European Ecodesign Directive

Its scope currently covers more than 40 product groups (such as boilers, lightbulbs, TVs and fridges), which are responsible for around 40% of all EU greenhouse gas emissions[citation needed].

In practice, the introduction of a new minimum requirement results in effectively banning all non-compliant products from being sold in the 28 Member States.

[2] This measure alone – which received some criticism in parts of the media but welcomed by environmentalists[3] – is expected to reduce annual CO2 emissions by 16 million tons in 2020.

The 16 June 2023 regulation introduces from 20 June 2025 onward mandatory labeling with a minimum of 5 years of operating system upgrades, and minimum requirements and rating for resistance to 1 meter height free fall (except for tablets), battery durability, repairability, and dust and water resistance.

[7] The repairability rating includes points awarded for software updates above the minimum requirements.