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Understanding the European Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)

An in-depth look at the new European Sustainable Products Regulation and its implications for businesses across various sectors.

July 1, 20251 min readMaria Schmidt

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Understanding the European Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)

What you need to know

An in-depth look at the new European Sustainable Products Regulation and its implications for businesses across various sectors.

The European Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) represents a significant shift in how products are designed, manufactured, and marketed within the European Union. This comprehensive regulation aims to make products more sustainable throughout their lifecycle.

Key aspects of ESPR include mandatory Digital Product Passports, extended producer responsibility, and strict sustainability criteria for various product categories.

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From this date, battery passports are required for electric vehicle batteries, light means of transport batteries and industrial batteries above 2 kWh placed on the EU market or put into service. Start preparing your product data today.

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