Obtaining and Applying the EPREL and Electronic Seal: A Step-by-Step Guide
The European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL), established in 2018, is a crucial platform for manufacturers and distributors of electrical appliances. Since January 1, 2019, it has been mandatory for these entities to register their products on EPREL to obtain the energy label. As of March 2022, the Qe-Seal verification process has become essential for manufacturers and distributors on EPREL.
The Qe-Seal, a digital signature issued to companies or organizations, serves as a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) for the purposes of EPREL. Unlike EU Login, which is obtained under an individual's name, the Qe-Seal is not tied to a specific individual and can be used by the company even if the person who initially requested or authorized it leaves the organization.
The Qe-Seal verifies the authorization of the Supplier Admin, the individual who first creates the organization's profile on the EPREL portal, to register appliances. It also verifies the organization's registered office in the EU, EEA, or Northern Ireland. The Qe-Seal ensures the data submitted to EPREL is from a verified source and has not been tampered with, complying with the latest European regulations effective as of June 2025.
To obtain a Qualified Electronic Seal, companies must contact an eIDAS-accredited Certification Authority, such as Intesa. The identification and authentication process typically uses the European Commission Authentication Service (ECAS) and requires the entity to be formally registered in the EPREL system.
The verification procedure within the EPREL portal requires the application of a Qe-Seal by companies already registered in EPREL. To initiate the verification process, users must download a Verification file, a PDF already sealed with the EU's eSeal, from the organization profile under the Verification section.
Additional Supplier Admins, Supplier Users, or Supplier Readers can be added to the organization's profile later. To log in to EPREL, manufacturers or distributors must use their EU credentials. The Qe-Seal is used to certify the origin, authenticity, and integrity of documents, workflows, or corporate content.
The Qe-Seal assures that data submitted to EPREL is from a verified source and complies with the latest European regulations. Service providers like EADTrust and Intesi Group offer qualified digital certificates and seal solutions compatible with the EPREL portal. The official EPREL User Manual provides detailed guidance on using the Qe-Seal for supplier verification and product registration.
In summary, the Qe-Seal verification for manufacturers and distributors on EPREL involves registration of the legal entity with EUID/NTR identifier, identity verification via ECAS, obtaining a qualified electronic seal certificate from a trusted provider, signing and submitting product data using the Qe-Seal to the EPREL portal, ensuring data integrity and legal compliance under current EU energy labeling laws. The Qe-Seal is mandatory to "verify" a company with on the EPREL portal since March 2022.
[1] EPREL User Manual (Updated July 15, 2025) - [Link to the Manual] [2] EPREL Regulations (Effective June 2025) - [Link to the Regulations]
The Qe-Seal, a crucial component for manufacturers and distributors on EPREL, ensures that the data submitted to the platform is from a verified source, complying with the latest European regulations. Additionally, participating in sports doesn't require the application of a Qe-Seal, as it is specifically designed for the verification process within the EPREL portal for energy labeling of electrical appliances.
