ESPR Compliance Guide

Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is the EU's new framework regulation for sustainable products. Effective in 2024, ESPR aims to improve environmental performance of products and accelerate the transition to a circular economy.

Last updated: December 19, 2025

What is ESPR?

ESPR (Regulation (EU) 2024/1781) establishes sustainability requirements throughout the entire lifecycle of products, from design to end-of-life. This regulation mandates that products be more durable, repairable, remanufacturable, recyclable, and energy-efficient.

Who Does It Affect?

  • →Manufacturers and Importers: All companies offering products to the EU market
  • →Authorized Representatives: EU representatives of non-EU manufacturers
  • →Distributors: Responsible for ensuring compliant products are placed on the market
  • →Suppliers: Required to provide material and component information

Compliance Steps

1

Product Category Check

Check if your product falls under ESPR scope. Textiles, electronics, furniture, steel are priority categories.

2

Sustainability Parameters

Measure and document parameters like durability, repairability, recyclability, energy efficiency, and hazardous substances.

3

Digital Product Passport

Create DPP for each product and make it accessible via QR code/NFC. DPP is a fundamental component of ESPR compliance.

4

Supply Chain Traceability

Track all raw material sources and production processes digitally. Tier-1 and tier-2 supplier information is required.

5

Periodic Reporting

Report your compliance status regularly and keep necessary certificates up to date. Pronize provides automated reporting.

Mandatory Sustainability Criteria

🔧 Repairability

Availability of spare parts for 7-10 years

♻️ Recyclability

Minimum 65% recyclable material usage

⚡ Energy Efficiency

Energy consumption below specific thresholds

⚠️ Hazardous Substances

REACH and RoHS compliance is mandatory

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ESPR Compliance with Pronize

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