Energy label extended to smartphones and tablets from 20 June

The energy label is a summary sheet summarizing all the characteristics of new household appliances; it does not apply to second-hand products. It helps you choose between multiple models when you make a purchase in a store or online. This label shall be compulsory in particular for the following products:

• refrigerators;
• washing machines;
• the televisions.

As of 20 June 2025, the energy label is extended to smartphones and tablets placed on the EU market under the energy labeling regulation.

What information does the energy label provide?

Some of the information on energy labels is common to all electrical household products. For example, on all energy labels, the following should be indicated:

• the annual energy consumption expressed in kilowatt-hours (kWh);
• energy class, with ratings ranging, depending on the product category, from A or A+++ on a green background (for the most energy-efficient products) to D or G on a red background (for the most energy-intensive ones). For smartphones and tablets, the classification ranges from A to G.

Other information on energy labels is specific to the category of the product in question. On the energy label of smartphones and tablets, it is mandatory to indicate:

• the degree of reparability;
• battery life;
• the level of protection against dust and water;
• and resistance to accidental falls.

This is the first time that products placed on the EU market will have to show a reparability score.

On the energy labels, a QR code is also affixed; it gives you access to the European EPREL database (European Product Database for Energy Labeling). This allows you to find the information on the energy label and on the product information sheet via your smartphone or tablet.