Digital Product Passport Ontology
ProductParameters
A set of parameters used as a basis for improving product aspects as specified in the annex.
Product parameters The following parameters shall, as appropriate, and where necessary supplemented by others, be used, individually or in combination, as a basis for improving the product aspects: (a) durability and reliability of the product or its components as expressed through the product’s guaranteed lifetime, technical lifetime, mean time between failures, indication of real use information on the product, resistance to stresses or ageing mechanisms; (b) ease of repair and maintenance, as
Product parameters referred to in Annex I
Product parameters mentioned in Annex I.
product parameter
A parameter of a product used to define ecodesign requirements; discussed in relation to exemptions or negative impacts.
no ecodesign requirements in the form of performance requirements or in the form of information requirements are necessary in relation to a specific product parameter if a requirement related to that specific product parameter would have a negative impact on the ecodesign requirements considered for the product group.
ProductParametersExemption
Product parameters for which the Commission states that no ecodesign requirements are necessary.
(c) where relevant, the product parameters referred to in Annex I for which the Commission states that no ecodesign requirements are necessary, pursuant to Article 4;
Exemption
Exemptions may be provided when setting ecodesign requirements
Where needed, specific exemptions should be provided for when setting ecodesign requirements, in particular where ecodesign requirements are not necessary to contribute to the environmental sustainability of specific products, or, for example, for products with a particular use, products with a particular purpose that could not be fulfilled when complying with ecodesign requirements or products produced in very small quantities, or taking into account the specificity and size of the product’s ma
EcodesignScope
Scope of ecodesign requirements
Digital content that is an integral part of a physical product is to be included in the scope.
Ecodesign requirements
Ecodesign requirements that products have to comply with.
This Regulation establishes a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements that products have to comply with to be placed on the market or put into service, with the aim of improving the environmental sustainability of products in order to make sustainable products the norm and to reduce the overall carbon footprint and environmental footprint of products over their life cycle, and of ensuring the free movement of sustainable products within the internal market.
InformationRequirements
Information requirements as part of ecodesign.
information requirements as set out in Article 7.
Calculation requirements
Applicable calculation requirements in ecodesign assessment.
applicable calculation requirements
Such methods to assess the ecodesign requirements
Methods used to assess the setting of ecodesign requirements.
Such methods should be based on the nature of the product, its most relevant aspects and its impacts over its life cycle.
State-of-the-art methods
Generally recognised state-of-the-art methods used to measure ecodesign attributes.
State-of-the-art testing methodologies
generally recognised state-of-the-art methods.
Test, measurement and calculation methods
Tests, measurement or calculation methods used to verify conformity with ecodesign requirements.
Fire test
Emission of gases
Thermal abuse
Over-temperature protection
External short circuit protection
Thermal propagation protection
Thermal shock and cycling
Mechanical damage by external forces
C-rate of cycle-life test
Depth of discharge in the cycle-life test
Tests, measurement or calculation methods referred to in Article 39 which are in conformity with harmonised standards or parts thereof the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union shall be presumed to be in conformity with the requirements set out in that Article and with test, measurement and calculation requirements set out in delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4 to the extent that those requirements are covered by such harmonised standards
Tests, measurements or calculations
Specifications for tests, measurements or calculations needed to establish or verify compliance.
Delegated acts setting ecodesign requirements for products should as a rule include the specifications for tests, measurements or calculations needed to establish or verify compliance.
Measuring methods
Methods that are reliable, accurate and reproducible for testing or verifying compliance.
reliable, accurate and reproducible methods
Other reliable, accurate and reproducible methods
Other reliable, accurate and reproducible methods besides harmonised standards.
For the purposes of compliance and verification of compliance with ecodesign requirements, tests, measurements and calculations shall be carried out using harmonised standards or other reliable, accurate and reproducible methods that take into account the generally recognised state-of-the art methods.
TransitionalMethodsOrHarmonisedStandards
Transitional methods, harmonised standards or parts thereof to be used.
(f) where relevant, the transitional methods, the harmonised standards or parts thereof the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, or the common specifications to be used;
Harmonised standards or common specifications referred to in Articles 41 and 42
shortcomings in the harmonised standards or common specifications referred to in Articles 41 and 42 of this Regulation conferring a presumption of conformity.
References to the relevant harmonised standards or to the common specifications used or references to the other technical specifications in relation to which conformity is declared:
Official Journal references
References to harmonised standards published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
references have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union
Harmonised standard
A harmonised standard drafted by European standardisation organisations at the Commission's request.
The Commission has requested, pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, one or more European standardisation organisations to draft a harmonised standard for an ecodesign requirement, for an essential requirement for digital product passports referred to in Articles 10 and 11 of this Regulation or for a test, measurement or calculation method referred to in Article 39 of this Regulation; and:
harmonised standards or parts thereof
Standards or parts thereof whose references have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
harmonised standards or parts thereof the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union
Regulation 2024/1781
EU Regulation that, among other things, establishes ecodesign requirements framework and a digital product passport.
Regulation (EU) 2024/1781
Article 51
Article 25
Regulation (EU) 2024/1726 on establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for sustainable products, amendingDirective (EU) 2020/1828 and Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 and repealing Directive 2009/125/EC.
10. The economic operator placing the battery on the market or putting it into service shall upload the unique identifier in the registry referred to in Article 13(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*)
Directive requiring Member States to set ecodesign-related measures
Directive (EU) 2024/1275 of the European Parliament and of the Council (21) requires Member States to set
member_states
Member States as actors that may set up information platforms for operators.
BattReg Article 48(6) states that Member States may set up websites, platforms or portals to provide information and support to economic operators on their obligations; the Commission may complement and support these.
nature and purpose of the products concerned
Qualities of products to be considered by the Commission when setting ecodesign requirements.
Creates a precise, navigable node for the ‘nature and purpose’ attributes of products under ecodesign, preserving a clear boundary with the broader productparameters concept. Establishes a hierarchical relation where the new concept is a narrower specialization of productparameters.
When setting ecodesign requirements, the Commission should take into account the nature and purpose of the products concerned as well as the characteristics of th
product groups
Categories of products to which ecodesign requirements apply (e.g., specific household appliances).
Defines a reusable, named grouping category under ecodesign policy, enabling consistent references across product-specific groupings and regulatory mappings.
Ecodesign requirements should as a rule apply to specific product groups, such as household washing machines and household washer-dryers.
ProductGroup
A defined product group for which ecodesign requirements are set.
Captures a specific defined product group as a distinct node, enabling precise linkage to ecodesign requirements and future mappings.
Ecodesign requirements shall be set for a specific product group.
household washing machines
A product group example to which ecodesign requirements may apply.
Provides a concrete exemplar under the productparameter space, enabling precise scoping and regulatory mappings for household appliances.
remanufactured products
Products that are remanufactured and may be considered new products for ecodesign purposes.
Adds a distinct concept for remanufactured products to capture their regulatory treatment without conflating with new product classes.
However, remanufactured products are considered new products and they will be subject to ecodesign requirements if they fall within the scope of a delegated act.
second-hand products
Used products that may be refurbished or repaired and circulated within the internal market.
Isolates second-hand products as a distinct category to support lifecycle regulation and enforcement specifics.
Second-hand products, in particular products that undergo refurbishment or repair, originating from within the Union are not new products and they can circulate within the internal market without needing to comply with delegated acts setting ecodesign requirements that have entered into force after their placing on the market.
second-hand sector
Sector focusing on the sale/ circulation of used products within the internal market.
Encodes a regulatory-sector concept to support sector-specific requirements and enforcement for second-hand markets.
The second-hand sector plays an important role in promoting sustainable production and consumption, including in the development of new circular business models, and contributes to prolonging the lifetime of a product and avoiding it becoming waste.
Sector
Sector in which an undertaking operates
Provides a general concept for the sector in which an undertaking operates, enabling consistent regulatory alignment and future mappings.
Notified bodies shall perform their activities taking due account of the size of an undertaking, the sector in which it operates, its structure, the degree of complexity of the product technology in question and the mass or serial nature of the production process.
Structure
Structure of the undertaking
Represents organizational structure as a separate concept to support governance-related regulatory requirements and enforcement.
SizeOfUndertaking
Size of an undertaking
Encodes organizational size as a distinct factor in regulation, enabling targeted provisions and burden considerations.
micro_and_small_enterprises
micro and small enterprises
Captures SME-specific regulatory considerations as a separate concept to enable targeted mappings and burden analyses.
To avoid any undue administrative burden for micro and small enterprises, they should be exempted from the prohibition of destruction of specific products set in this Regulation.
exemption_micro_and_small_enterprises_from_prohibition
exemption from destruction prohibition for micro and small enterprises
Keeps exemption provisions explicit and easily referenceable in regulatory mappings.
prohibition_phase_medium_sized_enterprises
phase-in of destruction prohibition for medium-sized enterprises
Models regulatory rollout specifics as a distinct concept to support compliance planning and monitoring.
That prohibition should start applying to medium-sized enterprises six years after the entry into force of this Regulation.
Medium_sized_enterprises_applicability
applicability date for medium-sized enterprises
Isolates applicability details to support precise enforcement and reporting.
This paragraph shall apply to medium-sized enterprises from 19 July 2030.
Disproportionate administrative burden criterion
Need to avoid a disproportionate administrative burden for economic operators, in particular for SMEs.
Explicitly models burden criteria as a reusable regulatory parameter for impact assessments and policy design.
(c) the need to avoid a disproportionate administrative burden for economic operators, in particular for SMEs;
Minimise administrative burden on economic operators
The need to minimise the administrative burden imposed on economic operators.
Supports policy design and operator support by providing a focused node for burden-minimization goals.
Data criterion c
Criterion to avoid disproportionate administrative burden.
Provides a concrete data-criterion node to modularize data-related regulatory requirements.
the need to avoid a disproportionate administrative burden for economic operators and customs authorities.
Data criterion b
Criterion relating to market surveillance and customs controls.
Allows targeted mappings to market surveillance and data governance provisions.
the relevance of information for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of market surveillance checks and customs controls;
Market surveillance
Process of monitoring markets for compliance, mentioned in recital.
Separates surveillance activity as a distinct concept to support enforcement workflows and data integration.
conformity assessment and market surveillance, the Commission should be empowered to require, where duly justified, that supply chain actors provide, free of charge, information on what they supply, such as the quantity and type or chemical composition of materials used or the production process employed, or information on the conditions of the provision of their services.
Market surveillance authorities' powers
Powers entrusted to market surveillance authorities by that Regulation.
Encapsulates authorities' powers for precise policy implementation and oversight.
The powers entrusted to market surveillance authorities by that Regulation should also apply in the context of this Regulation.
National market surveillance authorities
National market surveillance authorities to which kept documents must be available.
Supports governance and conformity assessment processes with a clear national authority reference.
keep the EU declaration of conformity and technical documentation at the disposal of the national market surveillance authorities for 10 years after a product covered by a delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4 has been placed on the market or put into service unless a different period has been specified in that delegated act;
Competent national authority
National authority that can request information to demonstrate conformity.
Explicitly models the authority empowered to request information and oversee compliance.
Competent authorities
Competent Authority
Distributors shall, further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide all the information and documentation to which they have access and that is necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product.
Cooperation with competent national authority
Importer must cooperate with competent national authority regarding corrective actions.
Supports clearly defined cooperation obligations within conformity assessment and corrective actions.
Importers shall cooperate with the competent national authority regarding any corrective action taken to remedy any case of non-compliance with the requirements set out in the applicable delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4.
Obligation_cooperate_with_authorities
Cooperation with national authorities on non-compliance measures.
Explicitly codifies cooperation obligations to support enforcement and compliance reporting.
cooperate with the competent national authorities, at their request, on any measures taken with regard to cases of non-compliance of the product covered by the authorised representative’s mandate;
Non-compliance with Article 52
Non-compliance with the requirements laid down in Article 52 or its obligations.
Facilitates targeted enforcement actions and reporting for compliance failures under Article 52.
that another notified body does not comply with the requirements laid down in Article 52 or its obligations;
Remotely collect non-personal in-use data
Action of collecting non-personal in-use data remotely.
Privacy constraints on data collection
Constraints preventing collection of information in unobtrusive or identifying ways.
Collection of information about the behaviour of appliances that occurs in a context in which an individual can reasonably expect that no observation or recording is taking place, or collection of information which could provide or which could allow the identification of individuals or the inference of their behaviour should not be allowed.
InformationRequirement
Obligation to provide information relating to selected product parameters.
information requirements should relate to a selected (28) product parameter relevant to a product aspect, such as the product’s environmental footprint, carbon footprint and durability.
Delegated act details and format
Details and format for reporting non-personal in-use data as referred to in paragraph 4.
The Commission shall specify, in the relevant delegated act, the details and format for reporting the non-personal in-use data as referred to in paragraph 4.
Product parameters regulated in delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4
Products falling within the scope of a delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4 shall not be placed on the market or put into service if they are designed to alter their behaviour or properties when they are tested in order to reach a more favourable result for any of the product parameters regulated in the applicable delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4.
Non-compliance with ecodesign requirements
Product does not comply with ecodesign requirements set out in delegated acts under Article 4.
that a product placed on the market does not comply with ecodesign requirements set out in the applicable delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4; or
Performance requirements
Product-specific or horizontal performance requirements defined through a structured analysis.
Procedure for defining performance requirements Product specific or horizontal performance requirements shall be set as follows: a technical, environmental and economic analysis shall select a number of representative models of the product or products in question on the market and identify the technical options for improving the product performance in relation to the product parameters referred to in Annex I, taking into account the economic viability of the options and avoiding any significant
Information accompanying products
Information accompanying products that customers should have access to.
Dealers shall ensure that their customers and potential customers have access to any relevant information accompanying products, as required by the delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4, including in the event of distance selling.
Software or firmware updates
Software or firmware updates related to product performance.
Software or firmware updates shall not lead to the worsening of product performance beyond acceptable margins specified in the applicable delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4 in relation to any of the product parameters regulated in those delegated acts or the functional performance from the perspective of the user when measured with the test method used for the conformity assessment, except where the customer explicitly consents prior to the update to such worsening of performance.
ProductOfferInformation
Information that must be offered with the product (information obligations for the market).
the product offer clearly and visibly provides at least the following information:
DelegatedActsPursuantToArticle4
Delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4
Notified bodies shall carry out conformity assessments in accordance with the conformity assessment procedures provided for in the delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4.
delegated acts
Acts adopted by the Commission to amend standards per Article 4
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 72 to amend Annex III, first paragraph, point (c), and second paragraph in light of technical and scientific progress by replacing the standards or adding other European or international standards with which the data carriers, the unique operator identifiers and the unique facility identifiers are to comply for the purposes of meeting the conditions set out in this Article.
Delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4
A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4 concerning ecodesign requirements.
Emerging technology improvements
Emerging technology improvements identified during analysis.
The analysis referred to in the first paragraph shall also identify, for the parameter under consideration, the best-performing products and technologies available on the market, as well as emerging technology improvements.
Delegated acts under Article 4
Delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4 to specify additional data to be stored in the registry.
The Commission shall, in the delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4, specify any other data which, in addition to being included in the digital product passport, are to be stored in the registry, taking into account at least the following criteria:
Non-compliance
Failure to meet the requirements laid down in the Regulation or the delegated act
Where the market surveillance authorities find that the product does not comply with the requirements laid down in this Regulation or in the applicable delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4, they shall without delay require the relevant economic operator to take appropriate and proportionate corrective action, within a reasonable period prescribed by the market surveillance authorities and commensurate with the nature and, where relevant, the degree of the non-compliance, to bring the non-
explicit consent
Explicit consent required for storing personal data.
(e) personal data relating to customers shall not be stored in the digital product passport without their explicit consent in compliance with Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679;
Best-performing products and technologies
The best-performing products and technologies available on the market.
Annual reporting of non-personal in-use data
Reporting non-personal in-use data to the Commission at least once a year.
(b) reporting those data to the Commission at least once a year.
Consent to data collection
End user consent to collection of information.
End users should expressly agree to the collection of information that they consider is appropriate to share.
Environmental analysis
Analytical component addressing environmental aspects used to define performance requirements.
Delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4(2)
Delegated act establishing that no (some) requirements are to be set for specific product parameters.
a delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4(2) establishes that no performance requirements, no information requirements or neither performance nor information requirements are to be set for one or more specific product parameters referred to in Annex I
PerformanceRequirement
Performance-related requirement concerning a product parameter.
Such information requirements should be set either in addition to, or instead of, performance requirements concerning the same product parameter, as appropriate.
Customer explicit consent
Explicit customer consent prior to a software/firmware update that may worsen performance.
except where the customer explicitly consents prior to the update to such worsening of performance.
Technical analysis
Analytical process focusing on technical aspects used to define performance requirements.
Presence of substances in products
Substances presence within products (chemical safety context).
Treat presence of substances in products as a distinct attribute at the product-chemical content boundary. Linking it via a related relation to ecodesign-requirements situates it within ecodesign governance without conflating it with broader regulatory instruments.
Performance requirements based on the product parameter referred to in Annex I, point (f), shall not restrict, for reasons relating primarily to chemical safety, the presence of substances in products.
Chemical safety
Chemical safety as a recognised element of product sustainability.
Position chemical safety as a core ecodesign attribute with explicit connections to ecodesign-requirements (broader) and productparameters (related). This reflects its role as a design-oriented safety consideration within ecodesign.
Chemical safety is a recognised element of product sustainability.
Regulations (EC) No 1935/2004
Regulation addressing chemicals (example).
Model Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 as a distinct regulatory concept and connect it to chemical-safety concepts (e.g., via related to union-law-on-chemicals) to reflect regulatory governance.
Regulations (EC) No 1935/2004 (30)
Directive 2009/48/EC
Directive on the safety of toys (example reference in chemicals context).
Model Directive 2009/48/EC as a standalone regulatory concept, enabling explicit cross-links to other regulatory and ecodesign concepts.
Directive 2009/48/EC (35) of the European Parliament and of the Council
Directive 94/62/EC
Directive on packaging and packaging waste.
Treat Directive 94/62/EC as a discrete regulatory concept, allowing future linking to ecodesign requirements and product parameters.
European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC (29)
Waste hierarchy
Hierarchy guiding waste management strategies.
Circular value chains aim to keep textiles in circulation for as long as possible, in line with the waste hierarchy.
WasteGenerated
Amounts of waste generated and their recyclability/hazard status.
Model waste generation as a distinct ecodesign-related attribute to support lifecycle and regulatory considerations.
(r) amounts of waste generated, including plastic waste and packaging waste and their ease of reuse, and amounts of hazardous waste generated;
ExpectedGenerationOfWaste
Product aspect related to expected generation of waste as part of ecodesign.
Treat expected-generation-of-waste as a distinct lifecycle attribute within ecodesign considerations.
expected generation of waste.
Recycled content
Percentage of recycled content in secondary materials
The resulting secondary raw materials, which included a percentage of recycled content, were then used to produce garments of the same model, whose characteristics were subsequently analyzed.
RecoveryOfMaterials
Product aspect related to recovery of materials as part of ecodesign.
Treat recovery-of-materials as a specific ecodesign concept enabling linkage to regulation and product sustainability discussions.
the possibility of the recovery of materials;
MaintenanceAndRefurbishment
Product aspect related to maintenance and refurbishment as part of ecodesign.
Model maintenance and refurbishment as a product-life-cycle concept within ecodesign considerations.
the possibility of maintenance and refurbishment;
Upgradability
Product aspect related to upgradability as part of ecodesign.
Position upgradability as a lifecycle attribute within ecodesign requirements.
upgradability;
EnergyUseAndEnergyEfficiency
Product aspect related to energy use and energy efficiency as part of ecodesign.
Model energy-use-with-efficiency as a core ecodesign attribute, with a broader link to ecodesign-requirements and a related link to productparameters.
energy use and energy efficiency;
Energy use
Energy use as an ecodesign attribute.
Establish energy-use as a distinct ecodesign parameter with links to ecodesign-requirements and productparameters.
aspects such as energy use or efficiency
digital product passport service provider
a natural or legal person that is an independent third-party authorised by the economic operator which places the product on the market or puts it into service and that processes the digital product passport data for that product for the purpose of making such data available to economic operators and other relevant actors with a right to access those data under this Regulation or other Union law
‘digital product passport service provider’ means a natural or legal person that is an independent third-party authorised by the economic operator which places the product on the market or puts it into service and that processes the digital product passport data for that product for the purpose of making such data available to economic operators and other relevant actors with a right to access those data under this Regulation or other Union law;
EUSingleWindowEnvironmentForCustoms
The EU Single Window Environment for Customs.
The Commission shall interconnect the registry with the EU Customs Single Window Certificates Exchange System (EU CSW-CERTEX), thus enabling the automated exchange of information with the national customs systems through the EU Single Window Environment for Customs established by Regulation (EU) 2022/2399.
DelegatedActsSettingEcodesignRequirements_u1
Delegated acts setting ecodesign requirements
Directive 2010/75/EU
Directive 2010/75/EU referenced in Annex II.
For the development of the analysis referred to in the first subparagraph, relevant information available in the framework of other Union activities, including, among others, existing sectoral roadmaps as referred to in Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, shall be taken into account and shall include technical information used as a basis for or derived from Regulation (EC) No 66/2010, Directive 2010/75/EU, technical screening criteria adopted pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2020/852 and EU green public procu
Model level
Passport level defined as model level (as opposed to batch or item).
whether the digital product passport is to be established at model, batch or item level, and the definition of such levels;
open standards
Data standards that the passport data must be based on.
all data included in the digital product passport shall be based on open standards, developed with an interoperable format, and shall be, as appropriate, machine-readable, structured, searchable, and transferable through an open interoperable data exchange network without vender lock-in, in accordance with the essential requirements set out in this Article and Article 11;
Regulation (EC) No 66/2010
Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 referenced in Annex II.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065
Regulation on a Digital Services Market and amending Directive 2000/31/EC.
Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065.
Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012
European Union regulation referenced in the recital.
The Commission should ensure that there is consistency regarding harmonised standards and common specifications under this Regulation, including when reviewing Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012.
Better Regulation guidelines
Guidelines referenced for drawing up delegated acts.
and should be drawn up in line with the Commission’s Better Regulation guidelines,
Delegated_acts_unit1
Delegated acts adopted pursuant to this Regulation.
the delegated acts adopted pursuant to it.
EU Single Window Environment for Customs
System referenced as the means by which customs authorities access the registry.
the EU Single Window Environment for Customs established by Regulation (EU) 2022/2399 of the European Parliament and of the Council (39).
Regulation (EU) 2022/2399
Regulation establishing the EU Single Window Environment for Customs.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 November 2022 establishing the European Union Single Window Environment for Customs and amending Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 (OJ L 317, 9.12.2022, p. 1).
EU green public procurement criteria
EU green public procurement criteria referenced in Annex II.
Conformity_to_Regulation_and_delegated_acts_unit1
Products in conformity with this Regulation and the delegated acts adopted pursuant to it.
they only make available on the market products that are in conformity with this Regulation and the delegated acts adopted pursuant to it.
Interconnection
Interconnection between the registry and EU CSW-CERTEX enabling automated exchange of information.
Regulation (EU) 2020/852
Regulation (EU) 2020/852 referenced in Annex II.
Delegated power to adopt acts
Power to adopt acts should be delegated to the Commission.
The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission to
Regulation (EU) 2016/679
Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Processing of personal data by the competent national authorities within Member States is to be carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (37) with particular attention being paid to the principles of data protection by design and by default.
minimum requirements for public contracts
minimum requirements for the award of public contracts for the purchase of products covered by ecodesign requirements
setting minimum requirements for the award of public contracts for the purchase of products covered by ecodesign requirements, or for works or services where those products are used for activities constituting the subject matter of those contracts
Regulation (EU) 2018/1725
Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Any processing of personal data by the Commission, in particular those stored in the registry, is to be carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council (38).
item
Item identifier referenced by the passport data.
(f) the data included in the digital product passport shall refer to the product model, batch or item as specified in the delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4;
Examination procedure
Procedure referred to for adopting the implementing act.
That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 73(3).
Green public procurement requirements
Mandatory green public procurement requirements.
This Regulation also establishes a digital product passport, provides for the setting of mandatory green public procurement requirements and creates a framework to prevent unsold consumer products from being destroyed.
EUCSWCERTEX
The EU Customs Single Window Certificates Exchange System (EU CSW-CERTEX).
open interoperable data exchange network
Network enabling interoperable data exchange for DP passports.
Descriptions of the conformity assessment procedures
Descriptions of the procedures used for conformity assessment, including how personnel relate to tasks.
(b) the necessary descriptions of the procedures in accordance with which conformity assessment is carried out, ensuring the transparency and the ability of reproduction of those procedures including a description of how relevant personnel, their status and tasks correspond to the conformity assessment tasks in relation to which the body intends to be notified;
Conformity assessment certificate
Certificate confirming conformity assessment.
any refusal, restriction, suspension or withdrawal of a certificate;
Conformity assessment activities within scope of notification and cross-border activities
Conformity assessment activities performed within the scope of notification and other activities including cross-border activities and subcontracting.
on request, conformity assessment activities performed within the scope of their notification and any other activity performed, including cross-border activities and subcontracting.
Examination procedure Article 73(3)
Examination procedure referred to in Article 73(3) for implementing acts.
Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 73(3).
Means and equipment
Means necessary to perform conformity assessment tasks and access to necessary equipment or facilities.
(d) procedures for the performance of activities which take due account of the size of an undertaking, the sector in which it operates, its structure, the degree of complexity of the product technology in question and the mass or serial nature of the production process. It shall have the means necessary to perform the technical and administrative tasks connected with the conformity assessment activities in an appropriate manner and shall have access to all necessary equipment or facilities.
ConformityAssessmentProcedure
Conformity assessment procedure for products under delegated acts.
Before placing a product covered by a delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4 on the market or putting it into service, manufacturers shall carry out the conformity assessment procedure specified in that delegated act, or have it carried out on their behalf, and draw up the required technical documentation.
Standardisation activities
Conformity assessment bodies participate in or inform about standardisation activities.
Conformity assessment bodies shall participate in, or ensure that their assessment personnel are informed about, the relevant standardisation activities and take into account the relevant guidance and recommendations issued by the competent technical committees of the European standardisation bodies.
Conformity assessment
Process used to assess conformity of products, including its test method.
