Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2119(INI)
A new legislative framework for products that is fit for the digital and sustainable transition
Own-initiative report (INI): Parliament’s own position on a topic. It is not binding. · First reading
Parliament sets out its own position on a topic. The resolution is not binding but signals what Parliament wants.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 21 October 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Referred to committee(done) 23 January 2025
- Committee work(done) Report adopted 25 September 2025
- Tabled for plenary(done) 10 October 2025
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 21 October 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
21 October 2025 · decision 11
Digital, AI & data, Resolution
A new legislative framework for products that is fit for the digital and sustainable transition
Adopted 505 for · 62 against · 47 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The text calls for a mandatory digital product passport for all goods, including second-hand items, to give consumers and authorities clearer information.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The versions differ only in formal points: decimal separator, citation format, and paragraph numbering are updated.
Committee draft → Tabled for plenary
AI summary:The report expands significantly, adding new recitals and paragraphs on market surveillance, DPP, and circular economy, while shifting from mandatory DPP integration to feasibility assessments. It introduces new calls for definitions of fast fashion and recommerce actors, and for EU-wide certification mechanisms, replacing earlier calls for bans and mandatory accreditation. The changes also refine the role of the responsible person, adding operational requirements and urging the Commission to accelerate evaluations. The other changes are formal and wording: renumbering, rephrasing, and updating references to other legislation.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Internal Market and Consumer Protection
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- David Cormand (Greens)
- An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur.
- Peter Agius (EPP), Elisabeth Grossmann (S&D), Mep #256850 (Patriots), Denis Nesci (ECR), Sandro Gozi (Renew)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 21 Oct 2025
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on a new legislative framework for products calls for updating EU product rules to address digitalisation, sustainability and e-commerce, while simplifying compliance for businesses.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Oct 2025
AI summary:This resolution calls for a revision of the EU's New Legislative Framework for products to address digitalisation, sustainability, and market surveillance challenges.
Committee draft· 9 Apr 2025
AI summary:This draft report urges the Commission to revise the New Legislative Framework (NLF) for products, integrating sustainability, digitalisation, and stronger market surveillance.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
21 October 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 21 Oct 2025 Report A10-0189/2025Adopted text TA10-0242/2025
20 October 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
10 October 2025
Report tabled for plenary
This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.
Committee stage 4 steps
25 September 2025
Committee vote: report adopted
IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection) voted on the amendments and adopted the report that goes to plenary.
8 May 2025
Amendments tabled in committee
Members of IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection) proposed changes to the draft.
9 April 2025
Draft report published
The rapporteur’s first text in IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection). Members can table amendments before the committee votes.
23 January 2025
Referred to the IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection) committee
The lead committee prepares Parliament’s report.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2119(INI)