Legislative framework for digital and sustainable products

This resolution updates the European Union's rules for products to better handle digital technologies and environmental sustainability. It aims to ensure products sold in the EU are safe, sustainable, and comply with new standards, supporting both consumers and businesses.

The updated framework affects businesses that make, import, or sell products in the EU, including those involved in e-commerce and the growing second-hand market. It also impacts consumers by aiming to provide clearer information and safer products.

Key changes include the potential introduction of a digital product passport for better transparency, stronger market surveillance to catch non-compliant goods, and clearer rules for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The resolution also calls for harmonised definitions for businesses in the circular economy, like repairers and refurbishers, and aims to streamline conformity assessments and standardisation processes to adapt to new technologies and sustainability goals.