European Commission will not force smartwatches and other wearables to have replaceable batteries
The EU adopted regulation in 2023 that requires many electronics to have replaceable batteries by 2027.
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Published: 15 July 2026
Source: Engadget AI
Category: News
Topics: Regulation
Retrieved: 16 July 2026
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