ConformityAssessmentModule
Conformity assessment module to be used, including factors if a different module is chosen.
(h) the conformity assessment module to be used pursuant to Article 4(5); where the module to be applied is different from the module set out in Annex IV, the factors leading to the choice of that module;
Three months period
Three-month timeframe mentioned in paragraph 7
Where, within three months of receipt of the information referred to in paragraph 4, no objection has been raised by either a Member State or the Commission in respect of a provisional measure taken by a Member State, that measure shall be deemed justified.
conformity assessment activities
Details of the conformity assessment activities to be notified.
The notification shall include full details of the conformity assessment activities, the conformity assessment module or modules and product or products concerned and the relevant attestation of competence.
conformity assessment module
Module(s) of conformity assessment referenced in the notification.
Conformity assessment procedure elements
elements specified in the applicable conformity assessment procedure
shall contain the elements specified in the applicable conformity assessment procedure
15 days
Timeframe within which information must be provided after a request.
within 15 days of receipt of a request by that authority.
Response_timeframe_30_days
30 days response timeframe
Such information and documentation shall be provided in paper or electronic form within 30 days of receipt of the request.
Assessment personnel
Personnel responsible for carrying out conformity assessment tasks.
The personnel responsible for carrying out conformity assessment activities shall have the following:
five working days
Timeframe for providing digital copy upon request
provide the digital copy referred to in point (a) or a webpage link free of charge promptly and in any event within five working days of receiving a request to do so.
FinalConformityAssessment
Final conformity assessment
Where a manufacturer does not meet the relevant requirements or corresponding harmonised standards, common specifications or other technical specifications, it shall require that manufacturer to take appropriate corrective measures in view of a final conformity assessment, unless the deficiencies cannot be remedied, in which case it shall not issue a certificate or approval decision.
Necessary personnel with technical knowledge
Personnel with technical knowledge and sufficient experience to perform conformity assessment tasks.
(a) the necessary personnel with technical knowledge, and sufficient and appropriate experience to perform the conformity assessment tasks;
Response time for cross-border conformity assessment requests (15 days)
Timeframe to respond to cross-border conformity assessment requests.
The notified body concerned shall respond without delay and within 15 days at the latest to the request.
ConformityAssessments
Conformity assessments
Obligation_provide_information_within_15_days
Provide information within 15 days to demonstrate conformity.
further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product, in a language that can be easily understood by that authority as soon as possible and in any event within 15 days of receipt of such a request;
Third-party conformity assessment tasks
Tasks provided for under the delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4.
Notification Where third-party conformity assessment tasks are provided for under the delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4, Member States shall notify the Commission and the other Member States of the bodies authorised to carry out those tasks.
Test method used for the conformity assessment
The test method used for the conformity assessment.
Cross-border conformity assessment request
Request to a notified body established in another Member State relating to a conformity assessment.
Where the Commission or a Member State’s market surveillance authority submits a request to a notified body established on the territory of another Member State relating to a conformity assessment carried out by that notified body, it shall send a copy of that request to the notifying authority of that other Member State.
DigitalContentIntegratedInPhysicalProduct
Digital content that is an integral part of a physical product
Physical labels for consumers
Physical labels that provide information to consumers at the point of sale.
Specifically for consumers, physical labels can be an additional source of information at the place of sale.
ProductPicture
A picture of the product.
information allowing the identification of the product, including a picture of it, its type and any other product identifier.
Product parameters
Product performance parameters used for comparison.
They should provide a quick visual basis for consumers to distinguish between products based on their performance in relation to a specific product parameter or a set of product parameters.
digital copy of the data carrier or the unique product identifier
Digital copy provided to dealers/marketplaces
provide dealers and providers of online marketplaces with a digital copy of the data carrier or the unique product identifier, as relevant, to allow them to make the data carrier or the unique product identifier accessible to potential customers where they cannot physically access the product;
FunctionalPerformance
Functional performance and conditions for use.
(s) functional performance and conditions for use, including as expressed through the ability to perform its intended use, precautions for use, skills required and compatibility with other products or systems;
Printed label on packaging
A label that is printed on the product packaging.
The Commission should be able to also require the label to be printed on the packaging of the product.
Packaging labeling
Labeling requirements regarding product packaging.
In-use data recording and visibility requirement
Products shall record in-use data and make such data visible to the end user where appropriate.
Products covered by a requirement set pursuant to Article 4(6), point (c), shall where appropriate, in line with the criteria in paragraph 2 of this Article, record the in-use data and make such data visible to the end user.
Label display
Requirement that product labels are clearly displayed in line with applicable requirements.
In particular, this Regulation should require dealers to ensure that the digital product passport is accessible to their customers, including potential customers, and that labels are clearly displayed, in line with the applicable requirements.
PhysicalGood
All physical goods placed on the market or put into service
setting of ecodesign requirements for all physical goods placed on the market or put into service, including components, such as tyres, and intermediate products.
Product
Where, in the course of the monitoring of conformity following the issue of a certificate in accordance with the conformity assessment procedures provided for in a delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4 or approval decision, a notified body finds that a product or the manufacturer does not comply or no longer complies, it shall require the manufacturer to take appropriate corrective measures and shall suspend or withdraw the certificate or approval decision if necessary.
PhysicalMeans
Physical means to provide information to consumers.
Essential information relating to the health, safety and rights of end users should always be provided to consumers by physical means and be accessible through a data carrier included on the product.
Intermediate products
Intermediate products included in physical goods.
This Regulation applies to any physical goods that are placed on the market or put into service, including components and intermediate products.
Components
Components included in physical goods.
Technical feasibility of recording in-use data
Whether recording in-use data is technically feasible.
(b) the technical feasibility of recording in-use data;
In-use data
Data about energy use or performance of a product while in use, as a product parameter reference.
(a) the usefulness of in-use data for end users to understand and manage the energy use or performance of the product;
Minimum energy performance requirements
Minimum energy performance requirements referenced in paragraph 3.
Notwithstanding paragraph 2 of this Article, Member States shall not be precluded from setting minimum energy performance requirements in accordance with Article 5 of Directive (EU) 2024/1275 and system requirements in accordance with Article 13 of that Directive.
Physical goods
Physical goods to which the Regulation applies.
Energy in-use
Energy in-use parameter referenced in the recital to assess performance during use.
correcting deviations between energy in-use and other performance parameters when measured under test conditions and actual functioning, the Commission should have access to non-personal data about products’ actual energy consumption while in use and where relevant to other performance parameters.
System requirements
System requirements referenced in paragraph 3.
Product itself
information availability on the product itself
on the product itself;
Product comparison information
Information intended to enable effective comparison of products, including indication of performance classes.
pursuant to this Regulation, provide clear and easily understandable information allowing for the effective comparison of products, for instance by indicating classes of performance.
UniqueOperatorIdentifiers_OtherThanManufacturer_H
unique operator identifiers other than that of the manufacturer
(h) unique operator identifiers other than that of the manufacturer;
Concentration limits for substances (Annex I f)
Concentration limit for substances as referred to in Annex I, point (f).
Any concentration limit for substances as referred to in Annex I, point (f), shall be based on a thorough analysis of the sustainability of the substances and their identified alternatives, and shall not have significant adverse effects on human health or the environment.
UniqueRegistrationIdentifier
The unique registration identifier of a product referred to in Article 13(5).
Any person intending to place a product covered by a delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4 under the customs procedure ‘release for free circulation’ shall provide or make available to customs authorities the unique registration identifier of that product referred to in Article 13(5).
Unique registration identifier
An identifier communicated to the economic operator associated with the uploaded unique identifiers for a specific product.
Upon the uploading by the economic operator of the data referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 in the registry, the registry shall automatically communicate to that economic operator a unique registration identifier associated with the unique identifiers uploaded in the registry for a specific product in accordance with paragraph 4.
persistent unique product identifier
A persistent unique identifier linked to the product via a data carrier.
it shall be connected through a data carrier to a persistent unique product identifier;
CarbonFootprint
Product parameter representing the carbon footprint of the product.
such as the product’s environmental footprint, carbon footprint and durability.
ProductIdentification
Identification elements such as type, batch or serial number for products.
Manufacturers shall ensure that their products covered by a delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4 bear a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing their identification, or, where the size or nature of the product does not so allow, that the required information is provided on the packaging or in a document accompanying the product.
SubstanceIdentification
Process of identifying substances present in products or used in their manufacturing processes.
The identification of such substances should also trigger an information requirement.
Unique operator identifier
An identifier used to uniquely identify an operator in Annex III context.
The unique operator identifiers referred to in Annex III, first paragraph, points (g) and (h), and the unique facility identifiers referred to in Annex III, first paragraph, point (i), shall comply with the standards referred to in Annex III, first paragraph, point (c), and second paragraph, or equivalent European or international standards, until the references of harmonised standards are published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Analytical detection limits
Analytical detection limits as an aspect of enforceability for concentration limits.
Proposed concentration limits shall also consider aspects of enforceability, such as analytical detection limits.
UniqueFacilityIdentifiers_I
unique facility identifiers
(i) unique facility identifiers;
WeightAndVolume
Weight and volume of the product and its packaging.
(j) weight and volume of the product and its packaging, and the product-to-packaging ratio;
EnvironmentalImpactsCarbonFootprintEnvironmentalFootprint
Product aspect related to environmental impacts including carbon footprint and environmental footprint as part of ecodesign.
environmental impacts, including carbon footprint and environmental footprint;
Unique facility identifier
An identifier referred to in Annex III, first paragraph, point (i), for facilities.
Thresholds on concentration of substances triggering tracking
Concentration thresholds that trigger the tracking requirement for substances in products/components.
to set thresholds on the concentration of substances in the product or relevant components triggering the tracking requirement
Standards for unique identifiers
Standards referred to for unique identifiers (and facility identifiers) per Annex III.
Tracking of substances
Requirements concerning the tracking of substances of concern in products.
Such requirements concerning the tracking of substances of concern should be included by default where an information requirement is to be set under this Regulation, except when such an information requirement is part of horizontal ecodesign requirements.
EnvironmentalFootprint
Environmental footprint quantified in life cycle terms per delegated act.
(m) the environmental footprint of the product, expressed as a quantification, in accordance with the applicable delegated act, of a product’s life cycle environmental impacts, whether in relation to one or more environmental impact categories or an aggregated set of impact categories;
Concentration of substances of concern
concentration, maximum concentration or range of substances of concern
the concentration, maximum concentration or concentration range of the substances of concern, at the level of the product, its relevant components, or spare parts;
Environmental footprint
environmental footprint as a product parameter related attribute
information on the performance of the product in relation to one or more of the product parameters referred to in Annex I, including a repairability score, a durability score, a carbon footprint or an environmental footprint;
unique product identifier
The unique product identifier referred to in the standards.
the data carrier and the unique product identifier shall comply with one or more of the standards referred to in Annex III, second paragraph, or equivalent European or international standards until the references of harmonised standards are published in the Official Journal of the European Union;
Limit on a specific environmental impact category
a limit on a specific environmental impact category
MaterialFootprint
Material footprint of the product.
(o) the material footprint of the product;
carbon footprint
A product aspect relating to the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product.
Those requirements should be used to improve product aspects relevant for environmental sustainability, such as durability, reusability, repairability, energy efficiency, recyclability, and carbon and environmental footprints.
ProductIdentifier
Other product identifiers as part of identification.
Visible sign indicating non-compliance
A sign that clearly indicates products do not comply with delegated acts and are not for sale until conformity.
a visible sign clearly indicates that such products do not comply with the requirements set in those delegated acts and that they are not for sale until they have been brought into conformity.
Energy consumption in the use phase
Limit on energy consumption in the use phase.
a limit on energy consumption in the use phase
Energy mix modelling
Modelling of the energy mix considering energy-related issues.
modelling of the energy mix that would also take into account issues such as power purchase agreements, guarantees of origin and own electricity production
Product resilience improvements (climate resilience)
The product’s potential to improve climate resilience throughout its life cycle.
Where relevant, the analysis referred to in the first paragraph shall take into account the likely impacts of climate change on the product during its prospective lifetime, and the product’s potential to improve climate resilience throughout its life cycle.
Consumables
Quantities and characteristics of consumables needed for proper use and maintenance.
(l) quantity, characteristics and availability of consumables needed for proper use and maintenance as expressed, inter alia, through yield, technical lifetime, ability to reuse, repair, and remanufacture, mass-resource efficiency, and interoperability;
CircularityImpact
Impact of substances on reuse or recycling and recycled material properties.
for instance, take into account whether a substance makes the reuse or recycling of a product more complicated or negatively affects the properties of the recycled material, for example through its colour or smell.
Quantities of a given material incorporated in the product
on the quantities of a given material incorporated in the product
Undermining compliance behaviour
Behaviour that undermines the compliance of products with this Regulation.
Economic operators shall not engage in any behaviour that undermines the compliance of products with this Regulation regardless of whether that behaviour is of a contractual, commercial, technical or other nature.
RecycledMaterialsContent
Use or content of recycled materials and recovery of materials.
(h) use or content of recycled materials and recovery of materials, including critical raw materials;
DesignForRecycling
Design for recycling and related recycling considerations.
(d) design for recycling, ease and quality of recycling as expressed through use of easily recyclable materials, safe, easy and non-destructive access to recyclable components and materials or components and materials containing hazardous substances and material composition and homogeneity, possibility for high-purity sorting, number of materials and components used, use of standard components, use of component and material coding standards for the identification of components and materials, num
Repairability score
repairability score as a product parameter related attribute
Guarantees of origin
Guarantees of origin referenced in energy mix modelling.
power purchase agreements, guarantees of origin and own electricity production
LightweightDesign
Lightweight design aspects related to material savings and circularity.
(t) lightweight design as expressed through reduction of material consumption, load- and stress-optimisation of structures, integration of functions within the material or into a single product component, use of lower density or high-strength materials and hybrid materials, with regard to material savings, recycling and other circularity aspects, and waste reduction.
EnergyAndResources
Use or consumption of energy, water and other resources across life cycle stages.
(g) use or consumption of energy, water and other resources in one or more life cycle stages of the product, including the effect of physical factors or software and firmware updates on product efficiency and including the impact on deforestation;
construction products Regulation
Regulation governing construction products.
obligations created by the construction products Regulation and its implementation are unlikely to sufficiently achieve the environmental sustainability objectives pursued by this Regulation.
energy-related products that are also construction products
Products that are energy-related and also construction products.
Power purchase agreements
Power purchase agreements referenced in energy mix modelling.
life cycle of the product
All aspects of the product’s life cycle considered in impact assessment.
RepairAndMaintenance
Repair and maintenance parameter including parts availability and maintenance instructions.
(b) ease of repair and maintenance, as expressed through characteristics, availability, delivery time and affordability of spare parts, modularity, compatibility with commonly available tools and spare parts, availability of repair and maintenance instructions, number of materials and components used, use of standard components, use of component and material coding standards for the identification of components and materials, number and complexity of processes and whether specialised tools are n
Minimum quantities of recycled content
Requirement for minimum quantities of recycled content.
a requirement for minimum quantities of recycled content
repairability
A product aspect related to how easily a product can be repaired.
It is important that horizontal requirements be developed in particular concerning durability and repairability.
Non-compliant products
Products that are non-compliant with applicable regulations.
effective means are available to eliminate a serious risk, to require the removal of content referring to non-compliant products from an online interface.
DurabilityAndReliability
Durability and reliability parameter expressed through lifetime and failure metrics.
(a) durability and reliability of the product or its components as expressed through the product’s guaranteed lifetime, technical lifetime, mean time between failures, indication of real use information on the product, resistance to stresses or ageing mechanisms;
Own electricity production
Own electricity production referenced in energy mix modelling.
Climate change impacts on the product during its prospective lifetime
Likely impacts of climate change on the product during its prospective lifetime.
Where appropriate, the reference to other Union law providing for the affixing of the CE mark that is applied:
Create a new sub-concept under Regulation 2024/1781 to capture this specific cross-reference to other Union law regarding CE marking. This preserves modular granularity and enables precise SKOS relations (broader to Regulation 2024-1781) while honoring the sole primary claim from the regulating community.
marking indicating a special risk or use
Other marking indicating a special risk or use that may accompany the CE marking.
Introduce a narrower concept under Regulation 2024/1781 for risk/use markings to enable targeted representation and future mappings to related regulatory text.
The CE marking and, where applicable, the identification number of the notified body may be followed by a pictogram or other marking indicating a special risk or use.
before the product is placed on the market or put into service
Timing when the CE marking must be affixed relative to market introduction or service start.
Capture timing/placement constraints as a narrower topic under Regulation 2024/1781 to support focused cross-references and compliance checks.
The CE marking shall be affixed before the product is placed on the market or put into service.
Placed on the market or put into service
Action of bringing a product to market or making it available for use.
Create a narrowly scoped sub-concept for market-placement actions under Regulation 2024/1781 to enable precise mappings and future refinement.
Place of sale
The location where the product is sold to consumers.
Isolate place-of-sale labeling/content as a subtopic under Regulation 2024/1781 to support precise cross-references with regulatory labeling requirements.
Online distance selling
Sales carried out online where distance selling occurs.
Implement a focused sub-concept under Regulation 2024/1781 to capture online sales regulatory considerations and facilitate mappings.
including in the case of online distance selling, taking into account the implications for customers and economic operators and the characteristics of the products concerned.
distance selling
the offer for sale, hire or hire purchase of products, online or through other means of distance sales, whereby the potential customer cannot physically access the product
Granularly represent distance selling as a subtopic under Regulation 2024/1781 to support targeted cross-references with regulatory requirements.
‘distance selling’ means the offer for sale, hire or hire purchase of products, online or through other means of distance sales, whereby the potential customer cannot physically access the product;
dealer
a distributor or any other natural or legal person that offers products for sale, hire or hire purchase, or that displays products, to end users in the course of a commercial activity, including through distance selling; and includes any natural or legal person that puts a product into service in the course of a commercial activity;
Create a dealer-specific subtopic under Regulation 2024/1781 to capture obligations and regulatory roles for distributors.
‘dealer’ means a distributor or any other natural or legal person that offers products for sale, hire or hire purchase, or that displays products, to end users in the course of a commercial activity, including through distance selling; and includes any natural or legal person that puts a product into service in the course of a commercial activity;
Dealers
Dealers (economic operators) to whom obligations apply.
Capture the role and obligations of dealers as a subtopic under Regulation 2024/1781 for precise regulatory alignment.
economic_operators
economic operators responsible for compliance with prohibition on destruction of unsold products
Provide a dedicated subtopic for economic operators within Regulation 2024/1781 to enable precise governance mappings.
To monitor the effectiveness of such prohibition and to disincentivise circumvention, economic operators should be required to disclose the number and weight of unsold consumer products discarded, the reasons for discarding those products and applicable derogations.
Online_marketplaces_unit2
Providers of online marketplaces.
Provide a dedicated subtopic for online marketplaces unit2 to enable precise regulatory crosswalks.
Providers of online marketplaces play a crucial role in the supply chain, allowing economic operators to reach a large
dealers and providers of online marketplaces
Isolate dealer/provider roles in online marketplaces as a discrete subtopic for regulatory clarity.
provider of an online marketplace
a provider of an intermediary service using an online interface which allows customers to conclude distance contracts with economic operators for the sale of products covered by delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4
Represent intermediary service actors in regulatory text as a narrower concept under Regulation 2024/1781.
‘provider of an online marketplace’ means a provider of an intermediary service using an online interface which allows customers to conclude distance contracts with economic operators for the sale of products covered by delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4;
Service Provider
a service provider involved in the creation, authentication and storing of data
Capture service-provider roles as a dedicated subtopic within Regulation 2024/1781 for clear governance mapping.
such as issuing agencies and service providers, that will be involved in the creation, authentication, processing and storing of data,
Issuing Agency
an issuing agency involved in the creation, authentication, processing and storing of data
Represent issuing agencies as a specific subtopic under Regulation 2024/1781 to support precise regulatory obligations.
Issuing agency for unique identifiers and data carriers
An organisation authorised to issue unique identifiers and data carriers.
Isolate the issuer role for identifiers/data carriers as a dedicated subtopic under Regulation 2024/1781 to support governance.
The delegated acts adopted pursuant to paragraph 4 shall set out:
QRCode
An example of a data carrier.
Represent data-carrier implementations (QR) as a subtopic within Regulation 2024/1781 for precise regulation alignment.
accessible by scanning a data carrier, such as a watermark or a quick response (QR) code.
Watermark
Capture watermark data-carrier considerations as a dedicated subtopic to support regulatory crosswalks.
data carrier
a linear barcode symbol, a two-dimensional symbol or other automatic identification data capture medium that can be read by a device
Model general data-carrier concepts as a subtopic under Regulation 2024/1781 for modular regulatory representation.
‘data carrier’ means a linear barcode symbol, a two-dimensional symbol or other automatic identification data capture medium that can be read by a device;
Data carrier layout
The layout in which the data carrier is to be presented and its positioning.
Create a distinct subtopic for data-carrier layout within Regulation 2024/1781 for clarity and precise mappings.
the layout in which the data carrier is to be presented and its positioning;
Layout of the label
Part of the delegated acts specifying the label layout to ensure visibility and legibility
Represent label layout as a discrete subtopic under Regulation 2024/1781 to support targeted regulatory relations.
(b) the layout of the label, ensuring visibility and legibility;
Content of the label
Part of the delegated acts specifying what content the label must include
Isolate content requirements of the label as a subtopic under Regulation 2024/1781 for precise governance mappings.
(a) the content of the label;
Electronic means for generating labels
Part of the delegated acts specifying electronic generation of labels
Capture electronic generation of labels as a dedicated subtopic under Regulation 2024/1781 for structured cross-referencing.
(d) where appropriate, electronic means for generating labels.
Economic_operators_unit2
Economic operators mentioned in the context of online marketplaces.
allowing economic operators to reach a large
Economic_operators_unit1
Economic operators intervening in the supply and distribution chain.
Economic operators intervening in the supply and distribution chain should take appropriate measures to ensure that they only make available on the market products that are in conformity with this Regulation and the delegated acts adopted pursuant to it.
Article 27(5) and (6)
Requirements of Article 27(5) and (6) referenced in the text.
the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in Article 27(5) and (6) and Article 29(3).
Data modification rights
Rights to introduce, modify or update data restricted based on access rights.
the rights to introduce, modify or update data in the digital product passport shall be restricted based on the access rights specified in delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4;
environmental sustainability objectives
Objectives pursued by this Regulation.
environmental sustainability objectives pursued by this Regulation.
Creation/update actors
The actors that are to create a digital product passport or update the data in a digital product passport and what data they may introduce or update.
the actors that are to create a digital product passport or update the data in a digital product passport and what data they may introduce or update;
EU Ecolabel
EU Ecolabel criteria established pursuant to Article 16(2) of that Regulation.
Products covered by a delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4 which have been awarded the EU Ecolabel pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 shall be presumed to comply with the ecodesign requirements set out in that delegated act to the extent that those requirements are covered by the EU Ecolabel criteria established pursuant to Article 16(2) of that Regulation.
specific access rights at product group level
Access rights at product group level as specified in delegated acts
the access to data included in the digital product passport shall be regulated in accordance with the essential requirements set out in this Article and Article 11 and with the specific access rights at product group level as specified in the applicable delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4.
Data handling restrictions on service providers
Service providers shall not sell, reuse or process data beyond what is necessary unless agreed with the operator.
If the digital product passport is stored pursuant to point (c) of the first subparagraph or otherwise processed by digital product passport service providers, those digital product passport service providers shall not sell, reuse or process such data, in whole or in part, beyond what is necessary for the provision of the relevant storing or processing services, unless specifically agreed with the economic operator placing the product on the market or putting it into service.
Accessibility before contract
The manner in which the digital product passport is to be made accessible to customers before they are bound by a contract for sale, hire or hire purchase, including in the event of distance selling.
the manner in which the digital product passport is to be made accessible to customers before they are bound by a contract for sale, hire or hire purchase, including in the event of distance selling;
Regulation 2024/1781 (This Regulation)
Primary Regulation discussed in the recital.
Articles 10 and 11 requirements
The requirements set out in Articles 10 and 11.
Access by actors
Free of charge and easy access to the digital product passport for listed actor groups based on delegated act access rights.
customers, manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers, professional repairers, independent operators, refurbishers, remanufacturers, recyclers, market surveillance authorities and customs authorities, civil society organisations, trade unions and other relevant actors shall have free of charge and easy access to the digital product passport based on their respective access rights set out in the applicable delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4;
Data protection by design and by default
Principles of data protection by design and by default.
Information processing security
Security measures for processing information in compliance with Union law.
The Commission shall ensure that the information made available is processed securely and in compliance with Union law.
Delegated act on label display
A delegated act that sets out the most effective way of displaying such labels.
The Commission should set out in the relevant delegated act the most effective way of displaying such labels, including in the case of online distance selling, taking into account the implications for customers and economic operators and the characteristics of the products concerned.
Trade secrets and intellectual property rights
Protection of trade secrets and intellectual property rights related to access to information.
protection of trade secrets and intellectual property rights.
Security, privacy and fraud prevention
Digital product passports shall be designed and operated so that a high level of security and privacy is ensured and fraud is avoided.
AdditionalInformationRequirements
Additional information requirements under Articles 36 and 37.
(j) where relevant, any additional information requirements under Articles 36 and 37;
InformationRequiredUnderArticle7
Information required under Article 7 for product documentation.
those products are accompanied by the information required under Article 7 and the delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4;
Label (Article 16)
information availability on a label referred to in Article 16
on a label referred to in Article 16;
Information and communication system (Article 34)
Information and communication system referred to in Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020
The information to be provided to the Commission and the other Member States in accordance with paragraph 4 of this Article shall be communicated through the information and communication system referred to in Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020
Actors with access
The actors that are to have access to data in the digital product passport and to what data they are to have access.
the actors that are to have access to data in the digital product passport and to what data they are to have access;
Derogation_under_Article_25_5
relevant derogation under Article 25(5)
the relevant derogation under Article 25(5);
Article 16 - Labels (Implementing acts related)
Provisions in Article 16 concerning labels, including delegated acts and implementing acts relating to label content, layout, and access to additional information
The Commission shall adopt implementing acts establishing common requirements for the layout of the labels required pursuant to Article 7(7), point (c).
