Starting today, all new smartphones and tablets sold in the EU are required to provide an energy efficiency label inside their packaging. The in-box sticker is similar to the ones shown on other consumer electronic devices sold in the EU/EEA market. The new regulation’s main goal is to help EU consumers make informed buying choices and help reduce CO₂ emissions.
The regulation applies to all cordless phones (landlines), smartphones used on cellular or satellite networks, feature phones without internet connection or third-party apps, and tablets with screens between 7 and 17.4…
