EN   EN 
 
 
 EUROPEAN  
COMMISSION   
Brussels, XXX   
[…](2022) XXX  draft  
ANNEXES 1 to 9  
 
ANNEXES  
to the  
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) …/...  
supplementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 of the European Parliament and of the 
Council with regard to energy labelling of smartphones and slate tablets.  
   
EN 1  EN ANNEX I 
Definitions applicable to the Annexes  
(1) ‘declared values’  means  the values provided by the supplier for the stated, calculated 
or measured technical parameters in the technical documentation  pursuant to Article 
3(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 and in accordance with Article 3(1) , point (d), 
and Annex VI of this Regu lation;  
(2) ‘battery endurance per cycle’  means the time a smartphone or slate tablet can operate 
with an initially fully charged battery, running a defined test scenario, before the 
device shuts off automatically due to a drained battery, expressed in hours (h);  
(3) ‘battery endurance in cycles’ mea ns the  number of charge  or discharge cycles a 
battery can withstand until its usable electrical capacity has reached 80  % of its rated 
capacity, expressed in cycles (n);  
(4) ‘END device,standby  (h)’ means  the measured battery endurance per cycle for the functio n 
“standby”, expressed in hours;  
(5) ‘END device,active  (h)’ means  the battery endurance calculated as a weighted value based 
on the measured endurance for defined functions, excluding standby, expressed in 
hours ; 
(6) ‘END device [h]’ means  the battery endurance calculated as a weighted value based on 
the measured endurance for defined functions, including standby, expressed in hours ; 
(7) ‘nominal voltage ’  means  the voltage of a battery measured at the mid point between 
fully charged and fully discharged based on a 0 .2 C discharge rate;  
(8) ‘C’ means  a measure of the rate at which a battery is charged relative to its capacity, 
defined as the charge current divided by  the capacity, expressed in 1/h;  
(9)  ‘IP’ means ingress  protection and refers to the ingress protection of a device;  
(10) ‘fully extended state’  means a state of the device where by movable parts as intended 
for use, such as displays and keyboards, are unfolded, flipped open or similarly 
extended in a way that the area of length times width is maximised;  
(11)  ‘guarantee’ means any undertaking by the retailer or supplier to the consumer t o do 
any of the following :  
(a) reimburse the price paid;  
(b) replace, repair or handle the smartphone or slate tablet  in any way if it 
does not meet the specifications set out in the guarantee statement or in 
the relevant advertising ; 
(12) ‘spare part’ means a separat e part that can replace a part with the same or similar 
function in a smartphone or slate tablet. A part shall be  considered necessary for use 
if the smartphone or slate tablet cannot function as intended without that part. The 
functionality of the smartph one or slate tablet is restored or is upgraded when the 
part is replaced by a spare part ; 
(13) ‘disassembly’ means a process whereby a product is taken apart in such a way that it 
could subsequently be reassembled and made operational ; 
(14) ‘fastener’ means a hardwa re device that mechanically or magnetically connects or 
fixes two or more objects, parts or pieces. Connectors with both mechanical and 
electrical funct ion shall be  considered as fasteners;   
EN 2  EN (15) ‘reusable fastener’ means a fastener that can be completely reused in the reassembly 
for the same purpose, or, in case the fastener cannot be reused, a fastener that is  
supplied at no additional cost with the spare part which it is intended to  connect or 
fix. Adhesives shall be  considered reusable fasteners if they are supplied with the 
spare part in a quantity that is sufficient for the reassembly, at no additional cost; 
screws and other connectors such as, but not limited to, snap -fits and clips shall be  
classified as reusable fasteners, unless they cause damage either to the product or to 
the fastener itself during the disassembly  or reassembly process in a way that makes 
their reuse  impossible ; 
(16) ‘removable fastener’ means a fastener that is not reusable, bu t whose removal does 
not entail a high risk of damaging the product or of leaving residue which precludes 
reassembly. Adhesives that are not reusable fasteners shall be  considered removable 
fasteners unless their removal process, using commercially availab le tools with a 
reasonable level of effort, does not allow the full removal of the residues and entails 
a high risk of permanently precluding  the reassembly of the product;  
(17) ‘step’ means an operation that finishes with the removal of a part (or bundle) or w ith 
a change of tool;  
(18) ‘security update’ means 'security update' means an operating system update, 
including security patches, if relevant for a given device, whose main purpose is to 
provide enhanced security for the device ; 
(19) ‘functionality update’ means an  operating system update whose main purpose is to 
implement new functionalities;  
(20)  ‘battery’ means any part consisting of one or several battery cells, including, as 
relevant to the product model, an electronic circuitry with battery related sensors for 
battery management, housing(s), battery tray, brackets, shieldings, thermal interface 
materials, and electric connections to other assemblies of the device;  
(21) ‘back cover ’ or ‘back cover assembly’ means the main backside housing,  including,  
as relevant to the product model, the frame, a backside cover layer attached to the 
main back cover body, rear -facing camera lens covers, printed or plated antennas, 
brackets, shieldings and thermal interface materials;  
(22) ‘auxiliary microphone’ means a microphone that is not e ssential for user’s voice 
signals, but provides secondary functions, such as, but not limited to, ambient noise 
reduction ; 
(23) ‘front -facing camera assembly’ means any part consisting of one or several cameras 
oriented towards the user of the device, including , as relevant t  o the product model:  
(a) camera components  and related sensors ; 
(b) flashlight components ; 
(c) optical components ; 
(d) mechanical components needed for functions such as image stabilisation 
and focus ; 
(e) module housing(s) ;  
(f) brackets ; 
(g) shieldings ;  
(h) signal lights ;   
EN 3  EN (i) auxiliary microphones ;  
(j) electric connections to other assemblies of the device ; 
(24) ‘rear -facing camera assembly’ means any part consisting of one or several cameras 
oriented to the rear side of the device, including, as relevant to the product model:   
(a) camera components and related sensors ; 
(b) flashlight components ;  
(c) optical components ;  
(d) mechanical components needed for functions such as image stabilisation 
and focus ;  
(e) module housing(s) ;  
(f) brackets ;  
(g) shieldings ;  
(h) auxiliary microphones ;  
(i) electric connection s to other assemblies of the device ; 
(25) ‘external audio connector’ means a connector for audio signals to connect to a 
headset or external loudspeakers or similar audio device, including, as relevant to the 
product model, brackets, gaskets and electric connec tions to other assemblies of the 
device;  
(26) ‘external charging port’ means a port for wired battery charging, possibly also used 
for data exchange and reverse charging of another device, which is composed of a 
USB -C receptacle and a related housing and includ ing, as relevant to the product 
model,  brackets, gaskets and electric connections to other assemblies of the device;  
(27) ‘mechanical button’ means a mechanical switch or an assembly of mechanical 
switches that can be depressed or a slider button which can be mechanically moved 
to switch on or off functions such as volume, triggering the camera, or switching on 
or off the device and including, as relevant to the product model, brackets, gaskets 
and electric connections to other assemblies of the device;  
(28) ‘main microphone (s)’ means the microphone(s) intended for the user’s voice signals 
including, as relevant to the product model, gaskets and electric connections to other 
assemblies of the device;  
(29) ‘speaker’ means all loudspeakers and mechanical parts to generate s ound, including, 
as relevant to the product model, module housing(s), gaskets and electric connections 
to other assemblies of the device;  
(30) ‘hinge assembly’ means a mechanism by means of a part or an assembly that allows 
a device to be folded while preserving its operational integrity  including, where 
relevant, module housings;  
(31) ‘mechanical display folding mechanism’  means a mechanism by means of a part or 
an assembly that allows a device, including its display, to be folded while preserving 
its opera tional integrity;  
(32) ‘charger’ means a compatible external power supply unit and a charging cable to 
connect to the charging port and to charge the battery of the mobile phone, cordless 
phone or slate tablet;   
EN 4  EN (33) ‘display assembly’ means the assembly of display u nit and where relevant front 
panel digiti ser unit,  including, as relevant to the product module : 
(a) backplate ; 
(b) shielding ;  
(c) display frame ;  
(d) backlight units ;  
(e) electronics circuitry including:  
(i) display driver but excluding the main graphics  processing unit 
functionality ; 
(ii) row and column controllers ; 
(iii) touch signal circuitry ; 
(iv) electric connections  to other assemblies of the device;  
(34) 'professional repairer' means a professional repairer as defined in Annex I, point (6) 
to Commission Regulation (EU) …/…  [OP: please introduce number of 
accompanying ecodesign regulation;  
(35) ‘repair and maintenance information’ means the repair and maintenance information 
that Regulation (EU) …/… [OP: please introduce number of accompanying 
ecode sign regulation] requires manufacturers, importers or authorised representatives 
to provide access to in relation to the relevant product ; 
(36) ‘date of placement on the market’ means the date of placement on the market of the 
first unit of a product model;  
(37) ‘date of end of placement on the market’ means the date of placement on the market 
of the last unit of a product model;  
(38) ‘proprietary tool’ means a tool that is not available for purchase by the general public 
or for which any applicable patents are not availa ble to licence under fair, reasonable 
and non -discriminatory terms;   
(39) 'basic tools' means a screwdriver with slotted heads, a cross recess screwdriver, a 
hexalobular recess screwdriver, a hexagon socket key, a combination wrench, 
combination pliers, combination pliers for wire stripping and terminal crimping, half 
round nose pliers, diagonal cutters, multigrip pliers, locking pliers, a prying lever, 
tweezers, and a magnifying glass;  
(40) ‘commercially available tool’ means a tool that is available for purc hase by the 
general public and is neither a basic tool nor a proprietary tool;  
(41) ‘separate protective cover’ means a protective cover which might be shipped with a 
mobile phone, cordless phone or slate tablet, but does not serve as a required part of 
the hou sing and is not considered an integral part of the product.   
EN 5  EN ANNEX II  
Energy efficiency classes  
A. The energy efficiency class of a smartphone or a slate tablet shall be determined on the 
basis of its Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) as set out in Table 1. The EEI of a 
smartphone or a slate tablet shall be determined in accordance with  Annex IV , point 
1. 
Table 1: Energy efficiency class es of smartphones and slate tablets  
Energy Efficiency Class  Energy Efficiency Index (EEI)  
A (most efficient)  EEI > 0,00142  
B 0.00128  < EEI ≤ 0.00142  
C 0.00114  < EEI ≤ 0.00128  
D 0.00100  < EEI ≤ 0.00114  
E 0.00086  < EEI ≤ 0.00100  
F 0.00072  < EEI ≤ 0.00086  
G (least efficient)  EEI ≤ 0.00072  
B. The repeated free fall reliability class of a smartphone or a slate tablet shall be determined 
on the basis of the number of falls without defect as set out in Table 2. The number 
of falls without defect shall be  determined in accordance with Annex IV, point 4.  
Table 2: Repeated free fall reliability classes o f smartphones and slate tablets  
Repeated Free Fall Reliability Class  Falls without defect  
A (most robust)  n > 300 
B 200 < n ≤ 300  
C 100 < n ≤ 200  
D 50 < n ≤ 100  
E (least robust)  n ≤ 50 
C. The reparability class of a smartphone or a slate tablet shall be determined on the basis of 
the repairability index as set out in Table 2a. The repairability index shall be 
determined in accordance with Annex IV, point 5.  
Table 2a: Reparability classes of smartphones and slate tablets  
Reparabili ty Class  Reparability Index (R)  
A (most reparable ) R ≥ 4 ,00 
B 4,00 > R ≥ 3 ,35 
C  3,35 > R ≥ 2 ,55 
D 2,55 > R ≥ 1 ,75 
E (least reparable ) 1,75 > R ≥ 1 ,00  
EN 6  EN ANNEX III  
Label for smartphones and slate tablet s 
1. LABEL FOR SMARTPHONES AND SLATE TABLET S 
Label:  
 
