Annexes to COM(2021)547 - Amendment of Directive 2014/53/EU on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment

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dossier COM(2021)547 - Amendment of Directive 2014/53/EU on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on ...
document COM(2021)547 EN
date November 23, 2022
ANNEX

‘ANNEX Ia

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION RELATING TO CHARGING APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN CATEGORIES OR CLASSES OF RADIO EQUIPMENT

Part I

Specifications relating to charging capabilities

1.The requirements set out in points 2 and 3 of this Part shall apply to the following categories or classes of radio equipment:
1.1.handheld mobile phones;

1.2.tablets;

1.3.digital cameras;

1.4.headphones;

1.5.headsets;

1.6.handheld videogame consoles;

1.7.portable speakers;

1.8.e-readers;

1.9.keyboards;

1.10.mice;

1.11.portable navigation systems;

1.12.earbuds;

1.13.laptops.

2.In so far as they are capable of being recharged by means of wired charging, the categories or classes of radio equipment referred to in point 1 of this Part shall:
2.1.be equipped with the USB Type-C receptacle, as described in the standard EN IEC 62680-1-3:2021 “Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power – Part 1-3: Common components – USB Type-C® Cable and Connector Specification”, and that receptacle shall remain accessible and operational at all times;

2.2.be capable of being charged with cables which comply with the standard EN IEC 62680-1-3:2021 “Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power – Part 1-3: Common components – USB Type-C® Cable and Connector Specification”.

3.In so far as they are capable of being recharged by means of wired charging at voltages higher than 5 Volts, currents higher than 3 Amperes or powers higher than 15 Watts, the categories or classes of radio equipment referred to in point 1 of this Part shall:
3.1.incorporate the USB Power Delivery, as described in the standard EN IEC 62680-1-2:2021 “Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power – Part 1-2: Common components – USB Power Delivery specification”;

3.2.ensure that any additional charging protocol allows for the full functionality of the USB Power Delivery referred to in point 3.1, irrespective of the charging device used.

Part II

Information on specifications relating to charging capabilities and the compatible charging devices

In the case of radio equipment falling within the scope of Article 3(4), first subparagraph, the following information shall be indicated in accordance with the requirements set out in Article 10(8), and may be made available in addition by means of QR codes or similar electronic solutions:

(a)in the case of all categories or classes of radio equipment which are subject to the requirements set out in Part I, a description of the power requirements of the wired charging devices that can be used with that radio equipment, including the minimum power required to charge the radio equipment, and the maximum power required to charge the radio equipment at the maximum charging speed expressed in Watts by displaying the text: “the power delivered by the charger must be between min [xx] Watts required by the radio equipment, and max [yy] Watts in order to achieve the maximum charging speed”. The number of Watts shall express, respectively, the minimum power required by the radio equipment, and the maximum power required by the radio equipment to achieve the maximum charging speed;

(b)in the case of radio equipment which is subject to the requirements set out in point 3 of Part I, a description of the specifications relating to charging capabilities of the radio equipment, in so far as it is capable of being recharged by means of wired charging at voltages higher than 5 Volts or currents higher than 3 Amperes or powers higher than 15 Watts, including an indication that the radio equipment supports the USB Power Delivery charging protocol by displaying the text “USB PD fast charging” and an indication of any other supported charging protocol by displaying its name in text format.

Part III

Pictogram indicating whether or not a charging device is included with the radio equipment

1.The pictogram shall have the following formats:
1.1.If a charging device is included with the radio equipment:

