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
- Statement of USB-C charging port
- Required charging power (watts)
- Note on whether a power supply is included
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
- 1Record the port
Store per device that USB-C is used as the charging port.
- 2State the charging power
Enter the required charging power in watts and the statement of whether a power supply is included.
- 3Render 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
- ✓Statement of USB-C charging port
- ✓Required charging power (watts)
- ✓Note on whether a power supply is included
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.
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.
Open in the Shopify App StoreFrequently 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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