The following information shall be included in the label for smartphones and slate tablet s: 
(i) a QR code;  
(ii) the trade mark;  
(iii) the supplier’s model identifier, meaning the code, usually alphanumeric, 
which distinguishes a spec ific smart phone or slate tablet model from 
other models with the same trade mark;  
(II) (III)
(V)(I)
(IV)
(VI)
(VII) (VIII)(IX) (IX) (X) 
EN 7  EN (iv) the scale of energy efficiency classes from A to G;  
(v) the energy efficiency class determined in accordance with Annex II;  
(vi) the battery endurance per cycle, active  use only (END device,active ) in h 
per full battery charge, rounded to full hours in accordance with Annex 
III, point 1; 
(vii) repeated free fall reliability class determined in accordance with Annex 
II;  
(viii)  reparability class determined in accordance with Annex II ;  
(ix) battery endurance in cycles, in cycles, in ranges ≥500, ≥600, ≥700, ≥800, 
≥900, ≥1000, ≥1100, ≥1200, ≥1300, ≥1400 in accordance with Annex 
IV, point 2; 
(x) ingress protection rating in accordance with Annex IV , point 3; 
(xi) the number  of this Regulation, that is ‘2022/XXXX’ [OP please insert the 
number of this Regulation].  
2. LABEL DESIGN FOR SMARTPHONES AND SLATE TABLETS  
2.1. The design  of the label for  smart phones and slate tablet s shall be as in the figure 
below.  
[image with exact dimensions to be inserted ]  
EN 8  EN  
2.2. The label for smartphones and slate tablets shall fulfil the following specifications : 
(a) The label shall be at least 68 mm wide and 136 mm high. Where the label is 
printed in a larger format, its content shall nevertheless remain proportionate to 
those  specifications above ; 
(a) The background of the label shall be 100  % white ; 
(b) The typefaces shall be Verdana and Calibri ; 
 
