Under the European Union’s Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, smartphones and tablets sold within the EU will be required to feature batteries that users can remove and replace themselves starting February 18, 2027. The rule is part of a broader push by regulators to reduce electronic waste and make consumer electronics easier to repair and maintain.
The regulation targets one of the most common issues that shortens a phone’s lifespan: battery degradation. By making batteries easier to replace, regulators hope consumers will keep their devices longer instead of replacing them entirely.
What the New Rule Requires
The law…
