Circular economy zone
What
Who
Smartphones and Tablets, Mobile phones (e.g., Nokia 3310) and Cordless phones.
Device with a flexible main display which user can unroll and roll up partly or fully, Smartphones for high security communication
Smartphones and Tablets.
Device with a flexible main display which user can unroll and roll up partly or fully, Smartphones for high security communication, and Mobile phones (e.g., Nokia 215 4G, 2660 Flip 4G; HMD 105 4G; Benten F72)
Why
When
Fully mandatory starting from 20 June, 2025.
Where
Suppliers must disclose specific information on their public official websites to ensure product information transparency, including the following
Including the following：
Suppliers must record relevant data in detail in their product technical documents for verification by EU market regulators, covering the following：
For general consumers, suppliers must provide basic guidance in the user manual or other physical/digital documents accompanying the product, such as：
How
Whether implementing the Energy Labelling or Ecodesign regulations, the European Commission's core vision is to extend the product lifecycles of smartphones and tablets and significantly reduce electronic resource waste through standardized regulations. More importantly, by providing transparent testing metrics, we empower consumers to quickly find ideal devices that meet their needs while delivering high sustainability value.
SGS integrates all the necessary testing and evaluation services required for smartphone and tablet energy labels. We are dedicated to providing a one-stop solution to help suppliers/enterprises seamlessly comply with EU regulatory requirements. For any verification needs or technical inquiries, please feel free to contact us.
Q&A
Starting June 20, 2025, it is fully mandatory for all applicable products placed on the EU market to applicant Ecodesign, provide energy labels and product information sheets.
"Suppliers (including manufacturers, importers, etc.)" are responsible for providing printed labels and technical documentation, while "dealers" must clearly display the labels in physical stores and remote sales pages.
EPREL is the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling. Before placing a product on the market, suppliers must register the label and product information sheet, and maintain technical documentation for market surveillance.
Labels must be displayed on product packaging boxes, in physical retail stores, on online shopping pages, and in any visual advertisements for specific models.
It must be published on free-access official websites (e.g., spare parts prices and repair manuals), within product technical documentation, and in accompanying user manuals.
It includes the energy efficiency class (A to G), battery endurance per cycle, drop resistance class (A to E), battery cycle life, repairability class (A to E), and Ingress Protection (IP) rating.
Yes. SGS provides a one-stop service covering comprehensive testing, evaluation, and verification for energy efficiency (EEI), battery endurance and cycle life (IEC EN 61960-3), drop resistance (IEC 60068-2), repairability, and dust/water protection ratings etc.
It aims to extend product lifecycles and reduce resource waste through regulations, while helping consumers find smartphones and tablets that meet their needs and feature high energy efficiency.
No. The regulations are complementary. If your product meets the high protection ratings and strict battery cycle life of 1670, it legally qualifies for the exemption in 1542 regarding "consumer-replaceable batteries."
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