EU 2025/2052
EU 2025/2052 ErP Regulation Update
EU Regulation 2025/2052 expands the Ecodesign framework from traditional external power supplies to a broader charging ecosystem, including USB-C / USB-PD products, wireless chargers, charging pads, portable battery chargers and USB Type-C cables.
The new regulation is no longer only about energy efficiency of the power board. It affects product definition, USB-C interoperability, wireless charging standby power, surge resistibility, product marking, packaging, manuals and official product information.
For power module suppliers, OEM / ODM buyers and furniture power integration projects, EU 2025/2052 should be treated as a structured migration topic. Product design, test evidence, certification planning, marking artwork and inventory transition all need to be checked before long-term EU market placement.
Do not wait until 2028 to start the review. Compact USB-C PD modules, multi-port chargers and wireless charging projects may need redesign, retesting, new markings and updated customer documentation.
This section uses a more visual structure instead of repeated square cards. The two most important regulatory changes are placed first, and the image-based topics are shown as wide content modules.
The regulation expands from conventional external power supplies to a broader charging ecosystem. Wireless chargers, wireless charging pads, portable battery chargers for general use and USB Type-C cables may all need compliance review.
For USB power modules, the output power definition, USB-PD protocol, shared power behavior, cable strategy and port marking should be reviewed early. Compliance is no longer limited to the internal power board.
USB-C / USB-PD cable structure, detachable cable logic and 60W / 240W cable rating marking should be reviewed before tooling. This is especially important for integrated cable, retractable cable and compact charging module designs.
The regulation focuses not only on full-load efficiency. It also pays attention to 10% low-load efficiency, no-load consumption and standby power for wireless charging products. This is critical because real charging use often happens at light load.
Common Charger logo, port power rating, USB-C cable rating, product label, packaging, manuals and official product webpages should present consistent information. For multi-port USB modules, clear power declaration is especially important.
Where applicable, interoperable EPS products should maintain required output voltage, current, power and communication function after surge testing.
Shared-capacity ports and Dynamic EPS designs need clearer power declaration, especially when USB-A and USB-C ports are used together.
Test reports, technical documents, labels, manuals, packaging information and website data should be prepared as one consistent compliance package.
The table below summarizes the most important changes for product teams, compliance engineers and B2B buyers.
| Change Area | EU 2019/1782 | EU 2025/2052 | Practical Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Scope | Mainly focused on external power supplies. | Expands to wireless chargers, wireless charging pads, portable battery chargers and USB Type-C cables. | More charging-related products need ErP review before EU market placement. |
| USB-C / PD Interoperability | No mandatory USB-C or USB-PD interoperability focus. | USB-C / USB-PD output becomes a key requirement for many interoperable EPS products. | USB-C / PD architecture should be reviewed during product definition, not after tooling. |
| Low-load Efficiency | Focused on average active efficiency and no-load power. | Introduces stronger attention to 10% low-load efficiency. | IC selection, transformer design, PCB layout and test plan may need adjustment. |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless charger standby power was not a core covered topic. | Wireless chargers and wireless charging pads are included. | Qi / Qi2 / Qi2.2 projects should review standby power, architecture and documentation early. |
| Surge Resistibility | No specific 2.5kV surge resistibility requirement in the old EPS framework. | Surge resistibility is added for applicable interoperable EPS products. | Protection circuit, safety margin and post-surge output performance need validation. |
| Marking and User Information | Mainly basic nameplate and energy information. | Common Charger logo, port power marking, cable rating, packaging, manuals and webpages require clearer control. | Compliance now involves product artwork, packaging, manuals, website content and technical files. |
| Inventory and Transition | Old framework applied to EPS products under EU 2019/1782. | Main application date is 14 December 2028, with special transition rules for certain products. | Customers should plan redesign, testing, certification, purchasing and inventory migration early. |
These dates are important for product development, certification planning, customer stock management and long-term supply decisions.
The regulation becomes legally established and the transition period starts.
New-regulation designs can be introduced before the main application date.
Applicable products placed on the EU market should comply with EU 2025/2052.
Certain >100W USB-PD EPS and eligible spare part EPS may have special transitional arrangements.
