EU CE certification: Smartphones and tablets will be included in the energy efficiency directive

The European Commission notified the WTO on September 2, 2022, and issued a draft version of the "Energy Efficiency Requirements for Smartphones and Tablets" to supplement energy efficiency regulations under the ERP Directive Seek.
From the information analysis of this draft regulation, most manufacturers still hold a cautious attitude and even reserve opinions; For manufacturers, the advantages of mobile phones and tablets
It is unknown what benefits the effectiveness logo can bring. For consumers, it is beneficial to see more technical indicators of the product, which provides better choices when purchasing
The selection letter raised interest rates. The current draft requires valid identification parameters, but the source is still claimed by the manufacturer themselves, and the EU does not specify a limit value.

This draft is a supplement to the CE certification energy efficiency regulation (EU) 2017/1369, officially released on December 5, 2022; The implementation date of the corresponding provisions in the regulations is June 6, 2024. This draft is committed to promoting the maintenance and durability improvement of key components of mobile phones and tablets, such as batteries and displays; Secondly, promote product design to achieve cost-effectiveness in material and energy conservation;

However, the new regulations do not apply to mobile phones and tablets with flexible main displays that users can partially or fully unfold or roll up:

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