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Where? The directive’s annex 1a very clearly states “USB Type-C receptacle, as described in the standard EN IEC 62680-1-3:2021.”

https://ec.europa.eu/docsroom/documents/46755



The main directive (not the annex) states

> 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) 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.’;

So the commission can adopt new standards trough a much lighter executive process. It does not require new legislation to update the standard.




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