$Apple (AAPL.US)$ Apple opposes the European Union's require...

$Apple(AAPL.US)$ Apple opposes the European Union's requirement for electronic devices to use universal charging ports, saying that such regulations would be detrimental to innovation and increase waste.

The European Commission is proposing to use USB-C as a standard interface for smart phones, tablets, headphones, portable speakers, cameras, and some electronic game consoles, regardless of brand equipment. This move aims to reduce waste associated with the production and disposal of chargers. The European Commission also proposed to separate the sales of chargers from the sales of electronic devices. Apple said that if the existing charger is not allowed to be sold in accordance with the proposal, it will disrupt the existing system, stifle innovation, cause inconvenience to users and cause more waste.