US EPEAT Renew Ecolabel (New Certification for Refurbished and Remanufactured Electronics)
ENFORCEMENT TIMELINE
Formal consensus process launched Q3 2026 (new eco-label program for refurbished/remanufactured electronics proposed by GEC)
Overview
EPEAT Renew is a new certification framework, established in 2024, dedicated to refurbished and remanufactured electronics under EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool), the global ecolabel for IT products and electronics operated by the Global Electronics Council (GEC). It certifies products that refurbish and re-circulate used PCs, servers, network equipment, and similar devices, confirming compliance with circular economy criteria, hazardous substance restrictions, quality assurance, and traceability standards.
Enforcement Timeline
- 2023: GEC develops the EPEAT Renew criteria through public comment
- March 2024: EPEAT Renew program formally launches and begins accepting applications
- From 2025: Adoption of EPEAT Renew into refurbished equipment procurement standards for federal and state sustainable procurement requirements
Business Impact
IT equipment manufacturers and refurbishers supplying refurbished products (refurbished PCs/servers) or reused parts to the U.S. market can qualify to participate in green procurement bids for public agencies and large enterprises by obtaining EPEAT Renew registration. Data erasure certification, parts traceability, and transparency of recycled material content are required.