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DRAFT REPORT (2024/2119(INI))

On a new legislative framework for products that is fit for the digital and sustainable transition

IMCO-PR-771897

Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection · Rapporteur: David Cormand

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This draft report urges the Commission to revise the New Legislative Framework (NLF) for products, integrating sustainability, digitalisation, and stronger market surveillance. It calls for a mandatory Digital Product Passport for all products, including second-hand goods, and the removal of the CE marking once its function is integrated. It demands harmonised definitions for refurbishers and repairers, an EU-wide certification for refurbishers, and VAT reductions for reused and repaired products. It also proposes mandatory accreditation of notified bodies, a review of conformity assessment modules, and a ban on fast fashion advertising.

Committee position. The rapporteur proposes an own-initiative report urging the Commission to revise the NLF, with measures including a mandatory DPP, removal of CE marking, harmonised definitions for circular economy actors, and stronger enforcement.

Key points

  1. Urges revision of the NLF to ensure consistency across EU product legislation and update obligations of economic operators.
  2. Calls for mandatory requirement for non-EU traders to appoint a Responsible Person in the EU with full legal and financial liability.
  3. Suggests using MSR risk assessments to identify high-risk products and monitor compliance history; asks Commission to assess a ranking system and develop KPIs.
  4. Highlights benefits of a horizontal Digital Product Passport (DPP) for consumers and authorities, providing harmonised product information.
  5. Calls for DPP integration into the NLF as mandatory for all products on the Union market, including second-hand products.
  6. Recognises CE marking may mislead consumers; calls for its removal to avoid misconceptions and streamline information via DPP.
  7. Calls on Commission to use harmonised methodologies for environmental, durability and social impact assessments to support an EU-wide sustainability index.
  8. Supports alignment with EU sustainability strategies; stresses integrating extended producer responsibility schemes and requiring spare parts availability.
  9. Calls on Commission to assess feasibility of a ban on advertising for fast fashion products, companies or brands, including on social media.
  10. Stresses need for harmonised definitions of refurbishers, repairers, sellers of pre-owned products, and charity actors; calls for EU-wide certification for refurbishers.
  11. Calls for harmonised definition of 'substantial modification' and a catalogue of common refurbishment and repair processes.
  12. Stresses need for harmonised VAT reductions for reused, refurbished, repaired and second-hand products; calls for mandatory accreditation of notified bodies and review of conformity assessment modules.

Who is affected

  • Non-EU traders: would need to appoint a Responsible Person in the EU with full liability.
  • Refurbishers, repairers, sellers of pre-owned products: would benefit from harmonised definitions and certification.
  • Manufacturers: would face new requirements for spare parts and maintenance services.
  • Consumers: would get more product information via DPP and better protection.
  • Market surveillance and customs authorities: would gain enhanced screening capabilities via DPP.