Sectoral roadmaps (Regulation (EU) 2021/1119)
Existing sectoral roadmaps as referred to in Regulation (EU) 2021/1119.
Information requirements
information requirements related to the product aspects, as laid down in the delegated acts
Products shall comply with information requirements related to the product aspects, as laid down in the delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4.
Recall product
Recall of the product from the market
or recall it.
DetrimentalSolutionsAvoidance
Avoidance of technical solutions detrimental to reuse, upgrading, repair, maintenance, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
(e) avoidance of technical solutions detrimental to reuse, upgrading, repair, maintenance, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling of products and components;
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer:
Risk management
Process for addressing risk in customs operations.
risk management in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (40).
Withdraw product
Withdrawal of the product from the national market
to withdraw it from that market
health_and_safety_concerns
health and safety concerns as a justification for derogations
To supplement this Regulation by setting out specific derogations under which destroying unsold consumer products can still be permitted, for instance in view of health and safety concerns.
Evaluation
Evaluation covering all requirements relevant to the risk
Where the market surveillance authorities have sufficient reason to believe that a product covered by a delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4 presents a risk, they shall carry out an evaluation covering all requirements relevant to the risk and laid down in this Regulation or in that delegated act.
Supply chain information
Information about supply chain details (as described in the text).
Facilities
Facilities referenced in the obligation to provide access to those manufacturers.
and give access to relevant documents or facilities to those manufacturers;
Preparing_for_reuse
preparing for reuse
the proportion of discarded products delivered, whether directly or through a third party, to undergo each of the following activities: preparing for reuse, including refurbishment and remanufacturing, recycling, other recovery including energy recovery, and disposal operations in accordance with the waste hierarchy as defined by Article 4 of Directive 2008/98/EC;
Refurbishment_and_remanufacturing
refurbishment and remanufacturing
ReassessmentProcess
Reassessment required if product conformity is affected by changes.
Manufacturers shall ensure that procedures are in place to ensure that products covered by a delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4 which are part of a series production remain in conformity with the applicable requirements. Changes in the production process, product design or in characteristics, as well as changes in harmonised standards, common specifications or other technical specifications by reference to which product conformity is declared or through the application of which its conf
No … (unique identification of the product):
Origin of the product
the origin of the product
Prohibition of a specific technical solution detrimental to product repairability
Prohibition of a technical solution detrimental to product repairability.
an example of a non-quantitative requirement is the prohibition of a specific technical solution that is detrimental to product repairability
Risk reduction to human health or environment
Setting performance requirements should reduce significant risks to human health or the environment where appropriate.
However, the setting of performance requirements shall also, where appropriate, reduce significant risks to human health or the environment.
UpgradingRemanufacturing
Parameter related to upgrading, reuse, remanufacturing and refurbishment.
(c) ease of upgrading, reuse, remanufacturing and refurbishment as expressed through number of materials and components used, use of standard components, use of component and material coding standards for the identification of components and materials, number and complexity of processes and tools needed, ease of non-destructive disassembly and re-assembly, conditions for access to product data, conditions for access to or use of hardware and software needed, conditions of access to test protocol
Object of the declaration (description of the product sufficient for its unambiguous identification and allowing traceability; it may, where necessary for the identification of the product, include an image):
Decontamination and recovery
Decontamination and recovery of products when they become waste.
with a view to the decontamination and recovery of such products when they become waste.
Product compliance responsibility
Responsibility for the product's compliance
By drawing up the EU declaration of conformity, the manufacturer shall assume responsibility for the compliance of the product.
Documents containing such information
Documents with information on supply chain actors' supplies.
It should also be possible to allow manufacturers to have access to the documents containing such information or to the actual facilities of the supply chain actors so that they can access directly the necessary information if the supply chain actors do not provide the information requested within a reasonable time.
Prohibition or restriction on national market
Prohibition or restriction of making the product available on the national market
to prohibit or restrict the making available of the product concerned on their national market
Information_and_documentation_for_delivery_and_reception
information/documentation to demonstrate delivery and reception of discarded products
With the exception of when the information is available to the competent national authority on the basis of another legal act, the economic operators shall, at the request of the Commission or a competent national authority, provide all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the delivery and reception of the discarded products as disclosed pursuant to paragraph 1, point (c), of this Article, and, where relevant, the information necessary to demonstrate the applicability of a
Actual facilities of the supply chain actors
Facilities of supply chain actors accessible to manufacturers.
Derogations from the tracking requirement
Possibilities for derogations from the tracking requirement in duly justified cases.
and, in duly justified cases, provide derogations from the tracking requirement.
Article 29(3)
Reference to Article 29(3) in relation to importer obligations.
Industry associations
Actor group included in involvement.
involvement, buy-in, and effective collaboration of a diverse set of actors, including standardisation bodies, industry associations, start-ups, consumer organisations, experts, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and international partners
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
Importers_unit3
Importers shall be considered manufacturers for the purposes of this Regulation.
Importers or distributors shall be considered manufacturers for the purposes of this Regulation where they: (a) place a product covered by a delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4 on the market under their name or trademark; or (b) modify such a product already placed on the market in a way that affects compliance with the requirements set out in the applicable delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4.
Regulation_obligations_for_manufacturers_unit2
Obligations of manufacturers under the Regulation.
this Regulation under their own name or trademark, or modify such a product before it has been put into service in such a way that compliance with this Regulation or with the relevant delegated act might be affected, should be considered to be the manufacturer and should assume the manufacturer’s obligations.
Value chain access
Actors along the value chain can easily access and understand product information relevant to them.
ensure that actors along the value chain can easily access and understand product information relevant to them;
Traceability across the value chain
Requirements related to traceability across the value chain to be developed.
requirements related to traceability across the value chain be developed
ManufacturerInfo_G
information related to the manufacturer (e.g., unique operator identifier; Article 27(7) information)
(g) information related to the manufacturer, such as its unique operator identifier and the information referred to in Article 27(7);
EconomicOperatorInfo_K
name, contact details and unique operator identifier of the economic operator responsible for tasks
(k) the name, contact details and unique operator identifier of the economic operator established in the Union responsible for carrying out the tasks set out in Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 or Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2023/988, or similar tasks pursuant to other Union law applicable to the product;
ManufacturersInformationRequirements
Requirements concerning information to be provided by manufacturers, including elements of the technical documentation.
(i) the requirements concerning information to be provided by manufacturers, including on the elements of the technical documentation that are necessary to enable the verification of compliance of the product with the ecodesign requirements;
Manufacturers_unit3
Manufacturers for the purposes of this Regulation (as per Article 34).
OtherRelevantActors_u1
Other relevant actors category mentioned in Unit 1
other relevant actors,
MassOrSerialNatureOfProductionProcess
Mass or serial nature of the production process
ImporterInfo_J
information related to the importer (including EORI number; Article 29(3))
(j) information related to the importer, including the information referred to in Article 29(3) and its Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) number;
Customers_u1
Customers category mentioned in Unit 1
such as customers, economic operators and other relevant actors,
Standardisation bodies
Actors included in the involvement for developing traceability and technical specifications.
Manufacturer_definition_unit2
Manufacturer for the purposes of this Regulation (definition in context).
Product traceability throughout the whole supply chain
Product traceability across the entire supply chain.
Ensuring a product’s traceability throughout the whole supply chain facilitates the market surveillance authorities’
EconomicOperator_u1
Economic operator referenced in Unit 1
data already stored by the economic operator in its decentralised digital product passport.
ProductLabel
Product label as an information channel.
When a delegated act includes information requirements, it should indicate the method for making the required information available and easily accessible, such as its inclusion on a free-access website, in a digital product passport or on a product label.
EconomicOperatorUnionContactInfo
Economic operator established in the Union contact details when the manufacturer is not established in the Union.
in the event that the manufacturer is not established in the Union, the name, postal and electronic address and telephone number of the economic operator established in the Union within the meaning of Article 4(2) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020;
Information on what they supply
Information including quantity, type or chemical composition of materials used and production process.
that supply chain actors provide, free of charge, information on what they supply, such as the quantity and type or chemical composition of materials used or the production process employed, or information on the conditions of the provision of their services.
Manufacturers_unit1
Manufacturers have detailed knowledge of the design and production process.
Since manufacturers have detailed knowledge of the design and production process, they should be responsible for
International partners
Actor group included in involvement; includes developing economies.
involvement, buy-in, and effective collaboration of a diverse set of actors, including standardisation bodies, industry associations, start-ups, consumer organisations, experts, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and international partners, including developing economies.
VisualAdvertisementsOrPromoMaterial
Visual advertisements or technical promotional material for a specific model referencing label information.
make reference to the information included on the labels provided in accordance with Article 32(1), point (b) or (c), in visual advertisements or in technical promotional material for a specific model, in accordance with the applicable delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4;
InformationAvailabilityMethod
Method for making the required information available and easily accessible.
Article 39
Test, measurement and calculation methods (Article 39).
Website of the economic operator
A website maintained by the economic operator as a possible means of digitally providing information.
on a website of the economic operator.
Products designed to alter their behaviour or properties when they are tested
UserManuals_F
user manuals, instructions, warnings or safety information
(f) user manuals, instructions, warnings or safety information, as required by other Union law applicable to the product;
Freely accessible for economic operators
Digital tools shall be freely accessible for economic operators.
DegreeOfComplexityOfProductTechnology
Degree of complexity of the product technology
test, measurement or calculation methods
the requirements for test, measurement or calculation methods
Manner of information availability
manner in which information is made available
Information shall indicate the manner in which the required information is to be made available.
Detailed update arrangements
The detailed arrangements for introducing or updating data.
the detailed arrangements for introducing or updating data;
Circumstances affecting notification scope
Circumstances affecting the scope of and conditions for notification.
any circumstances affecting the scope of and conditions for notification;
FreeAccessWebsite
Free-access website as an information channel.
Instructions specific to testing that alter the behaviour or the properties of the product
Economic operators that place on the market or put into service a product covered by a delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4 shall not prescribe instructions specific to testing that alter the behaviour or the properties of the product in order to reach a more favourable result for any of the product parameters regulated in the applicable delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4.
End-user
A person who uses a battery and has obligations related to waste battery collection.
End-users are obliged to “discard waste batteries separately from other waste streams, including from mixed municipal waste” (see BattReg Article 64(1)) and “in designated separate collection points set up by, or in accor dance with the specific arrangements concluded with, the producer or a producer responsibility organisation […]” (see BattReg Article 64(2)).
Article 55(2)
Provisions relating to accreditation certificates for notification.
Where a notification is not based on an accreditation certificate as referred to in Article 55(2), the notifying authority shall provide...
DigitalToolsRequirements
Requirements for the use of digital tools.
(e) where relevant, requirements for the use of digital tools pursuant to Article 39(2);
Free access website or application
information availability on a free access website or application
on a free access website or application.
Digital tools
Digital tools used to calculate product performance or compliance.
When setting the requirement to use digital tools pursuant to Article 4(6), point (c)(iii), the Commission shall take into account the following criteria:
Data display to end user
Display of related data to the end user.
display the related data to the end user.
Manual alteration instructions before a test
Instructions leading to a manual alteration of the product before a test.
For the purposes of this paragraph, instructions leading to a manual alteration of the product, before a test, that alters the performance of the product shall be considered to be instructions specific to testing that alter the behaviour or the properties of the product.
Notification changes
Subsequent relevant changes to the notification.
The Commission and the other Member States shall be notified of any subsequent relevant changes to the notification.
User manual or documentation
information availability in a user manual or similar documentation
in a user manual or other documentation accompanying the product;
Article 41
Article 41.
Instructions for safe use
relevant instructions for the safe use of the product
relevant instructions for the safe use of the product;
TestMeasurementStandards
Test, measurement or calculation standards or methods to be used.
(d) the test, measurement or calculation standards or methods to be used pursuant to Article 39(1);
Non-quantitative requirements
Non-quantitative requirements (qualitative obligations).
non-quantitative requirements
Internal production control module
Module included in this Regulation for conformity assessment
To ensure consistency with other Union law, the conformity assessment procedures should be chosen from among those of the internal production control module included in this Regulation and of the modules included in Decision No 768/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (48), ranging from the least stringent to the most stringent.
BackupServiceProvider_L
reference of the digital product passport service provider hosting the back-up copy
(l) the reference of the digital product passport service provider hosting the back-up copy of the digital product passport.
Economic_operator
An economic operator (actor obligated in the regulation).
An offer for sale shall be considered to be targeted at customers in the Union if the relevant economic operator directs, by any means, its activities to a Member State.
Storage and transport conditions
Storage or transport conditions must not jeopardise compliance during the importer’s responsibility.
Importers shall ensure that, while a product is under their responsibility, storage or transport conditions do not jeopardise its compliance with the requirements set out in the applicable delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4.
ManufacturerContactDetails
Manufacturer contact details (name, address, electronic contact).
For products covered by a delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4, manufacturers shall indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark, postal address at which, and electronic means of communication through which, they can be contacted:
Certificate
Non-quantitative product parameter requirements
Non-quantitative requirements that aim to improve performance in relation to product parameters.
non-quantitative requirements that aim to improve performance in relation to one or more of such product parameters.
(place and date of issue):
ManufacturerContactInfo
Manufacturer’s contact name/address required in the offer.
the name, registered trade name or registered trade mark of the manufacturer, as well as the postal and electronic address where the manufacturer can be contacted;
Supply chain actors
The group referred to in Article 38 whose actors shall comply with the stated obligations.
Requirements on supply chain actors When specified in the delegated act adopted pursuant Article 4, supply chain actors shall: (a) provide, upon request and free of charge, manufacturers, notified bodies and competent national authorities with available relevant information related to the products they supply or the services they provide; (b) allow, in the absence of information referred to in point (a), manufacturers to assess the products they supply or the services they provide and give acces
Minimum or maximum levels of performance
Possible bounds for performance relative to the product parameter.
Regarding minimum or maximum levels, they could for example take the form of a limit on energy consumption in the use phase or on the quantities of a given material incorporated in the product, a requirement for minimum quantities of recycled content, or a limit on a specific environmental impact category or on an aggregation of all relevant environmental impacts.
ProductSpecificRequirement
Product-specific requirements applicable to vehicles
Those vehicles are subject to several product-specific requirements and different harmonised type-approval systems under legal Union acts, such as Directives 2000/53/EC (19) and 2005/64/EC (20) of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EU) 2018/858.
Annex V
The model structure set out in Annex V.
The EU declaration of conformity shall have the model structure set out in Annex V, and shall contain the elements specified in the applicable conformity assessment procedure and a reference to the applicable delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4.
Vehicle
Vehicles subject to product-specific requirements and harmonised type-approval systems
Packaging minimisation
Complementary requirement to minimise packaging.
minimising the amount of packaging used, in turn contributing to the prevention of waste generation in the Union
Signed for and on behalf of:
Technical specifications
Specifications established to ensure effective implementation of the essential requirements; may be harmonised standards or common specifications.
Technical specifications should be established to ensure the effective implementation of those essential requirements, either in the form of harmonised standards for which the references have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union or, as a fall-back option, common specifications adopted by the Commission via implementing acts.
Annex II procedure
Procedure for defining performance requirements as set out in Annex II.
When setting performance requirements, the Commission shall follow the procedure set out in Annex II.
Certificate action (refusal/restriction/suspension/withdrawal)
Action taken on a conformity assessment certificate (refusal, restriction, suspension or withdrawal).
Arguments put forward by the relevant economic operator
the arguments put forward by the relevant economic operator.
Additional information:
Modules included in Decision No 768/2008/EC
Modules included in the Decision 768/2008/EC related to conformity assessment
and of the modules included in Decision No 768/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (48), ranging from the least stringent to the most stringent.
Name and address of the manufacturer and, where applicable, the manufacturer’s authorised representative:
ApprovalDecision
Approval decision
Reporting period for quantity information
The period to which the quantity information relates.
The Commission shall specify the period to which the information referred to in the first subparagraph is to relate.
Chapter XIII: Delegated Powers and Committee Procedure
Chapter XIII with the title DELEGATED POWERS AND COMMITTEE PROCEDURE
DELEGATED POWERS AND COMMITTEE PROCEDURE
Class of performance
Class of performance as part of the information included on the label
Where an information requirement entails the inclusion in a label of the class of performance, the layout of the label referred to in paragraph 1, point (b), shall be clear and easily understandable, and shall enable customers to easily compare product performance in relation to the relevant product parameter and to choose better performing products.
General geographical information in reports
General geographical information on the products included in the reports where relevant.
and, if relevant to their performance, general geographical information on the products.
Implementing_Acts
implementing acts details for disclosure
The Commission shall adopt implementing acts setting out the details and format for the disclosure of the information referred to in paragraph 1, including the delimitation of product types or categories and how such information is to be verified.
Delegated acts under Article 72
Commission empowered to adopt delegated acts to supplement this Article and set requirements for service providers and potentially a certification scheme.
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 72 to supplement this Article by setting out the requirements that digital product passport service providers are to comply with in order to become such providers, and, where appropriate, a certification scheme to verify compliance with such requirements, and by setting out the requirements that those service providers are to comply with when providing digital product passport services.
ReviewDate
Date for the review of the delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4, considering multiple aspects.
(l) the date for the review of the delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4, taking into consideration, among other aspects: (i) the characteristics of the product group and its market; (ii) the need to adapt the requirements to make products more sustainable; (iii) Union policy objectives; (iv) technical progress; and (v) availability of methods.
Implementing act on the registry
Implementing act by the Commission concerning the registry.
Where appropriate, the Commission should lay down in its implementing act on the registry the necessary obligations for economic operators to keep the data stored in the registry up to date.
MicroplasticRelease
Microplastic and nanoplastic release during life cycle stages.
(p) microplastic and nanoplastic release as expressed through the release during relevant product life cycle stages, including manufacturing, transport, use and end-of-life stages;
Article 290 TFEU
Article 290 TFEU as basis for delegation of acts
the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission to supplement this Regulation by laying down conformity assessment procedures that are appropriate and proportionate to the nature of the product concerned and of the product parameters regulated.
energy efficiency
A measure of how efficiently a product uses energy.
Differentiated application deadlines
Different deadlines for applying tracking requirements depending on product group.
set differentiated application deadlines
EmissionsLifecycle
Emissions to air, water or soil during lifecycle stages.
(q) emissions to air, water or soil released in one or more lifecycle stages of the product as expressed through quantities and nature of emissions, including noise;
Prevention of waste generation in the Union
HealthSafetyInformation
Essential health, safety and rights information for end users.
StudiesAndAnalysesPublication
Commission to publish relevant studies and analyses used in ecodesign setting.
The Commission shall publish relevant studies and analyses, including the impact assessments referred to in paragraph 10, used in the setting of ecodesign requirements.
The object of the declaration referred to in point (4) is in conformity with this Regulation, the delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4 and, where applicable, other Union harmonisation legislation:
safety aspects
Safety aspects for which CPR may apply to products in a complementary manner.
The construction products Regulation can apply to those products in a complementary manner where needed, mainly in relation to safety aspects, also taking account of other Union law on products such as on gas appliances, low voltage equipment and machinery.
Aggregated datasets
Aggregated datasets published by the Commission when appropriate.
The Commission shall periodically assess the non-personal in-use data received pursuant to paragraph 4 and shall, where appropriate, publish aggregated datasets.
Chapter V: PRIORITISATION, PLANNING AND CONSULTATION
Chapter V with the title PRIORITISATION, PLANNING AND CONSULTATION
PRIORITISATION, PLANNING AND CONSULTATION
Sensitivity analysis
A sensitivity analysis covering the relevant factors (e.g., energy costs, raw materials, etc.).
A sensitivity analysis covering the relevant factors, such as the price of energy or other resources, the cost of raw materials and necessary technologies, production costs, discount rates, and, where appropriate, external environmental costs, including avoided greenhouse gas emissions, shall be carried out.
Representative models
A number of representative models of the product(s) used in the analysis.
Harmonised application of calculation methods
The need to harmonise how calculation methods are applied.
the need to ensure the harmonised application of calculation methods;
IncorporationUsedComponents
Incorporation of used components.
(k) incorporation of used components;
Tyre
Tyre as a component example within physical goods
including components, such as tyres, and intermediate products.
InterconnectionTimeline
Timeline for interconnection to be operational.
That interconnection shall be operational within four years of the date of entry into force of the implementing act referred to in Article 13(5).
EBikesEscooters
E-bikes and e-scooters included in the scope
E-bikes and e-scooters should, however, not be excluded from the scope of this Regulation.
Information on the quantities of a product
Data on the quantities of a product to be made available to the Commission under Article 4(6), point (b).
information on the quantities of a product pursuant to Article 4(6), point (b)
Open dialogue with international partners
Dialogue with international partners to take account of their views when developing technical specifications and to remove trade barriers for greener products with extended life cycles and circularity.
The digital product passport be developed in an open dialogue with international partners, in order to take account of their views when developing technical specifications and to ensure that they help remove trade barriers for greener products with extended life cycles and circularity.
ComplianceDocs_E
compliance documentation and information required under this Regulation or other Union law (e.g., declaration of conformity, technical documentation, or conformity certificates)
(e) compliance documentation and information required under this Regulation or other Union law applicable to the product, such as the declaration of conformity, technical documentation or conformity certificates;
accompanying documents
Documents accompanying the product where CE marking may be affixed if affixing to the product is not possible.
Where that is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature of the product, it shall be affixed to the packaging and to the accompanying documents.
IndependentThirdParty
An independent third party.
insolvency, a liquidation or a cessation of activity in the Union, the economic operator placing the product on the market should make available a back-up copy of the digital product passport through a digital product passport service provider that is an independent third party.
national performance requirements
National performance requirements attempted to be set for product parameters covered by delegated acts.
Once a delegated act setting ecodesign requirements is adopted by the Commission for a given product group, Member States should, in order to ensure the functioning of the internal market, no longer be allowed to set national performance requirements based on product parameters covered by such performance requirements laid down in that delegated act, and no longer be allowed to set national information requirements based on product parameters covered by such information requirements laid down in
Policies and procedures to distinguish tasks
Policies and procedures to distinguish between tasks carried out as a notified body and other activities.
(c) appropriate policies and procedures to distinguish between the tasks it carries out as a notified body and its other activities;
Chemical safety assessments by the relevant Union bodies
Existing chemical safety assessments performed by the relevant Union bodies for the substances concerned.
Any performance requirement concerning substances as referred to Annex I, point (f), shall take into consideration existing chemical safety assessments performed by the relevant Union bodies for the substances concerned, as well as safe and sustainable by design criteria for chemicals and materials developed by the Commission.
SubstancesUnderArticle2_27_d
Substances defined under Article 2(27), point (d) to be determined for each product group.
For each product group concerned by ecodesign requirements, the Commission shall determine, where relevant, which substances fall under the definition in Article 2(27), point (d), taking into account, at least, whether:
Notification
Process by which Member States notify the Commission and the other Member States of the bodies authorised to carry out those tasks.
Remuneration independence
Remuneration shall not depend on the number of assessments or their results.
The remuneration of the top-level management and assessment personnel of a conformity assessment body shall not depend on the number of assessments carried out or their results.
Model identification number in reports
In reports, include the identification number of the model as registered in the product database referred to in Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369.
Where reporting is required pursuant to point (b) of the first subparagraph, those data shall include, where available, the identification number of the model as registered in the product database referred to in Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 and, if relevant to their performance, general geographical information on the products.
Paragraphs 2 to 12 requirements
The set of requirements laid down in paragraphs 2 to 12 of article 52 that conformity assessment bodies must meet.
For the purposes of notification, a conformity assessment body shall meet the requirements laid down in paragraphs 2 to 12.
Consistency with Union law
ensure consistency with existing information requirements under Union law and minimise administrative burden
ensure consistency with existing information requirements under Union law and minimise the administrative burden, including through appropriate technical solutions.
Info_Article7_2_5_OtherUnionLaw
information required under Article 7(2), point (b), and Article 7(5) or by other Union law applicable to the relevant product group
(a) information required under Article 7(2), point (b), and Article 7(5) or by other Union law applicable to the relevant product group;
Other_recovery_including_energy_recovery
other recovery including energy recovery
Disposal_operations
disposal operations
No data identifying individuals criterion
Need to ensure that no data allowing identification or inference of individuals' behaviour are collected.
(d) the need to ensure that no data allowing the identification of individuals or allowing the inference of individuals’ behaviour are collected.
TransactionInformation
information on their transactions
Economic operators should therefore be required to keep the information on their transactions for a certain period of time.
Professional secrecy
Personnel shall observe professional secrecy regarding information obtained in carrying out conformity assessment tasks.
The personnel of a conformity assessment body shall observe professional secrecy regarding all information obtained in carrying out the conformity assessment tasks under the relevant delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4, except in relation to the notifying authorities and other national authorities of the Member State in which its activities are carried out. Proprietary rights shall be protected.
First_full_financial_year_disclosure
disclosure covering the first full financial year during which the Regulation is in force
That first disclosure shall cover unsold consumer products discarded during the first full financial year during which this Regulation is in force.
Economic operator placing the product on the market
(d) if the data included in the digital product passport is stored or otherwise processed by authorised operators or digital product passport service providers, they shall not be allowed to sell, reuse or process such data, in whole or in part, beyond what is necessary for the provision of the relevant storing or processing services, unless this is specifically agreed with the economic operator placing the product on the market;
DelegatedActContentElements
Container for the elements that delegated acts must specify.
Content of the delegated acts The delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4 shall specify at least the following elements:
VerifyManufacturerCompliance
Task to verify that the manufacturer has complied with specified Article 22 requirements.
the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in Article 22(5), (6) and (7).
Article 22(5) and 22(7) and Article 24(6) compliance requirements
Compliance requirements for manufacturers/importers per Article 22(5)/(7) and Article 24(6).
the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in Article 22(5) and (7) and Article 24(6) respectively.
competent national authorities
Competent national authorities as an actor with access to digital product passport information.
determine the actors, including economic operators, clients, deinstallers, users and competent national authorities, which are to have access to information in the digital product passport and to what information they are to have access, taking into account the need to protect intellectual property rights, and sensitive commercial information, and to ensure the safety of construction works;
verify the compliance of the manufacturer with the obligations of this Regulation.
The task to verify the manufacturer's compliance with obligations.
Verification by authorities
Requirements to facilitate the verification of product compliance by competent national authorities.
facilitate the verification of product compliance by competent national authorities;
DueCareObligation
The obligation for the economic operator to act with due care in relation to the regulation.
