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Six product categories, including smartwatches and fitness trackers, have been exempted from EU rules requiring portable battery removability for consumers.
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European Union
Who
European Commission
What
Six product categories, including smartwatches and fitness trackers, have been exempted from EU rules requiring portable battery removability for consumers.
When
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:44:00 GMT · 2h 17m ago
Where
European Union ·
Why
The European Commission has granted exemptions to certain product categories from the battery replacement rules.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
Consumers will not be able to remove and replace batteries in exempted products like smartwatches and fitness trackers themselves, though independent professionals will still be able to perform these replacements. The rules take effect unless challenged by the European Parliament or EU governments within two months.
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