What is EPREL? Energy Label Registration Requirement for Exporters of Products to the EU.
EPREL (European Product Registry for Energy Labeling), It is the central database created by the European Union for products that must bear an energy label. Its legal basis is... (EU) Energy Labelling Framework Regulation No. 2017/1369‘'is and Since January 1, 2019 It is mandatory: a product covered by this scope cannot be placed on the EU market. before It must be registered with EPREL.
Who needs to register?
The regulation places the obligation on the "supplier". The supplier must be established in the EU. manufacturer, a producer not established in the EU authorized representative, or the company that introduces the product to the EU market. is an importer. This is critical for companies selling energy-labeled products from Türkiye to the EU: registration must either be done through an EU-based representative/importer, or this responsibility must be clearly defined in the contract. Unregistered products cannot be legally placed on the EU market.
Which products are included?
The main product groups bearing the energy label are:
- Refrigerators, freezers, and wine storage cabinets.
- Washing machines, dishwashers, washer-dryers
- Electronic displays (TV, monitor)
- Light sources (lamps)
- Air conditioners, heat pumps, water heaters, and boilers.
- Ventilation units, ovens and range hoods
- Tires
- Smartphones and tablets — (EU) 2023/1669 From June 20, 2025 mandatory (new development)
Supplier's responsibilities
Three components are loaded into EPREL for each product model: (1) energy label, (2) Product Information Sheet — these are visible to the consumer in the public section — and (3) technical documentation, The record is kept in a section accessible to market surveillance authorities. The record must be preserved for as long as the product remains on the market and for 15 years after it is withdrawn from the market.
QR code and new A-G label
It came into effect in 2021. in rescaled A–G labels (March 1, 2021 for refrigerators, washing machines/dishwashers and screens; September 1, 2021 for lamps) one on each label QR code It is located there. When the consumer scans this code, they are directly directed to the product. EPREL's public page It accesses and displays verified product information.
Why is it important?
EPREL serves two functions: consumers search for and compare products; market surveillance authorities It checks compliance. Lack of registration means both a barrier to market entry and administrative sanctions (penalties are determined by member states). For Turkish producers exporting to the EU, EPREL is now a tangible conformity requirement encountered before shelf life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who registers EPREL, the manufacturer or the importer?
The responsibility lies with the “supplier”: the manufacturer, authorized representative or importer established in the EU. A manufacturer outside the EU must register through their representative or importer in the EU.
Is there a fee for EPREL registration?
No. There are no fees charged by the European Commission for registration with EPREL; the system is open to suppliers.
What happens if I don't register my product?
A product that must bear an energy label cannot be legally placed on the EU market without being registered with EPREL; otherwise, it risks non-compliance during market surveillance and administrative sanctions.
Are smartphones included as well?
Yes. As of June 20, 2025, smartphones and tablets will be subject to energy labeling and EPREL registration.
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