The European Commission has officially adopted the 2025–2030 working plan for the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), outlining its strategic roadmap for the next five years. This plan, announced on Wednesday, also includes updates to the Energy Labelling Regulation.
Initially, items such as chemicals, plastics, and footwear were set to be part of the first wave of regulations under the plan, but those proposals were withdrawn earlier this year.
Describing the adoption as a “pivotal moment,” EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné highlighted the positive outcomes expected from the initiative. “This plan will bring major benefits for European citizens, create new business and job opportunities, and help safeguard the environment by effectively cutting emissions,” he said.
Séjourné emphasized that the new ecodesign rules will apply to all products sold within the EU single market, regardless of their country of origin, ensuring uniform sustainability standards across the board.
Going forward, the European Commission will implement specific rules through delegated acts, tailored to individual products or categories of similar goods.
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