Breaking Down the Latest EU Regulations
Shining a Light on Energy Efficiency
Mobile Phone Repair Efficiency Assessment under EU Energy Label Standards
Get ready to see more than just specs on your phone and tablet purchases! Starting 2025, these devices will come with an energy label similar to those on washing machines and TVs.
Embracing Sustainability: Changes Ahead
From June 2025, smartphones and tablets with screen sizes between 7 to 17.4 inches will be required to display energy efficiency details as part of new energy labeling and ecodesign rules. This doesn't apply to foldable smartphones or those designed for high-security communication.
Mark Your Calendars: Key Dates
- The European Commission Regulation 2023/1670 was published on 16 June 2023 and entered into force on 20 September 2023.
- The labeling becomes mandatory from 20 June 2025.
- The regulation will be reviewed by 20 September 2027 to consider expanding energy label requirements to foldable smartphones.
What to Expect on the Label
- Standard energy efficiency classes (A to G)
- Battery longevity
- Protection against dust and water (Ingress Protection rating)
- Drop resistance
- Repairability score to inform consumers about device durability
Labels will sport QR codes linking to the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) for additional technical info.
Getting Homework Done: EU Member States Involved
To ensure manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers comply with the new rules, EU member states will carry out market surveillance from June 2025 onwards.
Long story short, mark 2025 on your calendar for the mandatory energy labeling of smartphones and tablets across the EU as part of broad ecodesign and sustainability measures. [1][2][3] 🔍🌎
- Starting from 2025, smartphones and tablets sold in the EU will be labeled with energy efficiency details, as part of new regulations.
- By 2025, gadgets like smartphones and tablets in the EU will carry energy labels, similar to those on appliances, displaying energy consumption, battery longevity, and repairability scores.
