On 27 May 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted the new Ecodesign Regulation. The objective is to enhance the environmental compatibility and sustainability of products. The regulation replaces the previous Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC and introduces several significant changes.
The key provisions at a glance:
Extended scope: The scope of the regulation has been extended. The regulation applies to almost all product categories, except for food, animal feed, medicinal products, living organisms and motor vehicles. Previously, the directive was limited to energy-related products.
Sustainability requirements: The producers of products must be conducted in a manner that conserves resources, with a view to ensuring durability and facilitating repair, reuse, and recycling.
Ban on the destruction of new goods: The destruction of new goods will be partially or completely banned, especially for textiles and shoes. For other products, disclosure obligations apply.
Digital product passport: A digital product passport will be implemented to provide comprehensive information on the environmental sustainability of products.
Entry into force and transitional periods: The regulation will enter into force 20 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Companies will have a transitional period of 18 months to comply with the new requirements, although earlier deadlines may apply in certain cases.
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