Timeline
ESPR Implementation Timeline
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation is the EU's framework for making products more sustainable. Implementation spans from 2024 to 2030+.
| Date | Milestone | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | ESPR published in Official Journal (EU 2024/1781) | Completed |
| July 2024 | Regulation enters into force | Completed |
| Late 2024 | First delegated acts proposed (iron, steel, textiles) | Completed |
| 2025 | Delegated acts for priority product groups adopted | In Progress |
| Feb 2027 | Battery passports mandatory (EU 2023/1542) | Upcoming |
| Mid 2027 | Textile DPPs expected (18 months after delegated act) | Upcoming |
| 2028 | Electronics, furniture DPPs expected | Planned |
| 2029 | Additional product categories (chemicals, construction) | Planned |
| 2030 | Near-universal DPP requirements | Planned |
Key Points
- ESPR applies to virtually all physical products (except food, feed, medicinal products)
- Requirements set through delegated acts per product category
- Each delegated act specifies: DPP data fields, performance requirements, labeling rules
- The EU will operate a central DPP registry
- Market surveillance authorities enforce at borders and online
- Online marketplaces share responsibility for product compliance
Official Reference
Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 — Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
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