EN 9  EN (c) The dimensions and specifications of the elements constituting the label shall 
be as indicated in the label design ; 
(d) Colours shall be CMYK – cyan, magenta, yellow and black, following this 
example: 070,100,0: 0  % cyan, 70  % magenta, 100 % yellow, 0  % black ; 
(e) The label shall fulfil all of the following requirements (numbers refer to the 
figures above):  
the colours of the EU logo shall be as follows:  
– the background: 100,80,0,0;  
– the stars: 0,0,100,0;  
the colour of the energy logo shall  be: 100,80,0,0;  
the QR code shall be 100  % black;  
the trade mark  shall be 100  % black and in Verdana Bold, 7  pt; 
the model identifier shall be 100  % black and in Verdana Regular 7  pt; 
the A to G scale shall be as follows:  
– the letters of the energy eff iciency scale shall be 100  % white and 
in Calibri Bold 19  pt; the letters shall be centred on an axis at 
(4mm) from the left side of the arrows;  
– the colours of the A to G scale arrows shall be as follows:  
 A-class: 100,0,100,0;  
 B-class: 70,0,100,0;  
 C-class:  30,0,100,0;  
 D-class: 0,0,100,0;  
 E-class: 0,30,100,0;  
 F-class: 0,70,100,0;  
 G-class: 0,100,100,0  ;  
the internal dividers shall have a weight of 0,5  pt and the colour shall be 
100 % black;  
the letter of the energy efficiency class shall be 100  % white and  in Calibri 
Bold 23  pt. The energy efficiency class arrow and the corresponding arrow in 
the A to G scale shall be positioned in such a way that their tips are aligned. 
The letter in the energy efficiency class arrow shall be positioned in the centre 
of the rectangular part of the arrow which shall be 100  % black ; 
❾the value of the battery endurance per cycle shall be in Verdana Bold 20 pt; 
‘h’ shall be in Verdana Regular 13 pt; the text shall be centred and 100 % 
black ;  
the pictograms shall be as shown as in the label design and as follows : 
– the pictograms' lines shall have a weight of 1  pt and they and the 
texts (numbers and units) shall be 100  % black;  
 
EN 10  EN – repeated free fall reliability class pictogram: the range of repeated 
free fall reliability classes (A  to D) shall be centred under the 
pictogram, with the letter of the applicable repeated free fall 
reliability class in Verdana Bold 12 pt and the other letters of the 
repeated free fall reliability classes in Verdana Regular 8 pt; the 
text shall be centred  under the pictogram;  
– reparability class pictogram: the range of reparability classes (A to 
E) shall be centred under the pictogram, with the letter of the 
applicable reparability class in Verdana Bold 12 pt and the other 
letters of the reparability classe s in Verdana Regular 8 pt; the text 
shall be centred under the pictogram;  
– battery endurance in cycles pictogram: the value of the battery 
endurance in cycles shall be in Verdana Bold 12 pt; ‘x’ shall be in 
Verdana Regular 10 pt; the text shall be centred u nder the 
pictogram;  
– ingress protection rating pictogram: the text under the pictogram(s) 
shall be in Verdana Bold 12  pt, and it shall be centred under the 
pictogram;  
the number of the regulation shall be 100  % black and in Verdana Regular 
5 pt. 
 
