„Ecodesign Regulation"
EU 2024/1781 (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, ESPR)
What does it mean?
The European Union's Ecodesign Regulation (ESPR) (EU 2024/1781) extends the scope of the previous Ecodesign Directive and, from 27 September 2026, sets comprehensive requirements for the sustainability of products. At its core is the Digital Product Passport (DPP), which provides information on the composition, durability, repairability and recyclability of a product. The ESPR aims to increase resource efficiency, prevent waste and promote the circular economy. If these requirements are not met, this constitutes a misleading commercial practice pursuant to § 5 UWG, as the missing information represents an essential basis for consumer decision-making (§ 5b UWG).
Typical phrasings
- "We design our products sustainably"
- "Ecodesign-compliant product"
Required evidence
- Digital Product Passport (DPP)
- Declaration of conformity in accordance with EU 2024/1781
- Verification by accredited testing body
Rechtsgrundlage (Originalwortlaut)
Anhang I Nr. 4a UCPD (i.d.F. EmpCo) — generische Umweltaussage ohne anerkannte Nachweise
Quelle: Richtlinie (EU) 2024/825 (EmpCo) — verbindlich ist ausschließlich die im Amtsblatt der Europäischen Union veröffentlichte Fassung.
DEDeutsch (amtlich, DE-Fassung Amtsblatt)aufklappenzuklappen
„Treffen einer allgemeinen Umweltaussage, wobei der Gewerbetreibende die anerkannte hervorragende Umweltleistung, auf die sich die Aussage bezieht, nicht nachweisen kann."ENEnglish (Official Journal, EN version)aufklappenzuklappen
„Making a generic environmental claim for which the trader is not able to demonstrate recognised excellent environmental performance relevant to the claim."FRFrançais (Journal officiel, version FR)aufklappenzuklappen
„Présenter une allégation environnementale générique au sujet de laquelle le professionnel n'est pas en mesure de démontrer l'excellente performance environnementale reconnue en rapport avec l'allégation."NLNederlands (Publicatieblad, NL versie)aufklappenzuklappen
„Het maken van een generieke milieuclaim zonder dat de handelaar erkende voortreffelijke milieuprestaties kan aantonen die relevant zijn voor de claim."Does your website use „Ecodesign Regulation"?
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