EU's' Removable Batteries' Rules
EU’s “Removable Battery” Rule Not Applicable to All Smartphones, High-Quality Batteries Exempted
July 17, 2023 – In a surprising move last month, the European Parliament passed a new regulation calling for the “easy disassembly and replacement” of batteries in household appliances and consumer electronics, including smartphones and gaming consoles, to be enforced by 2027. This decision raised hopes of a potential comeback for removable batteries in mobile…