ECO-DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS REGULATION

Legislative framework

The Eco-Design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which entered into force on 18 July 2024, replaces the Ecodesign Directive (2009/125/EC). The ESPR broadens its scope to cover nearly all products sold in the EU, excluding only a few categories such as food and medical products. This regulation supports the EU Green Deal and Circular Economy Action Plan, ensuring that products are more durable, repairable, and resource-efficient.

Key Provisions and Changes

Key Provisions and Changes

  1. Expanded Scope:
    • The ESPR introduces eco-design requirements for a wide range of goods beyond energy-related products, focusing on durability, reparability, recyclability, and resource efficiency.
  2. Digital Product Passport (DPP):
    • The DPP provides detailed information about a product’s composition, repairability, and environmental impact throughout its lifecycle. It enhances transparency, helps with compliance checks, and supports sustainable choices.
  3. Ban on Destruction of Unsold Goods:
    • Starting with textiles and footwear, large companies must report unsold goods and explain why they are not reused or recycled, aiming to reduce waste and promote responsible business practices.
  4. Green Public Procurement (GPP):
    • The ESPR mandates the inclusion of sustainability criteria in public procurement, leveraging the EU’s significant public procurement budget to promote sustainable products.
  5. Energy Labelling Synergy:
    • The Energy Labelling Regulation (EU 2017/1369) complements the ESPR by helping consumers make energy-efficient choices, thus pushing manufacturers to improve energy performance.
Energy efficiency of energy-related products (ErP)

Energy efficiency of energy-related products (ErP)

Timeline

  • March 2022: The European Commission proposed the ESPR under the Sustainable Products Initiative.
  • April 2024: The European Parliament adopted the regulation.
  • May 2024: The Council of the EU gave its final approval.
  • 18 July 2024: ESPR officially entered into force.

The ESPR represents a significant step toward the EU’s sustainability goals, setting stricter regulations to reduce waste, enhance product durability, and improve transparency across product lifecycles. It will be implemented through product-specific rules based on scientific research and stakeholder input.

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