Business organisations welcome pragmatic approach of CPC authorities on legacy (old) stocks to avoid unnecessary waste and disproportionate costs

Business organisations welcome the common understanding adopted by the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network on legacy stocks under the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (ECGT).

However, they remain concerned about possible private enforcement actions that do not sufficiently take into account the practical challenges of achieving full compliance by 27 September 2026, as recognised by the CPC Network and the European Commission. They hope all stakeholders will respect the pragmatic approach reflected in the CPC common understanding to ensure consistent application across Member States, including where national enforcement frameworks differ.