EN 11  EN ANNEX IV  
Measurement and calculation methods  
For the purposes of compliance and verification of compliance with the requirements of this 
Regulation, measurements and calculations shall be made using harmonised standards, the 
reference numbers of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European 
Union  or using other reliable, accurate and reproducible methods, which take into account the 
generally recognised state -of-the-art methods  and are in line with the provisions set out 
below.  
In the absence of relevant standards and until the publication of the references of the relevant 
harmonised standards in the Official Journal  of the European Union , the transitional testing 
methods set out in Annex IVa , or other r eliable, accurate and reproducible methods, which 
take into account the generally recognised state -of-the-art methods , shall be used.  
Where a parameter is declared pursuant to Article 3(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 and in 
accordance with Table 7 of Anne x VI  to this Regulation , its declared value shall be used by 
the supplier for the calculations in this Annex.  
1. CALCULATION OF THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY INDEX  
Smartphones and slate tablet s shall be tested for battery endurance per cycle, consecutively 
with the f ollowing test settings, each with a fully charged battery : 
1.1. General device settings and configuration  
– an application shall be installed on the device to embed the test scenario 
and the needed contents used during the testing ; 
– all applications shall be closed (except required system applications) ; 
– no specific user account (e.g. Google or Apple ID) shall be needed to 
perform the test ; 
– the web browser used during the testing shall  be the native OS browser of 
the device;  
– power saving features shall  be disab led before starting the testing ; 
– no accessory shall  be connected to the device ; 
– any system OS and Software update shall  be deferred until after testing is 
completed ; 
– all radios shall  be managed by the application (meaning for instance 
switching ON/OFF Wifi according to the test scenario) ; 
– for Dual -SIM devices , only one SIM card shall be inserted; for Dual -SIM 
devices with eSIM, eSIM shall  be switched off; for devices with eSIM 
only, e SIM shall  be used;  
– brightness shall be set at 200cd/m² using an external equipment to ensure 
this setting ; 
– auto brightness shall be switched off and the refresh rate shall be set at 
the default value ; 
– darkmode shall be disabled ; 
– all audio volumes (call and  media) shall be set at 75 dBa at a defined 
distance using an external equipment to ensure this setting. The audio  
EN 12  EN volume shall  be set using a sound level meter at 20 cm from t he front 
(screen) of the device;  
– speaker to be used during video shall  be the on e set in the default setting 
of the device ; 
– Tx power shall  be set at 10dB ; 
– during the call , the application shall ensure that the screen is off, no 
specific simulation of the proximity sensor shall  be required ; 
– any network simulator may be used, if capable  of support ing the required 
settings ; the specific contents ( video, web pages, files) shall  be uploaded 
on the simulator.  
1.2. Test sequence  
Measured times shall be  Time of Active Usage (T A), being the sum of all times in active use 
according to the test sequences below, and Time of Idle (T I), being the sum of all times in idle 
according to the test sequences below.  
1.2.1.  Test sequence for smartphones:  
From 100 % to 98 % battery charge level: Idle . 
From 98 % to 75 % battery charge level: Repeat a cycle of : 
– Phone  call ( 4 min) ; 
–  Web browsing (9 min) ; 
– Video streaming (4 min) ; 
– Data transfer: FTP upload and download (8 min) ; 
– Video playback (4 min) ; 
– Gaming (1 min) . 
From 75 % to 73 % battery charge level: Idle . 
From 73 % to 50 % battery charge level: Repeat a cycle of : 
– Phone call ( 4 min) ; 
– Web browsing (9 min) ; 
– Video streaming (4 min) ; 
– Data transfer: FTP upload and download (8 min) ; 
– Video playback (4 min) ; 
– Gaming (1 min) . 
From 50 % to 48 % battery charge level: Idle . 
From 48% to 25% battery charge level: Repeat a cycle of : 
– Phone call ( 4 min) ; 
–  Web browsing (9 min) ; 
– Video streaming (4 min) ; 
– Data transfer: FTP upload and download (8 min) ;  
EN 13  EN – Video playback (4 min) ; 
– Gaming (1 min) . 
From 25% to 23% battery charge level: Idle . 
From 23% to PowerOff : Repeat a cycle of : 
– Phone call ( 4 min) ; 
–  Web browsing (9 min) ; 
– Video streaming (4 min) ; 
– Data transfer: FTP upload and download (8 min) ; 
– Video playback (4 min) ; 
– Gaming (1 min) . 
When device powers off : Terminate test . 
1.2.2.  Test sequence for slate tablets:  
From 100% to 9 8% battery charge level: Idle. 
From 9 8% to 75% battery charge level: Repeat a cycle of : 
– Web browsing (11 min) ; 
– Video streaming (6 min) ; 
– Data transfer: FTP upload and download (2 min) ; 
– Video playback (6 min) ; 
– Gaming (5 min) . 
From 75% to 73% battery charge level: Idle . 
From 73% to 50% battery charge level: Repeat a cycle of : 
– Web browsing (11 min) ; 
– Video streaming (6 min) ; 
– Data transfer: FTP upload and download (2 min) ; 
– Video playback (6 min) ; 
– Gaming (5 min) . 
From 50% to 48% battery charge level: Idle . 
From 48% to 25% battery charge level: Repeat a cycle of : 
– Web browsing (11 min) ; 
– Video streaming (6 min) ; 
– Data transfer: FTP upload and download (2 min) ; 
– Video playback (6 min) ; 
– Gaming (5 min) . 
From 25% to 23% battery charge level: Idle . 
From 23% to PowerOff : Repeat a cycle of :  
EN 14  EN – Web browsing (11 min) ; 
– Video streaming (6 min) ; 
– Data transfer: FTP upload and download (2 min) ; 
– Video playback (6 min) ; 
– Gaming (5 min) . 
When device powers off : Terminate test . 
1.3. Calculation  
The endurance of the device in active mode and in idle shall be  calculated as follows:  
Endurance device active (h):  
END device,active  = 𝑇𝐴
(80)×100 
Endurance device standby (h):  
END device,standby  = 𝑇𝐼
(9)×100 
The endurance score shall be  the aggregated and normalised value in hours, as a calculated 
value derived from the four types of battery endurance per cycle tests.  
Overall battery endurance (END device) in hours shall be  calculated as follows:  
(a) smartphones:  
END device = 24
(4
𝐸𝑁𝐷𝑑𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑐 𝑒,𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒+20
𝐸𝑁𝐷𝑑𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒 ,𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑏𝑦) 
(b) slate tablet s: 
END device = 24
(2
𝐸𝑁𝐷𝑑𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒 ,𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒+22
𝐸𝑁𝐷𝑑𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒 ,𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑏𝑦) 
The energy efficiency index (EEI) of a smartphone or slate tablet shall be calculated using the 
following equation:  
EEI = END 𝐷𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒
𝑈𝑛𝑜𝑚  × C𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 
Where:  
– EEI is the Energy Efficiency Index in 1/mW ; 
– Unom is the nominal voltage in V ; 
– Crated is the rated battery capacity in mAh . 
The EEI shall be calculated with the operating system installed on the product model at the 
date of placement on the market. Until the date of end of placement on the market, if an 
updated version of the operating system is installed on the same product model, the EEI shall 
be recalculated ; if the change in t he EEI or in any other parameter value part of the label and 
of the product information sheet is not detrimental for the end users, then the change is not to 
be considered relevant in respect t o Article 4(4) of  Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 . 
2. MEASUREMENT OF THE  BATTERY ENDURANCE IN CYCLES  
Batteries of smart phones and slate tablets shall be tested for battery endurance in cycles until 
the battery's usable electrical capacity has reached 80  % of its rated capacity; the battery shall 
be tested  according to the default charging algorithms implemented by the manufacturer .   
EN 15  EN The resulting number of cycles shall be rounded down to full hundreds and stated as “≥ x00”.  
3. MEASUREMENT OF THE INGRESS PROTECTION  
Ingress protection against particle and moisture ingress shall be stated as an IP code, 
corresponding to the levels listed in Table 3. Tests shall be performed without protective 
cover.  
Table 3 : Allowable ingress protection classes  
Level  Ingress of solid foreign objects  Ingress of water with harmful effects  
 Object size Protection against  
4 ≥1 mm  splashing of water  
5 dust-protected  jetting of water  
6 dust-tight powerful jetting of water  
7 n.a. temporary immersion, 1 m depth  
8 n.a. continuous immersion, 1 m or more depth  
4. MEASUREMENT OF THE NUMBER OF FALLS WITHOUT DEFECT  
The number of falls without defect per unit shall be determined with the following test 
conditions, without protective foils and separate protective cover, if any, and in the fully 
extended state, if applicable:  
(a) fall height 1m;  
(b) after a defin ed number of falls corresponding to the intervals specified in 
Table  4 and Table 5, the unit under test has to be functional without 
defect, with particular reference to the following functionalities, where 
applicable:  
(i) integrity of screen;  
(ii) display  without pixel defects or similar malfunctions;  
(iii) all cameras, tested for still images and videos;  
(iv) mobile communication;  
(v) Bluetooth connectivity;  
(vi) WiFi connectivity;  
(vii) battery charging: wired and wireless;  
(viii)  display touch sensi tivity;  
(ix) responsive buttons and switches;  
(x) vibration alarm;  
(xi) main microphone (s); 
(xii) loudspeaker;  
(xiii)  headset audio ; 
(c) cracks of the frame or backside shall not be considered a defect as long 
as full functionality and safe use of the unit und er test is given;   
EN 16  EN (d) cracks of the touchscreen and of any other cover layers of a display shall 
not be considered a defect as long as full functionality and safe use of the 
unit under test is given;  
