2024-07-15T12:23:00
European Union
Improving product sustainability over whole life cycle
EU publishes ecodesign regulation
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July 15, 2024

On June 28, 2024, the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) published the European Regulation on Ecodesign (EU) 2024/1781 (the "Regulation").

This Regulation affects a wide range of products and aims to reduce the negative environmental impact of these products during their life cycle.

It establishes:

  • Ecodesign requirements, which may consist of performance requirements, information requirements or both.
    • The European Commission is empowered to specify the design requirements for the different product groups. Generally, the industry will be given a minimum period of 18 months to implement these requirements.
    • Among the information requirements, the "digital product passport" stands out as a key tool, enabling stakeholders across the product's value chain to access relevant information.
  • Restrictions to prevent the destruction of unsold goods, particularly products that have not been offered for sale or have been returned by consumers.
  • Obligations for various economic operators involved in the product lifecycle:
    • Manufacturers
    • Importers
    • Distributors
    • Fulfilment service providers
    • Operators of reuse and recycling systems.
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July 15, 2024