Temu EU Energy Label Compliance for Lighting: How to Get Valid Energy Efficiency Reports for European Market

For Chinese lighting manufacturers and cross-border e-commerce sellers targeting the European market, Temu has become a key channel to reach consumers quickly. However, along with opportunities come increasingly stringent mandatory compliance requirements. Among them, the EU Energy Label is a "hard threshold" that all lighting products sold in Europe must cross. Temu has launched strict inspections, and non-compliant products will face penalties such as direct removal from shelves and prohibited warehousing. This article systematically explains how to efficiently obtain compliant energy efficiency reports for lighting products on Temu, unblocking the key node to the European market.

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I. Why Must Temu Lighting Sellers Focus on Energy Efficiency Reports?

The EU Energy Label is a mandatory marking attached to energy-consuming products or their packaging, displaying information such as product energy efficiency levels. Since March 2021, the EU has adopted a simplified new energy efficiency rating label ranging from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient), completely replacing the old A+++ to D ratings. For lighting sellers on Temu, compliance is not an option but a prerequisite for survival.

1. Platform’s Mandatory Requirements

Temu clearly stipulates that when selling applicable lighting products (such as household LED lights, ceiling lights, etc.) to the EU, the EU Energy Label must be truthfully and compliantly affixed to the product packaging. The platform will conduct continuous inspections of marks and labels, and non-compliant products may be directly rejected or removed from shelves.

2. EU Legal Obligations

According to EU regulations, as a "supplier" (manufacturer, importer, or their authorized representative), you have three core legal obligations before placing products on the market:

• Affix the energy efficiency label to the product
• Complete product registration in the EU’s official EPREL database
• Provide the energy efficiency label and product information sheet to the sales platform

3. Severe Consequences of Non-Compliance

Ignoring compliance will lead to direct and heavy costs:

• Market Access Failure: Products may be detained or even destroyed by EU customs, failing to enter the target market.
• Platform Penalties: Products removed from Temu or banned from sale, and account funds may be frozen.
• Legal Risks: Facing huge fines from EU regulatory authorities (with a statute of limitations of up to 10 years) and damage to brand reputation.

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II. Core Steps for Temu Lighting Energy Efficiency Compliance

Successfully obtaining and applying the EU Energy Label for your lighting products is an interconnected systematic project. Following the correct process is crucial.

Step 1: Obtain EU Energy Efficiency Test Report

This is the cornerstone of the entire compliance process. You need to send lighting samples to a qualified laboratory for testing in accordance with the EU ErP (Energy-related Products) Directive. The report will determine the product’s specific energy efficiency level and other key parameters, such as Color Rendering Index (CRI), Color Tolerance (SDCM), and Lumen Maintenance Rate.

Step 2: Complete Product Registration in EPREL Database

Using the data from the test report, you must register the product in the EU’s official EPREL (European Product Database for Energy Labeling). Key Point: If your company is not based in the EU, you cannot register independently and must appoint an electronically certified EU Authorized Representative (EAR) to handle it on your behalf.

Step 3: Upload Compliance Information on Temu

On the "Product Qualification Upload" page in Temu’s seller backend, submit the following materials as required:

• Energy efficiency label file
• Product information sheet
• Compliance information including energy efficiency level generated in the EPREL database
• Actual photos of the product or packaging with the energy efficiency label (the label must be clearly legible)

Step 4: Ensure Compliant Labeling on Products and Packaging

In accordance with regulatory requirements, print or affix the energy efficiency label that meets size and content specifications in a prominent position on the product itself or its smallest packaging. The label must include the supplier’s name, product model, energy efficiency level (A-G) with corresponding color coding, QR code, and other information.

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III. Comparison Between Old and New Labels & Common Questions

To help you quickly understand the changes between old and new regulations, here is an overview of the core changes to the new EU Energy Label:

Feature	Old Energy Label (Obsolete)	New Energy Label (Current)
Rating Range	A+++, A++, A+, A, B, C, D	A, B, C, D, E, F, G
Design	Gradient from dark green to red, with plus signs	Simpler gradient, no plus signs
Effective Date	Used before March 2021	Mandatory since March 1, 2021
Main Purpose	Distinguish high-energy-efficiency products	Recalibrate standards, with Grade A initially empty to leave room for technological progress

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q: Do I need a separate report and registration for each model?

A: Yes. Energy efficiency labels are registered by product model, and each model usually requires a corresponding test report. However, multiple models of the same series with the same structure can sometimes share one report.

Q: Can the EU Energy Label be used in the UK?

A: No. The UK has left the EU, and its energy efficiency regulations are independent of the EU. Separate compliance with UK energy efficiency label requirements is required for exports to the UK.

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IV. GTG Testing Group’s One-Stop Compliance Solutions

Faced with complex regulations, strict platform audits, and registration barriers for non-EU enterprises, choosing a professional partner is the key to efficient and worry-free compliance.

With profound experience in lighting testing and certification, GTG Testing Group provides end-to-end services for Temu sellers from testing to registration:

1. Authoritative Testing for Accurate Data

We have internationally standardized testing laboratories and can issue energy efficiency test reports recognized by EU authorities and Temu. We accurately measure various energy efficiency parameters of products, laying a solid foundation for compliance.

2. Professional EU Authorized Representative (EAR) to Remove Registration Barriers

We provide compliant EU Authorized Representative (EAR) services for non-EU enterprises, acting on your behalf to complete product registration in the EPREL database, solving the core pain point of being unable to register directly due to overseas status.

3. One-Stop Service for Worry-Free Compliance

We offer full-process support from standard interpretation, product pre-evaluation, formal testing, EPREL database registration to guiding you through uploading information in Temu’s backend. Familiar with platform rules, we help you avoid audit failures caused by details such as inconsistent information and incorrect label formats.

4. Risk Early Warning to Avoid Potential Losses

We continuously monitor updates to EU regulations and Temu’s platform policies, providing you with timely compliance alerts to ensure your products remain compliant and avoid risks such as removal from shelves and fines.

Faced with the broad opportunities and strict thresholds of the European market, completing energy efficiency compliance as early as possible is not only a regulatory requirement but also a strategic investment to shape product green competitiveness and gain consumer trust. Take action now and contact us to obtain a customized EU energy label compliance solution for your Temu lighting products, enabling your products to successfully enter and thrive in the European market.