(e) in case of no determined defect the test shall be continue d, placing the 
unit under test in the tumble tester in the same orientation the device was 
found when the test was interrupted;  
(f) in case of a determined defect and in any case after the maximum number 
of falls specified in table 4 and 5, the test of the uni t shall be  terminated.  
Table 4: Test intervals for determining if the unit is defective (smartphones)  
Falls per 
unit Unit tested without any 
protective foil or separate 
protective cover  Unit tested in fully 
extended state, if 
applicable  
100 1st check for defects  1st check for defects  
200 2nd check for defects  2nd check for defects  
300 3rd check for defects  3rd check for defects  
Table 5: Test intervals for determining if the unit is defect (slate tablets)  
Falls per 
unit Unit tested without any  
protective foil or separate 
protective cover  Unit tested in fully 
extended state, if 
applicable  
52 1st check for defects  1st check for defects  
104 2nd check for defects  2nd check for defects  
208 3rd check for defects  3rd check for defects  
312 4th check for defects  4th check for defects  
Repeated free fall tests shall be performed with five units of each model for each of the 
applicable test cas es. 
The repeated free fall reliability classes correspond to the number of falls, which have been 
passed by at least three  out of the five units under test.  
5. METHOD FOR THE CALCULATION OF THE REPARABILITY INDEX OF 
SMARTPHONES AND SLATE TABLET S 
The Reparability Index  shall be an aggregated and normalised score, as a calculated value 
derived from six scoring parameters where:  
– SDD is the “Disassembly Depth” score . 
– SF is the “Fasteners (type)” score . 
– ST is the “Tools (type)” score . 
– SSP is the “Spare Parts” score . 
– SSU is the “Software Updates (duration)” score . 
– SRI is the “Repair Information” score . 
The same scoring methodology shall apply to both smartphones and slate tablets. The 
Reparability Index (R)  shall be  calculated as follows:  
R = (SDD*0,25)+(SF*0,15)+ (ST*0 ,15)+ (SSP*0,15)+(SSU*0,15)+(SRI*0,15)   
EN 17  EN The “Disassembly Depth” (S DD), “Fasteners (type)” (S F) and “Tools (type)” (S T) scores are 
parameters scores based on the aggregation of part level scores where:  
– BAT is the battery . 
– DA is the display assembly . 
– BC is th e back cover or its assembly . 
– FFC is the front facing camera(s) assembly . 
– RFC is the rear facing camera(s) assembly . 
– EC is the external charging port(s) . 
– BUT is the mechanical button(s) . 
– MIC is the main microphone (s). 
– SPK is the speaker(s) . 
– FM is the hinge  assembly or the mechan ical display folding mechanism.  
The “ Disassembly Depth” (S DD) score shall be  calculated as follows:  
(a) if the hinge assembly or the mechanical display folding mechanism are not 
present  in the product, the following formular shall be used:  
SDD = (DD BAT*0,30)+ (DD DA*0,30)+ (DD BC*0,10)+( DD FFC*0,05)+( DD RFC*0,05)+( DD EC 
*0,05)+( DD BUT*0,05)+( DD MIC*0,05)+(DD SPK *0,05)  
(b) if the of hinge assembly or the mechanical display folding mechanism are 
present, the following formula shall be used:  
SDD = (DD BAT*0,25)+ (DD DA*0,25)+ (DD BC*0,09)+( DD FFC*0,04)+( DD RFC*0,04)+( DD EC 
*0,04)+( DD BUT*0,04)+( DD MIC*0,04)+(DD SPK *0,04)+ (DD FM*0,17) . 
Disassembly Depth (DD) assessment at part level  
The Disassembly Depth score (DDi) for each priority part i (DD BAT; DD DA, DD BC, DD FFC, 
DD RFC, DD EC, DD BUT, DD MIC, DD SPK, DD FM) shall be  calculated based on the number of steps 
required to remove a part  from a product, without damaging the product. The counting of the 
steps for each part starts from the product fully assembled. Points ranging from 1 to 5 are 
assigned as follows:  
– DDi ≤ 2 steps = 5 pt.  
– 5 steps ≥ DDi > 2 steps = 4 pt.  
– 10 ≥ DDi > 5 steps = 3  pt. 
– 15 ≥ DDi > 10 steps = 2 pt.  
– DDi > 15 steps = 1 pt.  
For the calculation of disassembly steps, the following rules shall apply:  
– the disassembly depth count is completed when the target part is separated and 
individually accessible . 
– where  multiple tools need to be used simultaneously, the use of each tool 
counts as a separate step . 
– operations related to cleaning, removing traces or heating are counted as steps .  
EN 18  EN – where  remote notification or authorisation of serial numbers is necessary for 
the full functionality of the spare part and the device, these actions are counted 
as additional disassembly steps . 
The “Fasteners  (type)” (SF) score is calculated as follow:  
(a) for smartphones or slate tablets, except foldable ones, the following formula 
shall be used:  
SF=(F BAT*0,30)+ (F DA*0,30)+ (F BC*0,10)+(F FFC*0,05)+(F RFC *0,05)+(F EC 
*0,05)+(F BUT*0,05)+(F MIC*0,05)+(F SPK*0,05)  
(b)  for foldable smartphones or foldable slate tablets , the following formula shall 
be used:  
SF=(F BAT*0,25)+ (F DA*0,25)+ (F BC*0,09)+(F FFC*0,04)+(F RFC *0,04)+(F EC 
*0,04)+(F BUT*0,04)+(F MIC*0,04)+(F SPK*0,04)+(F FM*0,17) 
Fasteners (type) (F) assessment at part level : 
The “Fasteners (type)” scores (Fi) for each priority part i (FBAT, FDA, FBC, FFFC, FRFC, FEC, 
FBUT, FMIC, FSPK, FFM) are assigned according to the level of removability and reusability of 
the fasteners used in the device assembly . Points ranging from 1 to 5 are assigned as follow s: 
– Reusable Fasteners = 5 pt.  
– Removable Fasteners =1 pt.  
The assessment of the type of fasteners is based on the disassembly process to remove the 
specific priority part, starting from the previous priority part in disassembly sequence already 
removed.  
In case different types of fasteners are encountered in the disassembly of a priority part, the 
worst score shall be considered.  
The “Tools (type)” (ST) score shall be  calculated as follows:  
(a) for smartphones or slate tablets, except foldable ones, the following formula 
shall be used:  
ST=(T BAT*0,30)+(T SCR*0,30)+(T BC*0,10)+(T FFC*0,05)+( TRFC*0,05)+(T EC*0,05)+(T BUT*0,05)
+(T MIC*0,05)+(T SPK*0,05)  
(b) for foldable smartphones or foldable slate tablets , the following formula shall 
be used:  
ST=(T BAT*0,25)+(T SCR*0,25)+(T BC*0,09)+(T FFC*0,04)+( TRFC*0,04)+(T EC*0,04)+(T BUT*0,04)
+(T MIC*0,04)+(T SPK*0,04)+(T FM*0,17)   
Tools (type) (T) assessment at part level  
The “Tools (type)” scores (Ti) for each priority part i (TBAT, TDA, TBC, TFFC, TRFC, TEC, TBUT, 
TMIC, T SPK and  TFM) are assigned according to the complexity and availability of the tools 
needed for its replacement. Points ranging from 1 to 5 are assigned as follows:  
– No tools = 5 pt ; 
– Basic tools = 4pt.  
– A set of tools that is supplied (or offered to be supplied at no additional cost) 
with the spare part = 3 pt.   
EN 19  EN – A set of tools that is supplied (or offered to be supplied  at no additional cost) 
with the product = 2 pt.  
– Commercially available tools =1pt.  
The assessment of the type of tools is based on the disassembly process to remove the specific 
priority part, starting from the previous priority part in disassembly sequen ce already 
removed.  
Where  different types of tools are needed for the disassembly of a priority part, the lowest 
score should be considered.  
Spare parts  
The “Spare Parts” (S SP) score shall be  calculated at product level as follow s: 
– Spare parts for all priority parts are available to end users and professional 
repairers = 5 pt ; 
– Spare parts for display assembly, battery, back cover (or back cover assembly) 
and cameras are available to end users and professional repairers; spare parts 
for all other parts are available to professional repairers = 4 pt ; 
– Spare parts for display assembly, battery and back cover (or back cover 
assembly) are available to end users and professional repairers; spare parts for 
all other parts are available to professional repairers  = 3 pt ;  
– Spare parts for display assembly and battery are available to end users and 
professional repairers; spare parts for all other parts are available to 
professional repairers = 2  pt; 
– Spare parts for display assembly are available to end users and pr ofessional 
repairers; spare parts for all other parts are available to professional repairers = 
1 pt; 
– Spare parts for the hinge assembly, mechanical display folding mechanism are 
to be available only in case of foldable smartphones . 
Software Updates (durat ion) 
The “Software Updates (duration)” (S SU) score shall be  calculated at product level as 
follows:  
– Minimum guaranteed availability of security updates for at least 7 years, and of 
operating system functionality updates for at least 6 years = 5 pt.  
– Minimum  guaranteed availability of security updates for 6 years, and of 
operating system functionality updates for 5 years = 4 pt.  
– Minimum guaranteed availability of security updates for 5 years, and of 
operating system functionality updates for 5 years = 3 pt.  
– Minimum guaranteed availability of security updates for 5 years, and of 
operating system functionality updates for 4 years = 2 pt.  
– Minimum guaranteed availability of security updates for 5 years, and of 
operating system functionality updates for 3 years =1 pt. 
– The above durations refer to years after the date of end of placement on the 
market of the product model.  
Repair Information   
EN 20  EN The Repair Information (S RI) score shall be  calculated at product level as follows:  
– Public availability of repair and maintenan ce information ,except electronic 
board diagrams , at no cost for end users and availability of repair and 
maintenance information , including electronic board diagrams , at no cost for 
professional repairers = 5 pt.  
– Availability of repair and maintenance info rmation at no cost for professional 
repairers = 3 pt.  
– Availability of repair and maintenance information with a reasonable and 
proportionate fee  for professional repairers = 1 pt.  
– A fee shall be considered  reasonable if it does not discourage access by fai ling 
to take into account the extent to which the professional repairer uses the 
information.    
EN 21  EN ANNEX I Va 
Transitional Methods  
References and qualifying notes for  smartphones  and slate tablet s  
Parameter   Source   Reference Test Method / Title  Notes 
    
