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New ecodesign requirements for consumer products

In May 2024, the legislative act related to ecodesign products was adopted. Following the Council's and European Parliament's approval, the regulation (EU) 2024/1781 of 13 June 2024 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for sustainable products, amending Directive (EU) 2020/1828 and Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 and repealing Directive 2009/125/EC text with EEA relevance was published on 28th of June 2024 in the Official Journal of the European Union and it will enter into force on 18th of July 2024.

New ecodesign measures will be applied to consumer products such as textiles, furniture, and detergents between others.

Regarding clothing and footwear, the destruction of unsold items will be banned, and consumers will have accurate and up-to-date information to make purchasing choices via newly introduced digital product passports.

For more information, consult the official publication in European Commission website here.