For furniture power modules, table power solutions, USB-C PD modules, wireless charging modules and OEM / ODM projects, buyers should check these items before confirming product direction.
EU 2025/2052 can affect product structure, power output strategy, cable design, marking, documentation and long-term compliance planning for office furniture and commercial charging applications.
USB-C / PD configuration, maximum port output, label information and project documentation should be reviewed before selection for meeting rooms, training rooms and commercial furniture projects.
Products with USB-C / PD fast charging should be checked for output profiles, shared power logic, low-load efficiency, no-load consumption and port marking.
Wireless charging products newly entering scope may need additional standby power review, input connector assessment and technical documentation preparation.
Custom projects should confirm target market, socket standard, USB-C / PD power rating, cable structure, packaging information and compliance timeline at the RFQ stage.
The answers are displayed directly on the page, so customers do not need to click or expand each question.
EU 2025/2052 is the new EU Ecodesign Regulation for external power supplies, wireless chargers, wireless charging pads, battery chargers for portable batteries of general use and USB Type-C cables.
It is not only an energy-efficiency regulation. It also covers USB-C interoperability, low standby power, surge resistibility, product marking and user information.
EU 2025/2052 will replace Commission Regulation EU 2019/1782, which was mainly focused on external power supplies. The new regulation expands the scope and adds requirements such as USB-C interoperability, wireless charger standby power, surge resistibility and Common Charger information.
The EU wants to reduce charger and cable fragmentation, unnecessary electronic waste, no-load and standby energy loss, unclear charging-power information, insufficient charger robustness and poor interoperability between chargers, cables and devices.
The product scope is expanded.
USB-C / USB-PD interoperability becomes a major focus.
10% low-load efficiency is introduced.
Wireless charger standby consumption is regulated.
Surge resistibility is added for interoperable EPS.
Common Charger logo and port power marking are required.
USB Type-C cables and shared-capacity ports require clearer declaration.
The regulation enters into force on 14 December 2025. This does not mean every requirement becomes mandatory immediately. It means the regulation is legally established and the transition period starts.
The main requirements apply from 14 December 2028. From this date, applicable products placed on the EU market should comply with EU 2025/2052.
Yes. EPS products placed on the market between 14 December 2025 and 14 December 2028 that already comply with EU 2025/2052 will be considered compliant with EU 2019/1782.
No. The main application date is 14 December 2028. However, product redesign, tooling, component selection, testing, certification, packaging update and stock planning all take time, so long-life products should be reviewed early.
The key question is not only the production date, but when and how the product is first made available on the EU market. Because stock, import, distribution and sell-through rules can be sensitive, customers should review inventory transition plans with local compliance or legal advisors.
There is a special transitional provision for spare part EPS until 14 December 2033 under certain conditions. It is intended for repair or replacement of existing powered products, not as a general way to continue selling old designs.
Yes. For EPS with a USB-PD port and a nameplate output power higher than 100W, the old energy-efficiency requirements may continue to apply until 14 December 2030. Other applicable requirements should still be evaluated carefully.
Not necessarily. The regulation includes exemptions for certain technical and application cases, such as products above 100W, certain fixed installations, electrical enclosure applications, wet environments, PoE injectors, charging cradles and other special cases. Each product should be assessed case by case.
For USB-C power modules, especially 45W, 65W, 100W and multi-port PD modules, the regulation may affect PD protocol selection, output power definition, low-load efficiency, average active efficiency, no-load power, shared power allocation, port marking, surge protection design, technical documentation, packaging and user information.
Wireless chargers and wireless charging pads are included in the regulation. The key concern is standby power consumption, because wireless charging products may stay connected to power for long periods even when no device is charging.
The challenge is not only full-load efficiency. Compact embedded power modules also need to handle 10% low-load efficiency and no-load consumption while meeting size, heat-rise, cost, high power density and multi-port power-sharing requirements.
Surge resistibility means the product can withstand power line surge events and still maintain required output performance. This improves reliability in real applications, but may increase design complexity because surge protection requires space, components, layout optimization and testing.
The Common Charger logo informs users that an EPS is interoperable and can be used with different compatible products. It should only be used for products that meet the interoperable EPS requirements, not freely for all USB products.
