08/01/2025
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A key development for the european electronics market
The new European regulation on USB-C connectors came into effect on December 28, 2024. It aims to harmonize charging standards for all electronic devices sold in Europe.
With nearly 420 million mobile phones sold each year in the European Union, this initiative seeks to reduce electronic waste, estimated at 11,000 tons per year just from chargers.
For refurbished products, this law introduces specific adjustments and raises legitimate questions among industry professionals. At Dipli, we aim to address your concerns clearly and reassuringly.
1. What does the law specifically entail?
Legislation objectives
The purpose of this legislation is to harmonize charging connectors to reduce electronic waste and simplify the user experience.
Requirements starting december 28, 2024
- All new smartphones, tablets, and electronic devices sold in Europe must be equipped with a USB-C port.
- This obligation does not apply to new or refurbished devices imported before this date. Existing stock can still be sold without issue in the following months.
2. Can non-USB-C products still be sold?
Already imported products
Yes, products without a USB-C connector can still be sold if they were imported before December 28, 2024.
Compliance of products purchased via Dipli
Products already in your inventory or purchased through Dipli, which operates exclusively within the European market, are compliant and fully sellable.
3. How does Dipli verify product origin?
Rigorous controls to ensure compliance
At Dipli, we have implemented strict processes to ensure the traceability and quality of every product. For example, since the platform’s early days, compliance with VAT margin application has been a key focus.
Dipli's guarantee
If you find the stock you need on Dipli.com, it is already within the European Union and verified by our teams. As a guarantee of trust, Dipli invoices 100% of the flow and assumes responsibility for the compliance of the products sold.
4. How to avoid purchasing products imported after the deadline?
All products offered for sale on Dipli comply with the universal charger directive. We guarantee that they are already in stock within the European Union, ensuring no risk of non-compliance.
5. Will there be price increases observed on the market?
Expected price increases for certain references
In the coming months, price increases are anticipated for certain references where demand rises, particularly those that are not sufficiently taken back locally in Europe through trade-in programs.
In conclusion
This regulation, aimed at improving the customer experience (“one charger fits all”) and reducing electronic waste, represents a significant shift for the new product market.
Consult the official text of the European Union
Dipli’s commitment
In parallel, Dipli is doubling its efforts to open new collection sources in Europe, giving you access to a wide, verified, and competitive product range.
For any additional questions, our team remains at your disposal!
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