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OPINION (COM(2022)0142 – C90132/2022 – 2022/0095(COD))

On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Establishing a framework for setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products and repealing Directive 2009/125/EC

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Committee on Industry, Research and Energy · Rapporteur: Maria Spyraki

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The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy gives its opinion on the proposed regulation setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products, which would repeal Directive 2009/125/EC. It proposes amendments to add recyclability, renewability, microplastics and recycled content to the product aspects and parameters covered, and to align rules with other Union law. It wants the Digital Product Passport to build on existing databases, be interoperable, protect trade secrets and cybersecurity, and have a transition period. It asks for longer lead times before new requirements apply, support and financial help for small and medium-sized enterprises, and a first working plan within three months covering textiles. It proposes changes to market surveillance, public procurement, self-regulation measures and the Ecodesign Forum, and an evaluation eight years after entry into force.

Committee position. The committee generally supports the Commission proposal and proposes amendments to add product aspects such as recyclability and renewability, strengthen the Digital Product Passport, extend transition periods, support SMEs, and adjust market surveillance, procurement and self-regulation rules.

Key points

  1. The committee supports many elements of the Commission proposal and suggests building on the experience of the existing Ecodesign Directive.
  2. It proposes adding recycled and other low-impact content, recyclability, ease of recycling, renewability of materials and non-biodegradable intentionally added microplastics to the product aspects and parameters.
  3. It wants ecodesign requirements to be coherent with other Union law on chemical safety and with existing product-specific standards, and to avoid duplication or overregulation.
  4. It asks that delegated acts apply at the earliest 18 months after their entry into force, and that the first delegated act covering all elements be adopted 30 months after the regulation's entry into force.
  5. It proposes that the Digital Product Passport integrate with existing databases and industry solutions, be interoperable, machine-readable and long-lasting, and respect trade secrets and cybersecurity.
  6. It wants an appropriate transition period for implementing the Digital Product Passport and Member State reporting systems integrated with it.
  7. It asks for financial and educational support for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, and no disproportionate administrative burden on them.
  8. It proposes that the first working plan be adopted no later than 3 months after the regulation and include one or more product groups covering the textile industry.
  9. It wants the Ecodesign Forum to have balanced representation, including sector organisations, recycling industry, environmental and climate experts, and stakeholders from outside the Union.
  10. It proposes lowering the market share threshold for self-regulation measures from 80% to 70% and requiring such measures to show higher ambition if not implemented before a delegated act.
  11. It wants public procurement requirements to be mandatory where adopted, and market surveillance reports to be publicly accessible.
  12. It proposes that the Commission evaluate the regulation eight years after entry into force and analyse collected data every three years after each delegated act's implementation.

Who is affected

  • Manufacturers and importers placing products on the EU market, who must meet ecodesign and information requirements.
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises, which would receive targeted training, financial support and longer transition times.
  • Suppliers of articles, substances or mixtures, who must provide information to manufacturers free of charge.
  • Consumers, who would get easier access to product information and digital labels.
  • Member States, which must ensure information integration and may offer incentives such as eco-vouchers and green taxation.

Figures and deadlines

  • All packaging on the market must be reusable or recyclable by 2030.
  • Delegated acts shall apply at the earliest 18 months after their entry into force.
  • The first delegated act covering all elements shall be adopted by 30 months after the date of entry into force of the regulation.
  • The first working plan shall be adopted no later than 3 months after the adoption of the regulation.
  • The market share threshold for self-regulation signatories is at least 70% of units placed on the market or put into service.
  • Public procurement amounts to 14% of the Union's GDP.
  • The Commission shall evaluate the regulation by eight years after the date of entry into force.
  • The Commission shall analyse collected data every three years after implementation of each delegated act.