Common charger directive (CCD)
The EU's Common Charger Directive mandates USB-C ports for most rechargeable devices, aiming to standardize charging interfaces. This regulation enhances device compatibility, allows consumers to buy devices without chargers, improves transparency for buyers, and reduces both consumer costs and environmental waste by minimizing redundant chargers. This mandate is new, and guidance may be subject to change.
- Minimum power
- Maximum power
- Watts indicator
- Fast charging
- Container
Charger included
A charger is included with the purchase of the item.
Charger not included
A charger is not included with the purchase of the item.
Charger label
Dynamic labels for the charger’s power range, watt indicator, and fast charging capabilities.
Power range
The power range is shown with the minimum wattage first, followed by a hyphen with spaces on each side, and then the maximum wattage. Though rare, the maximum permitted range can include up to 3 digits followed by a single decimal point.
Power type
“W” is always visible and represents watts. It should not be changed to any other type of measure.
Fast charging
USB PD is only displayed when a charger has fast charging capabilities.
Text wrapping
Though uncommon, the power range will wrap to a maximum of two lines if it exceeds the container’s width. This may also occur if a user increases their browser’s font size settings.
Fast charging
USB PD is only displayed when a charger has fast charging capabilities. When a charger is not fast charging, the range and watt indicator align to the middle of the container.
Minimum and maximum size
The CCD components maintain the same dimensions on both small and large screens with a height of 78px, which accommodates a type size of 7px.
Small
The CCD pictograms are placed next to each other and as close to the item’s price as possible.
Medium and large
On larger screens, the pictograms remain the same size and placement.
Size
Do use the defined size of the CCD pictograms.
Don’t alter the size of the CCD pictograms.
Content
Do follow the formatting of the power range.
Don’t use other text strings as a replacement for the power range.
Placement
Do place the CCD pictograms as close to the item’s price as possible.
Don’t place the CCD pictograms further away from the item’s price.
