The ecodesign legislation, which forbids the destruction of unsold textiles and footwear, was established by the European Council and requires sustainable products in the EU. Future prohibitions on other products are permitted by the regulation, which also grants SMEs temporary exemptions. It supersedes the current regulation and extends to all products—not just energy—on the EU market. With the approval, the decision-making process is concluded, and the Digital Services Act’s online sales.
The new legislation adds criteria for durability, reusability, upgradability, reparability, and energy efficiency to a wide range of products, with the exception of autos and defense-related items. It also contains guidelines for materials that restrict circularity, recycled content, recycling, and remanufacturing.
A legislative act will be approved by the Council, signed by the Presidents of the European Parliament and the Council, published in the European Union’s Official Journal, and go into force after twenty days. The legislation expands upon the energy efficiency standards for 31 product classes found in the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC, and it will take effect 24 months after it is enacted.
