Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) for your products

The European Ecodesign Framework Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 ESPR (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation) is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (EU) and entered into force on 18 July 2024. ESPR is a legislative framework under the European Green Deal and Circular Economy Action Plan. ESPR is intended to create sustainable product design across the EU, which significantly extends the Directive 2009/125/EC, the current Ecodesign Directive.

Ecodesign is the integration of environmental sustainability considerations into the characteristics of a product and the processes taking place throughout the product’s value chain.

Ecodesign requirement is the performance requirement, or an information requirement aimed at making a product, including processes taking place throughout the product’s value chain, more environmentally sustainable.

Key takeaways for ESPR

1. Broad Scope
   Moving beyond energy related products to a wide product scope
   
2. New sustainability & Ecodesign aspects
   Added performance requirements (e.g. reparability, durability, environmental footprint, recycled content, etc)
   
3. Horizonal measures
   Common ecodesign requirements for products with similarities
   
4. Strong focus on product information
   Digital Product Passport (DPP), labels & information requirements
   

The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is expected to be implemented in phases, with initial regulatory measures and guidelines being approved in July 2024. Full compliance and enforcement of the regulation across all relevant sectors are anticipated to be achieved by 2030.

1. Understand the Regulation
   Identify relevant products
   
2. Conduct Gap Analysis
   Identify gaps (e.g. energy efficiency, material composition, recycling, lifespan, and environmental impact.)
   
3. Develop a Compliance Strategy
   - Set targets and timeline
   - Design and engineering (e.g. selecting sustainable materials, designing for disassembly, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing recyclability)
   
4. Implement Changes in Product Development
   
5. Enhance Supply Chain Collaboration
   - Work with suppliers
   
6. Testing and Verification
   - Third-party testing: e.g. TÜV Rheinland to verify that your products meet ESPR standards
   - Documentation
   
7. Train and Educate Your Team
   
8. Marketing and Communication
   - Marketing strategy and campaigns
   - Product labeling and data transparency
   
9. Monitor and Improve Continuously
   
10. Leverage External Expertise
    - Technical assessment

TÜV Rheinland as your reliable partner for ESPR

In the mission to promote sustainability in the electrical products industry, TÜV Rheinland stands as a reliable partner. By partnering with TÜV Rheinland, manufacturers can ensure their products meet the standards of safety, quality, and sustainability. For more information about these services and how they can contribute to business growth in the green economy, feel free to make contact today.

Testing

• Durability
• Energy Efficiency
• Substance of Concern
• Material Composition and Recyclability
• Reparability

Verification

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
  Evaluate the environmental impact of products from materials to end-of-life
• Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)
  Verify amount of product carbon emission associated
• Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)
  Communicate the environmental performance of your products transparently
• Recycled Material Verified (RMV)
  Verify products’ recycled content ratio and supply chain system

Technical Assessment

• Ecodesign Strategy Development
• Regulatory Compliance Audits
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Training and Workshops