Mandatory EU energy labels for smartphones and tablets set to become compulsory in the near future
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Say goodbye to uninformed tech purchases, as starting this Friday, the European Commission will introduce a new energy label for smartphones and tablets. This label is designed to help consumers make well-informed, eco-friendly decisions, fostering sustainable consumption across the continent.
So, what does this label entail? It provides essential details on a device's energy efficiency, battery life, and resistance to dust, moisture, and drops – all crucial factors when choosing your next gadget. The label will make comparisons between devices easier than ever before.
But that's not all! Alongside the label, manufacturers will face new eco-design requirements. Smartphones and tablets are expected to become more hardy, boast longer-lasting batteries, and receive software updates for extended periods. Speedy access to crucial spare parts is also high on the agenda. These new regulations aim to save energy and slash CO2 emissions.
According to the Brussels authority, "This energy label will empower EU consumers to make wiser and sustainable purchases, promoting a greener economy."
The supporting data reveal that these new labels will provide information on:- Energy consumption efficiency- Battery life duration- Protection against dust and water ingress- Resistance to accidental drops and overall robustness
Devices with Android or iPadOS placed on the EU market are under the label's scrutiny, with some exceptions for specialty products like high-security communication phones or phones with flexible roll-up displays[1][2][5].
The new regulations represent part of a broader eco-design strategy that prioritizes extending product lifetimes by ensuring devices are more long-lasting, batteries last longer, and software updates and essential spare parts remain available for extended periods. This comprehensive approach aims to extend the average service life of a mid-range smartphone from about 3.0 years to approximately 4.1 years, thus lowering the frequency of replacement and electronic waste[1][2][5].
Empower consumers to make green choices with the new EU energy label for smartphones and tablets, which encourages sustainable consumption, reduces e-waste, and helps us chase environmental goals[1][2][5].
[1] Source: ntv.de, dpa[2] Source: techradar.com, European Commission[5] Source: theverge.com, European Commission
The European Commission's new energy label for smartphones and tablets, effective from Friday, not only offers detailed energy efficiency, battery life, and durability information but also encourages manufacturers to design more robust devices with longer-lasting batteries and extended software support. This label, an integral part of the EU's eco-design strategy, targets devices with Android or iPadOS, aiming to lengthen their average service life and decrease electronic waste, contributing to environmental goals.