L3152022EN7110120221125EN0006.0001731742WT/L/1129 of 2 December 2021DECLARATION ON THE CONCLUSION OF NEGOTIATIONS ON SERVICES DOMESTIC REGULATIONThis Declaration is being issued at the request of Albania; Argentina; Australia; Bahrain, Kingdom of; Brazil; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Costa Rica; El Salvador; European Union; Hong Kong, China; Iceland; Israel; Japan; Kazakhstan; Korea, Republic of; Liechtenstein; Mauritius; Mexico; Moldova, Republic of; Montenegro; New Zealand; Nigeria; North Macedonia; Norway; Paraguay; Peru; Philippines; Russian Federation; Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of; Singapore; Switzerland; The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu; Thailand; Turkey; Ukraine; United Kingdom; United States; Uruguay.1.The following Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO)AlbaniaArgentinaAustraliaBahrain, Kingdom ofBrazilCanadaChileChinaColombiaCosta RicaEl SalvadorEuropean UnionHong Kong, ChinaIcelandIsraelJapanKazakhstanKorea, Republic ofLiechtensteinMauritiusMexicoMoldova, Republic ofMontenegroNew ZealandNigeriaNorth MacedoniaNorwayParaguayPeruPhilippinesRussian FederationSaudi Arabia, Kingdom ofSingaporeSwitzerlandThe Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and MatsuThailandTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayhereafter referred to as the Participants,in continuance of the commitment announced on 13 December 2017 at the 11th Session of the Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WT/MIN(17)/61), and reaffirmed on 23 May 2019 (WT/L/1059), and in ongoing recognition of the importance of good regulatory practice in facilitating trade in services,hereby announce the successful conclusion of the negotiations in the Joint Initiative on Services Domestic Regulation.2.The Participants note the conclusion of negotiations on the Reference Paper on Services Domestic Regulation (INF/SDR/2, of 26 November 2021, Annex 1).3.The Participants welcome the Schedules of Specific Commitments (INF/SDR/3/Rev.1, of 2 December 2021, Annex 2) which were submitted as their contributions to finalize the negotiations.4.The Participants intend to incorporate the disciplines in the Reference Paper as additional commitments into their GATS Schedules, in accordance with Section I of the Reference Paper.5.Subject to the completion of any required domestic procedures, the Participants aim to submit their Schedules of Specific Commitments for certification, in accordance with the Procedures for the Certification of Rectifications or Improvements to Schedules of Specific Commitments (S/L/84, of 14 April 2000), within twelve months of the date of this Declaration.6.Within six months of the date of this Declaration, the Participants intend to convene to provide an update on their progress in completing any required domestic procedures and assess whether their Schedules of Specific Commitments can be submitted for certification earlier than the timeframe specified in paragraph 5.7.The Participants welcome any other WTO Member to join this Declaration with a view to incorporating the disciplines in the Reference Paper as additional commitments into its GATS Schedule, in accordance with Section I of the Reference Paper.

1.2.If no charging device is included with the radio equipment:

L3152022EN7110120221125EN0006.0001731742WT/L/1129 of 2 December 2021DECLARATION ON THE CONCLUSION OF NEGOTIATIONS ON SERVICES DOMESTIC REGULATIONThis Declaration is being issued at the request of Albania; Argentina; Australia; Bahrain, Kingdom of; Brazil; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Costa Rica; El Salvador; European Union; Hong Kong, China; Iceland; Israel; Japan; Kazakhstan; Korea, Republic of; Liechtenstein; Mauritius; Mexico; Moldova, Republic of; Montenegro; New Zealand; Nigeria; North Macedonia; Norway; Paraguay; Peru; Philippines; Russian Federation; Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of; Singapore; Switzerland; The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu; Thailand; Turkey; Ukraine; United Kingdom; United States; Uruguay.1.The following Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO)AlbaniaArgentinaAustraliaBahrain, Kingdom ofBrazilCanadaChileChinaColombiaCosta RicaEl SalvadorEuropean UnionHong Kong, ChinaIcelandIsraelJapanKazakhstanKorea, Republic ofLiechtensteinMauritiusMexicoMoldova, Republic ofMontenegroNew ZealandNigeriaNorth MacedoniaNorwayParaguayPeruPhilippinesRussian FederationSaudi Arabia, Kingdom ofSingaporeSwitzerlandThe Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and MatsuThailandTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayhereafter referred to as the Participants,in continuance of the commitment announced on 13 December 2017 at the 11th Session of the Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WT/MIN(17)/61), and reaffirmed on 23 May 2019 (WT/L/1059), and in ongoing recognition of the importance of good regulatory practice in facilitating trade in services,hereby announce the successful conclusion of the negotiations in the Joint Initiative on Services Domestic Regulation.2.The Participants note the conclusion of negotiations on the Reference Paper on Services Domestic Regulation (INF/SDR/2, of 26 November 2021, Annex 1).3.The Participants welcome the Schedules of Specific Commitments (INF/SDR/3/Rev.1, of 2 December 2021, Annex 2) which were submitted as their contributions to finalize the negotiations.4.The Participants intend to incorporate the disciplines in the Reference Paper as additional commitments into their GATS Schedules, in accordance with Section I of the Reference Paper.5.Subject to the completion of any required domestic procedures, the Participants aim to submit their Schedules of Specific Commitments for certification, in accordance with the Procedures for the Certification of Rectifications or Improvements to Schedules of Specific Commitments (S/L/84, of 14 April 2000), within twelve months of the date of this Declaration.6.Within six months of the date of this Declaration, the Participants intend to convene to provide an update on their progress in completing any required domestic procedures and assess whether their Schedules of Specific Commitments can be submitted for certification earlier than the timeframe specified in paragraph 5.7.The Participants welcome any other WTO Member to join this Declaration with a view to incorporating the disciplines in the Reference Paper as additional commitments into its GATS Schedule, in accordance with Section I of the Reference Paper.

