Smartphones and slate tablets

The energy labelling regulation: (EU) 2023/1669 only applies to smartphones and slate tablets (in the following named ”tablets”):

• Specifies tools to guide consumers to more energy-efficient and durable products. This includes the energy label, the product information sheet, information on the European Product Registry for Energy Labels, EPREL, etc.
• Encourages manufacturers to develop new, more energy-efficient and durable products.

The energy labelling regulation requires that smartphones and tablets are supplied with a printed energy label, and that specific information is provided in a product information sheet. Smartphones and tablets will have to display information on their energy efficiency, battery longevity, repairability, protection from dust and water and resistance to accidental drops.

In the following sections, you will be introduced to the energy label, EPREL and the product information sheet (PIS), and the requirements:

• The energy label
• The product information sheet (PIS)
• EPREL
• Energy efficiency classes and battery durability
• Repeated free fall reliability classes
• The repairability class
• Measurements
• User manual and documentation