOGLOU, Anne-Sophie PELLETIER

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10

Amendment 92 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10

Amendment 93 #

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Ivars IJABS, Morten LØKKEGAARD, Marco ZULLO, Andrey KOVATCHEV

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10

Amendment 94 #

Proposal for a directive
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

(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 96 #

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Ivars IJABS, Dita CHARANZOVÁ, Morten LØKKEGAARD, Marco ZULLO

Proposal for a directive
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 10240W 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 62680-1-2:2020 ‘Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power - Part 1- 2: Common components - USB Power Delivery specification’.

Amendment 97 #

Proposal for a directive
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~~radio equipment that do es not need fast charging. ~~Mobile phones and similar r~~Radio equipment that supports 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’.

Amendment 98 #