A EUROPEAN APPROACH TO REGULATION OF PRODUCT DESIGN IN CONSIDERING ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS
The article presents an analysis of the European experience in regulating product design goods, taking into account environmental aspects, which are covered by the special term «eco-design». Ecodesign was originally introduced as a DfE (Design for Environment) environmentally oriented design methodology to reduce the impact of machines on the environment. The main principles of product policy in Europe are considered and it is concluded that a single universal approach to establishing requirements for goods at all stages of their life cycle, including design, operation and disposal, has not yet been developed. At present, products related to energy consumption are regulated in the most detailed way. It seems that elements of the European concept of «eco-design» can be used to improve the legal and regulatory framework for improving energy efficiency within the EAEU. In particular, the requirements for ecodesign can be established directly in the technical regulations of the Union. In this case, it is advisable to make maximum use of the provisions of GOST R 57328-2016/IEC Guide 109:2012, GOSTR 56861-2016, GOSTR 57326-2016/ISO/TR 14062:2002, etc. Proposals for further improvement of theEAEU technical regulation system in terms of «eco-design» are given.