Port power marking helps customers and users understand which port can provide maximum power, total output power, multi-port behavior, whether the product really supports USB-PD and whether the cable supports the required power.
Implementation difficulty is usually medium to high. Compact high-power USB-C PD modules may require new electrical design, new magnetic components, thermal optimization, surge protection design, PCB layout redesign, protocol validation, certification testing, new markings, packaging update and inventory transition planning.
Glob-el is treating EU 2025/2052 as an important product roadmap and customer-support topic. We are reviewing affected product categories, mapping differences between EU 2019/1782 and EU 2025/2052, evaluating USB power modules and wireless chargers, checking technical gaps and preparing future-compliant product planning.
Our product development roadmap has been aligned with the requirements of EU 2025/2052. We are evaluating and verifying no-load power consumption, average active efficiency, 10% low-load efficiency, USB-C interoperability and surge resistibility where applicable.
Compliance depends on the existing design. Products developed under previous regulations may require updates, especially for no-load power consumption, 10% low-load efficiency and USB-C interoperability. A gap analysis is recommended for each model.
The product is designed to meet the no-load power limits defined in EU 2025/2052. Test data and third-party reports can be provided upon request, subject to project requirements and report availability.
Yes. The product is being verified according to the new 10% low-load efficiency requirements introduced by EU 2025/2052 to ensure efficient operation during common light-load charging conditions.
Average active efficiency is evaluated at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% load conditions. Depending on the power level, our products are designed to meet or exceed the applicable efficiency thresholds specified by EU 2025/2052.
Yes. For USB-C PD products, testing is performed at both the minimum and maximum output voltage profiles, such as 5V and 20V / 28V where applicable, to ensure compliance across the full operating range.
Where applicable, the product is designed to withstand the 2.5kV surge resistibility requirements specified in EU 2025/2052. Protection circuitry and component selection have been evaluated accordingly.
Yes. Relevant third-party test reports and compliance documentation can be provided depending on product model and certification status.
Yes. Compliance with EU 2025/2052 requires the product to maintain specified output performance after the surge test. Verification includes output voltage, current, power capability and functional operation.
Yes. Verification covers single-port operation, multi-port operation, power-sharing scenarios and full-load conditions to ensure stable performance under all intended operating modes.
The regulation focuses on when a product is placed on the EU market. The key factor is not the date of manufacture, but the time of first import into the EU, first sale to an EU customer or first entry into the EU distribution system. If a product enters the EU market for the first time after December 14, 2028, it must comply with EU 2025/2052.
In real use, devices do not operate at full load most of the time. Phone overnight charging, headphones, watches and tablet standby charging often run at only 2W, 5W or 10W. Poor low-load efficiency creates unnecessary energy waste, which is why EU 2025/2052 focuses on light-load performance.
The product should remain fully functional after the surge test. Verification typically includes normal output voltage, output current, output power, USB-PD negotiation, communication function and no permanent damage. For example, a 65W PD module should still provide all rated output levels such as 5V, 9V, 15V and 20V after the test.
The regulation emphasizes transparent user information. Depending on product type, relevant information may need to appear on the product itself, product labels, packaging, user manuals and official product webpages.
Yes, the regulation provides certain transitional arrangements. For units with nameplate power above 100W and USB-PD output, certain legacy energy-efficiency requirements may remain applicable until December 14, 2030. Eligible spare part EPS may benefit from a transition period until December 14, 2033, but they must be clearly marked as spare parts and used only for repair or replacement.
There will likely be some impact because higher-efficiency ICs, optimized magnetic components, more complex surge protection and additional validation testing may be required. Development cycles may also become longer due to retesting, new certifications and documentation updates.
For projects that will continue after 2028, buyers should prioritize USB-C PD architectures, platforms planned around EU 2025/2052, suppliers with future certification roadmaps and product series that support long-term supply and upgrades.
Note: This page is intended as a practical B2B overview for product selection and early compliance planning. Final regulatory decisions should be confirmed with the applicable regulation text, test laboratories and professional compliance advisors.
Glob-el can support B2B customers with product configuration review, power module selection, documentation preparation and customized charging module solutions for office furniture and commercial projects.
