Is there an energy label for external power supplies?

No, there is no Energy Labelling regulation for External Power Supplies. Does the Ecodesign regulation for External Power Supplies requires the 'Common Charger' for certain products?

Do external power supplies need to be certified?

Per 10 CFR 430.32 (w) (4), external power supplies must bear an obvious and permanent marking that complies with the International Efficiency Marking Protocol for External Power Supplies. 10 CFR Part 429 sets certification requirements for products covered by 10 CFR Part 430, which includes external power supplies.

What is an external power supply?

Sign up for email updates on regulations for this and other products As defined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), "external power supply" means an external power supply circuit that is used to convert household electric current into DC current or lower-voltage AC current to operate a consumer product.

What are regulated markings on power supplies?

Regulatory markings on power supplies; what do they mean? When do I need them? Markings on power supplies, especially on external power supplies, contain important and very specific regulated information that is relevant for the geographical markets or application specific segments the product is designed to work in.

Does the Ecodesign regulation for external power supplies require the 'common charger'?

Does the Ecodesign regulation for External Power Supplies requires the 'Common Charger' for certain products? The 'Common Charger' is a universal interoperable (USB) power supply which is for the time being required only under the Radio Equipment Directive to be used with mobile equipment like smartphones, tablets or laptops.

What do you need to know about a power supply?

When a user looks at the label they want to know what kind of power supply is required to operate it, either because they lost the original supply or because it broke. They need to know the voltage, the polarity, and the maximum current. They don't need to know how much extra power the original supply could deliver.