EU spares wearables from battery rules in win for Meta
- Source
- Politico
- Time
- 4:18 PM
- Weight
- 94/100
The European Commission has officially exempted wearable technology from regulations that mandate easily removable and replaceable batteries. This legislative adjustment applies to devices such as smart glasses, smartwatches, fitness trackers, and electronic toys.
The decision follows significant pressure from the United States and industry stakeholders who argued that the original rules were overly restrictive and hindered the rollout of products where compact, built-in batteries are a technical necessity. While the exemption is a significant victory for Meta and its Ray-Ban smart glasses, the Commission stated the change was made to address safety risks and technical limitations.