M/455 - Chargers for mobile phones
Standardisation mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI on a common Charging Capability for Mobile Telephones
Mandate M/455 requests the European standardisation organisations CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI to develop common standards for charging capabilities for mobile telephones. The aim is to establish a unified charging solution to enhance interoperability and convenience for consumers across the EU. This mandate supports the harmonisation of mobile phone chargers to reduce electronic waste and promote environmental sustainability, ensuring that mobile devices can be charged using a single, standardized charger across different manufacturers and models.
Purpose
The mandate M/455 aims to establish a common charging capability for mobile telephones across the European Union. It seeks to facilitate interoperability and reduce electronic waste by standardizing chargers for mobile phones.
Standardisation request
The request directs the European standardisation organisations CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI to develop standards for a unified charging solution for mobile phones. The focus is on defining technical specifications that enable compatibility between devices and chargers from different manufacturers.
Expected deliverables
The expected deliverables include harmonized standards that provide a common charging interface and protocol for mobile phones. These standards will ensure that mobile phones can be charged using a single type of charger, promoting consumer convenience and sustainability.
Context
The development of a standard charging capability addresses the issues of electronic waste and consumer inconvenience caused by multiple incompatible chargers. This mandate supports the European Commission’s objectives to enhance product interoperability within the internal market and to promote environmental sustainability. It follows previous efforts to create common charging solutions in the mobile phone sector.
The mandate covers the standardisation of a common charging capability for mobile telephones, focusing on developing a standardized charger interface to ensure interoperability and compatibility across different mobile phone models and brands within the European market.
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A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/455 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Standardisation mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI on a common Charging Capability for Mobile Telephones". Standardisation mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI on a common Charging Capability for Mobile Telephones There are 0 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.