2.The pictogram may vary in appearance (e.g. as to its colour, solid or hollow, line thickness), provided that it remains visible and legible. If the pictogram is reduced or enlarged, the proportions set out in the drawings in point 1 of this Part shall be maintained. The dimension “a” referred to in point 1 of this Part shall be greater than or equal to 7 mm, irrespective of the variation.

Part IV

Content and format of the label

1.The label shall have the following format:

L3152022EN7110120221125EN0006.0001731742WT/L/1129 of 2 December 2021DECLARATION ON THE CONCLUSION OF NEGOTIATIONS ON SERVICES DOMESTIC REGULATIONThis Declaration is being issued at the request of Albania; Argentina; Australia; Bahrain, Kingdom of; Brazil; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Costa Rica; El Salvador; European Union; Hong Kong, China; Iceland; Israel; Japan; Kazakhstan; Korea, Republic of; Liechtenstein; Mauritius; Mexico; Moldova, Republic of; Montenegro; New Zealand; Nigeria; North Macedonia; Norway; Paraguay; Peru; Philippines; Russian Federation; Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of; Singapore; Switzerland; The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu; Thailand; Turkey; Ukraine; United Kingdom; United States; Uruguay.1.The following Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO)AlbaniaArgentinaAustraliaBahrain, Kingdom ofBrazilCanadaChileChinaColombiaCosta RicaEl SalvadorEuropean UnionHong Kong, ChinaIcelandIsraelJapanKazakhstanKorea, Republic ofLiechtensteinMauritiusMexicoMoldova, Republic ofMontenegroNew ZealandNigeriaNorth MacedoniaNorwayParaguayPeruPhilippinesRussian FederationSaudi Arabia, Kingdom ofSingaporeSwitzerlandThe Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and MatsuThailandTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayhereafter referred to as the Participants,in continuance of the commitment announced on 13 December 2017 at the 11th Session of the Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WT/MIN(17)/61), and reaffirmed on 23 May 2019 (WT/L/1059), and in ongoing recognition of the importance of good regulatory practice in facilitating trade in services,hereby announce the successful conclusion of the negotiations in the Joint Initiative on Services Domestic Regulation.2.The Participants note the conclusion of negotiations on the Reference Paper on Services Domestic Regulation (INF/SDR/2, of 26 November 2021, Annex 1).3.The Participants welcome the Schedules of Specific Commitments (INF/SDR/3/Rev.1, of 2 December 2021, Annex 2) which were submitted as their contributions to finalize the negotiations.4.The Participants intend to incorporate the disciplines in the Reference Paper as additional commitments into their GATS Schedules, in accordance with Section I of the Reference Paper.5.Subject to the completion of any required domestic procedures, the Participants aim to submit their Schedules of Specific Commitments for certification, in accordance with the Procedures for the Certification of Rectifications or Improvements to Schedules of Specific Commitments (S/L/84, of 14 April 2000), within twelve months of the date of this Declaration.6.Within six months of the date of this Declaration, the Participants intend to convene to provide an update on their progress in completing any required domestic procedures and assess whether their Schedules of Specific Commitments can be submitted for certification earlier than the timeframe specified in paragraph 5.7.The Participants welcome any other WTO Member to join this Declaration with a view to incorporating the disciplines in the Reference Paper as additional commitments into its GATS Schedule, in accordance with Section I of the Reference Paper.

2.The letters “XX” shall be replaced by the figure corresponding to the minimum power required by the radio equipment to charge, which determines the minimum power that a charging device needs to supply to charge the radio equipment. The letters “YY” shall be replaced by the figure corresponding to the maximum power required by the radio equipment to achieve maximum charging speed, which determines the power that a charging device needs to supply at least to achieve that maximum charging speed. The abbreviation “USB PD” (USB Power Delivery) shall be displayed if the radio equipment supports that charging communication protocol. “USB PD” is a protocol that negotiates the fastest delivery of current from the charging device to the radio equipment without shortening the battery lifetime.

3.The label may vary in appearance (e.g. as to its colour, solid or hollow, line thickness), provided that it remains visible and legible. If the label is reduced or enlarged, the proportions set out in the drawing in point 1 of this Part shall be maintained. The dimension “a” referred to in point 1 of this Part shall be greater than or equal to 7 mm, irrespective of the variation.

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