Smartphones, slate tablets, cordless phones and other mobile phones

Which products are in scope?

 

The ecodesign requirements apply to:

  • Smartphones.
  • Slate tablets.
  • Other mobile phones. 
  • Cordless phones.

 

whereas energy labelling requirements apply only to:

  • Smartphones.
  • Slate tablets.

 

Products out of scope are: 

  • Smartphones and tablets with a flexible main display which the user can unroll and roll up partly or fully (so-called rollable smartphones). 
  • Smartphones for high security communication. 
  • Mobile phones designed to be worn on the wrist (so-called smart watches or wearable mobile phones).
  • Computer tablets.
  • By amendment (not yet published): Devices intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and covered by Directive 2014/34/EU.