The economic operator shall act with due care in relation to the obligations of this Regulation.
CorrectiveMeasures
Corrective measures
Obligations
The obligations referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 61.
If the assessment and verification system applicable includes a performance assessment by a notified body as set out in Annex IX, a notified body or TAB shall, in place of the assessment of the performance of the product set out in Annex IX, assess and certify the correct fulfilment of the obligations referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article.
ProductGroupDefinition
The definition of the product group or groups covered, including the list of commodity codes and product descriptions.
(a) the definition of the product group or groups covered, including the list of commodity codes as set out in Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (60) and product descriptions;
Recipient of the digital product passport
An entity that receives access to the digital product passport.
(b) a recipient of the digital product passport shall have easy access, free of charge, to it based on the recipient’s respective access rights in the construction digital product passport system;
Article 22(7) obligations
Obligations established pursuant to Article 22(7).
18 months after the entry into force of the delegated act referred to in Article 75(1) the obligations established pursuant to Article 22(7) shall apply.
(name, function) (signature):
Obligations_of_economic_operators
the obligations of economic operators
New environmental obligations
New environmental obligations referenced for economic operators.
to establish, without increasing disproportionately bureaucracy and costs for economic operators, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (‘SMEs’), new environmental obligations
Ability to introduce or update information
Allow actors specified in the construction digital product passport system to introduce or to update the information in the digital product passport.
allow actors specified in the construction digital product passport system to introduce or to update the information in the digital product passport;
authorised representatives
Authorised representatives as actors allowed to introduce or update information in the digital product passport.
determine the actors, including manufacturers, authorised representatives, importers, distributors and digital product passport service providers, which are allowed to introduce or update the information in the digital product passport, including where necessary the creation of a new digital product passport, and what information they may introduce or update;
Access to registry
Access rights to the registry by specified authorities.
The Commission, competent national authorities and customs authorities shall have access to the registry for the purposes of carrying out their duties pursuant to Union law.
manufacturers
Manufacturers as an actor allowed to introduce or update information in the digital product passport.
clients
Clients (stakeholders) who may have access to digital product passport information.
Rights and obligations for economic operators dealing with construction products or their components
(a) rights and obligations for economic operators dealing with construction products or their components; and
OBLIGATIONS AND RIGHTS OF ECONOMIC OPERATORS
Chapter III titled OBLIGATIONS AND RIGHTS OF ECONOMIC OPERATORS
Capability for all third-party tasks (Annex IX)
Body capable of carrying out all third-party tasks in accordance with Annex IX.
A conformity assessment body shall be capable of carrying out all the third-party tasks in the assessment and verification process assigned to it in accordance with Annex IX in relation to which it has been notified, irrespective of whether those tasks are carried out by the conformity assessment body itself or on its behalf and under its responsibility.
Annex IX
System set out in Annex IX referenced in the notification.
The notification shall include full details of the functions to be performed, reference to the relevant harmonised technical specification or to the relevant European assessment document and, for the purposes of the system set out in Annex IX, the essential characteristics for which the body is competent and the relevant attestation of that competence.
Translation obligation for additional Member States
Translation of the declaration by another economic operator to additional Member States.
Another economic operator who makes that manufacturer’s product available in any additional Member State shall make a translation or translations of the declaration of performance and conformity available in the languages required by the additional Member State, together with the respective original version.
SpecificConformityAssessmentBodyApplyingForNotification
A specific conformity assessment body applying for notification.
The notifying authority, including in the cases in which the notifying authority is the national accreditation body, shall assess only the specific conformity assessment body applying for notification and not take account of the capacities or personnel of parent or sister companies.
Harmonised standards
Harmonised standards whose criteria conformity is demonstrated by the conformity assessment body.
Presumption of conformity of notified bodies Where a conformity assessment body to be authorised to carry out third-party tasks in the assessment and verification process demonstrates its conformity with the criteria laid down in the relevant harmonised standards the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, harmonised technical specifications referred to in Article 5, European assessment documents, voluntary harmonised standards for product requireme
Elements necessary to demonstrate performance and conformity
Elements required to demonstrate performance and conformity as part of technical documentation.
all the relevant elements necessary to demonstrate performance and conformity;
Language for product information
Language requirement for general product information, instructions for use and safety information.
The importer shall verify that the use of the product has been declared by the manufacturer, and shall ensure that the product is accompanied by general product information, instructions for use and safety information as set out in Annex IV in a language determined by the Member State concerned or, in absence of such determination, in a language which can be easily understood by users.
Assessment and verification system (AVS) set out in Annex IX
Assessment and verification system defined in Annex IX.
Where a product is covered by a harmonised technical specification adopted in accordance with Articles 5 or 6, the manufacturer shall undergo the applicable assessment and verification system set out in Annex IX and draw up a declaration of performance and conformity before such a product is placed on the market.
Test results
Test results referenced for system/component performance
who remains responsible for the accuracy, reliability and stability of those test results.
verify the constancy of performance of products;
The task to verify the constancy of performance of products.
Conformity assessment body
A body authorised to carry out third-party tasks in the assessment and verification process.
HarmonisedStandard
Harmonised standards conferring the presumption of conformity for product requirements.
The Commission may, in accordance with Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, request one or more European standardisation organisations to draft harmonised standards conferring the presumption of conformity (‘voluntary harmonised standards’) for the product requirements established by delegated acts referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article.
Bodies authorised to carry out third-party tasks in the assessment and verification of performance, assessment of conformity and of the verification of environmental sustainability calculations for the purposes of this Regulation
Member States shall notify the Commission and the other Member States of bodies authorised to carry out third-party tasks in the assessment and verification of performance, assessment of conformity and of the verification of environmental sustainability calculations for the purposes of this Regulation.
Language easily understood by end users
Language in which information must be understandable by end users in the relevant Member State.
in a language which can be easily understood by end users in the Member State in which the product is to be made available on the market;
Assessment and verification of the product’s compliance with applicable product requirements
Conformity assessment procedure concerns evaluating product compliance with applicable product requirements.
the applicable assessment and verification of the product’s compliance with applicable product requirements
System set out in Annex IX
System set out in Annex IX referenced for essential characteristics and competence.
Presumption of conformity
Presumption that conformity is established for notified bodies meeting specified criteria.
TechnicalDocumentation_Conformity
Technical documentation proving conformity with product requirements.
(iv) the drawing up of technical documentation containing proof of conformity with the applicable product requirements under this Regulation.
assess the performance and the conformity of products;
The task to assess the performance and the conformity of products.
assessment and verification system
The system for assessing product performance and conformity as described in standardisation requests.
As part of the standardisation requests referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article, the Commission may also request the European standardisation organisations to provide the technical details necessary for the implementation of the assessment and verification system that is to be applied in accordance with the delegated acts referred to in Article 10(2).
AuditTesting
Audit testing of samples taken before placing the product on the market.
(v) audit-testing of samples taken before placing the product on the market;
Documentation under other Union law
Documentation required under other Union law applicable to the product.
documentation required under other Union law applicable to the product;
Sample testing
Testing carried out by the manufacturer to verify declared performance and conformity.
The manufacturer shall, where deemed appropriate with regard to ensuring the accuracy, reliability and stability of the declared performance and of the conformity of a product, carry out sample testing of products placed or made available on the market, investigate, and, if necessary, keep a register of complaints, of non-conforming products and product recalls, and shall keep importers and distributors informed thereof.
Languages required by Member States
Languages in which the declaration must be available as required by each Member State.
The manufacturer shall supply or make available in a digital product passport in accordance with paragraph 1, or on a website in accordance with paragraph 2, the declaration of performance and conformity in the language or languages required by each of the Member States in which the manufacturer intends to make the product available.
TechnicalDocumentation_Performance
Technical documentation proving correct application for performance assessment.
(iii) the drawing up of technical documentation containing proof of the correct application of this Regulation with regard to the assessment of performance;
National measures
National measures taken in response to risk identified in the product assessment.
The Commission shall without delay consult the Member States and the relevant economic operators and shall evaluate the national measures taken.
System 3
System 3 AVS: Notified body focusing on the determination of the product type.
NOTIFYING AUTHORITIES AND NOTIFIED BODIES
Chapter VI titled NOTIFYING AUTHORITIES AND NOTIFIED BODIES
System 1+
System 1+ AVS: Full notified body control including audit sample testing.
ProductRequirements
Requirements established for products within a product family or category.
Where a product family, or one or more product categories within a product family, is covered either by a performance harmonised standard or by an implementing act referred to in Article 6(1), the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 89 to supplement this Regulation, by establishing product requirements in accordance with Annex III for that product family or product category, or for parts thereof.
AnnexIII
Annex III, the annex detailing product requirements for product families/categories.
Inherent product safety risks
Inherent product safety risks addressed by harmonised specifications over the product life cycle.
Harmonised technical specifications established by delegated acts referred to in Article 7(1) may, as appropriate for the products they cover, specify that products shall be designed, manufactured, and packaged in such a way that one or more of the following inherent product safety risks are, over the product’s life cycle, addressed in accordance with the state of the art and to the extent they are not covered by other Union legal acts:
ConflictOfInterestWithNotifiedBodies
Conflicts of interest between the notifying authority and notified bodies.
The notifying authority shall be established in such a way that no conflicts of interest with notified bodies occur.
System 2+
System 2+ AVS: Notified body focusing on the factory production control.
Analysing risks
Section describing the analysis of risks related to product use.
1. Analysing risks Identify the possible risks and benefits for the use of innovative products in the absence of personality.
TrainingRequirements
Training and other requirements necessarily to be fulfilled for safe use.
2.5. Training and other requirements necessarily to be fulfilled for safe use.
Product safety requirements
Safety requirements for products established by harmonised technical specifications.
OtherNotifiedBodies
Other bodies notified under this Regulation which carry out similar third-party tasks.
Notified bodies shall provide the other bodies notified under this Regulation which carry out similar third-party tasks in accordance with the assessment and verification systems and for products covered by the same harmonised technical specification or the same European assessment document with relevant information on issues relating to negative results from these assessments and verifications, in particular, any refusal, restriction, suspension, or withdrawal of certificates, validation report
ProductType
The product type determined by the manufacturer under AVS.
The manufacturer shall, in accordance with Article 22(1), correctly determine the product type and apply the corresponding product category on the basis of the applicable harmonised technical specification or European assessment document.
Mechanical risks
Mechanical risks associated with the product over its life cycle.
mechanical risks;
ProductFamily
product family
For each product family or product category, the data dictionary should include all the essential characteristics and other properties as set out in the harmonised technical specifications as well as other information required by this Regulation.
All product types belonging to one of the families listed in Annex VII.
(31) ‘product family’ means all product types belonging to one of the families listed in Annex VII;
Product_type
product type data attribute indicating product type
determine the product type in a precise and
NotifiedBodiesActivities
Activities that notified bodies perform, or consultancy services.
The notifying authority shall not offer or provide any activities that notified bodies perform, or consultancy services on a commercial or competitive basis.
ApplicableRequirements
Requirements to which the product must conform.
specification to be placed on the market, the manufacturer is obliged to draw up a declaration of performance for such product.
Paragraph 2
Second paragraph: AVS and Notified body
ProtectiveMeasures
Protective measures to be taken by the user, including PPE where appropriate.
2.4. Safety during use: (a) instructions on the protective measures to be taken by the user, including, where appropriate, the personal protective equipment to be provided;
Voluntary harmonised standards for product requirements
Voluntary harmonised standards for product requirements referenced in the document.
Notified bodies
Notified bodies to be informed under national information system or email distribution service.
Member States shall establish a national information system or email distribution service to inform their competent national authorities, the economic operators active on their territory, TABs and notified bodies with place of business on their territory and, on request, also other TABs and notified bodies, on all matters relevant for the correct interpretation or application of the rules laid down in or pursuant to this Regulation. In doing so, they shall take into account the information avail
European technical assessments
the assessments referred to in Article 37 that are based on European assessment documents
European assessment documents shall constitute the basis for European technical assessments set out in Article 37.
HarmonisedTechnicalSpecifications
The applicable harmonised technical specifications or European assessment document.
As an alternative to the exemption in Article 14, point (a), a manufacturer of a product that fulfils the conditions in Article 14, point (a), may replace the performance assessment of the product with a specific section in the technical documentation referred to in Article 22(3) demonstrating the compliance of that product with the applicable requirements and providing data equivalent to the data required by this Regulation and the applicable harmonised technical specifications or European asse
DeclaredUses
Declared uses for the product.
1.2. Product description: (a) declared uses;
HarmonisedTechnicalSpecificationForUsedProducts
Harmonised technical specification laying down provisions for used products.
a used product covered by a harmonised technical specification laying down provisions for used products;
Declared uses
c) declared uses of the product, within the scope of the applicable harmonised technical specification or European assessment document
c) declared uses of the product, within the scope of the applicable harmonised technical specification or European assessment document;
European standardisation organisation
As part of the standardisation request referred to in Article 5(2), the Commission may also request the European standardisation organisation to issue guidelines, including technical details, necessary for drawing up general product information, instructions for use and safety information in accordance with Annex IV.
EuropeanAssessmentDocument
European assessment document used as basis for product type and category decisions.
European assessment document.
European assessment documents
European assessment documents referenced for conformity criteria.
Product description
Section describing product data such as unique identification, category, uses, dimensions, durability, etc.
1. Product description
Proposals of European standardisation organisations
Proposals made by European standardisation organisations.
When the Commission endorses by means of delegated acts proposals of European standardisation organisations
European standardisation deliverables
The deliverables produced by European standardisation organisations.
developing the requested European standardisation deliverables
Description of the product or product category covered and its intended use
a description of the product or product category covered and its intended use
(a) a description of the product or product category covered and its intended use; and
Exchange_standardisation
The exchange of information on standardisation-related activities.
the exchange of information on standardisation-related activities;
Harmonised technical specifications
Harmonised technical specifications referred to in Article 5.
IntendedUse
The intended use of the construction product (including whether it is for professional use).
construction products and their intended use should be precisely identified by the manufacturer.
European Assessment Document
European technical assessment document (ETA)
the product, covered by a harmonised technical specification or a European assessment document, which the manufacturer places on the market is a system made of components, which the manufacturer duly assembles following precise instructions, including compatibility criteria in the case of individual components, given by the provider of such a system or of a component thereof, who has already tested that system or that component for one or several of its essential characteristics in accordance wi
Economic operators
Economic operators active on the territory to be informed under national information system or email distribution service.
Standardisation participation
Participation in standardisation activities and group coordination.
Conformity assessment bodies shall participate in, or ensure that their assessment personnel are informed about the relevant standardisation activities and the activities of the notified body coordination group established under this Regulation and shall apply as general guidance the administrative decisions and documents produced as a work result of that group.
UsedProduct
A used product covered by a harmonised technical specification laying down provisions for used products.
Email distribution service
Email distribution service used by Member States to inform national authorities and operators about interpretation or application of the rules.
ConditionsOfUses
Conditions of uses for the product.
1.2. Product description: (c) conditions of uses;
IntendedUsers
Intended users of the product.
1.2. Product description: (b) intended users;
European assessment document (singular)
a European assessment document drawn up following a request or initiative
Following a request for a European technical assessment by a manufacturer, a group of manufacturers or a manufacturers’ association, or on the initiative of the Commission, the organisation of TABs may, in agreement with the Commission, draw up and adopt a European assessment document.
European assessment document and TAB
b) European assessment document applied (reference number and date of issue) and European technical assessment issued (TAB, reference number and date of issue)
Exchange_economic_operators
The exchange of data of economic operators.
the exchange of data of economic operators;
Two-step administrative procedure
First step of a two-step administrative procedure leading to CE.
the first step of a two-step administrative procedure leading to the CE
Exchange_assessment_methods
The exchange of information on assessment methods and product testing.
the exchange of information on assessment methods and product testing;
Article 59
Replacement of type-testing and type-calculation article
Replacement of type-testing and type-calculation
Particularly Cooperative Third Countries
These particularly cooperative third countries.
Simplified procedures (Articles 59 to 61)
Information on the application of simplified procedures where relevant.
where relevant, information on the application of simplified procedures applied in accordance with Articles 59 to 61;
Exchange_officials
The exchange of officials.
the exchange of officials.
AssessmentMethod
assessment method contained in harmonised technical specifications where available.
INFORMATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE COOPERATION
Chapter IX titled INFORMATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE COOPERATION
Paragraph 1
First paragraph of Article 59
1. A manufacturer may replace type-testing or type-calculation with a specific section in the technical documentation referred to in Article 22(3) demonstrating that:
Article 76 functionalities
Functionalities provided for in Article 76.
including the functionalities provided for in Article 76.
OperationAndMaintenanceSafe
Instructions for operation and maintenance to be carried out safely, including protective measures.
2.1. Safety during transport, installation, deinstallation, maintenance, deconstruction and demolition: (c) instructions for operation and maintenance to be carried out safely, including the protective measures that should be taken during these operations;
means and equipment for assessment
Means and equipment required for performance assessment.
a TAB shall have access to the necessary means and equipment for the assessment of the performance for essential characteristics of products within product families for which it is to be designated.
Safety of construction products
Safety of construction products (and safety of construction works).
To ensure safety and functionality of construction products and, by extension, of construction works as well as safety
assessment method
the assessment method set out in the harmonised standard or implementing act is not appropriate for that product
Two conformity assessment procedures
Possible scenario where economic operators may be subject to two conformity assessment procedures.
including as a result of economic operators potentially becoming subject to two conformity assessment procedures
Training_events_73
The training events organised in accordance with Article 73(2).
Methods and criteria
Methods and criteria provided in the standards or common specifications for assessing and declaring performance.
Without prejudice to Articles 13 and 15, the methods and the criteria provided in the standards or common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, or parts thereof, may be used for assessing and declaring the performance of construction products covered by those standards or common specifications in relation to their essential characteristics.
Non_systematic_exchange
A non-systematic exchange, in duly justified and specific cases.
a non-systematic exchange, in duly justified and specific cases;
European standards
European standards referenced or used in implementing acts for assessment of performance.
To that end, the references of European standards or references of relevant applicable international or national standards may be published in those implementing acts or, if there is no European standard or no relevant applicable international or national standard, common specifications may be established by those implementing acts.
Operational means/equipment
Means and facilities necessary to perform tasks.
The conformity assessment body shall have the means necessary to perform the technical and administrative tasks connected with the activities for which it intends to be notified in an appropriate manner and shall have access to all necessary equipment or facilities.
Article 291 TFEU
Article 291 of the TFEU
SafetyDuringTransport
Safety during transport, installation, deinstallation, maintenance, deconstruction and demolition.
2.1. Safety during transport, installation, deinstallation, maintenance, deconstruction and demolition: (a) potential risks of the product and any reasonably foreseeable misuse thereof;
Trainings
Certain trainings mentioned in the context of cooperative participation.
certain trainings
Advisory procedure
Advisory procedure referred to in Article 90(2) under which implementing acts are adopted.
Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 90(2).
Systematic_exchange
A systematic exchange, based on an administrative arrangement specifying the type of information to be exchanged and the modalities for the exchange.
Declaration of performance and conformity
A document declaring a product's performance and conformity that manufacturers must supply.
Create a dedicated DoP/DoC concept to capture the explicit artifact of performance/conformity declarations. Establish boundaries by linking it to relevant regulatory concepts (broader) and information-obligations (narrower) to anchor it in the regulatory information ecosystem.
The manufacturer shall supply by electronic means a copy of the declaration of performance and conformity of each product which is made available on the market, unless the declaration is included in a digital product passport that fulfils the conditions set out in Article 76 and is available through the construction digital product passport system established in accordance with Article 75.
Labelling
Requirements for labelling of products as part of conformity and performance declarations.
Establish Labelling as a distinct concept within the ecodesign information space. Link it broadly to information requirements and related regulatory contexts, and connect it to DP passport considerations as a related topic.
Where a product’s compliance with applicable requirements and its performance in relation to essential characteristics referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article have been demonstrated in accordance with the applicable assessment and verification system or systems set out in Annex IX, the manufacturer shall draw up a declaration of performance and conformity in accordance with Articles 13 to 15, affix the CE marking in accordance with Articles 17 and 18 and, when applicable, ensure the availabil
Declaration of performance and conformity availability via Article 16(2)
Availability of the declaration of performance and conformity under Article 16(2).
Model a narrow sub-concept under the main DoP/DoC concept to reflect article-specific availability requirements, enabling precise provenance and mappings to broader DoP/DoC and DoP-related obligations.
the product is accompanied, where required, by a declaration of performance and conformity, or that the declaration is available in accordance with Article 16(2);
Copies of declarations of performance and conformity
Copies of the declarations that may be provided electronically.
Isolate copies as a separate concept so electronic delivery, availability, and accessibility can be modeled independently, with clear links to the DoP/DoC and broader regulatory information space.
declarations of performance and conformity should be allowed to provide copies of those declarations by electronic means, and be authorised to make them available on websites on the conditions that they are unamendable, human and machine readable, available, accessible and unequivocally linked to the product.
Electronic means
Method by which declarations may be provided electronically.
Model electronic delivery as a dedicated concept to reflect digital transmission channels, enabling explicit mappings to information obligations and DP passport ecosystems.
Electronic signature
Signature used for electronic documents under the regulation.
Create an explicit Electronic Signature concept with links to electronic-signature regulations and EC-regulatory information space.
provided that the signature complies with the requirements of Regulation (EU) No 910/2014
Regulation 2024/3110
This Regulation under which products must be compliant.
Create a dedicated Regulation 2024/3110 concept and connect to ecodesign information landscape via broader relationships and DP passport context as needed.
Importers shall place on the market only products which are compliant with this Regulation.
Information obligations
Obligations to provide information under Regulation (EU) 2024/3110.
Provide a canonical Information Obligations concept to anchor diverse information requirements and DoP/DoC-related artifacts.
All information obligations under this Regulation may, unless otherwise stated, be satisfied by electronic means.
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 information
b) information to be provided in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, where applicable
Isolate REACH information as a distinct sub-concept to clarify chemical-safety information provisions within ecodesign.
b) information to be provided in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, where applicable;
General product information and safety information
c) general product information, instructions for use and safety information in accordance with Annex IV
Anchor general product and safety information as a standalone concept with clear links to ecodesign information requirements.
Guidelines for general product information, instructions for use and safety information
the guidelines, including technical details necessary for drawing up general product information, instructions for use and safety information as referred to in Annex IV
Model guidelines as a separate information governance artifact with links to ecodesign requirements and DP passport ecosystem.
the guidelines, including technical details necessary for drawing up general product information, instructions for use and safety information as referred to in Annex IV;
InformationOverview
Information sufficiency for potential purchasers (quantity/quality) including installation, use, maintenance, dismantling, reuse and recycling.
Provide a focal point for information sufficiency and quantity/quality considerations within the information requirements landscape.
3. The information provided on the elements listed in point 2 shall be enough, both in terms of quantity and quality, to enable potential purchasers to make informed decisions before proceeding with their purchase, including information on the necessary quantity, installation, use, maintenance, dismantling, reuse and recycling of the respective product. It may include all the drawings, diagrams, descriptions and explanations necessary for it to be understood.
ValidationCalculationInfo_Unit46
The information necessary to validate the calculation substantiating the environmental sustainability assessment.
Isolate validation/calculation information as a standalone concept with connections to the relevant technical documentation and sustainability regulation.
the necessary information to validate the calculation substantiating the assessment of the environmental sustainability of the construction product.
TechnicalDocumentation_Unit46
The technical documentation referenced in recital 46 that should include information validating environmental sustainability assessment of construction products.
Ensure a stable anchor for technical documentation related to sustainability assessments, enabling precise mappings to validation/calculation info.
TechnicalDocumentation
To enhance access to comprehensive information, that technical documentation should include the necessary information to validate the calculation substantiating the assessment of the environmental sustainability of the construction product.
Technical documentation referred to in Article 22(3)
Technical documentation referred to in Article 22(3) including the specific sections required pursuant to Articles 59 to 61.
Create a dedicated node for article-referenced technical documentation with links to higher-level technical documentation.
the technical documentation referred to in Article 22(3) including the specific sections required pursuant to Articles 59 to 61;
TechnicalDocumentationSection
A specific section in the technical documentation referred to in Article 22(3).
Provide a focused concept for a section within technical documentation to improve traceability and mappings.
Technical reference documents
8) Technical reference documents
Isolate technical references as a distinct information artifact with links to broader technical documentation.
8. Technical reference documents:
Reference to certificates or validation reports
7) Reference to certificates or validation reports issued by notified bodies and TABs
Provide a dedicated node for certification/validation references, with links to ecodesign/information-management concepts.
7. Reference to certificates or validation reports issued by notified bodies and TABs.
Sustainability requirements
Sustainability-related requirements to be set, with priority given to Regulation (EU) 2024/1781.
Position sustainability requirements as a core environmental/eco-regulatory node with broad/related mappings to broader ecodesign and DP passport contexts.
priority for the setting of sustainability requirements will be given to that Regulation
Selection criteria
Form of mandatory minimum environmental sustainability requirements in delegated acts.
Isolate selection criteria as a distinct concept with links to sustainability requirements and information obligations.
‘selection criteria’ within the meaning of Article 58 of Directive 2014/24/EU and Article 80 of Directive 2014/25/EU;
Mandatory minimum environmental sustainability requirements for construction products
Explicit requirement to specify mandatory minimum environmental sustainability requirements for construction products.
Clarify construction-product sustainability mandates under ecodesign by isolating them as a sub-topic with links to broader sustainability concepts.
The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 89 to supplement this Regulation by specifying mandatory minimum environmental sustainability requirements for construction products.
environmental sustainability labelling requirements
Establishing specific environmental sustainability labelling requirements for particular product families and product categories.
Establish a dedicated label-regulatory node with broader ecodesign links and DP passport context.
establishing specific environmental sustainability labelling requirements for particular product families and product categories;
EU Ecolabel usage for compliance
Use of EU Ecolabel to demonstrate compliance with minimum environmental sustainability requirements.
Position EU ecolabel usage as a regulatory labeling artifact with ties to eco-regulatory requirements and DP passport ecosystem.
The EU Ecolabel and other national or regional EN ISO 14024 type I ecolabelling schemes officially recognised in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council (34) may be used to demonstrate compliance with the minimum environmental sustainability requirements where such label complies with the requirements set out in Article 19 of this Regulation.
mandatory performance harmonised standard
The status of a performance harmonised standard becoming mandatory after adoption, subject to later dates.
