Recommendations for Ecodesign Forum
ECOS has been an active stakeholder in the Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Consultation Forum for over 17 years. While we appreciate the current stakeholders' consultation on implementing measures, more can be done to ensure that the regulatory process is efficient. We have identified a series of issues that led to delays, ineffective meetings and decisions, and potential conflict. Effective participation requires transparency, rules that are fit for purpose, and realistic but ambitious timelines.
ECOS has participated in developing requirements for around 30 products alongside other civil society organisations (CSOs). As an Annex III organisation under Regulation (EU) 1025/2012, representing the voice of the environment in standardisation activities, with 20+ years of experience in standardisation committees, we have significant experience working alongside other stakeholders to develop product requirements.
This paper is divided in two parts. In the first part we describe our longstanding experience in the Consultation Forum as well as key learnings on the organisation and functioning of the Consultation Forum. In the second part we present recommendations and best practices for the setting up of the new Ecodesign Forum, established in the framework of Ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulation legislation. We look forward to bringing expertise to the table and working with the Commission to make sustainable products the norm.
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