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Chemicals digital product passport

Composition, hazard classification, safety data, safe handling and regulatory screening.

A chemicals data record should preserve substance identity, composition basis, hazard classification, safety documents, applicable restrictions and the controlled audiences allowed to see sensitive information.

Regulatory content reviewed 8 October 2026

Regulatory position

Regulations and applicability

The rules below do different jobs. Some are enforceable sector requirements, some establish the DPP architecture, and some announce future product measures. Each card explains the distinction.

Current requirement01

Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH)

What it covers
REACH governs registration, restrictions, authorisations and supply-chain communication for substances and mixtures within scope.
What it means for the record
Store substance identity, concentration basis and supplier declarations with effective dates; never reduce a complex REACH assessment to a single pass/fail badge.
Current requirement02

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)

What it covers
CLP governs classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures placed on the EU market.
What it means for the record
Version classifications, hazard statements and the evidence basis with the formulation to avoid showing current labels against an obsolete composition.
Planned study03

ESPR and Energy Labelling Working Plan 2025-2030

What it covers
The ESPR working plan calls for further study before deciding product-specific measures for chemicals.
What it means for the record
Use the category page as readiness guidance, not as evidence that a chemicals DPP is already universally required.
Data to structure

Recommended passport structure

Organize the record in stable blocks so identity, technical facts, evidence and access rules can change without losing provenance.

01

Identity and scope

Defines exactly which model, batch or item the record describes.

Data to structureSubstance or mixture identity and composition basis
Supported by

Safety data sheets and classification rationale

Primary data ownerProduct manufacturer
02

Composition and origin

Connects components, materials, suppliers and facilities.

Data to structureClassification, labelling and concentration thresholds
Supported by

REACH registrations and supplier declarations

Primary data ownerSuppliers and facilities
03

Performance and impact

Holds measured, calculated and declared product attributes with their basis.

Data to structureRestrictions, authorisations and substances of concern
Supported by

Laboratory or analytical reports

Primary data ownerCompliance and testing
04

Lifecycle and traceability

Maintains repair, use, custody and end-of-life information over time.

Data to structureSafe-use, storage and disposal information
Supported by

Change-controlled formulation records

Primary data ownerService and lifecycle partners

Evidence to connect

Safety data sheets and classification rationale · REACH registrations and supplier declarations · Laboratory or analytical reports · Change-controlled formulation records

Live example

Open a published passport

A battery passport published on DPP Shield: identifiers, materials, substances of concern, carbon footprint, repair information, six evidence documents and a verifiable credential you can check.

Demonstration data for illustration, not a real product.
DPP Shield

A practical readiness workflow

01

Scope

Identify the exact product, economic-operator role, market and applicable legislation.

02

Map

Map authoritative source records to stable product, operator and facility identifiers.

03

Validate

Review completeness, consistency, access rights and the evidence behind each claim.

04

Publish

Approve a versioned public view while protecting restricted and personal data.

AEO

Questions teams ask

Does a chemicals category pack replace an SDS?

No. It organizes references and product data; it does not replace a legally required safety data sheet or chemical assessment.

What data structure should a Chemicals passport use?

Organize at least four governed blocks: Substance or mixture identity and composition basis; Classification, labelling and concentration thresholds; Restrictions, authorisations and substances of concern; Safe-use, storage and disposal information. Every value should retain its source, effective date, product level and review status.

Which evidence should support the Chemicals passport?

The evidence file should cover Safety data sheets and classification rationale; REACH registrations and supplier declarations; Laboratory or analytical reports; Change-controlled formulation records. A public view can cite approved evidence without exposing restricted files or confidential data.

Chemicals

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