One year after such adoption the performance harmonised standard shall become mandatory for the purposes of this Regulation unless a later application date has been specified in the implementing act.
KeepDeclarationAndTechnicalDocumentation
Task to keep the declaration of performance and conformity and the technical documentation at the disposal of competent national authorities.
(a) keep the declaration of performance and conformity and the technical documentation at the disposal of competent national authorities;
Union-wide products
Products concerned which the economic operator has made available on the market throughout the Union.
The economic operator shall ensure that any corrective action is taken in respect of all the products concerned which that economic operator has made available on the market throughout the Union.
Applicable product requirements
10) Applicable product requirements specified by harmonised technical specifications, the applicable assessment and verification system applicable to them and the reference to the voluntary harmonised standard or common specifications or parts thereof applied including the date
10. Applicable product requirements specified by harmonised technical specifications, the applicable assessment and verification system applicable to them and the reference to the voluntary harmonised standard or common specifications or parts thereof applied including the date.
Conformity with declared performances
a) the performance of the product identified above is in conformity with the set of declared performances referred to in point 9
a) the performance of the product identified above is in conformity with the set of declared performances referred to in point 9;
DeclarationOfPerformance
Declaration of performance referenced in relation to product compliance; part of the factors affected by modifications.
it modifies a product intentionally or the product is unintentionally modified in such a way that compliance with the declaration of performance and conformity, or with the requirements set out in or adopted in accordance with this Regulation may be affected;
Article 7 product requirements demonstrated
fulfilment of Article 7 product requirements demonstrated
Where product requirements specified in accordance with Article 7 are applicable, the declaration of performance and conformity shall state that the fulfilment of those requirements has been demonstrated.
CertificateOfConformity
Certificate of conformity associated with product assessment under AVS.
The notified body shall decide on the issuing, restriction, suspension, or withdrawal of the certificate of constancy of performance and of conformity of the product on the basis of:
Declarations validity post-expiry
Declarations of performance and conformity remain valid after expiry or repeal of implementing acts and after emergency mode expiry.
the declarations of performance and conformity of construction products which have been placed on the market in compliance with those standards or common specifications shall remain valid after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Article and after the expiry or deactivation of the internal market emergency mode.
ProvideInformationToDemonstrateConformity
Task to provide information and documentation to demonstrate product conformity upon request.
(b) further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product with its declared performance and its compliance with other applicable requirements in this Regulation;
VerifyCEAndLabelling
Task to verify CE marking and labelling at documentary level.
The authorised representative shall verify at documentary level that: (a) the product bears the CE marking, and the labelling in accordance with Article 22(9);
Certificates Issued in Accordance with Union Product Legislation
certificates issued in accordance with it
performance harmonised standards
The harmonised standards that lay down methods and criteria for assessing the performance of a product in relation to its essential characteristics.
The methods and the criteria for assessing the performance of a product in relation to its essential characteristics shall be laid down in harmonised standards made mandatory by means of the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 8 (‘performance harmonised standards’).
Declaration Code
the declaration code of the declaration of performance and conformity;
Product conforms to requirements
c) the product identified above is in conformity with the requirements listed under point 10
declared use
The use intended by the manufacturer, including the conditions for usage, as set out in technical documentation, on labels, etc.
(22) ‘declared use’ means the use intended by the manufacturer, including the conditions for usage, as set out in technical documentation, on labels, in general product information, in instructions for use, in safety information, or in publicity material;
intended use
The purpose of a product as set out in the applicable harmonised technical specifications or European assessment documents.
(21) ‘intended use’ means the purpose of a product as set out in the applicable harmonised technical specifications or European assessment documents;
product requirement
A characteristic, as set out in Annex III, which a product must have before it can be placed on the market.
(8) ‘product requirement’ means a characteristic, as set out in Annex III, which a product must have before it can be placed on the market;
ProductNonCompliance
Evidence that a product placed on the market does not comply with this Regulation.
a product placed on the market does not comply with this Regulation;
Product within the meaning of this Regulation
Product as defined by this Regulation.
Upon a duly substantiated request of a Member State or on its own initiative, the Commission may adopt implementing acts, determining whether or not a specific item, or category of items is a product within the meaning of this Regulation.
Declaration of performance and conformity (Article 15)
The declaration of performance and conformity referred to in Article 15 (including Article 15(6) information via unions databases).
the declaration of performance and conformity referred to in Article 15, including the information referred to in Article 15(6) which can be included through a connection to other Union databases where it is available and the documentation provided together in accordance with Annex V;
Union Product Legislation
Union product legislation.
Union product legislation
VerifyDeclarationAvailability
Task to verify that a declaration of performance and conformity is present or available.
the product is accompanied by a declaration of performance and conformity, or that declaration is available in accordance with Article 16(1) or (2); and
This Regulation
The Regulation referred to in the sentence about applying the Regulation to used products as if new.
The exclusion of used products from the scope of a harmonised technical specification should however not prevent economic operators from opting for the application of this Regulation as if the used product was new.
Product may not be placed on the market
Prohibition on marketing a product when non-compliant or without required declaration.
In the event of non-compliance, or in the absence of a declaration of performance and conformity when such a declaration is required, the product may not be made available on the market.
DigitalPassports
digital passports
A data dictionary harmonised at the Union level allows for the classification and use of structured definitions by both competent national authorities and in the further digitalisation of the construction sector, in particular in Building Information Modelling, building logbooks, digital passports and registries.
Data carrier (including a permalink)
A data carrier such as a permalink used to provide the link between the product and its declaration.
manufacturers may use a data carrier, including a permalink, to provide the link, provided that point (a) is complied with.
Exemption from digital product passport obligation
Products exempt from the obligation to provide a digital product passport under Article 14.
Products in respect of which the exemption established in Article 14 is applied are also exempt from the obligation to provide a digital product passport.
Deposit-refund systems
Possibility for Member States to introduce mandatory deposit-refund systems for products.
This Regulation does not affect the possibility for Member States to introduce mandatory deposit-refund systems or to oblige manufacturers to accept to regain, directly or via their importers and distributors, ownership of their new, surplus or unsold non-custom-made products that are in a state equivalent to that in which they were placed on the market, provided that the measure does not directly or indirectly discriminate against economic operators in other Member States.
TrainingInstallers
If necessary, instructions for the training of the installers or operators.
2.1. Safety during transport, installation, deinstallation, maintenance, deconstruction and demolition: (d) if necessary, instructions for the training of the installers or operators;
Deinstaller
The deinstaller where applicable.
The rights established in paragraph 1 also apply to a manufacturer placing a used or remanufactured product on the market in relation to the supplier of the used product, including the deinstaller where applicable.
Destruction of surplus or unsold products
Possibility for Member States to ban destruction of surplus or unsold products or to regulate their destruction via platforms.
This Regulation does not affect the possibility for Member States to ban the destruction of surplus or unsold products, or to make their destruction conditional upon their previously having been made available on a national brokering platform for non-commercial use of products.
Sufficient number of personnel
Adequate staffing to ensure business continuity and consistency.
be sufficient in number to ensure business continuity and a consistent approach to conformity assessments.
Restrictive measures
Measures intended to restrict or prohibit making products available on the market.
Member States shall ensure that appropriate restrictive measures are taken without delay in respect of the product or manufacturer concerned, such as withdrawal of the products from their market.
Qualified personnel and procedures
Requirements for personnel' training and procedures description, distinction of tasks, and production considerations.
the necessary competent personnel with technical knowledge and sufficient and appropriate experience to perform the third-party tasks in the assessment and verification process; the necessary description of the procedures in accordance with which the assessment process is carried out, ensuring the transparency and the ability of reproduction of those procedures, including a description of competence showing how relevant personnel, their status and tasks correspond to the conformity assessment ta
Liability insurance
Requirement to take out liability insurance unless exempt by the Member State.
A conformity assessment body shall take out liability insurance, unless liability is assumed by the Member State in accordance with national law, or the Member State itself is directly responsible for the assessment or the verification performed.
deinstallers
Deinstallers as an actor with access to digital product passport information.
life cycle rules (identifiers, data carriers, digital credentials, and digital product passport registry)
Life cycle of identifiers, data carriers, digital credentials and the digital product passport registry.
when required, lay down more detailed or alternative rules and procedures related to the life cycle of identifiers, data carriers, digital credentials and the digital product passport registry to those established by Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 for the same purpose;
Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781
Clause specifying applicability of Article 14 to the web portal for information in the digital product passport.
Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 shall apply for the purposes of implementation of this Regulations as regards the web portal for information in the digital product passport.
Electronic accessibility via data carrier
Be accessible by electronic means through the data carrier displayed, in accordance with Article 18(2), point (g).
be accessible by electronic means through the data carrier displayed, in accordance with Article 18(2), point (g);
Liability
Operator liable for infringements under national law.
An economic operator shall be liable for infringements of this Article or of the Articles in this Chapter related to its activities, in accordance with national law on contractual and extra-contractual liability.
Infringement notification
Operator may inform authorities of other likely infringements.
An economic operator may inform the competent national authorities of any other likely infringement of this Regulation of which it becomes aware, of the non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken.
Connection to data carriers
Be connected to one or more data carriers.
be connected to one or more data carriers;
life cycle regulations (identifiers etc.) to Regulation (EU) 2024/1781
Rules related to the life cycle of identifiers, data carriers, digital credentials and the digital product passport registry to Regulation (EU) 2024/1781.
Appropriate restrictive measures (example)
An example of restriction mentioned as a measure by Member States.
withdrawal of the products from their market
Data carriers
Concept representing data carriers associated with unique identifiers.
Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 shall apply for the purposes of the implementation of this Regulation as regards unique identifiers and data carriers unless the delegated act referred to in Article 75(1) of this Regulation lays down more detailed or alternative rules related to those unique identifiers and data carriers, as referred to in Article 75(2)(h) of this Regulation.
Notifying authorities
Notifying authorities that can access the information system.
In addition to the Commission and Member States, market surveillance authorities, the single liaison offices appointed under Article 10(3) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020, the authorities designated under Article 25(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020, notifying authorities, representatives of the group of notified bodies and of the organisation of TABs, and product contact points for construction shall be able to access the information and communication system.
Unique identifiers
Concept representing identifiers used for unique identification and related data carriers in digital product passports.
NotifyingAuthorityResources
Sufficient resources (competent personnel and funding) of the notifying authority.
The notifying authority shall have a sufficient number of competent personnel and sufficient funding at its disposal for the proper performance of its tasks.
Permalinks or data carriers
2) Permalinks or data carriers as regards the following, unless the information is available in the digital product passport pursuant to Article 76
2. Permalinks or data carriers as regards the following, unless the information is available in the digital product passport pursuant to Article 76:
Accessibility period after market
Be accessible for an established period after the last product corresponding to its product type has been placed on the market.
Union_data_protection_rules
Union data protection rules applicable to information exchanges involving personal data.
Any information exchange under this Article, to the extent it involves personal data, shall be carried out in accordance with Union data protection rules.
Authorities designated under Article 25(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020
Authorities designated under Article 25(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 that can access the information system.
Single liaison offices
Single liaison offices appointed under Article 10(3) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 that can access the information system.
MainMaterialsUsed
Main materials used in the product.
1.2. Product description: (e) main materials used.
Personal_data
Personal data involved in information exchanges under this Article.
Information correspondence between 3D-dataset manufacturer and printing material manufacturer
Correspondence of information to be provided by the 3D-dataset manufacturer with that provided by the printing material manufacturer
correspondence of the information to be provided by the manufacturer of the 3D-dataset with the information to be provided by the manufacturer of the printing material.
3-D datasets
Data sets used in 3-D printing processes for product manufacture.
The obligations shall include, but are not limited to, the use of appropriate 3-D datasets, the use of materials compliant with the applicable procedures under this Regulation, and the verification of the compatibility of 3-D datasets, printing material and the printing technology used.
system accessibility period (25 years)
Accessibility period of the system after the last product of its type has been placed on the market.
the system is accessible for period of 25 years after the last product corresponding to its product type has been placed on the market and that the economic operator makes available the digital product passport for at least 10 years, without„ in the case of a longer period, creating a disproportionate cost and burden for the economic operators;
Single liaison point
Single liaison point that, if deemed appropriate, forwards complaints to peers in other Member States and to the Commission.
The national information system or email distribution service shall be able to receive complaints from any natural or legal person, including TABs and notified bodies, on the uneven application of the rules laid down in or pursuant to this Regulation. If deemed appropriate, the single liaison point shall forward such complaints to their peers in other Member States and to the Commission.
Manufacturer telephone
e) telephone
(e) telephone;
Access to spare parts
Such long use requires adequate design, use of reliable parts, reparability of products, availability of information on repair and access to spare parts.
Printing material
Materials used in the 3-D printing process.
3D-dataset manufacturer
Manufacturer of the 3D dataset
the manufacturer of the 3D-dataset
Manufacturer obligations
Obligations incumbent on manufacturers including use of 3D-datasets, materials, and information correspondence
That person should fulfil the obligations incumbent on manufacturers including as regards the use of appropriate 3D-datasets and of materials which have undergone the procedures applicable to products as well as with regard to the correspondence of the information to be provided by the manufacturer of the 3D-dataset with the information to be provided by the manufacturer of the printing material.
Spare parts availability period
Spare parts availability period for 10 years
In the event that the spare parts are not commonly available in the market, the Commission should be empowered to require from the manufacturer to ensure the availability of these spare parts at a reasonable and non-discriminatory price for a period of 10 years which may be extended if the availability for a longer period of time is expected to increase the life span of the product.
Place of business
Place of business in the respective Member State referenced in context of registration and information flow.
Competent national authorities, TABs and notified bodies with a place of business in the respective Member State shall register themselves in the system or for the email distribution service and take account of all information transmitted via them.
3D-dataset
A set of numerical data describing the shape of an object by its outer dimensions and its cavities.
(11) ‘3D-dataset’ means a set of numerical data describing the shape of an object by its outer dimensions and its cavities;
spare parts obligation
An obligation on manufacturers to make available spare parts not commonly available for products placed on the market.
imposing in respect of certain product families and product categories an obligation on manufacturers to make available on the market specific spare parts not commonly available for the products they place on the market;
Once-only principle
Once-only principle in relation to information requirements in other Union law.
further specify, add and remove functionalities referred to in Article 75(2) in order to adapt it to technical progress or to adapt it to the once-only principle in relation to information requirements in other Union law;
Article_18_2_information
Information listed in Article 18(2).
Where an economic operator makes a product available on the market online or through other means of distance selling, the offer of that product shall, where required, clearly and visibly indicate the CE marking, the information listed in Article 18(2), the label pursuant to Article 22(9) and a data carrier connected to a digital product passport in accordance with Article 22(7).
Manufacturer registered place of business
c) registered place of business
(c) registered place of business;
Key parts
e) key parts of the product, where applicable
e) key parts of the product, where applicable;
Manufacturer registered trade name
b) registered trade name
(b) registered trade name;
Spare parts
Spare parts availability obligations related to product conformity and market circulation.
Outdoor climatic conditions
Consideration of outdoor climate in energy planning.
the outdoor climatic conditions;
Load-bearing capacity during fire
Load-bearing capacity maintained for a period during a fire.
the load-bearing capacity of the construction works is maintained for a specific period of time to give occupants time to leave the building;
Definition of product
the definition of product
within the definition of product.
Generation and spread of fire and smoke controlled
Control and limitation of fire and smoke generation/spread.
the generation and spread of fire and smoke is controlled and limited;
the most environmentally friendly products
Classes of performance for the environmental performance of products should accurately reflect the diversity of products and their state of the art and should allow for the most environmentally friendly products to be accurately identified.
Product withdrawals or recalls
Fulfilment service providers shall support product withdrawals or recalls, regardless of whether initiated by market surveillance authorities, manufacturers, authorised representatives or importers.
state of the art
Spread to adjacent construction works limited
Limit spread of fire/smoke to adjacent works.
the spread of the fire and smoke to the adjacent construction works is limited;
Individually manufactured or custom-made
Product manufactured individually or custom-made.
(a) the product is individually manufactured or custom-made
Installed in a single identified construction work
Product installation occurs in a single identified construction work.
(iii) it is installed in a single identified construction work
Produced in response to a specific order
Product produced in response to a specific order.
(ii) it is produced in response to a specific order;
Corrective actions
Actions required to bring the non-compliance to an end or to withdraw/recall products from the market.
it shall without delay require the relevant economic operator to take appropriate and proportionate corrective actions, as provided for in Article 16(3) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020, to bring the non-compliance to an end or, if that is not possible, to withdraw the products from the market, or to recall them, all within a reasonable period which is commensurate with the nature of the non-compliance.
Register of complaints
A register of complaints, non-conforming products and product recalls maintained by the manufacturer.
investigate, and, if necessary, keep a register of complaints, of non-conforming products and product recalls, and shall keep importers and distributors informed thereof.
Designated environment
Environment officially designated for heritage conservation.
officially protected as part of a designated environment
Health and safety of persons
health and safety of persons
Emissions into the outdoor environment of construction works
Outdoor environmental emissions considerations during life cycle.
Emissions into the outdoor environment of construction works The construction works and any part of them shall be designed, constructed, used, maintained and deconstructed or demolished in such a way that, throughout their life cycle, they are not a risk to the outdoor environment, as a result of any of the following:
Heritage conservation
Product manufactured in a manner exclusively appropriate to heritage conservation.
(b) the product is manufactured in a manner exclusively appropriate to heritage conservation and in a non-series process for adequately renovating construction works officially protected as part of a designated environment or because of their special architectural or historic merit, in compliance with the applicable national rules.
Safety of rescue and emergency services considered
Take into account the safety of rescue and emergency services.
the safety of rescue and emergency services is taken into consideration.
State of the art risk reduction
Defining the state of the art of possible risk reduction with regard to the respective product category, including the risk of incompatibility of different items, at least one of them being a product;
diversity of products
Safety and accessibility of construction works
Safety and accessibility considerations throughout life cycle.
Safety and accessibility of construction works The construction works and any part of them shall be designed, constructed, used, maintained and deconstructed or demolished in such a way that, throughout their life cycle, they do not present unacceptable risks of accidents or damage in service or in operation, including slipping, falling, collision, burns, electrocution and injury from falling or braking parts caused by external factors like extreme weather conditions or explosions.
Corrective measures (withdrawal/recall)
Distributors must take corrective measures to bring product into conformity or withdraw/recall as appropriate.
shall make sure that the necessary corrective measures to bring that product into conformity or, if appropriate, to withdraw or to recall it, are taken.
Special architectural or historic merit
Construction works due to special architectural or historic merit.
their special architectural or historic merit
Rescue and emergency services access
Access for rescue and emergency services during a fire.
the rescue and emergency services’ access is ensured and there are appropriate means to facilitate their work;
ProductSeriousRisk
Evidence that a product placed on the market, due to its physical condition, is likely to cause a serious risk.
a product placed on the market, due to its physical condition, is likely to cause a serious risk,
National system registration
National system in accordance with Article 71(5) for operator registration.
An economic operator may register itself in its respective national system established in accordance with Article 71(5).
Point B (Paragraph 1)
Point b of Paragraph 1: system made of components
Documentation and information
Documents and information referred to in this Chapter that must be kept for authorities.
An economic operator shall keep all documents and all information referred to in this Chapter at the disposal of competent national authorities for a period of 10 years after the economic operator supplied or was supplied with the product or service in question, unless the documents or the information have been made available through the digital product passport referred to in Article 76.
Aggregates
Product family category: Aggregates.
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Impact criterion e
Market situation at Union level for the product family or category.
e) the market situation at Union level of the relevant product family or product category;
Point C (Paragraph 1)
Point c of Paragraph 1: product-type based simplification
the product, covered by a harmonised technical specification or by a European technical assessment, which the manufacturer places on the market, corresponds to a product-type of a product manufactured by another manufacturer and is already subject to type-testing or type-calculation. When the conditions in point (c) are satisfied, the manufacturer may declare the performance corresponding to all or part of the results of this other product. The manufacturer shall only apply this simplification a
Product type reference in DPP
DPP includes a reference to the product type
the information in the digital product passport shall include a reference to the product type referred to in Article 76(2), point (d);
Impact criterion g
Impact on, and needs of, SMEs.
g) the impact on, and needs of, SMEs;
The first impact assessment launched deadline
Deadline for launching the first impact assessment.
The first impact assessment shall be launched by the Commission by 31 December 2026.
product family or product category
Product family or product category referenced in multiple clauses.
for each product family or product category
Impact criterion c
Need to ensure sufficient demand for more environmentally sustainable products.
c) the need to ensure sufficient demand for more environmentally sustainable products;
Impact criterion f
Effects of the requirements on competition.
f) the effects of the requirements on competition;
Impact criterion h
Members States’ regulatory needs and different climate conditions.
h) the Members States’ regulatory needs and different climate conditions.
climate_change_effects_total
One of the predetermined environmental essential characteristics listed.
(a) climate change effects – total;
Point A (Paragraph 1)
Point a of Paragraph 1: replacement for essential characteristics
for one or several essential characteristics of the product, which the manufacturer places on the market, that product is deemed to achieve a certain level or class of performance without testing or calculation, or without further testing or calculation, in accordance with the conditions set out in the delegated acts referred to in Article 5(6); or
Documentation delivery deadline
Deadline to present documentation after request by an authority (10 days).
An economic operator shall present the documentation and information within 10 days of receipt of a request by a competent national authority.
Impact criterion a
Value and volume of public contracts awarded for the product family or product category concerned.
a) the value and volume of public contracts awarded for the product family or product category concerned;
product families or product categories
Product families or categories within a family for which harmonised standards are drafted.
for one or more product families, or for one or more product categories within a family.
Access_to_systems_events
Access to the systems and events referred to in the first subparagraph.
Access to the systems and events referred to in the first subparagraph shall be granted on condition that the third country concerned commits to act against economic operators that infringe this Regulation from their territory, and to ensure confidentiality.
Access to documentation and premises
Access granted to the notified body to documentation and premises as needed.
If the manufacturer is subject to third-party tasks carried out by a notified body, the manufacturer shall have the right to request from its suppliers or service providers that they permit that notified body to have access to their documentation and to their premises to the extent that the notified body requires such access in order to carry out its tasks.
ClimateImpactInfo
Performance information on climate change effects and human toxicity per Annex II references.
2.8. Where applicable, information on the performance of the product as measured in terms of its climate change effects – total, as referred to in point (a) of Annex II, and human toxicity, cancer, as referred to in point (q) of Annex II.
Info_communication_system_71
The information and communication system established in accordance with Article 71(1).
the information and communication system established in accordance with Article 71(1);
Impact criterion b
Environmental benefits resulting from uptake of products in the highest two classes of performance.
b) the environmental benefits resulting from the uptake of products in the highest two classes of performance;
Impact assessment criteria central
Central framework indicating that impact assessment should consider following criteria.
When establishing mandatory minimum environmental sustainability requirements pursuant to paragraph 1 for public contracts, the Commission shall, in line with paragraphs 13 and 28 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making, consult experts designated by each Member State and relevant stakeholders, carry out an impact assessment and take into account at least the following criteria:
ProductCategory
The corresponding product category applied based on the product type and harmonised documentation.
Procedures in place referred to in paragraph 4
Information on the procedures in place referred to in paragraph 4.
information on the procedures in place referred to in paragraph 4 of this Article;
essential characteristics declared by manufacturers
Those essential characteristics which always have to be declared by manufacturers.
Environmental essential characteristics
Environmental characteristics to be assessed as part of the ETA.
The European technical assessment shall also include the assessment of the performance for the predetermined environmental essential characteristics listed in Article 15(3).
Common specifications
Common specifications referred to in Article 8(1) or parts thereof.
elements set out in paragraph 4
The elements referred to in paragraph 4, first subparagraph of this Article.
Variants
g) variants, if any, and their descriptions
g) variants, if any, and their descriptions;
acidification_potential
(f) acidification potential;
Characterisation factors
Characterisation factors applicable in accordance with EN 15804.
the characterisation factors applicable in accordance with European standard EN 15804 or future applicable standards.
ionising_radiation_human_health
(o) ionising radiation, human health;
Commission Decision C(2015) 3261
European standard EN 15804
European standard EN 15804.
Directive (EU) 2015/1535
Directive providing a procedure for notifications and authorisations for regulatory measures.
The Commission shall reply to the notification within the time limits established in the procedure set up by Directive (EU) 2015/1535. The Commission shall within six months of the notification either put forward a proposal for authorisation in accordance with paragraph 6 of this Article or communicate its grounds for rejecting the national measure.
water_use
(m) water use;
eutrophication_freshwater
(g) eutrophication aquatic freshwater;
Software version reference
d) reference to the version of the software used as provided by the Commission
Directive 2014/35/EU
for lighting products and electrical and electronic products, which are subject to Directives 2014/35/EU (5), 2014/30/EU (6), 2014/53/EU (7) and 2001/95/EC (8) of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Always declare essential characteristics
essential characteristics always to be declared
The declaration of performance and conformity shall also cover those essential characteristics which always have to be declared, as determined in delegated acts adopted in accordance with Article 5(5).
oczne_depletion
(e) ozone depletion;
Public availability of information
Information regarding procedures and monitoring that the Commission shall make publicly available.
The Commission shall make that information publicly available.
Nominal dimensions
d) nominal dimensions or grading of the product
d) nominal dimensions or grading of the product;
Particulate matter
Indicator for health impacts from PM emissions and precursors.
Create a PM concept linked to measuring-methods and health indicators, with related links to ozone formation and climate indicators where appropriate.
The potential impact of is measured as the change in mortality due to PM emissions, expressed as disease incidence per kg of PM2.5 emitted.
Directive 2001/95/EC
photochemical_ozone
(j) photochemical ozone;
REFIT platform
platform established by the Commission Decision C(2015) 3261
This was confirmed by the REFIT platform, established by Commission Decision C(2015) 3261, recommending that the Commission gives priority to addressing the problems of overlapping and repetitive requirements.
Electronic notification tool
Tool developed and managed by the Commission for electronic notifications.
Notifying authorities shall notify the Commission and the other Member States using the electronic notification tool developed and managed by the Commission.
