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Electronics digital product passport

Components, energy use, software support, repairability, substances and e-waste routes.

An electronics passport record should unify model identity, components, substances, energy information, repairability, software support and e-waste routes, while retaining the evidence behind each claim.

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.

Planned measure01

ESPR and Energy Labelling Working Plan 2025-2030

What it covers
ICT products and other electronics sit in the ESPR priority framework; existing energy-related product work is carried into the 2025-2030 plan.
What it means for the record
Build a reusable model for materials, energy, durability, repair and software support rather than assuming one data list fits every electronic product.
Current requirement02

Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)

What it covers
WEEE governs collection, treatment and producer responsibilities for electrical and electronic equipment within its scope.
What it means for the record
Connect producer-registration and end-of-life instructions to the correct market and product model instead of publishing a generic recycling claim.
Current requirement03

Regulation (EU) 2023/1670 (smartphones and tablets)

What it covers
Sets ecodesign requirements for smartphones and slate tablets, including durability, repairability and operating-system support information.
What it means for the record
Reuse verified repair, spare-parts and software-support records where the product is in scope; keep the regulation and test basis attached.
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 structureModel, GTIN, serial or batch identity and manufacturer
Supported by

Bills of materials and supplier declarations

Primary data ownerProduct manufacturer
02

Composition and origin

Connects components, materials, suppliers and facilities.

Data to structureComponents, materials and substances of concern
Supported by

RoHS, REACH and product safety documentation

Primary data ownerSuppliers and facilities
03

Performance and impact

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

Data to structureEnergy performance, durability and repairability
Supported by

Energy-label or ecodesign records where applicable

Primary data ownerCompliance and testing
04

Lifecycle and traceability

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

Data to structureSoftware support, spare parts and end-of-life routes
Supported by

Repair manuals, software policy and WEEE information

Primary data ownerService and lifecycle partners

Evidence to connect

Bills of materials and supplier declarations · RoHS, REACH and product safety documentation · Energy-label or ecodesign records where applicable · Repair manuals, software policy and WEEE information

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 every electronic product need a DPP now?

No. Current obligations vary by product type. ESPR establishes the framework, and product-specific measures determine when a DPP and its precise contents apply.

Can existing EPREL and repair data be reused?

Yes, where relevant and legally permitted. A preparation workflow should map authoritative existing records instead of asking teams to retype the same facts.

What data structure should a Electronics passport use?

Organize at least four governed blocks: Model, GTIN, serial or batch identity and manufacturer; Components, materials and substances of concern; Energy performance, durability and repairability; Software support, spare parts and end-of-life routes. Every value should retain its source, effective date, product level and review status.

Which evidence should support the Electronics passport?

The evidence file should cover Bills of materials and supplier declarations; RoHS, REACH and product safety documentation; Energy-label or ecodesign records where applicable; Repair manuals, software policy and WEEE information. A public view can cite approved evidence without exposing restricted files or confidential data.

Related categories

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