EU ESPR and Digital Product Passports: What Korean Export SMEs Need to Know
The EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) establishes environmental performance requirements for virtually all products sold within the European market. At the heart is the Digital Product Passport (DPP).
For Korean export SMEs, this is a critical market access requirement.
Key Elements of the ESPR
DPP Requirements
Response Strategy
Short-Term (2026): Review regulatory timeline, assess baseline data
Medium-Term (2027-2028): Conduct LCA, obtain EPD, build traceability systems
Long-Term (2028+): Integrate ecodesign principles, leverage DPP for marketing
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