Adding energy efficiency information to your listings

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Dear Sellers,

There are some upcoming new requirements for listing smartphones and tablets, and an update to the scale of energy efficiency classes for tumble dryers. When you’re selling these items to buyers in the EU, you’ll need to display certain information in your listings.

Energy labelling regulations have been in place for several years to help buyers make informed choices on the electrical products they purchase. Energy labels contain useful information about a product’s energy consumption and performance. 

Smartphones & tablets

From 20 June 2025, you’ll need to include the following information in your listings when selling smartphones and tablets to buyers in the EU:

• Energy efficiency range (EC range): the scale of energy efficiency classes, which is dependent on the type of product. For smartphones and tablets it runs from A-G.
• Energy efficiency rating: the energy efficiency class assigned to your specific product.
• Energy label: the label that visually presents the product’s energy efficiency, battery longevity, protection from dust and water and resistance to accidental drops.
• Product information sheet: the detailed document that includes technical specifications about the product’s energy performance and other relevant features.

Energy labelling information should be included with your product. If you don’t know how to find it, there’s some guidance in the FAQs below. For information on the requirements for smartphones and tablets, please visit the European Commission site.

Tumble dryers

From 1 July 2025, the energy efficiency range of tumble dryers will change from the current A+++ to D range to a new range running from A-G. You’ll need to update your listings with the correct new energy efficiency labelling information between 1 July and 18 July 2025 to be compliant. For step by step instructions, see our Help page. For more details, please check the European Commission site. 

Next steps

You can find the energy labelling information for your products by scanning the QR code on the energy label, or by searching on the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) database. Alternatively, you can reach out to your supplier or the manufacturer. 

For more details on where to find energy efficiency documentation and how to comply, visit our Seller Centre page.

Please note that you’re legally required to add energy efficiency documentation to all listings in scope of the regulation, and to update the information for tumble dryers in line with the new requirements. Having non-compliant listings may result in sanctions and/or your listings not being visible to buyers. For step by step instructions on how to get compliant, see our Help page.

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