EU Energy Labelling

EU Energy Labels for Smartphones and Tablets

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1669 introduces energy labelling for smartphones and tablets sold in the EU. This is one of the newer product categories covered by the EU energy labelling framework under Regulation (EU) 2017/1369, extending the A to G energy label to mobile devices.

What does Regulation (EU) 2023/1669 require?

Regulation (EU) 2023/1669 establishes energy labelling requirements for smartphones and tablets placed on the EU market. The regulation was published as part of the European Commission's efforts to expand the scope of energy labelling to consumer electronics beyond traditional household appliances.

Suppliers must register smartphone and tablet models in the EPREL database (European Product Registry for Energy Labelling) before placing them on the market. The energy label uses the A to G scale introduced by the Energy Labelling Framework Regulation (EU) 2017/1369.

Online retailers selling smartphones and tablets to EU customers must display the energy label and provide access to the product information sheet. The label includes a QR code linking to the product's EPREL database entry.

Who needs to comply?

This regulation applies to smartphones and tablets placed on the EU market. It covers devices sold both in physical retail and through online shops, regardless of where the seller is based.

If you sell smartphones or tablets to customers in the EU through your Shopify store, you will need to display the energy label for each covered model.

What must online retailers display?

Online retailers must make two documents accessible to customers near the product price: the energy label and the product information sheet (fiche). Both are provided by the supplier via the EPREL database — retailers do not need to create or assemble this data themselves.

The energy label for smartphones and tablets includes the following information:

  • Energy efficiency class (A to G scale)
  • Battery endurance in hours
  • Number of battery charge-discharge cycles (battery reliability)
  • Ingress Protection (IP) rating for dust and water resistance (repairability/reliability)
  • Drop resistance class
  • QR code linking to the product's entry in the EPREL database

The product information sheet contains further technical details and is available for download in all 24 official EU languages via the EPREL database.

How EPREL Label Buddy helps with smartphones and tablets

EPREL Label Buddy connects to the official EPREL database to fetch energy data for smartphones and tablets. Enter the product's GTIN or EPREL ID, and the app retrieves the energy class, battery endurance data, and product information sheet.

For retailers with large mobile device catalogs, bulk import via CSV or the interactive table editor makes it possible to link all products at once rather than entering each device individually.

The app supports product variants, which is particularly relevant for smartphones and tablets that may come in different storage or connectivity configurations. Each variant can be linked to its own EPREL entry.

EPREL Label Buddy is not affiliated with or endorsed by the European Union or EPREL. Merchants are responsible for verifying their own compliance with applicable EU regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do smartphones and tablets need energy labels in the EU?
Regulation (EU) 2023/1669 establishes the energy labelling framework for smartphones and tablets. The regulation was published in 2023 as part of the EU's expansion of energy labelling to cover consumer electronics.
What information does the smartphone energy label show?
The label shows the energy efficiency class (A to G), battery endurance in hours, battery cycle reliability, ingress protection (IP) rating, and drop resistance class. It also includes a QR code linking to the EPREL database.
Does this apply to all smartphones or only certain models?
The regulation applies to smartphones and tablets placed on the EU market. Specific product scope definitions and any exclusions are defined in the regulation text.
Do I need to register my products in EPREL myself?
Registration in EPREL is the responsibility of the supplier (manufacturer or importer). As a retailer, you display the energy label and product information sheet that the supplier has registered. EPREL Label Buddy helps you find and display this data by searching the EPREL database.
How can I find EPREL data for the smartphones I sell?
You can search the EPREL database by brand, model name, or GTIN. EPREL Label Buddy automates this process — enter a GTIN or EPREL ID and the app fetches the registered energy data directly from the official database.

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EU Energy Labels for Smartphones and Tablets | Regulation (EU) 2023/1669