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The European Commission has published the work plan for the Ecodesign Regulation and Energy Labeling for Sustainable Products for the period 2025-2030, as well as the related document on its implementation (in English).
The Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products is a legal framework that sets out ecodesign requirements. Along with the Energy Labeling Regulation, which aims to provide labels for products affecting energy consumption, consumers are provided with information on energy efficiency, energy and other resource consumption, as well as additional information about the products, thus facilitating consumer choice and promoting the introduction of more sustainable and energy-efficient products.
The work plan outlines a set of key priorities to collaborate with EU member states in gaining experience and developing the necessary capacities to fully realize the regulatory potential of the Ecodesign Regulation. It also paves the way for the future inclusion of broader product groups through preliminary research and impact assessments. In establishing ecodesign rules, the Commission will avoid undue administrative burden on businesses, particularly SMEs.
The first work plan includes priority final products (textiles, furniture, tires, mattresses), intermediate products (iron and steel, aluminum), and horizontal requirements (repairability, recycled content in electrical and electronic equipment, and recyclability). The work plan also sets out a framework for reviewing or adopting regulations for products already under development under the Ecodesign Directive.
The work plan also includes a list of products that should be prioritized for energy efficiency labeling under the Energy Labeling Regulation to reflect market and technological developments.
The adoption of product requirements will support the development of a market for sustainable circular economy products, ensuring the reuse of valuable materials and promoting repairability, recyclability, and recycled content in products. The Ecodesign Regulation will significantly advance the goal of achieving a clean, decarbonized, and resource-efficient EU economy."