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Industry Legal basis: RL 2014/53/EU (RED), geändert durch Directive (EU) 2022/2380

USB-C Obligation: Label Radio Equipment Correctly

The Radio Equipment Directive (RED) has introduced USB-C as the uniform charging port for many devices. In the shop, the port type, charging power, and power supply information must be declared.

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What USB-C Obligation Charging Port Online Shop means

For chargeable electronics such as smartphones and tablets, USB-C is prescribed as the charging port. In the listing, the port type, the required charging power, and the statement of whether a power supply is included must be presented, usually via a pictogram.

Who it applies to

Retailers of chargeable electronics with USB-C relevance are affected.

What must be shown in the shop

How ShopCompliance solves this automatically

ShopCompliance stores the port type, charging power, and power supply information per product and renders the pictograms automatically in the listing.

Implementing USB-C Obligation Charging Port Online Shop in your Shopify store

  1. 1
    Record the port

    Store per device that USB-C is used as the charging port.

  2. 2
    State the charging power

    Enter the required charging power in watts and the statement of whether a power supply is included.

  3. 3
    Render the pictograms

    ShopCompliance shows the intended pictograms for port, power, and power supply automatically in the listing.

Checklist: USB-C Obligation Charging Port Online Shop

Risks of non-compliance

Chargeable electronics without a USB-C port or without the required information on charging power and power supply do not comply with the Radio Equipment Directive and can be challenged by market surveillance. Missing mandatory information can also trigger warning letters.

Legal notice: This article and the ShopCompliance templates are general information and non-binding samples, not legal advice. Content is provided automatically and not reviewed by a lawyer for your individual case. For a legal assessment of your specific situation, consult a lawyer. No warranty for completeness, accuracy or timeliness.

Meet it automatically with ShopCompliance

Activate the USB-C Obligation Charging Port Online Shop module in a few clicks. ShopCompliance manages the mandatory information centrally and renders it automatically on your storefront, no theme code.

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Frequently asked questions about USB-C Obligation Charging Port Online Shop

Which devices need USB-C?+

Many chargeable devices such as smartphones, tablets, and headphones must offer USB-C as the charging port.

Do I have to state the charging power?+

Yes. The required charging power and the power supply information belong in the listing.

How do I show this in the shop?+

Via the intended pictograms for port, power, and power supply.

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