EU 2025/2052 ErP Regulation Update
EU Regulation 2025/2052 expands the Ecodesign framework from traditional external power supplies to a broader charging ecosystem, including USB-C / USB-PD products, wireless chargers, charging pads, portable battery chargers and USB Type-C cables.
The new regulation is no longer only about energy efficiency of the power board. It affects product definition, USB-C interoperability, wireless charging standby power, surge resistibility, product marking, packaging, manuals and official product information.
For power module suppliers, OEM / ODM buyers and furniture power integration projects, EU 2025/2052 should be treated as a structured migration topic. Product design, test evidence, certification planning, marking artwork and inventory transition all need to be checked before long-term EU market placement.
Do not wait until 2028 to start the review. Compact USB-C PD modules, multi-port chargers and wireless charging projects may need redesign, retesting, new markings and updated customer documentation.
This section uses a more visual structure instead of repeated square cards. The two most important regulatory changes are placed first, and the image-based topics are shown as wide content modules.
The regulation expands from conventional external power supplies to a broader charging ecosystem. Wireless chargers, wireless charging pads, portable battery chargers for general use and USB Type-C cables may all need compliance review.
For USB power modules, the output power definition, USB-PD protocol, shared power behavior, cable strategy and port marking should be reviewed early. Compliance is no longer limited to the internal power board.
USB-C / USB-PD cable structure, detachable cable logic and 60W / 240W cable rating marking should be reviewed before tooling. This is especially important for integrated cable, retractable cable and compact charging module designs.
The regulation focuses not only on full-load efficiency. It also pays attention to 10% low-load efficiency, no-load consumption and standby power for wireless charging products. This is critical because real charging use often happens at light load.
Common Charger logo, port power rating, USB-C cable rating, product label, packaging, manuals and official product webpages should present consistent information. For multi-port USB modules, clear power declaration is especially important.
Where applicable, interoperable EPS products should maintain required output voltage, current, power and communication function after surge testing.
Shared-capacity ports and Dynamic EPS designs need clearer power declaration, especially when USB-A and USB-C ports are used together.
Test reports, technical documents, labels, manuals, packaging information and website data should be prepared as one consistent compliance package.
The table below summarizes the most important changes for product teams, compliance engineers and B2B buyers.
| Change Area | EU 2019/1782 | EU 2025/2052 | Practical Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Scope | Mainly focused on external power supplies. | Expands to wireless chargers, wireless charging pads, portable battery chargers and USB Type-C cables. | More charging-related products need ErP review before EU market placement. |
| USB-C / PD Interoperability | No mandatory USB-C or USB-PD interoperability focus. | USB-C / USB-PD output becomes a key requirement for many interoperable EPS products. | USB-C / PD architecture should be reviewed during product definition, not after tooling. |
| Low-load Efficiency | Focused on average active efficiency and no-load power. | Introduces stronger attention to 10% low-load efficiency. | IC selection, transformer design, PCB layout and test plan may need adjustment. |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless charger standby power was not a core covered topic. | Wireless chargers and wireless charging pads are included. | Qi / Qi2 / Qi2.2 projects should review standby power, architecture and documentation early. |
| Surge Resistibility | No specific 2.5kV surge resistibility requirement in the old EPS framework. | Surge resistibility is added for applicable interoperable EPS products. | Protection circuit, safety margin and post-surge output performance need validation. |
| Marking and User Information | Mainly basic nameplate and energy information. | Common Charger logo, port power marking, cable rating, packaging, manuals and webpages require clearer control. | Compliance now involves product artwork, packaging, manuals, website content and technical files. |
| Inventory and Transition | Old framework applied to EPS products under EU 2019/1782. | Main application date is 14 December 2028, with special transition rules for certain products. | Customers should plan redesign, testing, certification, purchasing and inventory migration early. |
These dates are important for product development, certification planning, customer stock management and long-term supply decisions.
The regulation becomes legally established and the transition period starts.
New-regulation designs can be introduced before the main application date.
Applicable products placed on the EU market should comply with EU 2025/2052.
Certain >100W USB-PD EPS and eligible spare part EPS may have special transitional arrangements.
