Friday, 28 June marked the beginning of a new era in Ecodesign as the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) was published in the Official Journal of the EU. Following on from the European Commission’s legislative proposal in March 2022, EU co-legislators – the European Parliament and the Council of the EU – spent over two years defining the requirements and measures for future Ecodesign rules. These rules will apply to key products in the EU market, including lighting products.
LightingEurope has actively participated throughout the long legislative process, advocating for the lighting industry, engaging with members of the European Parliament and member states’ permanent representations, and collaborating with other industry associations on common initiatives.
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