Regulation (EU) 2024/3110 on construction products
This Regulation lays down harmonised rules for the placing and making available on the market of construction products.
This Regulation lays down harmonised rules for the placing and making available on the market of construction products, regardless of whether undertaken in the framework of a service or not, by establishing:
Setting assessment
Task to design and validate assessment methods.
3. Setting assessment Design and validate appropriate methods (tests or calculations) to assess performance for essential characteristics of products, taking into account the current state of the art. The remuneration of the TAB personnel shall not depend on the number of the assessments carried out or on the results of such assessments.
used products
Products that may be covered or excluded from the scope of the standardisation request.
The standardisation request shall explicitly state whether it covers or excludes used products from the scope of the request.
IT application
IT application used to check conformity of declarations.
declarations of performance and conformity should allow the user – by means of an IT application – to check conformity with the application rules of the Member State where the product is used.
Electronic form
Alternative electronic form accepted for groupings of essential characteristics when the tool is not available.
Exceptionally, for cases regarding groupings of essential characteristics set out in Annex X, for which the appropriate electronic tool is not available, a notification in other electronic form shall be accepted.
Declared performance values
b) the performance of the product, by calculated values, levels or classes, or in a description. Respective values, levels or classes shall be reproduced in the declaration of performance itself and thus cannot be expressed solely by inserting references to other documents. For essential characteristics where no performance is declared, the word ‘NULL’ shall be inserted in the place for the declaration of the value. The performance of structural beha
b) the performance of the product, by calculated values, levels or classes, or in a description. Respective values, levels or classes shall be reproduced in the declaration of performance itself and thus cannot be expressed solely by inserting references to other documents. For essential characteristics where no performance is declared, the word ‘NULL’ shall be inserted in the place for the declaration of the value. The performance of
Lighting products
Product category related to illumination mentioned in the recital.
Templates to be used
Templates for standardisation process templates.
templates to be used.
Verification
verification of
Technical documentation about construction products, drawn up by the manufacturer, facilitates the verification of
TestPlan
Prescribed test plan used for sample testing.
(ii) further testing of samples taken at the manufacturing plant in accordance with the prescribed test plan;
permanent
Intended to remain in the construction work, or in parts thereof, after the completion of the construction or renovation process.
(3) ‘permanent’ means intended to remain in the construction work, or in parts thereof, after the completion of the construction or renovation process;
Building Kits, Units, and Prefabricated Elements
Product family category: Building kits, units, and prefabricated elements.
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Declared performances and sustainability characteristics
9) Declared performances and sustainability characteristics
9. Declared performances and sustainability characteristics:
Crisis-relevant goods
Construction products designated as crisis-relevant goods for which implementing acts may set standards or common specifications to assess performance.
Where construction products have been designated as crisis-relevant goods, the Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts, listing appropriate standards or establishing common specifications to cover the methods and the criteria for assessing the performance of those products in relation to their essential characteristics in the following cases:
threshold levels established in accordance with Article 5(5)
Threshold levels established in accordance with Article 5(5) that national laws/regulations must respect.
national laws, regulations and administrative measures shall respect the threshold levels established in accordance with Article 5(5);
assessments and verifications
The tasks referred to as ‘assessments and verifications’.
Those tasks are hereinafter referred to as ‘assessments and verifications’.
Unamendable electronic format
An electronic format that cannot be amended.
ensures that the content of the declaration of performance and conformity is made available in an unamendable electronic format on the website;
kit
A product placed on the market by a single economic operator as a set of at least two separate items, none of which needs to be a product itself, intended to be incorporated together into construction works.
(17) ‘kit’ means a product placed on the market by a single economic operator as a set of at least two separate items, none of which needs to be a product itself, intended to be incorporated together into construction works;
construction product
A formed or formless physical item, including 3D-printed products, or a kit placed on the market for incorporation in construction works.
(1) ‘construction product’ means any formed or formless physical item, including 3D-printed products, or a kit that is placed on the market, including by means of supply to the construction site, for incorporation in a permanent manner into construction works or parts thereof with the exception of items that need first to be integrated into a kit or another construction product prior to being incorporated in a permanent manner into construction works;
Technical details necessary for implementation of the assessment and verification systems
the technical details necessary for the implementation of the assessment and verification systems that are to be applied in accordance with the delegated acts adopted under Article 10(2)
the technical details necessary for the implementation of the assessment and verification systems that are to be applied in accordance with the delegated acts adopted under Article 10(2);
Unamendable
Condition that declarations on websites must satisfy to be published.
Roof Kits
Product family category: Roof kits.
ROOF KITS.
construction works
Buildings and civil engineering works whether over or in the ground or water, including but not limited to roads, bridges, tunnels, pylons and other facilities for transport of electricity, etc.
(12) ‘construction works’ means buildings and civil engineering works whether over or in the ground or water, including but not limited to roads, bridges, tunnels, pylons and other facilities for transport of electricity, communication cables, pipelines, aqueducts, dams, airports, ports, waterways, and installations which are the bases for the rails of railways;
Websites
Online platforms where declarations can be published.
Roof Coverings, Roof Lights, Roof Windows and Ancillary Products
Product family category: Roof coverings, lights, windows and ancillary products.
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Durability and reliability indication
Durability and reliability expressed through a product’s lifetime indicators and minimum life span data.
maximising durability and reliability of the product or its components as expressed through a product’s technical lifetime indication of real use information on the product, resistance to stress or ageing mechanisms and in terms of the expected average life span, the minimum life span under worst but still realistic conditions, and in terms of the minimum life span requirements and prevention of premature obsolescence;
National laws, regulations and administrative measures related to construction products on their territory covered by the harmonised zone
National measures related to construction products within the harmonised zone as registered in the Single Digital Gateway.
Member States shall register in the Single Digital Gateway established by Regulation (EU) 2018/1724 of the European Parliament and of the Council (25) all their national laws, regulations and administrative measures related to construction products on their territory covered by the harmonised zone.
Harmonised zone
The zone established by the Regulation and harmonised specifications where products are subject to harmonised technical specifications.
This Regulation, and the harmonised technical specifications adopted in accordance with it, together, establish a ‘harmonised zone’.
InstallationMaintenanceInfoContact
Information on installation, maintenance, use, deconstruction and demolition contact details.
1.4. Where different from point 1.3, contact details of the manufacturer or the authorised representative dealing with: (a) information on installation, maintenance, use, deconstruction and demolition;
Product_offered_online_or_distance_sale
Products offered for sale online or through distance sales shall be deemed to be made available on the market when targeted at the Union.
Products offered for sale online or through other means of distance sales shall be deemed to be made available on the market if the offer is targeted at customers in the Union.
Gas appliances
Product category mentioned in relation to safety aspects.
gas appliances
used product
A product that is not waste or has ceased to be waste, installed at least once into a construction work, with specified pre-processing conditions.
(20) ‘used product’ means a product that is not waste or has ceased to be waste in accordance with Directive 2008/98/EC, and which has been installed at least once into a construction work, and that:
Construction Products in Contact with Water Intended for Human Consumption
Product family category: Construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption.
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Low voltage
Electrical characteristic category mentioned in relation to safety aspects.
low voltage
MaintenanceOperations
Description of adjustment and maintenance operations to be carried out by users and preventive maintenance measures.
2.3. Maintenance needs with a view to maintaining the performance of the product during its service life span: (a) description of the adjustment and maintenance operations that should be carried out by the users and the preventive maintenance measures that should be observed;
Date and place of latest deinstallation
h) in cases where the product has been previously installed in a construction work, the date and place of the latest deinstallation
Chemical risks due to leaking or leaching
chemical risks due to leaking or leaching;
RisksInfoContact
Information on risks contact details.
1.4. Where different from point 1.3, contact details of the manufacturer or the authorised representative dealing with: (b) information on risks;
Resistance to the passage of sound and acoustic properties
Acoustic properties and protection against sound load.
5. Resistance to the passage of sound and acoustic properties of construction works The construction works and any part of them shall be designed, constructed, used, maintained and deconstructed or demolished in such a way that they provide, throughout their life cycle, reasonable protection against adverse sound load through air or materials from other parts of the same construction work or sources outside its structure. That protection shall ensure that that sound load:
Immediate/chronic health risk from sound
Health risks from sound exposure.
does not create immediate or chronic risks for the human health;
ImporterContactInfo
Name, trade name/mark, place of business, contact address and electronic means of communication of the importer.
The importer shall indicate its name, registered trade name or registered trade mark, its place of business, its contact address and, where available, electronic means of communication, either on the product or, where that is not possible, on its packaging, or in a document accompanying the product.
Sound conditions for occupants and nearby
Living/working conditions regarding noise for occupants and nearby.
allows occupants and people nearby to sleep, rest and engage in their normal activities in satisfactory conditions.
The risk of unbalanced composition in terms of substances resulting in flawed, safety-relevant functioning of products
the risk of unbalanced composition in terms of substances resulting in flawed, safety-relevant functioning of products;
Product durability
The ability of products to be used for as long as possible.
products can be used for as long as possible.
Machinery
machinery
Noise absorption
One of the horizontal essential characteristic groupings.
Noise absorption.
maintenance
An action carried out to keep a product in a condition where it is able to function as specified.
(24) ‘maintenance’ means an action carried out to keep a product in a condition where it is able to function as specified;
life cycle
The consecutive and interlinked stages of a product’s life, from raw material acquisition to final disposal.
(53) ‘life cycle’ means the consecutive and interlinked stages of a product’s life, from raw material acquisition or generation from natural resources, or in the case of products which have previously been incorporated into construction works, from the latest deinstallation from the construction work, to final disposal;
materials used
the materials used are not identical to the materials to be used in accordance with the harmonised standard or implementing act
Sound absorption/reflection requirement
Requirement for sound absorption and reflection where acoustics demand.
The construction works and any part of them shall be designed, constructed, used and maintained in such a way that they provide sufficient sound absorption and reflection where these acoustic properties are required.
Sanitary Appliances
Product family category: Sanitary appliances.
Sanitary appliances are a distinct product-family concept within ecodesign contexts. A dedicated concept supports targeted governance and information obligations, while broader ecodesign concepts provide alignment for cross-domain mappings.
SANITARY APPLIANCES.
Space Heating Appliances
Product family category: Space heating appliances.
This is a recognizable product-category within ecodesign analyses. A dedicated concept clarifies its boundary and supports related mappings to energy-use and product parameters, while remaining anchored to ecodesign-requirements for semantic interoperability.
SPACE HEATING APPLIANCES.
Fixed Fire Fighting Equipment
Product family category: Fixed fire fighting equipment.
A distinct concept for fixed fire-fighting equipment supports governance and safety-focused mappings, while connecting to ecodesign-requirements for interoperability with broader regulatory structures.
9 FIXED FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT (FIRE ALARM/DETECTION, FIXED FIREFIGHTING, FIRE AND SMOKE CONTROL 10 AND EXPLOSION SUPPRESSION PRODUCT).
Fire Retardant Products
Product family category: Fire retardant products.
Fire retardant products form a coherent product-family with cross-cutting safety and environmental implications. A dedicated concept enables targeted mappings to ecodesign-requirements and chemical-safety domains.
FIRE RETARDANT PRODUCTS.
Fire Stopping, Fire Sealing and Fire Protective Products
Product family category: Fire stopping, fire sealing and fire protective products.
Fire safety product families are a distinct domain within construction and ecodesign contexts; a dedicated concept supports clear mappings to productparameters and energy-use related considerations.
Sealants for Joints
Product family category: Sealants for joints.
Sealants for joints are a clear construction-product-category; a dedicated concept facilitates alignment with ecodesign-requirements and productparameters, including energy-use considerations where relevant.
31 SEALANTS FOR JOINTS.
Attached Ladders
Product family category: Attached ladders.
Attached ladders are a distinct product-family requiring explicit representation for packaging, sustainability and safety considerations within ecodesign.
35 ATTACHED LADDERS.
Structural Timber Products
Product family category: Structural timber products/elements and ancillaries.
Structural timber products are a substantive product-class with sustainability implications; a dedicated concept ensures precise cross-mapping to ecodesign-requirements and related product-groups.
12 STRUCTURAL TIMBER PRODUCTS/ELEMENTS AND ANCILLARIES.
Wood Based Panels
Product family category: Wood based panels and elements.
Wood-based panels are a common ecodesign category; creating a dedicated concept enables robust mapping to ecodesign-requirements and productparameters.
13 14 WOOD BASED PANELS AND ELEMENTS.
Internal Partition Kits
Product family category: Internal partition kits.
Internal partition kits are a distinct construction-product category; explicit representation supports ecodesign alignment and information management.
INTERNAL PARTITION KITS.
Post Tensioning Kits
Product family category: Post tensioning kits.
Post-tensioning kits are a specialized construction component class, meriting a dedicated concept for ecodesign alignment and governance.
POST TENSIONING KITS.
Reinforcing and Prestressing Steel for Concrete
Product family category: Reinforcing and prestressing steel for concrete (and ancillaries).
Reinforcing and prestressing steel for concrete is a distinct material category with sustainability and safety implications; a dedicated concept improves traceability and ecodesign alignment.
15 REINFORCING AND PRESTRESSING STEEL FOR CONCRETE (AND ANCILLARIES).
Precast Normal/Lightweight/Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Products
Product family category: Precast normal/lightweight/autoclaved aerated concrete products.
Precast concrete product families are standard ecodesign targets; a dedicated concept supports clear mappings to ecodesign-requirements and productparameters.
CODE PRODUCT FAMILY PRECAST NORMAL/LIGHTWEIGHT/AUTOCLAVED AERATED CONCRETE PRODUCTS.
Power, Control and Communication Cables
Product family category: Power, control and communication cables.
Cables are a core ecodesign target; a dedicated concept improves governance, sustainability assessments, and information management.
POWER, CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION CABLES.
Circulation Fixtures: Road Equipment
Product family category: Circulation fixtures and road equipment.
This product class is a coherent ecodesign target; capturing it as a separate concept aids interoperability with ecodesign-requirements and information-management contexts.
11 CIRCULATION FIXTURES: ROAD EQUIPMENT.
Pipes-Tanks and Ancillaries Not in Contact with Water Intended for Human Consumption
Product family category: Pipes, tanks and ancillaries not in contact with water intended for human consumption.
Pipes/tanks and related ancillaries is a concrete product-family with sustainability and information-management implications; a dedicated concept supports precise ecodesign mappings.
27 PIPES-TANKS AND ANCILLARIES NOT IN CONTACT WITH WATER INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
Building-integrated photovoltaic panels
Product category excluded from consideration in sustainability priority.
Building-integrated PV panels are a concrete product class with sustainability implications; a dedicated concept enables precise mappings to ecodesign-requirements and energy-use domains.
excluding building-integrated photovoltaic panels
Modularity
Product modularity aspects as part of environmental requirements.
Modularity is a design-parameter affecting environmental performance and ecodesign considerations; representing it explicitly enables targeted mappings to ecodesign-requirements and related design-principle concepts.
modularity;
Emergence of new products or business models
New products or business models as topics to be addressed by the system.
The emergence of new products or business models is a strategic topic that should be addressable as a concept in the ecodesign/regulatory information space, enabling mapping to regulatory evolution and capabilities.
The information and communication system should also deal with issues raised related to the emergence of new products or business models, unforeseen situations and to situations in which other provisions of Union law also apply.
Unforeseen situations
Unforeseen situations to be dealt with by the system.
Unforeseen situations are system-level scenarios that regulatory and information management contexts should be able to reference; a dedicated concept supports future planning and governance reuse.
Software updates mandatory
mandatory software updates
Mandatory software updates are a governance/maintenance topic that intersects with ecodesign and regulatory information; a dedicated concept enables precise mappings to regulation-2024-3110 and related governance contexts.
Updates of the software referred to in the first subparagraph shall become mandatory for the purposes of this Regulation one year after their publication.
One-year software update requirement
Requirement that software updates trigger recalculations within one year.
A time-bound software-update requirement is a concrete governance artifact; representing it as a separate concept enables clear cross-mappings to regulation and compliance timelines.
Any update of this software should be communicated and should trigger the update to the relevant calculations within one year.
Software for environmental sustainability calculation
software used to calculate environmental sustainability performance
Software for environmental sustainability calculation is a concrete tooling concept integral to ecodesign assessment; capturing it separately supports precise mappings to ecodesign calculations and related energy-use considerations.
The performance shall include the packaging used or most likely to be used and shall be calculated using the latest version of software made available free of charge on the website of the Commission.
validate the environmental sustainability calculations undertaken by the manufacturer;
The task to validate environmental sustainability calculations undertaken by the manufacturer.
Validation of sustainability calculations is a governance/verification activity; representing it as a concept supports mapping to reference-to-certificates-or-validation-reports and related standards.
Waste Water Engineering Products
Product family category: Waste water engineering products.
17 WASTE WATER ENGINEERING PRODUCTS.
SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises.
especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (‘SMEs’)
Compliance_with_binding_Union_requirements
construction products in compliance with binding Union requirements
in compliance with the binding Union requirements
Minimisation of drinking/service water use
Minimise consumption of drinking and service water.
the minimisation of the overall use of drinking and service water;
Passage of moisture into interior
Moisture passage into interior of the building.
the passage of moisture to the interior of the building;
Independence (independent of organisation/product)
A conformity assessment body that is independent from the organisation or product it assesses.
A conformity assessment body shall be a third-party body independent of the organisation or the product it assesses.
AssemblyAndConnection
Instructions for assembly, installation and connection, including drawings and attachment means.
2.1. Safety during transport, installation, deinstallation, maintenance, deconstruction and demolition: (b) instructions for the assembly, installation and connection, including drawings, diagrams and, where relevant, the means of attachment to other products and parts of construction works;
Accessibility free of charge
Be accessible free of charge to all economic operators, clients, users and authorities through the data carrier.
be accessible free of charge to all economic operators, clients, users and authorities through the data carrier;
Delegation prohibition (internal procedures)
Not delegating establishment and supervision of internal procedures and related tasks to subcontractors or subsidiaries.
A conformity assessment body shall not delegate to a subcontractor or a subsidiary the establishment and the supervision of internal procedures, general policies, codes of conduct or other internal rules, the assignment of its personnel to specific tasks and the conformity assessment decisions.
Accessibility for disabled persons
Accessibility and use for disabled persons and those with limited mobility/orientation.
In particular, construction works shall be designed and built taking into consideration accessibility and use for disabled persons and persons with limited mobility or orientation.
Nearly zero energy/zero-emissions target
Target for nearly zero energy buildings and zero-emissions buildings in the Union.
the target for nearly zero energy buildings and zero-emissions buildings in the Union;
Non-series process
A process that is not in series production.
(i) it is manufactured using a non-series process;
Horizontal work
Horizontal work developed in the context of the implementation of the regulation.
Those activities should benefit from the horizontal work developed in the context of the implementation of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012.
Targeted_at_union_customers
Offer is targeted at customers in the Union.
Protection of the environment, including climate
MARKET SURVEILLANCE AND SAFEGUARD PROCEDURES
Chapter VIII titled MARKET SURVEILLANCE AND SAFEGUARD PROCEDURES
Market surveillance authority
An authority that evaluates product compliance and, if a risk is present, may require the relevant economic operator to take measures.
Where, having performed an evaluation pursuant to Article 65(1), a market surveillance authority finds that, although a product is in compliance with this Regulation, it presents a risk to the health or safety of persons or, where applicable, to the environment or to other aspects of public interest protection, it shall require the relevant economic operator to take all appropriate measures to ensure that the products concerned, when placed on the market, no longer present that risk, to withdraw
BuildingLogbooks
building logbooks
Diverging practices
Practices that diverge from common or permanent practice.
Those national systems should also identify cases of uneven application of this Regulation, to ensure that diverging practices do not become a common practice and permanent.
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Building Information Modelling (BIM).
(a) be compatible with, interoperable with and based upon the digital product passport established by Regulation (EU) 2024/1781, without compromising interoperability with Building Information Modelling (BIM), and taking into account the specific characteristics and requirements related to construction products;
Binding_Union_requirements
binding Union requirements
Protection against adverse hygiene and health impacts
Protection against adverse hygiene/health impacts during life cycle.
Protection against adverse hygiene and health impacts related to construction works The construction works and any part of them shall be designed, constructed, used, maintained and deconstructed or demolished in such a way that they, throughout their life cycle, do not adversely affect the hygiene or health and safety of construction workers, occupants, visitors or neighbours as a result of any of the following:
Applicable national rules
National rules under which supervision for safe construction applies.
(iv) it is in compliance with the applicable national rules, and under the supervision of those responsible for the safe execution of the construction works designated under the applicable national rules
Union_market_exclusion
Operator excludes the Union market (exclusion from first-subparagraph applicability).
The conditions listed in the first subparagraph shall not apply if the economic operator explicitly and effectively excludes the Union market.
placing on the market
The first making available of a product on the Union market, or the first making available on the Union market of a used product after a deinstallation of such a product.
(5) ‘placing on the market’ means the first making available of a product on the Union market, or the first making available on the Union market of a used product after a deinstallation of such a product;
Independence conflicts restriction wording
Restriction on activities that may conflict with independence of judgement.
They shall not engage in any activity that may conflict with their independence of judgement and integrity related to the activities for which they have been notified.
CompatibilityIntegration
Compatibility with other materials, electric/electromagnetic, software, and integration in systems or kits.
2.2. Compatibility and integration in systems or kits: (a) compatibility with other materials or products, regardless of whether they are covered by this Regulation or not; (b) electric and electro-magnetic compatibility; (c) software compatibility; (d) integration in systems or kits.
Used products from third countries
Used products from third countries to which harmonised technical specifications may apply unless explicit rules for used products are provided.
Harmonised technical specifications for new products shall apply to used products from third countries unless the harmonised technical specification explicitly provides rules for used products.
LastTwoDigitsYear
the last two digits of the year the CE marking was first affixed (or the deinstallation year for used products followed by the affixation year).
the last two digits of the year in which the CE marking was first affixed; or, in the case of used products, the last two digits of the year when the product was deinstalled followed by the last two digits of the year in which the CE marking was affixed to the used product;
detailed arrangements for updating digital product passport information
Detailed arrangements for updating the information in the digital product passport of an existing product.
lay down detailed arrangements for updating the information in the digital product passport of an existing product;
Digital product passport system
System for the digital product passport to be fully operational and fulfil its objectives, including functionalities provided for in Article 76.
Six months after the entry into force of the delegated act referred to in Article 75(1), the system shall be fully operational and shall be fulfilling its intended objectives, including the functionalities provided for in Article 76.
Commission assessment of explanation
Commission assesses the Member State's detailed explanation and may amend or repeal the implementing act.
The Commission shall assess that detailed explanation and, may, where appropriate, amend or repeal the implementing act listing the standard or establishing the common specification in question.
Spare parts price fairness
Spare parts price fairness (reasonable and non-discriminatory price)
Internal market emergency mode
State where the internal market is in emergency mode due to disruptions, affecting the period during which implementing acts apply.
shall apply until the last day of the period during which the internal market emergency mode is activated
Member State explanation
Member State may inform the Commission with a detailed explanation if it considers a standard or common specification incorrect.
Where a Member State considers that a standard or common specification as referred to in paragraph 1 is incorrect in terms of methods and criteria for the assessment of performance in relation to essential characteristics, it shall inform the Commission thereof by submitting a detailed explanation.
product category
A subset of the product types of a certain product family encompassing those product types with a common intended use as specified in harmonised technical specifications or European assessment documents.
(32) ‘product category’ means a subset of the product types of a certain product family encompassing those product types which have in common a certain intended use as specified in harmonised technical specifications or European assessment documents;
Regulation (EU) 2024/2747
Regulation cited in relation to internal market emergency mode.
Article 18 of Regulation (EU) 2024/2747
Signed for and on behalf of the manufacturer
Signed for and on behalf of the manufacturer by: [name, function (4)]
Annex VI procedure
The procedure laid down in Annex VI for requesting European technical assessments and adopting a European assessment document.
When a request for a European technical assessment is made, the procedure laid down in Annex VI shall apply.
TerminateContractIfManufacturerContrary
Task to terminate the contract if the manufacturer acted contrary to its obligations and inform relevant authorities.
terminate the contract if the manufacturer has acted contrary to its obligations under this Regulation and inform the manufacturer, the competent national authorities of the Member States where the product is placed on the market and the competent national authority of his own place of business thereof;
AVS_System
Assessment and verification systems (AVS) used for determining product type and applying product category, and for notifying body verification of those determinations.
Assessment and verification systems (AVS) The manufacturer shall, in accordance with Article 22(1), correctly determine the product type and apply the corresponding product category on the basis of the applicable harmonised technical specification or European assessment document. Where a notified body is involved in assessment and verification, the notified body shall, in accordance with Article 55(1), verify that the product type was correctly determined and the corresponding product category w
Two weeks
Two-week objection period for accreditation-based notifications.
The body concerned may perform the activities of a notified body if the Commission or the other Member States do not raise any objections within two weeks of a notification, where an accreditation certificate is used, or within two months of notification, where an accreditation certificate is not used.
distributor
A natural or legal person in the supply chain who makes a product available on the market, including by offering products for sale, hire or hire purchase, etc.
(35) ‘distributor’ means any natural or legal person in the supply chain, other than the manufacturer or the importer, who makes a product available on the market, including by offering products for sale, hire or hire purchase, or displaying products to customers or installers in the course of a commercial activity, and including through distance selling, whether or not in return for payment;
Incorporation of existing essential characteristics and their methods and criteria
those existing essential characteristics and their methods and criteria shall be incorporated as parts of the European assessment document, unless it is technically necessary to deviate from that rule.
Where the performance of the product can appropriately be assessed by reference to its essential characteristics, including assessment methods and criteria, already established for them in harmonised technical specifications or other European assessment documents, those existing essential characteristics and their methods and criteria shall be incorporated as parts of the European assessment document, unless it is technically necessary to deviate from that rule.
carbon_binding_capability_and_removals
predetermined environmental essential characteristic of capability to temporarily bind carbon and of other carbon removals.
Harmonised technical specifications shall also cover to the extent possible the predetermined environmental essential characteristic of capability to temporarily bind carbon and of other carbon removals.
Safe incorporation of the product into the construction work
Manufacturer responsible for the safe incorporation of the product into the construction work and its supervision as designated.