For furniture power modules, table power solutions, USB-C PD modules, wireless charging modules and OEM / ODM projects, buyers should check these items before confirming product direction.
EU 2025/2052 can affect product structure, power output strategy, cable design, marking, documentation and long-term compliance planning for office furniture and commercial charging applications.
USB-C / PD configuration, maximum port output, label information and project documentation should be reviewed before selection for meeting rooms, training rooms and commercial furniture projects.
Products with USB-C / PD fast charging should be checked for output profiles, shared power logic, low-load efficiency, no-load consumption and port marking.
Wireless charging products newly entering scope may need additional standby power review, input connector assessment and technical documentation preparation.
Custom projects should confirm target market, socket standard, USB-C / PD power rating, cable structure, packaging information and compliance timeline at the RFQ stage.
The answers are displayed directly on the page, so customers do not need to click or expand each question.
EU 2025/2052 is the new EU Ecodesign Regulation for external power supplies, wireless chargers, wireless charging pads, battery chargers for portable batteries of general use and USB Type-C cables.
It is not only an energy-efficiency regulation. It also covers USB-C interoperability, low standby power, surge resistibility, product marking and user information.
EU 2025/2052 will replace Commission Regulation EU 2019/1782, which was mainly focused on external power supplies. The new regulation expands the scope and adds requirements such as USB-C interoperability, wireless charger standby power, surge resistibility and Common Charger information.
The EU wants to reduce charger and cable fragmentation, unnecessary electronic waste, no-load and standby energy loss, unclear charging-power information, insufficient charger robustness and poor interoperability between chargers, cables and devices.
The product scope is expanded.
USB-C / USB-PD interoperability becomes a major focus.
10% low-load efficiency is introduced.
Wireless charger standby consumption is regulated.
Surge resistibility is added for interoperable EPS.
Common Charger logo and port power marking are required.
USB Type-C cables and shared-capacity ports require clearer declaration.
The regulation enters into force on 14 December 2025. This does not mean every requirement becomes mandatory immediately. It means the regulation is legally established and the transition period starts.
The main requirements apply from 14 December 2028. From this date, applicable products placed on the EU market should comply with EU 2025/2052.
Yes. EPS products placed on the market between 14 December 2025 and 14 December 2028 that already comply with EU 2025/2052 will be considered compliant with EU 2019/1782.
No. The main application date is 14 December 2028. However, product redesign, tooling, component selection, testing, certification, packaging update and stock planning all take time, so long-life products should be reviewed early.
The key question is not only the production date, but when and how the product is first made available on the EU market. Because stock, import, distribution and sell-through rules can be sensitive, customers should review inventory transition plans with local compliance or legal advisors.
There is a special transitional provision for spare part EPS until 14 December 2033 under certain conditions. It is intended for repair or replacement of existing powered products, not as a general way to continue selling old designs.
Yes. For EPS with a USB-PD port and a nameplate output power higher than 100W, the old energy-efficiency requirements may continue to apply until 14 December 2030. Other applicable requirements should still be evaluated carefully.
Not necessarily. The regulation includes exemptions for certain technical and application cases, such as products above 100W, certain fixed installations, electrical enclosure applications, wet environments, PoE injectors, charging cradles and other special cases. Each product should be assessed case by case.
For USB-C power modules, especially 45W, 65W, 100W and multi-port PD modules, the regulation may affect PD protocol selection, output power definition, low-load efficiency, average active efficiency, no-load power, shared power allocation, port marking, surge protection design, technical documentation, packaging and user information.
Wireless chargers and wireless charging pads are included in the regulation. The key concern is standby power consumption, because wireless charging products may stay connected to power for long periods even when no device is charging.
The challenge is not only full-load efficiency. Compact embedded power modules also need to handle 10% low-load efficiency and no-load consumption while meeting size, heat-rise, cost, high power density and multi-port power-sharing requirements.
Surge resistibility means the product can withstand power line surge events and still maintain required output performance. This improves reliability in real applications, but may increase design complexity because surge protection requires space, components, layout optimization and testing.
The Common Charger logo informs users that an EPS is interoperable and can be used with different compatible products. It should only be used for products that meet the interoperable EPS requirements, not freely for all USB products.
