https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Announcements/EU-Common-Charger-Directive-laptops-added-from-28-April-2026/ba-p/8025402 <P><SPAN>Since 28 December 2024, the EU Common Charger Directive (CCD) has been in effect, aiming to reduce electronic waste by designating a single charger type for certain chargeable devices. This directive applies to business sellers only.&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN>Business sellers who are offering certain electronic devices for sale in the EU and Northern Ireland markets for the first time must:</SPAN></P> <UL> <LI style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><SPAN>Only offer electronic devices that have a USB-C port</SPAN></LI> <LI style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><SPAN>Offer the option to buy the electronic device without a charger, if it is being offered for sale with a charger</SPAN></LI> <LI style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><SPAN>Display a pictogram and label on their listings</SPAN></LI> </UL> <P><STRONG>Starting 28 April 2026 these requirements will also apply to laptops.&nbsp;</STRONG></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN>Check out </SPAN><A href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76LNs84LEo8" target="_blank"><SPAN>our video</SPAN></A><SPAN> to see an easy, step-by-step guide to getting your listings just right.</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN>&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN>For more information and guidance on the Common Charger Directive, including details on products covered in the directive, please visit our </SPAN><A href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/sellercentre/global-sales/batteries-chargers-legislation" target="_blank"><SPAN>Seller Centre page</SPAN></A><SPAN>.</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN>&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN>Thanks for being part of the eBay community</SPAN></P> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:53:17 GMT uk-news@ebay 2026-04-23T10:53:17Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Announcements/EU-Common-Charger-Directive-laptops-added-from-28-April-2026/ba-p/8025402 <P><SPAN>Since 28 December 2024, the EU Common Charger Directive (CCD) has been in effect, aiming to reduce electronic waste by designating a single charger type for certain chargeable devices. This directive applies to business sellers only.&nbsp;</SPAN></P> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:53:17 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Announcements/EU-Common-Charger-Directive-laptops-added-from-28-April-2026/ba-p/8025402 uk-news@ebay 2026-04-23T10:53:17Z