Gonna Need a Proper Energy Label for Your Smartphones and Tabs, EU!
Now requires the EU Energy Label for smartphones and tablets to become compulsory. - Mandatory EU energy label for smartphones and tablets approaching soon.
Starting June 20, 2025, the EU's gonna require a hot new energy label for all smartphones and tablets hitting their market. This ain't your run-of-the-mill label, though; it's packed with info on the energy efficiency of your device, battery life, and even how it fares against a spill or a drop [1][2][3][4][5].
Prepare yourself, consumers! The label rates device efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least), represented by a color scheme from green to red. Makes it real easy to spot the eco-warrior device [3][4].
But remember, it's not all about energy savings. This label's tellin' ya about the lifespan of that battery too, and it's gotta hold a charge for at least 800 cycles, while retainin' at least 80% of its initial capacity [1]. Plus, you get to know the device's endurance against drops, scratches, dust, and water based on some fancy durability tests [1][3][4][5].
And hey, who doesn't love a repairable device? This label's gonna tell ya just how easy it is to fix that high-tech gizmo, makin' it less likely to end up in the landfill [3][4][5]. There's more, too! It'll display the device's IP rating, dust, and water resistance, plus other sustainability-related details to help you make more informed, responsible purchases [3][4][5].
It's not just about the label, either. Manufacturers now gotta play by some new eco-design rules, aimin' to produce more resilient devices, longer-lasting batteries, and provide quick access to essential spare parts [1][4]. All with the goal of savin' electricity, cuttin' down on CO2, and helpin' the EU reach their energy efficiency and climate targets [1].
The benefits? Huge savings! Estimates suggest 'lec tracks on the order of 2.2 TWh by 2030, and significant consumer savings up to €20 billion! [1] Plus, it'll make our cherished gadget sector more transparent and eco-friendly, in line with existing EU labels for home appliances [3][4].
So there ya have it! Starting June 20, 2025, the EU’s mandatory energy label for smartphones and tablets will equip you with detailed, standardized info on energy efficiency, battery life, durability, repairability, and more. All part of a broader effort to steer our consumption habits towards sustainability [1][3][4][5].
- Under the new EU policy, community members can expect a comprehensive energy label for smartphones and tablets, providing details about energy efficiency, battery life, durability, repairability, and more, from June 20, 2025.
- In addition to promoting energy efficiency, the new policy will also encourage the responsible production and use of technology, as manufacturers are required to adhere to eco-design rules, focusing on resilient devices, longer-lasting batteries, and easy access to essential spare parts.
