AccidentalLemmingJul 12, 2023

EU will require removable batteries from 2027

https://lemmy.world/post/1397803

EU will require removable batteries from 2027 - Lemmy.world

It had been in the works for a while, but now it has formally been adopted. From the article: > The regulation provides that by 2027 portable batteries incorporated into appliances should be removable and replaceable by the end-user, leaving sufficient time for operators to adapt the design of their products to this requirement.

Show thread⚡⚡⚡Jul 13, 2023
What about waterproof phones? I remember that they were planned to be an exception…
Show threadbaked_teaJul 13, 2023
Good point and I’m sure they will not overlook that. I’m also pretty sure mainstream phone makers will not start making them waterproof just to circumvent this
Show threadIppei
Phones have been waterproof long before removable batteries were removed.
Jul 13, 2023 at 7:04pmWeb