Fasteners (type) 
score (S F) and 
Tools (type) score 
(ST )  CEN  EN 45554:2020  Fasteners and connectors: please refer to Table 
A.1 of the standard , unless differently specified 
in this Regulation . 
Tools: please refer to Table A.2  of the standard , 
unless differently specified in this Regulation . 
 
EEI European 
Commission  EEI test specifications  https://ec.europa.eu/docsroom/documents/50214   
Reparability index  European 
Commission  Reparability Index Calculator  Available at:  
https://susproc.jrc.ec.europa.eu/product -
bureau//sites/default/files/2022 -
05/Reparability_Index_Calculator_Final_v5.xls
x  
Protection against 
particles and water  IEC IEC 
60529:1989/AMD2:2013/COR1:2
019 dust tight and protected against immersion in 
water up to 1 meter depth:  IP67 ; 
protected against  the ingress of  solid foreign 
objects of size bigger than 1millimeter and 
splashing of water:  IP44  . 
Rated  capacity  an
d battery 
endurance 
in cycles  CENELEC  IEC EN  61960 -3:2017   Battery endurance in cycles shall be measured 
with the following test sequence:  
1) one cycle at 0.2C discharge rate and measure 
capacity ; 
2) cycles 2 -499 at 0.5C discharge rate ; 
3) repeat step 1 . 
To determine the number of cycles beyond 500 
cycles, one should then continue with step 4  
4) 99 cycles at 0.5 C discharge rate  
5) repeat step 1  
6) repeat steps 4 and 5 until measured capacity 
is below 80  %.  
Tests shall be performed with an external power 
source, which does not limit the power draw of 
the battery and leaves it to the specified defaul t 
charging algorithm to regulate the charging rate . 
Scratch hardness  CEN  EN 15771:2010  Scratch hardness shall be tested on the  visible 
display  area, without protective cover  on 
the display    
Battery endurance 
test ambient 
conditions  ECMA  ECMA 383  Ambient  temperature (23±5) °C, relative 
humidity 10  % to 80  %, ambient light (250±50) 
Lux  
Repeated free fall 
reliability  IEC 
 IEC 60068 -2-31, Free fall repeated 
– Procedure  2 Smart phones shall be tested for resistance to 
accidental drops, fall height 1 meter; the test  has 
to be performed with 5 units consecutively and 
is passed, if at least 3 units pass the test.   
The free fall test shall be interrupted as set out 
in Table 4 to verify, if full functionality of the 
device is still given. The number of falls pass ed 
by at least 3 out of 5 units is the value to be 
stated in the product information sheet as set out 
in Annex V.    
EN 22  EN IEC 60068 -2-31, Free fall  – 
Procedure  1 Slate tablets shall be tested for resistance to 
accidental drops, fall height 1 meter  on 3 mm 
steel plate backed by 10 -19 mm thick hardwood 
(deviation from procedure 1) ; 26 controlled 
orientations with drop on each face, edge and 
corner;  the test  has to  be performed with 5 units 
consecutively and is passed, if at least 3 units 
pass the tes t.  
After a number of falls  as set out in Table 5  full 
functionality of the device shall be verified . The 
number of falls passed by at least 3 out of 5 
units is the value to be stated in the product 
information sheet  as set out in Annex V.   
EN 23  EN ANNEX V  
Product information sheet  
Pursuant to Article  3(1), point (b), the supplier shall enter into the product database the information as 
set out in Table  6.  
The user manual or other literature provided with the product shall clearly indicate the link to the 
model in the product database as a human -readable Uniform Resource Locator (URL) or as QR code 
or by providing the product registration number.  
Table 6: Product information sheet  
Trade  mark:   
Supplier’s addressa: 
Model identifier:  
General product parameters:  
Parameter  Value  
Energy efficiency class  [A/B/C/D/E/F/G]b 
Battery endurance per cycle (END device [h]) x 
Battery endurance per cycle, standby (END device ,standby [h]) x 
Battery endurance per cycle, active use only (END device,active [h]) x 
Repeated free fall reliability class  [A/B/C/D/E]b 
Shipped with protective cover  [yes/no]  
Repeated free fall reliability test – falls without defect [n]  [≥ xxx]  
Repeated free fall reliability test – falls without defect, tested in fully 
extended state [n]   [≥ xxx/n.a.]   
Shipped with protective cover  [yes/no]  
Battery endurance in cycles – default settings [cycles]   ≥x00  
Ingress protection rating  IPxx  
Specified immersion depth in water, in case of IPx8 [m]   [x.x/n.a.]  
Screen scratch resistance on Mohs hardness scale   x 
Rated battery capacity (C rated [mAh])   x.xxx  
External standardised suitable 
power supply  
 
 Required output power [W]  xx 
Receptacle  type (at device  end) 
[USB -A/USB -Micro B/USB -
C/other ] 
Reparability  information:  
Repair instructions for end -users: Weblink to the manufacturer’s https: \\xxx  
EN 24  EN website, where the information in Annex II , point  2, to Commission 
Regulation (EU) XXXX/ XXX1 [OP – please insert the number of 
accompanying Ecodesign Regulation ]a is found:  
Battery user-replaceable  [yes/no]   
Minimum guaranteed availability of operating system security updatesc 
(years )  x 
Minimum guaranteed availability of operating system functionality 
updatesc (years )  x 
Reparability Class (based  on the scores below)  [A/B/C/D/E]b 
Disassembly Depth (S DD) x,x 
Fasteners (type)  score (SF) x,x 
Tools (type) score  (ST ) x,x 
Spare Part score  (SSP ) x,x 
Software Updates (duration)  score  (SSU) x,x 
Repair Information score  (SRI) x,x 
Spare Parts available to end user s [list of components]  
Spare Parts available to professional repairers  [list of components]  
Weblink to repair instructions for end -users  https: \\xxx 
Maximum pre -tax price for spare 
parts  
 battery [ EUR ] xx,xx  
back cover or back cover 
assembly [ EUR ] xx,xx  
display assembly [ EUR ] xx,xx  
front -facing camera assembly 
[EUR ] xx,xx  
rear-facing camera assembly 
[EUR ] xx,xx  
external audio connector(s) 
[EUR ] xx,xx  
external charging port(s) 
[EUR ] xx,xx  
mechanical button(s) [ EUR ] xx,xx  
main microphone (s) [EUR ] xx,xx  
speaker(s) [ EUR ] xx,xx  
hinge assembly [ EUR ] xx,xx  
                                                 
