cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1397803

It had been in the works for a while, but now it has formally been adopted. From the article:

The regulation provides that by 2027 portable batteries incorporated into appliances should be removable and replaceable by the end-user, leaving sufficient time for operators to adapt the design of their products to this requirement.

  • Foxientist@feddit.ch
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    1 year ago

    This is amazing news! The battery is usually the first thing to replace due to normal wear. Replacing it should not be seen as a repair, but as simple maintenance.

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      1 year ago

      Definitely a step towards the right direction.

      Can’t help but think that companies are going to find a way to turn this into profit…