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EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) 2024/1781 – Let’s Talk Circular Design

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Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) – Whitepaper Overview:

This whitepaper provides insights and guidance on the new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation 2024/1781 which entered into force on 18 July 2024.

This Whitepaper Covers:

  • What products are in scope;
  • Types of ecodesign requirements;
  • Performance requirements;
  • Digital products passport;
  • Chemical substances of concern; and
  • The ban on the destruction of certain unsold consumer goods.

It also takes a look at some pressure points under the regulation such as the concepts of remanufactured vs refurbished products, overlap with other legislation, upcoming compliance deadlines and what new preparatory studies are available to help you prepare.

*This whitepaper was originally published on 2nd October, 2024. Further regulatory developments may have occurred after publication. To keep up-to-date with the latest compliance news, sign up to our newsletter.

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Michelle Walsh

Manager – Global Regulatory Compliance

Leading global regulatory compliance with expertise in circular economy, ecodesign, energy efficiency, ESG reporting on sustainable resource use, WEEE, and the transboundary movement of hazardous waste.