Joint industry letter: urgent call for a workable approach to Substances of Concern
Joint industry letter urges the European Commission to adopt a harmonised, workable approach to Substances of Concern under ESPR and related laws.
September 12, 2025
Together with 35 other organisations, ASD has co‑signed an industry letter outlining concerns and recommendations on Substances of Concern (SoC) provisions, particularly under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), as well as related legislation.
Urgent Need for a Harmonised and Workable Approach to Substances of Concern
Download the joint industry letter on Substances of Concern, dated 10 September 2025.
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