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Basics of the ESPR<\/strong><\/p>\n With the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR, Regulation (EU) 2024\/1781), the EU is establishing a framework through which product-group-specific requirements <\/u>will be introduced via delegated acts<\/u>\u2014ranging from energy and resource efficiency to durability\/repairability and mandatory product information.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Digital Product Passport (DPP) as a central implementation tool <\/strong><\/p>\n The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is intended to become the central implementation tool of the ESPR by making it, depending on the product group, a prerequisite for placing products on the market<\/u> and by making the required sustainability, material, and conformity data <\/u>available electronically.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Crucial for the packaging industry<\/strong><\/p>\n This scenario is crucial for the packaging industry because<\/p>\n Packaging machinery first<\/strong><\/p>\n In practice, packaging machinery manufacturing will be affected early on. This is not so much because machines are \u201cautomatically\u201d listed as a prioritized product group in the work plan, but because customers (brand owners, fillers, packaging manufacturers) must embed DPP- and PPWR-compliant processes into their facilities and production lines<\/u>.<\/p>\n Already in the relatively short term<\/u>, starting around 2027<\/u>, machinery manufacturing will be directly affected by ESPR and DPP where revisions are made to existing implementing measures for energy-related products. This is expected to happen primarily for electric motors<\/u>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Four capabilities will quickly become a must for machine builders in tenders\/retrofits:<\/p>\n In packaging machinery manufacturing, too, \u201ccompliance by design\u201d should now be embedded in product management. This involves, in particular:<\/p>\n Quick checklist for 2026:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In addition to the machinery sector, there is a relatively large group of companies in the packaging industry that should already be paying special attention to the complex issues of ESPR, DPP, and labeling.<\/p>\n These include aluminum and steel packaging, including the supply chain; the sector of paints, varnishes, printing inks, and coatings; and, as key drivers, brand owners, fillers, and packaging manufacturers.<\/p>\n The 2025\u20132030 work plan prioritizes iron & steel (expected in 2026) and aluminum (expected in 2027) as intermediate products.<\/p>\n While \u201cpaints and varnishes\u201d are recognized as a priority in the context of the ESPR, they were not <\/u>included in the initial work plan<\/u>. At the same time, studies <\/u>are being prepared on chemicals, including polymers and plastics<\/u>, an indication that this topic will come back into sharper focus in the medium term.<\/p>\n What is therefore worthwhile for manufacturers of coatings and paints right now:<\/p>\n Brand owners, fillers, and packaging manufacturers will drive these requirements into the value chain. This will be evident and have an impact, for example, in procurement (material data), production (carrier\/ID), artwork (PPWR label), <\/u>and compliance (documentation). Those who harmonize early will save on redesign cycles later<\/u>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Important: The ESPR is already in force. Specific obligations will take effect on a product group-by-product group basis and only upon the adoption of the relevant delegated acts. The dates in the work plan are an estimated timeline! Applicability and transitions will be governed by the respective delegated act.<\/p>\n ESPR Milestones:<\/u><\/p>\n PPWR Milestones (Labeling Bridge):<\/u><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is the data backbone <\/u>(supply chain\/authorities\/customs, if applicable).<\/p>\n PPWR labeling is the front-of-pack information <\/u>for material composition and sorting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The key to success: One data master \u2013 two output channels.<\/u><\/p>\n This ensures consistency between PPWR labels, customer requirements, and future DPP obligations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n European Commission (ESPR overview, objectives, DPP, timelines):<\/u><\/p>\n VDMA (Industry Assessment \u2013 Mechanical Engineering Affected Early On):<\/u><\/p>\n Work Plan 2025\u20132030 (uploaded document, timeline & scope):<\/u><\/p>\n ESPR Regulation text (uploaded EU document, DPP basic logic; <\/u>EUR-Lex<\/a>)<\/u><\/p>\n <\/p>\n PPWR (timeline & classification):<\/u><\/p>\n PPWR (Regulation (EU) 2025\/40) \u2013 Entry into force 02\/11\/2025; Application from 08\/12\/2026. 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The 2024-2030 Timeline: What Is Realistic and When <\/strong><\/h4>\n
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