On May 13, 2026, Decree No. 60 of 2025 (the “Regulation”), issued by the Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism, was published in the Official Gazette. The Regulation establishes common interoperability requirements between mobile information and telecommunications devices and their chargers.

The Regulation was enacted pursuant to Law No. 21,695, which incorporated Article 12 C into Consumer Protection Law No. 19,496, establishing the obligation to ensure interoperability between mobile devices and their respective charging systems.

Its purpose is to: (i) define the categories of devices subject to the interoperability requirement; (ii) establish the applicable technical specifications; and (iii) regulate the information that must be provided to consumers, in line with international standards and Chile’s commitments in international trade matters.

Key highlights

• The Regulation applies to various categories of cable-chargeable devices equipped with rechargeable batteries, including mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, handheld video game consoles, portable speakers, e-readers, keyboards, computer mice, portable navigation systems and laptops. Charging cases for headphones are deemed part of the main device.
• Devices marketed in Chile must be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port that remains accessible and operational at all times and complies with the applicable technical standards. Additional charging ports may be incorporated, provided the requirements of the Regulation are met.
• Applicable technical specifications will be determined through Chilean technical standards issued by the National Institute for Standardization, based on international standards, including those relating to the USB Power Delivery protocol and the technical characteristics of the USB Type-C connector, with the aim of ensuring interoperability between devices and chargers.
• The Regulation introduces new consumer information requirements, including: (i) the obligation to display a visible pictogram indicating whether the device is sold with or without a charger; and (ii) the obligation to provide charging specifications in Spanish and in clear, easy-to-understand language, including minimum and maximum power requirements and compatibility with fast-charging systems.
• Certain exclusions apply, including devices intended for security or defense purposes, specific specialized equipment and certain used or refurbished products.
• The National Consumer Service (SERNAC) will be responsible for supervising compliance with the Regulation. In addition, at least every two years, it must issue a technical report assessing whether the categories or classes of devices subject to the Regulation should be updated.