1 Commission Regulation (EU) XXX/ XXX  [OP – please insert the OJ -L reference of Regulation 
C(XXXX)XXXX] .  
EN 25  EN mecha nical display folding 
mechanism [ EUR ] xx,xx  
protective foil for foldable 
display [ EUR ] xx,xx  
charger [ EUR ] xx,xx  
SIM tray [ EUR ] xx,xx  
memory card tray [ EUR ] xx,xx  
Additional information:  
Date of placement on the market of the product model  dd/mm/aaaa  
Date of end of placement on the market of the product model  dd/mm/aaaa  
Minimum duration of the guarantee offered by the suppliera [months]  xx 
a changes to these items shall not be considered relevant for the purposes of Article 4 (4) of Regulation 
(EU) 2017/1369.  
b if the product database automatically generates the definitive content of this cell the supplier shall not 
enter these data.  
c As from Annex II, point 1.2.6 , of Regulation (EU) xx/yy [Ecodesign smartphones].  
d As from Annex II, point 1.1.2 , of Regulation (EU)  xx/yy [Ecodesign smartphones] .  
EN 26  EN ANNEX VI  
Technical documentation  
1. The technical documentation referred  to in Article 3 (1), point (d),  shall include:  
(a) a general description of the model allowing it to be unequivocally and easily 
identified;  
(b) references to the harmonised standards applied or other measurement standards 
used;  
(c) specific precautions to be taken when the model is assembled, installed, 
maintained or tested;  
(d) the values for the technical parameters set out in Table 7; th ose values are 
considered as the declared values for the purpose of the verification procedure 
set out in Annex IX;  
(e) the details and the results of calculations performed in accordance with Annex 
IV; 
(f) measurement or testing conditions if not described sufficiently in point (b), 
including battery charging algorithms for the default charging procedure, if 
applicable ; 
(g) parameters of the i nitial test procedure for the energy efficiency index, if not 
described sufficiently under the settings of Annex IV , point 1,  and of Annex 
IVa. 
2. These elements shall also constitute the mandatory specific parts of the technical 
documentation that the supplier shall enter into the database, pursuant to Article 
12(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369.  
Table 7: Technical parameters of the model and their declared values  
PARAMETER  UNIT  VALUE  
battery endurance per cycle (END device) [h] x 
battery endurance per cycle, talk time (END talk) [h] x 
battery endurance per cycle, webbrowsing (END web) [h] x 
battery endurance per cycle, video watching (END video) [h] x 
battery endurance per cycle, standby ( END device,standby ) [h] x 
battery endurance per cycle, active use only 
(END device,active ) [h] x 
shipped with protective cover  [yes/no]  - 
repeated free fall reliability test – falls without defect, 
tested with protective cover  [n] [≥ xxx/n.a.]  
repeated free fall reliability test – falls without defect, 
tested without protective cover  [n] [≥ xxx/n.a.]   
EN 27  EN repeated free fall reliability test – falls without defect, 
tested in fully extended state  [n] [≥ xxx/n.a.]  
battery endurance in cycles – default settings  [cycles]  ≥x00  
ingress protection rating   IPxx 
specified immersion depth in water, in case of IPx8   [x.x/n.a.]  
screen scratch resistance  Mohs hardness 
scale  x 
rated battery capacity (C rated) [mAh]  x.xxx  
specified final voltage for battery endurance in cycles 
test [V]  [V] x.xx 
3. Where the information included in the technical documentation for a smartphone or 
slate tablet model has been obtained by any of the following methods, or both:  
(a) from a model that has the same technical characteristics relevant for the 
technical information to be pro vided but is produced by a different supplier,  
(b) by calculation on the basis of design or extrapolation from another model of 
the same or a different supplier,  
the technical documentation shall include the details of such calculation, the assessment 
undertaken by suppliers to verify the accuracy of the calculation and, where appropriate, the 
declaration of identity between the models of different suppliers . 
EN 28  EN ANNEX VII   
Information to be provided in visual advertisements, in technical promotional material and in 
distance selling, except distance selling on the internet  
1. In visual advertisements, for the purposes of ensuring conformity with the 
requirements laid down in Article  3(1), point (e),  and in  Article  4(1), point (c) , the 
energy efficiency class and the range of energy efficiency classes available on the 
label shall be shown as set out in point 4 of this Annex.  
2. In technical promotional material, for the purposes of ensuring conformity with the 
requirements laid down in Article  3(1), point (f),  and in Article  4(1), point (d),  the 
energy efficiency class and the range of energy efficiency classes available on the 
label shall be shown as set out in point 4 of this Annex.  
3. In the case of paper -based d istance selling , the energy efficiency class and the range 
of energy efficiency classes available on the label shall be shown as set out in point  4 
of this Annex.  
4. In the cases referred to in paragraphs/points 1, 2 and 3, t he energy efficiency class 
and th e range of energy efficiency classes shall be shown, as indicated in Figure  1, in 
accordance with the following specifications :  
(a) an arrow  shall be used , containing the letter of the energy efficiency class in 
100 % white, Calibri Bold and in a font size at least equivalent to that of the 
price, when the price is shown;  
(b) the colour of the arrow shall match the colour of the energy efficiency class;  
(c) the ra nge of available energy efficiency classes shall be in 100 % black;;  
(d) the size shall be such that the arrow is clearly visible and legible. The letter in 
the energy efficiency class arrow shall be positioned in the centre of the 
rectangular part of the arro w, with a border of 0,5  pt in 100  % black placed 
around the arrow and the letter of the energy efficiency class.  
By way of derogation, if the visual advertisement, technical promotional material or paper -
based distance selling  is printed in monochrome, the  arrow may be in monochrome in that 
visual advertisement, technical promotional material or paper -based distance selling . 
 
Figure 1: Coloured/monochrome left/right arrow, with range of energy efficiency 
classes indicated  
1. Telemarketing -based distance selling  shall  specifically inform the customer of the 
energy efficiency class of the product and of the range of energy efficiency classes 
available on the label, and the customer shall be given the possibility to  access the 
full label and the product info rmation sheet through a free access website, or by 
requesting a printed copy.  
2. For all the situations mentioned in points  1, 2, 3 and 5, it shall  be possible for the 
customer to obtain, on request, a printed copy of the label and the product 
information she et. 
 
