The project started in July 2026 and is expected to be completed by mid-2028. It comprises two complementary activities: the stakeholder consultation on the ESPR methodological reports and their subsequent revision, and the consolidation and publication of the methodology in a ‘roadmap’ document for the evaluation of products under the ESPR.

Stakeholder involvement is a crucial part of this project. For each methodological report, the consultation will follow the same format:
•    An online workshop, in which the JRC will present the methodology – highlighting the novelties compared to the Methodology for the Ecodesign of Energy-related Products (MEErP) – followed by time for discussion;
•    A questionnaire launched immediately after the workshop, open for written comments for around 1.5 months;
•    Analysis of the feedback received and revision of the guidance as appropriate (around 2–3 months);
•    Publication of the revised report, together with a Question & Answer document addressing main points raised by stakeholders.

The documents are open for consultation. The links to the surveys will be sent only to registered stakeholders.

Stakeholder consultations (indicative plan)

• October 2026
  • 23 October (9:00-13:00): Method for the identification and tracking of substances of concern in products and for the preparation of restriction measures on the use of substances in products
  • 26 October (9:00-13:00): Methods for the definition of classes of performance and labels
  • Format: Consultation on methodological reports
• February 2027 (1 day)
  • Criteria and decision tree for the choice of method for the assessment of life-cycle environmental impacts of products, and integration in or relation with the Method for the Ecodesign of Energy-related Products
  • Method for the assessment of product aspects of a range of products in view of setting horizontal requirements
  • Format of the interactive roadmap
  • Format: Consultation on methodological reports and on the draft roadmap
• March 2027 (1 day)
  • Method for the assessment of circularity aspects (durability, reparability, recyclability, etc.) and integration in or relation with the Method for the Ecodesign of Energy-related Products
  • Method for the ranking of potential requirements, based on expected impacts and costs
  • Format: Consultation on methodological reports
• April 2027 (1 day)
  • Method for the definition of requirements for the inclusion of data and information in the Digital Product Passport of a product
  • Method for the definition of mandatory Green Public Procurement requirements
  • Format: Consultation on methodological reports
• September 2027 (1 day)
  • Method for the integration of the support to ESPR impact assessments within the evaluation process of products, including international trade aspects and impact of measures on third countries
  • Method for the assessment of potential contribution to EU open strategic autonomy
  • Format: Consultation on methodological reports
• January 2028 (1 day)
  • Consolidated draft version of the interactive roadmap consolidating the ESPR methodology
  • Format: Consultation on the draft roadmap

Dates are indicative and may be subject to change. Updates will be published on this website.