Smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices sold in the European Union (EU) will require a sticker in the box giving details of their battery and efficiency information starting from June 2025. The move is called a part of the energy labeling regulation commissioned by the European Parliament on 16 April, aimed at the choice of consumers’ choice. If there is any change in the specifications according to the regulation, the label will need to be modified during the lifetime of the product.
Epelle stickers on electronic devices sold in European Union
As Energy labeling regulation introduced in the market, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices will require a European product registry for energy labeling (EPLEL), which is usually known as an energy label, showing its energy class and battery patience for each individual unit in the box. This applies to goods placed in the market starting from June 20, 2025 and focuses on measures to expand the lifetime of a product.
This regulation applies to cordless phone that uses tablets with a landline telecom network, cellular or satellite network with the facility of phone without internet access or third party app, and screen size between 7 inch and 17.4 inch.
Interestingly, mobile phones and tablets with a flexible main screen are completely free from this regulation. The equipment will need to display information about their energy efficiency, battery longevity, dust and water resistance rating and resistance to casual drops. In addition, the regulation mentions that a product placed in the European Union market will also require a repair score.
According to the Commission, the purpose of this regulation is to help consumers to make more informed and sustainable options when purchasing electronic devices and encourages sustainable consumption. If the OEM upgrade any changes such as OS upgrade, the device will require re -test and energy label amendment, if a change is seen in the values.
As part of eco-design requirements, equipment will also be required to follow the following criteria:
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- Resistance to casual drops or scratches and protection from dust and water.
- Adequately durable batteries that can withstand at least 800 charge and discharge cycles, while maintaining at least 80% of their initial capacity.
- Up to 7 years after the end of the sale of product models on the European Union market to provide important spare parts within 5–10 working days.
- Availability of operating system upgrade for long -term (at least 5 years from the end of placement on the market of the final unit of the product model).
- Non-discriminatory access to professional repairrs for any software or firmware required for replacement.
The report states that mobile phones and tablets produced under the above rules will save 14 terravat hours in primary energy by 2030 each year. Their purpose is also claimed for the purpose of using important raw materials and adaptation of recycling.
