Turkey Sets New Energy and Compatibility Rules for Chargers
Most design requirements begin in December 2028, covering energy use, USB-C compatibility and cable power labels.
Key takeaways
- Most technical design requirements take effect on December 14, 2028.
- Some covered power supplies must meet limits on standby consumption and energy efficiency.
- USB-C cables with plugs at both ends must display a 60W or 240W power label.
Turkey’s Ministry of Industry and Technology has introduced new design requirements for external power supplies, wireless chargers, portable battery chargers and USB Type-C cables. The notice was published in the Official Gazette on October 16.
Covered external power supplies must generally support USB-C or USB Power Delivery connections, subject to technical exceptions. USB-C cables with plugs at both ends must carry a “60W” or “240W” label indicating their maximum supported power.
The rules set limits on power use when external power supplies are idle. For single-voltage AC-DC supplies rated at up to 49 watts, the idle-use limit is 0.075 watts; wireless charging pads also face limits on standby consumption.
Manufacturers must make technical product information freely available online for at least 10 years after the last unit of a model is placed on the market. The information includes input and output values, efficiency rates and supported power-delivery protocols.
Most technical design requirements take effect on December 14, 2028. Certain high-power USB-PD supplies retain some earlier requirements until December 14, 2030, while specified replacement power supplies have a transition period until December 14, 2033. Dünya reported that the rules do not require a general immediate replacement of chargers already in use.
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