EU Outdoor Power Supply Model

What is the new EU Regulation on external power supplies?

A new EU Regulation on external power supplies aimed at making a range of household appliances more energy efficient - from laptops to electric toothbrushes – enters into force as of 1 April 2020 within the context of EU ecodesign measures.

What are external power supplies?

External power supplies are one of the product groups listed in the working plan. The Commission established ecodesign requirements for external power supplies in Regulation (EC) No 278/2009. Pursuant to this Regulation the Commission should review it in the light of technological progress.

Can external power supplies be tested under Regulation (EU)2019/1782?

Products containing external power supplies (e.g. USB sockets) which would need to be extracted from the main product and rewired for testing, cannot be tested under Regulation (EU)2019/1782, as there are no standards or methodologies describing such operation. In such situation the Regulation cannot be enforced.

What are the new ecodesign requirements for external power supplies?

The draft Commission Regulation proposes new ecodesign requirements for External Power Supplies (EPS), Battery Chargers for portable batteries, Wireless Chargers, Wireless Charging Pads, and USB Type-C cables. 1. Extending the scope - Wireless Chargers and Battery Chargers for portable batteries, as per Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. 2.

Do external power supplies have a power efficiency mandate?

At a global level, mandates for power efficiency exist for most consumer electronics and home appliances. External power supplies have had regulations dating back to 2004, when the California Energy Commission created one of the first mandates for efficiency of external power supplies used to power appliances or consumer electronic devices.

What has the Commission done about external power supplies?

The Commission has reviewed Regulation (EC) No 278/2009 and analysed the technical, environmental and economic aspects of external power supplies as well as real-life user behaviour. The review was carried out in close cooperation with stakeholders and interested parties from the Union and third countries.