Joint statement on reporting unsold goods under Ecodesign

APPLiA, co-signed a joint statement with other leading industry associations urging the European Commission to adopt a cost-effective approach to verifying reports on unsold consumer products. Simplifying reporting obligations aligns with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's call to reduce administrative burdens and streamline implementation. The existing mechanisms under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) already provide effective tools for national authorities.

Any additional verification measures would only add unnecessary costs, create delays in reporting, and increase regulatory complexity, diverting resources away from investment and innovation.

The solution lies in leveraging the existing ESPR framework to ensure compliance while keeping the regulatory burden in check.