The Regulatory Deadline
The EU is rewriting the rules for physical goods. Passports are the new CE mark.
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) establishes the framework for setting ecodesign requirements for almost all physical goods placed on the EU market.
The ESPR Mandate
"The product passport shall provide information on the environmental sustainability of products. It should help consumers and businesses make informed choices... and allow authorities to better perform checks and controls."
— European Commission
Key Requirements for Cables
- → Substances of Concern: Tracking SVHCs to facilitate safe recycling.
- → Carbon Footprint: Declaring the embodied carbon of the assembly.
- → Recycled Content: Specifying the percentage of recycled copper and plastics.