Mitteilung der Kommission Ökodesign-Arbeitsprogramm 2016-2019 KOM(2016) 773 endg.; Ratsdok. 15288/16

This procedure outlines the European Commission's plan to set environmental requirements for energy-related products. By improving the ecological design of products, the EU aims to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact throughout a product's entire life cycle. This affects manufacturers and importers of energy-related products, who must adhere to stricter efficiency and sustainability standards to enter the EU market.