Port power marking helps customers and users understand which port can provide maximum power, total output power, multi-port behavior, whether the product really supports USB-PD and whether the cable supports the required power.
Implementation difficulty is usually medium to high. Compact high-power USB-C PD modules may require new electrical design, new magnetic components, thermal optimization, surge protection design, PCB layout redesign, protocol validation, certification testing, new markings, packaging update and inventory transition planning.
Glob-el is treating EU 2025/2052 as an important product roadmap and customer-support topic. We are reviewing affected product categories, mapping differences between EU 2019/1782 and EU 2025/2052, evaluating USB power modules and wireless chargers, checking technical gaps and preparing future-compliant product planning.
Our product development roadmap has been aligned with the requirements of EU 2025/2052. We are evaluating and verifying no-load power consumption, average active efficiency, 10% low-load efficiency, USB-C interoperability and surge resistibility where applicable.
Compliance depends on the existing design. Products developed under previous regulations may require updates, especially for no-load power consumption, 10% low-load efficiency and USB-C interoperability. A gap analysis is recommended for each model.
The product is designed to meet the no-load power limits defined in EU 2025/2052. Test data and third-party reports can be provided upon request, subject to project requirements and report availability.
Yes. The product is being verified according to the new 10% low-load efficiency requirements introduced by EU 2025/2052 to ensure efficient operation during common light-load charging conditions.
Average active efficiency is evaluated at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% load conditions. Depending on the power level, our products are designed to meet or exceed the applicable efficiency thresholds specified by EU 2025/2052.
Yes. For USB-C PD products, testing is performed at both the minimum and maximum output voltage profiles, such as 5V and 20V / 28V where applicable, to ensure compliance across the full operating range.
Where applicable, the product is designed to withstand the 2.5kV surge resistibility requirements specified in EU 2025/2052. Protection circuitry and component selection have been evaluated accordingly.
Yes. Relevant third-party test reports and compliance documentation can be provided depending on product model and certification status.
Yes. Compliance with EU 2025/2052 requires the product to maintain specified output performance after the surge test. Verification includes output voltage, current, power capability and functional operation.
Yes. Verification covers single-port operation, multi-port operation, power-sharing scenarios and full-load conditions to ensure stable performance under all intended operating modes.
The regulation focuses on when a product is placed on the EU market. The key factor is not the date of manufacture, but the time of first import into the EU, first sale to an EU customer or first entry into the EU distribution system. If a product enters the EU market for the first time after December 14, 2028, it must comply with EU 2025/2052.
In real use, devices do not operate at full load most of the time. Phone overnight charging, headphones, watches and tablet standby charging often run at only 2W, 5W or 10W. Poor low-load efficiency creates unnecessary energy waste, which is why EU 2025/2052 focuses on light-load performance.
The product should remain fully functional after the surge test. Verification typically includes normal output voltage, output current, output power, USB-PD negotiation, communication function and no permanent damage. For example, a 65W PD module should still provide all rated output levels such as 5V, 9V, 15V and 20V after the test.
The regulation emphasizes transparent user information. Depending on product type, relevant information may need to appear on the product itself, product labels, packaging, user manuals and official product webpages.
Yes, the regulation provides certain transitional arrangements. For units with nameplate power above 100W and USB-PD output, certain legacy energy-efficiency requirements may remain applicable until December 14, 2030. Eligible spare part EPS may benefit from a transition period until December 14, 2033, but they must be clearly marked as spare parts and used only for repair or replacement.
There will likely be some impact because higher-efficiency ICs, optimized magnetic components, more complex surge protection and additional validation testing may be required. Development cycles may also become longer due to retesting, new certifications and documentation updates.
For projects that will continue after 2028, buyers should prioritize USB-C PD architectures, platforms planned around EU 2025/2052, suppliers with future certification roadmaps and product series that support long-term supply and upgrades.
Note: This page is intended as a practical B2B overview for product selection and early compliance planning. Final regulatory decisions should be confirmed with the applicable regulation text, test laboratories and professional compliance advisors.
Glob-el can support B2B customers with product configuration review, power module selection, documentation preparation and customized charging module solutions for office furniture and commercial projects.
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