Product priorities for Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) – Eurometaux’s input to the public consultation

The European Commission’s legislative proposal on Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) aims to make products sold in the EU subject to performance and information-related requirements, to ensure greater sustainability. As the scope of the new Regulation will cover products put on the EU single market, including final and intermediate ones, the EU product policy framework must become integral to improving product design, manufacturing, use and end-of-life treatment

The European non-ferrous metals industry, represented by Eurometaux, delivers primary and secondary raw materials for the green and digital transitions. Metals are present in various products, including those listed in the 2020 Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) as key value chains namely, electronics and ICT, batteries and vehicles, packaging, textiles, construction and buildings.

This paper is the response of Eurometuax to the Open Public Consultation that consists of the ‘Call for evidence’ paper and the ‘Questionnaire’ on the new product priorities under the ESPR.