As of 20 June, all packaging of the smartphone and the alleged feature telephone (a simple phone) must contain a clear label. 5 key information will appear on the box:
* Oh, yeah * Battery life expectancy
* Usage time
* kind of materials utilized in production
* Recycling information
* Contact details of the manufacturer
The European Union not only introduces changes to labelling but besides fresh crucial obligations for producers themselves. They will have to:
* Oh, my God * supply consumers with information on product durability and environmental performance
* guarantee easy access to information on product recycling and disposal
* supply product method data, including environmental parameters
These regulations aim to importantly extend the life of smartphones and, consequently, to reduce the amount of waste generated, which is part of the EU's sustainable improvement policy. Any maker who sells its products on the Polish marketplace must besides put on the packaging:
* Oh, my God * Barcode to enable consumers to easy access product information
* Warranty and after-sales information
Entrepreneurs must take the fresh rules very seriously. If the product enters the marketplace without the required labels and data, they are subject to fines. These obligations apply to all companies, regardless of the form of sale – whether paid, free or in the form of samples.
It is worth remembering that although the placement of the barcode is not mandatory legally, many trade networks in Poland require its presence, and the authoritative origin of the codes in our country is the GS1 Foundation Poland. According to the Central Statistical Office, in 2022 more than 12 million mobile phones were manufactured in Poland, of which over 70% are smartphones. Changes in regulations can so have a crucial impact on the telecommunications marketplace in our country.
According to a study prepared by the European Commission, in 2020, more than 12.5 million tonnes of waste waste was generated in the European Union, of which more than 30% are electronic equipment, including mobile phones. The fresh government can so aid reduce the amount of waste generated and improve the quality of the environment.
It is worth noting that Poland is 1 of the European countries that is most active in the fight for environmental protection. According to the data of the Ministry of Environment, in 2022 more than 1.5 million tonnes of electro-waste were withdrawn from circulation in Poland, an increase of more than 20% compared to the erstwhile year. The fresh rules can so support these eforts and contribute to the further improvement of the circular economy in our country.
