From June 20, new smartphone support rules will start to apply in Europe
From June 20, 2025, new rules for supporting smartphones and tablets will come into force in EU countries. They are approved by a European Commission directive and are aimed at extending the life of devices and reducing e-waste.
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Basic Requirements:
- Reliability:
- Devices must be resistant to scratches, drops, dust and water.
- Minimum protection standards are not specified, but manufacturers will need to consider these parameters in their design.
- Batteries:
- Must be able to withstand at least 800 charge cycles while retaining 80% of capacity.
- Spare Parts and Repair:
- Replacement parts shall be supplied:
- Within 5-10 business days after request.
- Within 7 years after the end of sale of the device.
- Repair programs and firmware must be available to certified craftsmen.
- Support for updates:
- A minimum of 5 years of OS updates since the last device of that model.
- This can result in a full support period of up to 7-8 years.
- New labeling:
- Energy Efficiency Class.
- Rated time on a single charge.
- Level of drop, water and dust protection.
- Repairability (analogous to the French index).
Exceptions:
- Smartphones with flexible screens - not covered by the regulation.
What it means:
- Manufacturers will have to seriously adapt.
- Devices will become more durable but possibly more expensive.
- The European Commission expects a decrease in overall sales, but sees this as a justifiable cost of going green.
- Manufacturers will have to seriously adapt.
- Devices will become more durable but possibly more expensive.
- The European Commission expects a decrease in overall sales, but sees this as a justifiable cost of going green.
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