world.campusnesia.co.id - The European Union has officially passed a new regulation requiring all mobile phones sold within its territory to feature repairable designs, specifically focusing on easily replaceable batteries. This regulation is set to take effect starting February 2027.
Under this law, manufacturers are required to design smartphone batteries that can be easily removed and replaced without the need for specialized tools. If specific tools are required for the process, manufacturers must provide them free of charge within the product packaging.
This regulation does not only target smartphones. Tablets, handheld gaming consoles, smart glasses, e-bikes, and even electronic toys are also affected. Exceptions are only granted for medical devices and products specifically designed for underwater use.
Interestingly, not all devices will be impacted immediately.
The policy provides an exemption for batteries capable of maintaining 80 percent of their original capacity after 1,000 charging cycles. According to official Apple documentation, the iPhone 15 lineup has already met this standard since 2023.