(iii) it is installed in a single identified construction work by a manufacturer who is also responsible for the safe incorporation of the product into the construction work; and (iv) it is in compliance with the applicable national rules, and under the supervision of those responsible for the safe execution of the construction works designated under the applicable national rules
Adequacy_decision
An adequacy decision pursuant to Article 45 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
If no adequacy decision pursuant to Article 45 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 has been adopted by the Commission in respect of the third country or international organisation concerned, the information exchange shall exclude personal data. If an adequacy decision for the third country or international organisation has been adopted, the information exchange with that third country or international organisation may contain personal data falling within the scope of the adequacy decision but only to th
Two months objection period
A two-month period within which objections must be raised regarding provisional measures.
Where, within two months of receipt of the information referred to in paragraph 4, no objection has been raised by either a Member State or the Commission in respect of a provisional measure taken by a Member State in relation to the product concerned, that measure shall be deemed justified.
making available on the market
Any supply of a product for distribution or use on the Union market in the course of a commercial activity.
(4) ‘making available on the market’ means any supply of a product for distribution or use on the Union market in the course of a commercial activity, whether in return for payment or free of charge, regardless whether in the framework of providing a service or not;
OuterPackagingReplacement
Replacing the outer packaging under specified conditions (exemption in paragraph 3).
replaces the outer packaging of a product already placed on the market, including when changing the packaging size, if the repackaging is carried out in such a way that the original condition of the product cannot be affected by it, and that any information required by this Regulation is still correctly provided.
repair
The process of fixing a faulty product or replacing its defective components, in order to return the product to a condition where it can fulfil its declared use.
(23) ‘repair’ means the process of fixing a faulty product or replacing its defective components, in order to return the product to a condition where it can fulfil its declared use;
Economic operator
Operator responsible for placing batteries on the market, required to take corrective actions when a compliant battery presents a risk.
Create a distinct concept to anchor provenance for this operator, avoiding conflation with generic operator concepts and enabling precise future mappings (e.g., to information obligations or regulatory duties).
Where, having carried out an evaluation under Article 79(1), a Member State finds that although a battery is in compliance with Articles 6 to 10 and Articles 12, 13 and 14, it presents a risk to the human health or safety of persons, to the protection of property or to the environment (‘compliant battery which presents a risk’), it shall without delay require the relevant economic operator to take all appropriate measures, within a reasonable period prescribed by the market surveillance authorit
EconomicOperators
Economic operators placing batteries on the market or putting them into service.
To preserve traceability of regulatory/operator terminology, establishing a dedicated concept allows precise later linking to information obligations or ecodesign requirements if needed.
This Regulation imposes battery due diligence obligations on economic operators placing batteries on the market or putting them into service.
Relevant economic operator or operators
Economic operator(s) relevant to the battery market who must be informed of implementing acts.
Represent regulatory actors explicitly to support provenance and enable linking to information obligations or ecodesign requirements if needed.
The Commission shall address the implementing act referred to in paragraphs 4 and 5 to all Member States and shall immediately communicate it to them and the relevant economic operator or operators.
EconomicOperatorDutiesRelation
Relation indicating that regulation imposes battery due diligence obligations on economic operators.
Capture the regulatory-duty relation explicitly to support later mappings to information obligations or governance concepts.
BatteryDueDiligenceObligations
Battery due diligence obligations established by the regulation.
This keeps regulatory/due-diligence meaning explicit and allows future cross-linking to information obligations, governance concepts, or product parameters if needed.
Lithium included in scope of battery due diligence obligations
Lithium specifically included in the scope of battery due diligence obligations.
Preserve material scope distinctions (lithium) within due-diligence contexts for precise future linking to regulation and product-scope concepts.
It is therefore appropriate that lithium be included in the scope of battery due diligence obligations.
SupplierContractsIncorporation
Battery due diligence policy incorporated into contracts and agreements with suppliers.
Support provenance for governance/contractual aspects and enable future mappings to information obligations or ecodesign subdomains.
incorporate its battery due diligence policy, including risk management measures, into contracts and agreements with suppliers; and
Supplier contracts
Contracts and agreements with suppliers incorporating the due diligence policy.
Isolate contract-level topics to enable later linking to information obligations, governance concepts, or ecodesign implications.
incorporate its battery due diligence policy, including risk management measures, into contracts and agreements with suppliers;
Areas of potential improvement in relation to due diligence practices
Areas where operators' due diligence practices can be improved.
Capture governance-oriented improvement areas separately from product-parameter concepts to preserve boundary clarity.
identify, for the economic operators that place batteries on the market, areas of potential improvement in relation to their due diligence practices;
Due diligence obligations
Isolate regulatory/compliance dimension in a separate concept to enable precise later mappings to governance or information-obligations concepts.
Robust conformity assessment procedures are needed to ensure that batteries comply with the novel and complex carbon footprint and recycled content requirements and due diligence obligations laid down in this Regulation.
DueDiligenceObligationsConflictAreaMineralsMetals
Due diligence obligations in relation to minerals and metals originating from conflict-affected and high-risk areas.
Enable future linking to OECD guidance, responsible-sourcing information, or governance constructs while keeping the mineral/metals dimension explicit.
This Chapter applies without prejudice to the provisions laid down in Union law on due diligence obligations in relation to minerals and metals originating from conflict-affected and high-risk areas.
OECDDueDiligenceGuidance
OECD Due diligence guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas.
Keeps external regulatory guidance explicit while avoiding misplacement in the ecodesign product-parameter space.
such as the mine of origin, locations where the raw material is consolidated, traded and processed, and taxes, fees and royalties are paid.
Responsible sourcing information
Information on responsible sourcing as indicated in the report on battery due diligence policy referred to in Article 52(3).
Preserve governance/traceability dimensions separately from product-parameter concepts for clear future mappings.
information on responsible sourcing as indicated in the report on battery due diligence policy referred to in Article 52(3);
Battery due diligence policies
Policies set up and implemented by economic operators to fulfill due diligence obligations for batteries.
Create a governance-oriented node to avoid conflating regulatory policies with product-parameter concepts.
From 18 August 2025, economic operators that place batteries on the market or put them into service shall fulfil the due diligence obligations laid down in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article, and in Articles 49, 50 and 52 and shall, to that end, set up and implement battery due diligence policies.
BatteryDueDiligencePolicy
Policy adopted by the economic operator for battery due diligence concerning raw materials and risk categories.
Keep policy content separate from product-parameter concepts to support governance-linking and provenance.
(a) adopt, and clearly communicate to suppliers and the public, a company battery due diligence policy, concerning raw materials listed in point 1 of Annex X, and associated social and environmental risk categories listed in point 2 of Annex X;
Battery due diligence policies referred to in Article 48
Maintain clear boundaries between policy references and ecodesign product-parameter concepts.
Where the battery due diligence policies referred to in Article 48 fulfil the obligations laid down in Articles 49, 50 and 52, the notified body shall issue an approval decision.
Evaluation aspect d
the battery due diligence requirements laid down in Articles 48 to 53
Provide a dedicated place for evaluation aspects to enable future alignment with ecodesign metrics or governance references.
the battery due diligence requirements laid down in Articles 48 to 53;
Evaluation aspect f
the measures regarding the battery passport set out in Chapter IX
Isolate passport-measures-specific evaluation to avoid conflating with core environmental/product-parameter concepts.
the measures regarding the battery passport set out in Chapter IX;
Evaluation aspect a
the list of common formats falling under the definition of portable batteries of general use
Preserve evaluation formats separately to support future mapping with information obligations or regulatory contexts.
the list of common formats falling under the definition of portable batteries of general use;
Data collection on batteries and waste batteries (Article 75)
Process of collecting data on batteries and waste batteries.
(d) the collection of data on batteries and waste batteries in accordance with Article 75;
Minimum requirements related to performance and durability
Minimum performance and durability requirements referenced for batteries.
The introduction of minimum requirements related to performance and durability of these batteries should be accompanied by available adequate harmonised standards or common specifications.
Waste treatment
Waste treatment of batteries as part of the obligations framework.
the waste treatment of batteries
Point C: Waste industrial and EV batteries collected and delivered (c)
The amount of waste industrial batteries and the amount of waste electric vehicle batteries collected and delivered to permitted facilities for preparation for re-use or preparation for repurposing;
Market
The market where batteries are made available.
All economic operators active in the supply and distribution chain should take appropriate measures to ensure that they only make available on the market batteries which are in conformity with this Regulation.
operation
Operation of the battery passport.
To ensure that the battery passport is flexible, dynamic and market-driven and evolves in line with business models, markets and innovation, it should be based on a decentralised data system, set up and maintained by economic operators.
Directive 2006/66/EC
Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators.
Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators and repealing Directive 91/157/EEC (OJ L 266, 26.9.2006, p. 1).
Reporting on batteries and waste batteries
Obligation to report on batteries and waste batteries.
reporting on batteries and waste batteries,
Delegated act (2026) for rechargeable industrial batteries
Delegated act establishing minimum values for rechargeable industrial batteries
By 18 February 2026, the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 89 to supplement this Regulation by establishing minimum values for the electrochemical performance and durability parameters set out in Part A of Annex IV that rechargeable industrial batteries with a capacity greater than 2 kWh, except those with exclusively external storage, shall attain.
Information requirements for EV batteries
Information requirements for performance and durability of electric vehicle batteries.
This Regulation should only set information requirements for the performance and durability of electric vehicle batteries.
Minimum values for electrochemical performance and durability parameters (First subparagraph, Part A Annex IV)
Minimum values set by delegated act for rechargeable industrial batteries (first subparagraph of paragraph 5)
From either 18 August 2027 or 18 months after the date of entry into force of the delegated act referred to in the first subparagraph of paragraph 5, whichever is the latest, rechargeable industrial batteries with a capacity greater than 2 kWh, except those with exclusively external storage, shall meet the minimum values laid down in the delegated act adopted pursuant to the first subparagraph of paragraph 5 for the electrochemical performance and durability parameters set out in Part A of Annex
Waste treatment reporting by waste management operators (para5 a)
The amount of waste batteries received for treatment (para5 a).
the amount of waste batteries received for treatment;
Regulation 2023/1542
Regulation under discussion (Regulation 2023/1542).
Batteries_on_market_information
Information about batteries placed on the market and their sustainability requirements
Regulations (EC) No 1013/2006
Regulation cited as a requirement for compliance in shipments of waste batteries.
Treatment may be undertaken outside the Member State concerned or outside the Union, provided that the shipment of waste batteries or fractions thereof, is in compliance with Regulations (EC) No 1013/2006 and (EC) No 1418/2007.
Waste SLI/industrial/EV batteries delivered to facilities for preparation for reuse (para2 b)
The amount of collected waste SLI batteries, waste industrial batteries and waste electric vehicle batteries delivered to permitted facilities for preparation for re-use or preparation for repurposing (para2 b).
the amount of collected waste SLI batteries, waste industrial batteries and waste electric vehicle batteries delivered to permitted facilities for preparation for re-use or preparation for repurposing;
technical design
Technical design of the battery passport.
The technical design should ensure that the battery passport carries data in a secure way which respects privacy rules.
Minimum values for electrochemical performance and durability parameters (Second subparagraph, Part A Annex IV)
Minimum values set by delegated act for LMT batteries (second subparagraph of paragraph 5)
From either 18 August 2028 or 18 months after the date of entry into force of the delegated act referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 5, whichever is the latest, LMT batteries shall meet the minimum values laid down in the delegated act adopted pursuant to the second subparagraph of paragraph 5 for the electrochemical performance and durability parameters set out in Part A of Annex IV.
Waste treatment reporting: preparation for re-use/repurposing (para5 b)
The amount of waste batteries that began to undergo preparation for re-use, preparation for repurposing or recycling processes (para5 b).
the amount of waste batteries that began to undergo preparation for re-use, preparation for repurposing or recycling processes;
Battery_passport
A device providing information along supply and value chains about batteries and related sustainability data as described in the recital.
BatteryPassport
In order to enhance transparency along supply and value chains for all stakeholders, it is necessary to provide for a battery passport that maximises the exchange of information, enables tracking and tracing of batteries and provides information about the carbon intensity of their manufacturing processes as well as the origin of the materials used and whether renewable material, such as material produced from lignin to substitute graphite, is used, about composition of batteries, including raw m
Individual batteries placed on the market
The battery passport should allow economic operators to gather and re-use in a more efficient way the information and data on individual batteries placed on the market and to make better informed choices in their planning activities.
recycling markets for batteries
Recycling markets for batteries.
Requirements concerning the end-of-life stage are necessary to address the environmental implications of the batteries and, in particular, to support the creation of recycling markets for batteries and markets for secondary raw materials from waste batteries.
Point B: Waste batteries collected (b)
The amount of waste batteries collected
the amount of waste batteries collected in accordance with Articles 59, 60 and 61, and collection rates calculated on the basis of the methodology set out in Annex XI;
essential technical requirements
A set of essential technical requirements governing the battery passport (design, data requirements and operation).
Point D: Recycling efficiencies and material recovery values (d)
Values for recycling efficiencies and material recovery of batteries collected
the values for the recycling efficiencies achieved as referred to in Part B of Annex XII and the values for the recovery of materials achieved as referred to in Part C of Annex XII, regarding the batteries collected in that Member State.
Interoperable format
Interoperable data format for battery passport information.
All information included in the battery passport shall be based on open standards and be in an interoperable format, transferable through an open interoperable data exchange network without vendor lock-in, machine-readable, structured and searchable, in accordance with the essential requirements laid down in Article 78.
QR Code
Machine-readable code used to access information about the battery (and its product passport).
To ensure the availability of information over time, that information should also be made available by means of QR codes which are printed or engraved on batteries or are affixed to the packaging and to the documents accompanying the battery and should respect the guidelines of ISO/IEC Standard 18004:2015.
digital product passports
Digital product passports referenced in relation to the battery passport.
Such requirements should be developed hand-in-hand with those for digital product passports required by other Union law concerning eco-design for sustainable products.
Cadmium
Chemical substance restricted in batteries.
In addition to the restrictions set out in Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, it is appropriate to set out restrictions for the presence of mercury, cadmium and lead in certain categories of batteries.
LeadSymbolPb
Chemical symbol Pb indicating lead content in a battery.
All batteries containing more than 0,002 % cadmium or more than 0,004 % lead, shall be marked with the chemical symbol for the metal concerned: Cd or Pb.
Directive 2014/53/EU
Directive on harmonisation of laws for radio equipment.
as defined in ( 16 ) Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC (OJ L 153, 22.5.2014, p. 62).
Labelling of batteries
Labelling requirements for batteries.
the environmental performance of batteries and established some common rules and obligations for economic operators, in particular through harmonised rules for the heavy metal content and labelling of batteries and rules and targets for the management of all waste batteries, based on extended producer responsibility.
Battery label
Label containing information on batteries as required by Article 13.
From 18 August 2026 or 18 months after the date of entry into force of the implementing act referred to in paragraph 10, whichever is the latest, batteries shall bear a label containing the general information on batteries set out in Part A of Annex VI.
Product Passport
A passport of the battery accessible via QR code.
The QR code should give access to a battery’s product passport.
Pictogram
Pictogram or other mark indicating a special risk associated with the battery.
The CE marking and the identification number referred to in paragraph 3 may be followed, if applicable, by any pictogram or other mark indicating a special risk, use or any danger linked to the use, storage, treatment or transport of the battery.
Documents accompanying the battery
Documents accompanying the battery to which QR codes may be affixed.
Batteries (certain categories)
Batteries with restrictions on the presence of mercury, cadmium and lead.
Vehicles exempt from cadmium prohibition
Vehicles benefiting from an exemption under Annex II to Directive 2000/53/EC.
Batteries used in vehicles which benefit from an exemption under Annex II to Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 9 ) should be excluded from the prohibition to contain cadmium.
Annex II to Directive 2000/53/EC
Annex II to Directive 2000/53/EC.
Declaration accessibility via QR code
The carbon footprint declaration shall accompany the battery until it becomes accessible via the QR code referred to in Article 13(6).
Until it becomes accessible via the QR code referred to in Article 13(6), the carbon footprint declaration shall accompany the battery.
decentralised data system
A decentralised data system used to underpin the battery passport.
Packaging
Packaging to which QR codes may be affixed.
Directive (EU) 2019/882
Directive on accessibility requirements for products and services.
(17) Directive (EU) 2019/882 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on the accessibility requirements for products and services (OJ L 151, 7.6.2019, p. 70).
Electronic access to websites
Electronic access to websites via QR codes.
electronic access to websites provided by QR codes affixed to the battery.
Standards for QR code and unique identifier compliance.
The QR code and the unique identifier shall comply with the ISO/IEC standards 15459-1:2014, 15459-2:2015, 15459-3:2014, 15459-4:2014, 15459-5:2014 and 15459-6:2014 or their equivalent.
MeaningLabelsSymbols
The meaning of the labels and symbols on batteries.
the meaning of the labels and symbols on batteries in accordance with Article 13 or printed on their packaging or in the documents accompanying batteries;
Websites provided by QR codes affixed to the battery
Websites that are provided via QR codes affixed to the battery.
CadmiumSymbolCd
Chemical symbol Cd indicating cadmium content in a battery.
BatteryCells
Battery cells as a component of batteries.
In cases where battery cells or battery modules are made available on the market for end use, without any further incorporation or assembly into larger battery packs or batteries, they shall be considered to have been placed on the market as batteries for the purposes of this Regulation, and the requirements for the most similar battery category shall apply.
Part B
Part B Elements to explain the measurements for parameters listed in Part A
Instructions and safety information
Instructions and safety information on the use, removal and replacement of the batteries.
Any natural or legal person that places on the market products incorporating portable batteries shall ensure that those products are accompanied with instructions and safety information on the use, removal and replacement of the batteries.
StationaryBatteryEnergyStorageSystems
Stationary battery energy storage systems
For stationary battery energy storage systems and LMT batteries:
SafetyInstructionsLithium
The necessary safety instructions to handle waste batteries, including lithium-containing batteries.
the necessary safety instructions to handle waste batteries, including in relation to the risks associated with, and the handling of, batteries containing lithium;
Part B of Annex IV
SeparateCollectionTakeBackPoints
The separate collection, take-back and collection points for waste batteries.
the separate collection, take-back and collection points, preparation for re-use, preparation for repurposing and treatment available for waste batteries;
Waste portable batteries
Category of batteries for which collection targets apply (portable).
collection targets laid down in Article 59(3), first subparagraph, points (a), (b) and (c), with regard to waste portable batteries
EV batteries
Electric vehicle batteries referenced in the labeling rule.
a) EV batteries, rechargeable industrial batteries > 2 kWh and LMT batteries must bear a conspicuous, clearly legible and indelible label indicating the carbon footprint and declaring the carbon footprint performance class to which the relevant battery model per manufacturing plant corresponds.
Take-back and collection systems
Systems to take back and collect waste SLI batteries, industrial batteries and EV batteries.
the take back and collection systems referred to in paragraph 1
Collection schemes
Schemes for collecting waste batteries.
the availability of collection schemes.
Collection points
Points at which waste batteries may be returned by end-users.
provide for a sufficient number of collection points covering the whole territory of a Member State
Containers for collection and temporary storage of such waste batteries
Containers used for collection and temporary storage of waste batteries at take-back points.
the containers for collection and temporary storage of such waste batteries at the take back and collection systems shall be suitable in view of the volume and hazardous nature of waste SLI batteries, waste industrial batteries and waste electric vehicle batteries that are likely to be collected through those collection points;
Separate collection of waste batteries
Objective to maximise separate collection of waste batteries.
maximising separate collection of waste batteries
Handling_information_for_remanufacturers_second_life_recyclers
Up-to-date information for the handling of batteries for remanufacturers, second-life operators and recyclers
remanufacturers, second-life operators and recyclers with up-to-date information for the handling of batteries
Part_A
Part A: Parameters for determining the state of health of batteries
Part A Parameters for determining the state of health of electric vehicle batteries, stationary battery energy storage systems and LMT batteries:
Information specified in Part A of Annex VI
The information specified in Part A of Annex VI.
the information specified in Part A of Annex VI;
General information on batteries (Annex VI Part A)
General information on batteries to be included on labels, as described in Annex VI Part A.
Elements set out in Part B of Annex IV
The elements described in Part B of Annex IV that must be included
That explanation shall include, at least, the elements set out in Part B of Annex IV.
PortableBatteries
Portable batteries as a category of batteries.
This Regulation applies to all categories of batteries, namely portable batteries, starting, lighting and ignition batteries (SLI batteries), light means of transport batteries (LMT batteries), electric vehicle batteries and industrial batteries, regardless of their shape, volume, weight, design, material composition, chemistry, use or purpose.
Take-back obligation (free of charge) for waste batteries
Take-back obligation for waste batteries (free of charge)
For that purpose the producers of SLI batteries, industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries should be required to accept and take back free of charge, all waste batteries for their respective category from end-users.
Batteries for energy storage
Batteries used for energy storage.
On the other hand, in the area of batteries for energy storage, existing measurement methods to test battery performance and durability are not considered to be sufficiently precise and representative to enable introducing minimum requirements.
Annex_VII
Annex VII: Parameters for determining the state of health and expected lifetime of batteries
PARAMETERS FOR DETERMINING THE STATE OF HEALTH AND EXPECTED LIFETIME OF BATTERIES Part A Parameters for determining the state of health of electric vehicle batteries, stationary battery energy storage systems and LMT batteries: For electric vehicle batteries: state of certified energy (SOCE). For stationary battery energy storage systems and LMT batteries:
ReturnMechanismsInformation
Information on how end-users may return waste batteries free of charge.
information on how the end-users may return waste batteries free of charge to the respective collection points established at retail outlets or on behalf of an online platform.
Harmonised rules
Harmonised rules mentioned for batteries.
Harmonised standards and common specifications
Consistency regarding harmonised standards and common specifications referenced under Regulation 2023/1542.
Remanufacturing
Remanufacturing of the battery as a potential lifecycle path.
It also applies to information concerning individual batteries, which is essential to those who have purchased the battery or parties acting on their behalf for the purpose of making the battery available to independent energy aggregators or energy market participants, evaluating its residual value or remaining lifetime for further use, and facilitating the preparation for reuse, preparation for repurposing, repurposing or remanufacturing of the battery.
RegulationToGreenProcurementRelation
Relation indicating regulation requires green public procurement.
It also lays down requirements for green public procurement when procuring batteries or products into which batteries are incorporated.
Preparation for repurposing
Facilitation of preparation for repurposing of the battery.
Original battery passport
Existing battery passport before creating a new one.
Such battery shall have a new battery passport linked to the battery passport or passports of the original battery or batteries.
harmonised product and marketing requirements
Harmonised product and marketing requirements for batteries.
Addressing the entire life cycle of all batteries placed on the Union market requires the setting up of harmonised product and marketing requirements, including conformity assessment procedures, as well as requirements to fully address the end-of-life stage of batteries.
Preparation for re-use
A lifecycle process listed in the battery scope.
preparation for re-use
Chapter XI: Green public procurement and procedure for amending restrictions on substances
Chapter XI titled 'Green public procurement and procedure for amending restrictions on substances'
Green public procurement and procedure for amending restrictions on substances
Regulation (EC) No 765/2008
Regulation laying down rules related to conformity assessment and market surveillance, as mentioned in the recital.
Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 20 ) lays down rules on the
Chapter X: Union market surveillance and Union safeguard procedures
Chapter X titled 'Union market surveillance and Union safeguard procedures'
Union market surveillance and Union safeguard procedures
Harmonised standards or common specifications
Harmonised standards or common specifications referenced for minimum requirements.
Harmonised standards list
a list of the harmonised standards referred to in Article 15, applied in full or in part, including an indication of which parts have been applied
(e) a list of the harmonised standards referred to in Article 15, applied in full or in part, including an indication of which parts have been applied, a list of the common specifications referred to in Article 16, applied in full or in part, including an indication of which parts have been applied, and a list of other relevant technical specifications used for measurement or calculation purposes;
Invoice_documenting_further_use
Invoice documenting the further use of the battery after preparation for re-use or repurposing.
further use of the battery that has been subject to preparation for re-use or preparation for repurposing, is documented by means of an invoice or a contract for the sale or transfer of ownership of the battery;
Cease_being_waste
Batteries ceasing to be waste after meeting requirements.
to fulfil to cease being waste.
New battery passport
New battery passport created for a battery undergoing reuse/repurposing/remanufacturing.
Harmonised standards referred to in Article 15
Harmonised standards referenced as non-conformity cause
shortcomings in the harmonised standards referred to in Article 15;
Articles 6-10 and 12-14
Articles cited as non-conformity reasons
failure of the battery to be in conformity with Articles 6 to 10 or Article 12, 13 or 14;
Documentation_accompanying_battery
Documentation accompanying the battery when placed on the market or put into service.
The information referred to in paragraph 1, point (a), shall be made available to end-users and third parties acting on their behalf, on equal terms and conditions, as part of the documentation accompanying the battery referred to in paragraph 1 when placed on the market or put into service.
Rules and targets for the management of all waste batteries
Rules and targets for managing waste batteries.
GreenPublicProcurement
Requirements for green public procurement when procuring batteries or products into which batteries are incorporated.
Third-party verification
Verification carried out by a notified body as part of the due diligence process.
Economic operators referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall have their battery due diligence policies verified by a notified body in accordance with Article 51 (‘third-party verification’) and periodically audited by that notified body to make sure that the battery due diligence policies are maintained and applied in accordance with Articles 49, 50 and
Online platform provider
Providers of online platforms that allow consumers to conclude distance contracts with producers
providers of online platforms, falling within the scope of Section 4 of Chapter III thereof and who allow consumers to conclude distance contracts with producers, should obtain from those producers information on the register of producers where they are registered as well as their registration number and a self-certification committing to comply with the extended producer responsibility requirements laid down in this Regulation.
Distributors, importers and fulfilment service providers
Distributors, importers and fulfilment service providers, being close to the market place, should be involved in market surveillance tasks carried out by the national authorities, and should be ready to participate actively, providing those authorities with all necessary information relating to the battery concerned.
EUDeclarationOfConformity
EU declaration of conformity drawn up when compliance demonstrated.
Where compliance of a battery with the applicable requirements has been demonstrated by the relevant conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 17, manufacturers shall draw up an EU declaration of conformity in accordance with Article 18 and affix the CE marking in accordance with Articles 19 and 20.
Market place
Market place near which distributors, importers and fulfilment service providers are located.
