ESPR
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which entered into force on 18 July 2024, is the cornerstone of the Commission’s approach to more environmentally sustainable and circular products.
Products and the way we use them can significantly impact the environment. Consumption in the EU can, therefore, be a major cause of climate change and pollution.
The ESPR is part of a package of measures that are central to achieving the aims of the 2020 Circular Economy Action Plan and fostering the transition to a circular, sustainable, and competitive economy. It will contribute to helping the EU reach its environmental and climate goals, double its circularity rate of material use and achieve its energy efficiency targets by 2030.
ESPR aims to introduce a wider range of horizontal requirements including product durability, reusability, upgradability and reparability as well as information requirements such as a Digital Product Passport (DPP).
ESPR products
The current ESPR is implemented through product-specific regulations, applicable in all EU countries. The Commission working plan for 2025-2030 you can find here.
DPP Registry
The Registry supports the functioning of the DPP throughout a product’s lifecycle. Before a product can be placed on the EU market, the relevant economic operator must register its DPP in the Registry in accordance with the applicable legislation.
Right to repair
The Directive on common rules promoting the repair of goods was adopted on 13 June 2024 and entered into force on 30 July 2024. Member States have to transpose it into national rules and apply it from 31 July 2026.
New information
Here you can find novelties regarding legislation and other things related to ESPR.
Last page update: 17. 07. 2026