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.
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…