Introduction to EU energy efficiency testing and certification for mobile phones and tablets

1. Introduction

On 2023-08-31, the European Union issued the Energy Efficiency Ecological Design Directive (EU) 2023/1670 and the Energy Efficiency Labeling Directive (EU) 2023/1669 for mobile phones, wireless phones and tablets. Energy efficiency regulations will be enforced on 2025-06-20.

Purpose: Through energy efficiency labeling schemes, battery life can be significantly extended, thereby extending the product life of smartphones and tablets. Therefore, smartphones and tablets should be included in the scope of energy efficiency labeling requirements.

2. Energy Efficiency Labeling Directive (EU) 2023/1669

1. Energy efficiency level

2. Repeated free fall reliability level

3. Repairability level

4. Battery durability cycle times

5. IP protection level

6. Screen Mohs hardness

7. Energy efficiency label

3. Energy Efficiency Ecological Design Directive (EU) 2023/1670

1. Repair and reuse design

Accessory availability

Obtaining repair and maintenance information

Instructions on the maximum delivery time of accessories

Accessories price description

Disassembly instructions

Recycling requirements

2. Reliability design
Drop design

Screen scratch resistance

IP dustproof and waterproof design

Battery cycle life

Improve battery management functions and optimize charging efficiency

Availability of operating system upgrades

3. Identification of plastic parts

4. Recycling requirements