EN 29  EN ANNEX VIII  
Information to be provided in the case of distance selling through the Internet  
1. The appropriate label made available by suppliers in accordance with Article  3(1), 
point (g),  shall be shown on the display mechanism in p roximity to the price of the 
product. The size shall be such that the label is clearly visible and legible and shall be 
proportionate to the size specified in Annex  III. The label may be displayed using a 
nested display, in which case the image used for ac cessing the label shall comply 
with the specifications laid down in point  2 of this Annex. If nested display is 
applied, the label shall appear on the first mouse click, mouse roll -over or tactile 
screen expansion on the image.  
2. The image used for accessing  the label in the case of nested display, as indicated in 
Figure  2, shall:  
(a) be an arrow in the colour corresponding to the energy efficiency class of the 
product on the label;  
(b) indicate the energy efficiency class of the product on the arrow in 100  % white, 
Calibri Bold and in a font size equivalent to that of the price;  
(c) have the range of available energy efficiency classes in 100  % black;  
(d) have one of the following two formats, and its size shall be such that the arrow 
is clearly visible and legible. The let ter in the energy efficiency class arrow 
shall be positioned in the centre of the rectangular part of the arrow, with a 
visible border in 100  % black placed around the arrow and the letter of the 
energy efficiency class:  
 
Figure 2: Coloured left/right arrow, with range of energy efficiency classes indicated  
1. In the case of a nested display, the sequence of display of the label shall be as 
follows:  
(a) the image referred to in point  2 of this Annex shall be shown on the display 
mechanism in proximity to the price of the product;  
(b) the image shall link to the label set out in Annex  III; 
(c) the label shall be displayed after a mouse click, mouse roll -over or tactile 
screen expansion on the image;  
(d) the label shall be displayed by pop up, new tab, new page or inset scr een 
display;  
(e) for magnification of the label on tactile screens, the device conventions for 
tactile magnification shall apply;  
(f) the label shall cease to be displayed by means of a close option or other 
standard closing mechanism;  
(g) the alternative text for t he graphic, to be displayed on failure to display the 
label, shall be the energy efficiency class of the product in a font size 
equivalent to that of the price.  
 
EN 30  EN 2. The electronic product information sheet made available by the supplier in 
accordance with Arti cle 3(1), point (h)  shall be shown on the display mechanism in 
proximity to the price of the product. The size shall be such that the product 
information sheet is clearly visible and legible. The product information sheet may 
be displayed using a nested di splay or by referring to the product database, in which 
case the link used for accessing the product information sheet shall clearly and 
legibly indicate ‘Product information sheet’. If a nested display is used, the product 
information sheet shall appear o n the first mouse click, mouse roll -over or tactile 
screen expansion on the link.   
EN 31  EN ANNEX IX  
Verification procedure for market surveillance purposes  
The verification tolerances defined in this Annex relate only to the verification by M ember 
State authorities of the declared values and shall not be used by the supplier as an allowed 
tolerance to establish the values in the technical documentation or in interpreting th ose values 
with a view to achieving compliance or to communicate better  performance by any means. 
The values and classes published on the label or in the product information sheet shall not be 
more favourable for the supplier than the values declared in the technical documentation.  
Where a model has been designed to be able to detect it is being tested (e.g. by recognizing 
the test conditions or test cycle), and to react specifically by automatically altering its 
performance during the test with the objective of reaching a more favourable level for any of 
the parameters speci fied in this Regulation or included in the technical documentation or 
included in any of the documentation provided, the model and all equivalent models shall be 
considered not compliant.  
As part of  verifying the compliance of a product model with the requ irements laid down in 
this Regulation, the authorities of the Member States shall apply the following procedure:  
(1) The Member State authorities shall verify one single unit of the model pursuant to 
points 2(a),(b) and (c), except for repeated free fall test s, where five units of a model 
shall be verified pursuant to points 2(a),(b) and (d), and except for battery endurance 
in cycles, where five units of a model shall be verified pursuant to points 2(a),(b) and 
(e). 
(2) The model shall be considered to comply wit h the applicable requirements if: 
(a) the values given in the technical documentation pursuant to Article  3(3) of 
Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 (declared values), and, where applicable, the 
values used to calculate th ose values, are not more favourable for the sup plier 
than the corresponding values given in the test reports;  
(b) the values published on the label and in the product information sheet are not 
more favourable for the supplier than the declared values, and the indicated 
energy efficiency class,  the repeated  free fall reliability class and the 
reparability class are not more favourable for the supplier than the class 
determined by the declared values;  
(c) when the Member State authorities test the unit of the model, the determined 
values ( that is the values of th e relevant parameters as measured in testing and 
the values calculated from th ose measurements) comply with the respective 
verification  tolerances as given in Table  8; 
(d) when the Member State authorities test five units of the model, the determined 
values (t hat is the values of the relevant parameters as measured in testing and 
the values calculated from th ose measurements) comply with the respective 
pass rate as given in Table  9; 
(e) when the Member State authorities test five units of the model, the arithmetic 
mean of the determined values ( that is the values of the relevant parameters as 
measured in testing and the values calculated from th ose measurements) 
comply with the respective verification tolerances as given in Table  8. 
(3) If the results referred to in points  2(a), (b) and (e) are not achieved, the model and all 
equivalent models shall be considered not to comply with this Regulation.   
EN 32  EN (4) If the result referred to in point  2(c) is not achieved, the Member State authorities 
shall select three additional units  of the same model for testing. As an alternative, the 
three additional units selected may be of one or more equivalent models.  
(5) If the result referred to in point  2(d) is not achieved, the Member State authorities 
shall select ten additional units of the same model for testing. As an alternative, the 
ten additional units selected may be of one or more equivalent models.  
(6) The model shall be considered to comply with the applicable requirements if for 
these three units tested pursuant  to point 4, where applicable, the arithmetic mean of 
the determined values complies with the respective tolerances given in Table  8. 
(7) The model shall be considered to comply with the applicable requirements if for 
these ten units tested pursuant to point 5 , where applicable, the pass rate complies 
with the respective values given in Table  9. 
(8) If the result referred to in points  5 and 6 is not achieved, the model and all equivalent 
models shall be considered not to comply with this Regulation.  
(9) The Member Stat e authorities shall provide all relevant information to the authorities 
of the other Member States and to the Commission without delay once a decision has 
been taken on the non -compliance of the model according to points  3 or 8 or the 
second paragraph of t his Annex . 
The Member State authorities shall use the measurement and calculation methods set out in 
Annex  IV.  
The Member State authorities shall only apply the verification tolerances set out in Table  8 
and the pass rate set out in Table 9 and shall only  use the procedure set out in points  1 to 9 for 
the requirements referred to in this Annex. For the parameters in Table 8, no other tolerances, 
such as those set out in harmonised standards or in any other measurement method, shall be 
applied.  
Table 8 
Veri fication tolerances for measured parameters  
Parameters  Verification 
tolerances  
battery endurance per cycle (END device 
[h]) The determined valuea shall not be more than 0,5 hours 
lower than the declared value.  
battery endurance per cycle, active use 
only (END device,active [h]) The determined valuea shall not be more than 0,5 hours 
lower than the declared value.  
battery endurance in cycles – default 
settings [cycles]  The determined valuea shall not be more than 20 cycles 
lower than the declared value.  
rated battery capacity (C rated [mAh])  The determined valuea shall not be more than 10  % 
higher than the declared value.  
a in the case of three additional units tested as prescribed in the third paragraph, point  4, the 
determined value means the arithmetic mean of the values determined for these three additional units. 
EN 33  EN  
Table 9 
Pass rates for measured parameters  
Parameters  Pass rate 
tolerances  
repeated free fall reliability  The determined valuea corresponding to the declared 
value shall be met by at least 60  % of the tested devices.