USB-IF launches new certification program for USB-C chargers that comply with European regulations

The USB-IF, or USB Implementers Forum, is the entity responsible for defining the standards to be met in the different versions of USB ports. Following the new European regulations that forces portable device manufacturers to use a common standardized charging system based on the USB-C port, the USB-IF has published a new “compliance program” which will make it easier for manufacturers to create devices that comply with the European mandate.

Named “USB-IF Conformity to IEC 62680 (USB) Specifications Program“, It covers key specifications and features for using USB-C as a power delivery system, from basic models with less than 15W to models that exceed that figure. It also includes specifications for cables and power receiving ports, as well as power adapters or chargers themselves.

From January 1, 2025, all manufacturers of portable devices such as smartphones or tablets will have to comply with these specifications. It will be from 2026 when Laptops will also be required to use USB-C in their chargers.

With the USB-IF specification compliance program, manufacturers will have a fast and low-cost way to to be able to certify their products and be able to sell them in the European Union. Thanks to this program, manufacturers will be able to perform validation tests on these systems in independent laboratories authorized by the USB-IF.

The USB-IF will issue official documentation that can be submitted to EU regulators directly, with codes for tracking the tests. In addition, a public list of all products that have passed this certification will be published.

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