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EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) 2024/1781 – Let’s Talk Circular Design

Oct 02, 2024 EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) 2024/1781 – Let’s Talk Circular Design

Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) – Whitepaper Overview:

This whitepaper provides insights and guidance on the new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation 2024/1781 which entered into force on 18 July 2024.

This Whitepaper Covers:

  • What products are in scope;
  • Types of ecodesign requirements;
  • Performance requirements;
  • Digital products passport;
  • Chemical substances of concern; and
  • The ban on the destruction of certain unsold consumer goods.

It also takes a look at some pressure points under the regulation such as the concepts of remanufactured vs refurbished products, overlap with other legislation, upcoming compliance deadlines and what new preparatory studies are available to help you prepare.

*This whitepaper was originally published on 2nd October, 2024. Further regulatory developments may have occurred after publication. To keep up-to-date with the latest compliance news, sign up to our newsletter.

Authors

Headshot-Michelle-Walsh

Michelle Walsh, Senior Team Leader, Compliance & Risks

Michelle is a Senior Team Leader at Compliance & Risks and manages a team of senior legal regulatory experts. She is an Irish qualified lawyer, currently living in Belgium with over 16 years experience in global environmental and product regulation.

Michelle has a keen interest in sustainability and is the subject matter expert for circular economy, ecodesign, energy efficiency and ESG reporting on sustainable resource use. Her specialty areas also include waste electrical & electronic equipment (WEEE) and the transboundary movement of hazardous waste.

She is the project lead for numerous projects across global legislation and regularly provides in-depth analysis to complex legal queries. She is an expert researcher and regulatory tracker that prides herself in her attention to detail and providing clients with the best service possible.
She holds a bachelor of law degree from University College Cork, Ireland as well as a higher diploma in business finance & information systems. She qualified as a lawyer in Ireland in 2007 and also speaks french.

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