Description of conformity assessment activities
Description of the conformity assessment activities, the conformity assessment module(s) set out in Annex VIII or the procedures set out in Article 48(2) and Article 51, and the batteries for which the conformity assessment body claims to be competent.
The application for notification shall be accompanied by a description of the conformity assessment activities, of the conformity assessment module or modules set out in Annex VIII or the procedures set out in Article 48(2) and Article 51, and of the batteries for which the conformity assessment body claims to be competent, as well as by an accreditation certificate, where applicable, issued by a national accreditation body attesting that the conformity assessment body meets the requirements lai
Distance contracts
Contracts by means of which distributors supply batteries to end-users remotely.
distributors that supply batteries by means of distance contracts to end-users.
Provision_of_health_information_to_end_users_and_third_parties
Provision of health information to end-users and third parties.
The provision of information in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be without prejudice to obligations to preserve the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information under the relevant Union and national law.
Online platforms
Providers that offer batteries through online platforms and facilitate distance contracts.
providers of online platforms, falling within the scope of Section 4 of Chapter III of that Regulation, that allow consumers to conclude distance contracts with producers shall obtain the following information from producers offering batteries, including batteries incorporated in appliances, light means of transport or other vehicles, to consumers located in the Union:
ThirdPartyVerificationReports
third-party verification reports issued pursuant to Article 51(2)
third-party verification reports issued pursuant to Article 51(2) by such a notified body concerning battery due diligence policies implemented by suppliers in that chain in accordance with this Chapter.
Suppliers
suppliers (and their subsidiaries and subcontractors)
suppliers, including their subsidiaries and subcontractors
Third_parties_on_their_behalf
Third parties acting on behalf of end-users for information access.
Module D1 – Quality assurance of the production process
Module D1 – Quality assurance of the production process is a conformity assessment procedure.
'Module D1 – Quality assurance of the production process', set out in Part B of Annex VIII
Certificate of conformity
Official document certifying conformity.
Where the deficiencies cannot be remedied, the notified body shall not issue the certificate of conformity or approval decision.
Summary report of the third-party verifications carried out in accordance with Article 51, including the name of the notified body
Summary report of the third-party verifications carried out under Article 51, including the name of the notified body.
That report shall contain, in a manner that is easily comprehensible for end-users and clearly identifies the batteries concerned, the data and information on steps taken by that economic operator to comply with the requirements laid down in Articles 49 and 50, including findings of significant adverse impacts in the risk categories listed in point 2 of Annex X, and how they have been addressed, as well as a summary report of the third-party verifications carried out in accordance with Article 5
Verification report
The verification report mentioned in Article 52(1).
The economic operator referred to in Article 48(1) shall make available upon request to Member States’ market surveillance authorities or national authorities the verification report and approval decision issued in accordance with Article 51, the audit reports referred to in Article 48(2) and available evidence of compliance with a due diligence scheme recognised by the Commission in accordance with Article 53.
DeclarationOfConformity
Declaration of conformity referred to in Article 18, accessible via the QR code.
the declaration of conformity referred to in Article 18
Third-party verifications
Verifications carried out by an entity other than the operator.
Such third-party verifications shall:
Module G – Conformity based on unit verification
Module G – Conformity based on unit verification is a conformity assessment procedure.
'Module G – Conformity based on unit verification', set out in Part C of Annex VIII.
Proportionate conformity assessments
Conformity assessments carried out in a proportionate manner.
A notified body shall carry out conformity assessments in a proportionate manner, avoiding the creation of an unnecessary burden for economic operators, and taking due account of the size of an undertaking, the sector in which the undertaking operates, the structure of the undertaking, the degree of complexity of the battery to be assessed and the mass or serial nature of the production process. The notified body shall nevertheless respect the degree of rigour and the level of protection require
Notified body
Notified body referenced in Article 51 verifications.
Immediate downstream purchasers
Direct buyers downstream in the supply chain to whom information must be made available.
The economic operator referred to in Article 48(1) shall make available to its immediate downstream purchasers all relevant information gained and maintained pursuant to its battery due diligence policy, with due regard for business confidentiality and other competitive concerns.
End_users
End-users to whom information must be made available.
Robust conformity assessment procedures
ReportArticle52_3
The report referred to in Article 52(3), accessible via the QR code.
the report referred to in Article 52(3)
Results of test reports
Results of test reports.
Results of test reports should only be accessible to notified bodies, market surveillance authorities and the Commission.
Importer
actor responsible for ensuring batteries they place on the market comply with the Regulation
Provision should therefore be made for importers to make sure that the batteries they place on the market and put into service comply with the requirements of this Regulation and that the CE marking on batteries and documentation drawn up by manufacturers are available for inspection by the national authorities, whether imported as new or used batteries or batteries that have been subject to preparation for re-use, preparation for repurposing, repurposing or remanufacturing.
Information technology
Technology used for communicating information and reporting on batteries.
Producers and distributors should make use of up-to-date information technology for the purposes of communicating information to all end-users as well as reporting on batteries.
Sample testing and monitoring
Obligation to perform sample testing and maintain monitoring records.
When deemed appropriate with regard to the risks presented by a battery, importers shall, to protect the human health and safety of consumers, carry out sample testing of marketed batteries, investigate, and, if necessary, keep a register of complaints, of non-conforming batteries and battery recalls, and shall keep distributors informed of such monitoring.
Information to be included
Data to identify non-compliant battery, origin, non-compliance, risk, measures, and operator arguments
The information referred to in paragraph 4, second subparagraph, shall include all available details, in particular the data necessary for the identification of the non-compliant battery, the origin of that battery, the nature of the non-compliance alleged and the risk involved, the nature and duration of the national measures taken and the arguments put forward by the relevant economic operator.
Trader (as defined in Regulation (EU) 2022/2065)
A producer offering batteries for distance contracts directly to consumers located in a Member State is considered a trader as defined in Regulation (EU) 2022/2065
should be considered to be a trader as defined in Regulation (EU) 2022/2065.
Register of producers
A register established by Member States to monitor compliance of producers with the requirements of this Chapter.
Member States shall establish a register of producers which shall serve to monitor compliance of producers with the requirements of this Chapter.
Non-compliant batteries
Batteries that do not comply with applicable regulations; mentioned in relation to market surveillance.
An efficient traceability system facilitates the market surveillance authorities’ task of tracing economic operators who have placed on the market, made available on the market or put into service non-compliant batteries.
RecordsRetention10Years
Records retention period for the battery due diligence system (minimum 10 years).
structure its internal management system to support its battery due diligence policy by assigning responsibility to its top management level to oversee its battery due diligence policy as well as maintain records of that system for a minimum of 10 years;
Non-compliant battery
Battery that does not comply with the requirements laid down in this Regulation
the battery does not comply with the requirements laid down in this Regulation (‘non-compliant battery’)
Batteries in conformity with this Regulation
Batteries which are in conformity with this Regulation.
Audit report
Report provided after audit of the operator's battery due diligence policies.
The notified body shall provide the audited economic operator with an audit report.
Registration
Registration process for producers to provide necessary information for monitoring obligations.
Producers should be required to register, in order to provide the necessary information to allow the competent authorities to monitor fulfilment by producers of their obligations.
Compliant battery which presents a risk
A battery that is in compliance with Articles 6 to 10 and Articles 12, 13 and 14, but which presents a risk to human health, safety, property or the environment.
Registers of producers
Registers of producers established pursuant to this Regulation
the registers of producers established pursuant to this Regulation.
Test reports
Test reports related to batteries.
Register of producers referred to in Article 55
Register of producers mentioned in Article 55
the producer is registered in the register of producers referred to in Article 55;
DataRetentionPeriod
Retention period for information (10 years after supply and after supplying).
Economic operators shall ensure that they are able to provide the information referred to in paragraph 1 for 10 years after they have been supplied with the battery and for 10 years after they have supplied the battery.
Data necessary for identification etc.
Data necessary for the identification of compliant batteries which present a risk, the origin and the supply chain of such batteries, the nature of the risk involved and the nature and duration of the national measures taken.
That information shall include all available details, in particular the data necessary for the identification of compliant batteries which present a risk, the origin and the supply chain of such batteries, the nature of the risk involved and the nature and duration of the national measures taken.
TopManagementOverseesPolicy
Top management assigned to oversee the battery due diligence policy.
Information gained and maintained pursuant to its battery due diligence policy
All relevant information gained and maintained pursuant to the operator's battery due diligence policy.
Material composition and hazardous substances in the battery
The material composition of the battery, including its chemistry, hazardous substances present in the battery, other than mercury, cadmium or lead, and critical raw materials present in the battery.
the material composition of the battery, including its chemistry, hazardous substances present in the battery, other than mercury, cadmium or lead, and critical raw materials present in the battery;
HazardousSubstancesImpact
Impact of hazardous substances in batteries on environment and health.
the impact of substances, in particular hazardous substances, present in batteries on the environment and on human health or the safety of persons, including the impact due to inappropriate discarding of waste batteries, such as littering or discarding as unsorted municipal waste.
Electronic data-processing system
System referred to for submitting the application for registration.
Producers shall submit the application for registration via an electronic data-processing system as referred to in paragraph 9, point (a).
Electronic format
Format requirement for information/documentation submitted to national authorities
That information and the documentation shall be provided in electronic format and, on request, in paper format.
CorrectiveAction
Actions to bring a non-conforming battery into conformity, including withdrawal or recall.
Manufacturers who consider or have reason to believe that a battery which they have placed on the market or put into service is not in conformity with one or more of the applicable requirements laid down in Articles 6 to 10 and Articles 12, 13 and 14 shall immediately take the corrective action necessary to bring that battery into conformity, to withdraw it or recall it, as appropriate.
Electronic / paper format
Electronic and optional paper format for information/documentation.
Battery_composition_information
Information about the composition of batteries including raw materials and hazardous chemicals
composition of batteries, including raw materials and hazardous chemicals
Quality check report
Quality check report accompanying data
The data made available by Member States in accordance with this Article shall be accompanied by a quality check report to be presented in the format established by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 5.
Immediate corrective action / withdrawal / recall
Immediate corrective action when non-conformity is identified.
Importers who consider or have reason to believe that a battery which they have placed on the market is not in conformity with Articles 6 to 10 and Articles 12, 13 and 14, shall immediately take the corrective action necessary to bring that battery into conformity, to withdraw it or recall it, as appropriate.
Safety during normal operation and use
Safety of stationary battery energy storage systems during their normal operation and use.
Stationary battery energy storage systems placed on the market or put into service shall be safe during their normal operation and use.
Format for data reporting
Format for the data and information to be reported to the Commission
The Commission shall, by 18 August 2025, adopt implementing acts laying down the format for the data and information to be reported to the Commission, as well as assessment methods and operational conditions related to collection and treatment of waste batteries, for the purpose of paragraphs 1 and 4 of this Article.
SafetyMeasuresStorageTransport
Safety and protective measures for storage, transport and treatment of waste batteries.
the safety and protective measures, including as regards occupational safety and fire protection, applicable to the storage, transport, and the treatment processes for waste batteries.
Battery raw material supply concentration
Concentration of supply of raw materials used in battery manufacture across countries.
Only a few countries supply the raw materials used in battery manufacture and, in some cases, low standards of governance in those countries can exacerbate environmental and social problems.
Producer’s registration number
Registration number(s) of a producer in the register.
the producer’s registration number or registration numbers in that register;
QuantitiesRawMaterialInBattery
Quantities of the raw material present in the battery placed on the market, expressed in percentage or weight.
the quantities of the raw material present in the battery placed on the market, expressed in percentage or weight;
Provisional measures
Provisional measures to prohibit or restrict non-compliant batteries, withdraw or recall
Where the relevant economic operator does not take adequate corrective action within the period referred to in paragraph 1, second subparagraph, the market surveillance authorities shall take all appropriate provisional measures to prohibit or restrict the non-compliant batteries being made available on their national market, to withdraw those batteries from that market or to recall them.
HazardousSubstanceLocation
Location of all hazardous substances in a battery as needed for treatment.
The information referred to in points (a) and (b) of the first subparagraph shall identify the components and materials and the location of all hazardous substances in a battery, as far as it is needed by operators carrying out preparation for re-use, preparation for repurposing or treatment, in order to enable them to comply with the requirements of this Regulation.
Possible safety hazards not addressed in Annex V
Hazards of the stationary battery energy storage system not addressed in Annex V.
(b) include an assessment of possible safety hazards of the stationary battery energy storage system that are not addressed in Annex V;
Commission data assessment report
Commission report assessing data collection quality and methodology
The Commission shall collect and review the information made available in accordance with this Article. The Commission shall publish a report assessing the organisation of the data collection, the sources of data and the methodology used in Member States as well as the completeness, reliability, timeliness and consistency of those data.
Corrective action
Action required to address deficiencies identified during conformity assessment.
Where a notified body finds that the applicable requirements laid down in Articles 6 to 10 and Articles 12, 13, 14, 49 and 50, in corresponding harmonised standards referred to in Article 15, common specifications referred to in Article 16 or other technical specifications have not been met, it shall require the manufacturer or other relevant economic operator to take appropriate corrective action in anticipation of a second and final conformity assessment, unless the deficiencies cannot be reme
Notifying authority
An authority designated by Member States responsible for setting up and carrying out the necessary procedures for the assessment and notification of conformity assessment bodies and the monitoring of notified bodies.
Member States shall designate a notifying authority that shall be responsible for setting up and carrying out the necessary procedures for the assessment and notification of conformity assessment bodies and the monitoring of notified bodies, including compliance with Article 27.
Contact Point
A designated contact point among competent authorities for communicating with the Commission.
Create a dedicated Contact Point concept to represent designated communication channels within regulatory/competent-authorities structures, enabling a consistent SKOS mapping to governance information flows (broader to regulation-2024-1781) and a link to relevant authorities.
Each Member State may also designate one contact point, among the competent authorities referred to in paragraph 1, for the purpose of communicating with the Commission pursuant to paragraph 4.
Additional information request to ensure reliability (para9)
Member State may allow competent authorities to request any additional information necessary to ensure that the data reported are reliable.
Capture the governance pattern of requesting additional information to ensure reliability as a distinct concept, with a SKOS mapping to the regulation framework for alignment.
Information in the register
Information contained in the register relevant to monitoring and enforcement of EPR.
Introduce Information in the Register as a governance-information concept with a broad alignment to regulation-1781 and potential relationship to monitoring mechanisms.
The information in the register should be accessible to those entities that play a role in monitoring compliance with and enforcement of the extended producer responsibility.
Monitoring entities for EPR compliance
Entities that play a role in monitoring compliance with and enforcement of EPR.
Add a Monitoring-entities-for-EPR-compliance concept to explicitly model enforcement-related actors; SKOS mappings include broader alignment to regulation-1781 and related to competent-authorities.
those entities that play a role in monitoring compliance with and enforcement of the extended producer responsibility
Information management and verification tools
Tools for information management and verification within EPR; includes DPP, registers of producers.
Define Information-management-and-verification-tools as a concept to capture DoP/DoC data-handling tools, with broad regulatory alignment via regulation-1781.
information management and verification tools, including, as appropriate, authorised representatives for extended producer responsibility, waste management operators, producer responsibility organisations, digital product passports and registers of producers
Oversight of EPR obligations (Article 57)
Oversight of implementation of extended producer responsibility obligations.
Create Oversight-of-EPR-obligations-article-57-3 as a governance/monitoring concept; map to regulation-1781 for hierarchical alignment and to related governance terms.
(c) the oversight of implementation of extended producer responsibility obligations in accordance with Article 57;
Authorisation of producers and producer responsibility organisations (Article 58)
Process for authorising producers and producer responsibility organisations as per Article 58.
Create an authorization-of-producers-and-PROs concept to capture governance mechanisms; align with regulation-1781 via broader mapping and link to related regulatory concepts.
(b) the authorisation of producers and producer responsibility organisations in accordance with Article 58;
Information campaigns
Campaigns to inform the public about collection points and recycling, per Article 74(1).
Create Information-campaigns as a governance-information concept to model public information efforts; map to regulation-1781 and related information frameworks.
carry out information campaigns in accordance with Article 74(1).
Public authorities or third parties carrying out waste management on their behalf
Public authorities or third parties performing waste management on behalf per Article 66.
Create a dedicated concept for Public authorities or third parties carrying out waste management on their behalf to model stakeholder roles; link to Directive and broader governance concepts via SKOS.
public authorities or third parties carrying out waste management on their behalf in accordance with Article 66.
Directive 2008/98/EC
Waste management directive referenced for authorisation processes.
Create the Directive-2008-98-EC concept to anchor regulatory references; map to broader regulation framework (broader to regulation-1781) and relate to other governance concepts (e.g., public-authorities).
permits issued in accordance with Directive 2008/98/EC to be an authorisation for the purposes of this Regulation.
Written authorisation
written authorisation
Introduce Written-authorisation as a governance/instrument concept; relate to broader regulation-1781 and to Directive where applicable.
The economic operator that places the battery on the market should therefore be allowed to give written authorisation to any other operator to act on its behalf.
Authorized Operator
Operators authorised to act on behalf of the economic operator.
Capture Authorized Operator as a governance/actor concept; connect to regulation-1781 and to related regulatory operators for traceability.
the data included in the battery passport shall be stored by the economic operator responsible for the fulfilment of the obligations under Article 77(4) or (7), or by operators authorised to act on their behalf;
economic operators across the Union
Economic operators across the Union.
Add a broader/regional variant to economic-operators to reflect cross-border regulatory scope; map to regulation-1781 for alignment.
the rules setting out the requirements for batteries should be of uniform application for all economic operators across the Union and not leave room for divergent implementation by Member States.
Economic operator referred to in Article 48(1)
The economic operator referred to in Article 48(1).
Create a distinct concept for the operator referred to in Article 48(1) to support traceability of operator obligations; align with regulation-1781 via broader mapping.
EconomicOperatorManagementSystem
The management system of an economic operator as described in Article 49.
Introduce the Economic-operator-management-system as a governance/information-management construct to support regulatory compliance; link to regulation-1781 via broader mapping.
Economic operator’s management system
TopManagementLevel
top management level assigned in accordance with Article 49(1), point (c)
Create Top-management-level as a governance boundary concept reflecting organizational responsibility; connect to regulation-1781 via broader mapping.
top management level assigned in accordance with Article 49(1), point (c);
Article 48(2)
Article 48(2).
Add Article-48-2-2 as a governance/regulatory reference concept; map to regulation-1781 and relate to audit/conformity concepts where applicable.
Audit reports referred to in Article 48(2)
The audit reports referred to in Article 48(2).
Define Audit-reports-referred-to-in-article-48-2-1 as a governance/conformity artifact with SKOS mappings to relevant regulatory context.
AwarenessCampaigns
Producers or producer responsibility organisations shall conduct awareness campaigns.
Producers of the relevant category of batteries or producer responsibility organisations shall conduct awareness campaigns and offer incentives to encourage end-users to discard waste batteries in a manner that is in line with the information made available to end-users regarding the prevention and management of waste batteries in accordance with paragraph 1.
Security and privacy
A high level of security and privacy shall be ensured.
the battery passport shall be such that a high level of security and privacy is ensured and fraud is avoided.
Limited access to sensitive information
Access to sensitive information restricted to a limited number of persons with a legitimate interest.
Certain information in the battery passport should not be public, such as sensitive commercial information to which only a limited number of persons with a legitimate interest would need to have access.
Symbol for separate collection of batteries
Part B: Symbol for separate collection of batteries
PublicInformationProvision
Public information provided under this Article.
Where information is provided publicly to end-users under this Article, the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information in conformity with the relevant Union and national law shall be preserved.
Supply and distribution chain
The chain of activities involved in the supply and distribution of batteries.
Batteries_and_battery_packs
Batteries and battery packs
batteries and battery packs.
SensitiveInformation
Information obtained in the course of investigations that must be treated confidentially.
The Commission shall ensure that all sensitive information obtained in the course of its investigations is treated confidentially.
ChemicalSymbolSizeRequirement
Symbol area requirement for the chemical symbol indicating heavy metal content.
The relevant chemical symbol indicating the heavy metal content shall be printed beneath the separate collection symbol and shall cover an area of at least one-quarter the size of that symbol.
Data and information on steps taken to comply with Articles 49 and 50
Data and information on steps taken to comply with the requirements laid down in Articles 49 and 50.
Adequate quality control and safety instructions
Quality control and safety instructions to be followed during examinations, testing, packing and shipment
Economic operators placing on the market or putting into service batteries that have been subject to preparation for re-use, preparation for repurposing, repurposing or remanufacturing shall ensure that the examination, performance testing, packing and shipment of those batteries, and of such batteries’ components subject to any of those operations, is carried out following adequate quality control and safety instructions.
Symbol area coverage (general)
Minimum area coverage for the separate collection symbol on non-cylindrical batteries.
The separate collection symbol shall cover at least 3 % of the area of the largest side of the battery up to a maximum size of 5 × 5 cm.
Instructions and safety information languages easily understood by end-users
Instructions and safety information provided in languages easily understood by end-users
by instructions and safety information in a language or languages which can be easily understood by end-users
Heavy metal content
Rule concerning heavy metal content in batteries.
Permanent online availability of instructions
The instructions and safety information shall be made available permanently online.
Those instructions and that safety information shall be made available permanently online, on a publicly available website, in an easily understandable way for end-users.
Obligations laid down in Articles 49, 50 and 52
The obligations defined in Articles 49, 50 and 52.
SeriesProductionConformity
Procedures to ensure conformity for batteries produced in series production.
Manufacturers shall ensure that procedures are in place for a battery that is part of a series production to remain in conformity with this Regulation. In doing so, manufacturers shall adequately take into account changes in the production process or in battery design or characteristics and changes in the harmonised standards referred to in Article 15, common specifications referred to in Article 16 or other technical specifications by reference to which the conformity of the battery is declared
Governance standards in supplier countries
Governance standards in countries supplying battery materials.
Supply chain
The sequence through which a battery passes from production to end-use, in the context of traceability.
Ensuring traceability of a battery throughout the whole supply chain helps to make market surveillance simpler and more efficient, and provides transparency to consumers.
Market_surveillance_support
Battery passport should support market surveillance authorities in their tasks
It should be possible for the battery passport to support market surveillance authorities in carrying out their tasks under this Regulation
Examination, performance testing, packing and shipment
The processes of examining, testing, packing and shipping batteries during preparation operations
Batteries manufactured in series
for batteries manufactured in series:
Confidentiality_obligations
Confidentiality obligations regarding commercially sensitive information.
ConfidentialityOfPublicInfo
Confidentiality of commercially sensitive information when information is provided publicly.
Making information available (Article 76)
Process of making information available as per Article 76.
(e) making information available in accordance with Article 76.
European Chemicals Agency
European Chemicals Agency set up under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
By 31 December 2027, the Commission, assisted by the European Chemicals Agency set up under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (‘the Agency’), shall prepare a report on substances of concern, namely substances having an adverse effect on human health or the environment or hampering recycling for safe and high quality secondary raw materials, present in batteries or used in their manufacture.
Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
Annex XVII restrictions in REACH.
Traceability of traders obligations
Regulatory concept of tracing traders’ obligations under the referenced Regulation.
This Regulation should specify how the traceability of traders’ obligations laid down in Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 28 ) is to be applied to online platforms allowing consumers to conclude distance contracts with producers offering batteries, including batteries that are incor porated in appliances, light means of transport or other vehicles, and to consumers located in the Union in relation to the registers of producers established pursuant to this
RiskManagementPlan
risk management plan
designing and implementing a risk management plan, monitoring and tracking performance of risk mitigation efforts, reporting back to its top management level assigned in accordance with Article 49(1), point (c), and considering suspending or discontinuing engagement with a supplier or its subsidiary or subcontractor after failed attempts at mitigation, based on relevant contracts and agreements referred to in Article 49(1), point (e);
Documentary evidence
Documentary evidence necessary for the verification, recognition and regular monitoring of its compliance with the requirements laid down in Article 25.
Where the conformity assessment body concerned cannot provide an accreditation certificate as referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article, it shall provide the notifying authority with all the documentary evidence necessary for the verification, recognition and regular monitoring of its compliance with the requirements laid down in Article 25, including appropriate documentation demonstrating that the conformity assessment body is independent within the meaning of Article 25(3).
Risk management obligations
Obligations to identify, assess and address risks in the supply chain.
Evaluation aspect h
analysis of the impact of this Regulation on the competitiveness of, and on the investments in, the batteries sector, and of the administrative burden resulting from this Regulation.
ManagementPlan
management plan
as part of its management plan
Evidence of compliance with a due diligence scheme recognised by the Commission in accordance with Article 53
Evaluation aspect g
infringements and the effectiveness, proportionality and dissuasiveness of penalties as set out in Article 93
infringements and the effectiveness, proportionality and dissuasiveness of penalties as set out in Article 93;
batteries weighing more than 5 kg
Batteries with weight over 5 kg to be industrial unless other categories apply.
any battery that weighs more than 5 kg that does not fall under any other categories under this Regulation should be considered to be an industrial battery.
SupplyChainRiskIdentification
Identify and assess the risk of adverse impacts in its supply chain, associated with the risk categories listed in point 2 of Annex X.
identify and assess the risk of adverse impacts in its supply chain, associated with the risk categories listed in point 2 of Annex X as part of its management plan, including on the basis of the information provided pursuant to Article 49 and any other relevant information that is either publicly available or provided by stakeholders, by reference to its battery due diligence policy;
Documentation drawn up by manufacturers
documentation drawn up by manufacturers
Documentary evidence approved by the competent authority of destination
Evidence required to show treatment occurred under conditions equivalent to those required by the Regulation.
Waste batteries or fractions thereof exported from the Union in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article shall only count towards the fulfilment of obligations, efficiencies and targets laid down in Articles 70 and 71 if the exporter of the waste batteries or fractions thereof provides documentary evidence approved by the competent authority of destination that the treatment took place in conditions that are equivalent to those required by this Regulation and in accordance with other Union la
DateOfManufactureAndPuttingIntoService
date of manufacture of the battery and, where appropriate, the date of putting into service
the date of manufacture of the battery and, where appropriate, the date of putting into service;
Documentation
Documentation demonstrating fulfilment of obligations under Articles 49, 50 and 52, including verification/approval and audit reports.
Economic operators referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall keep documentation demonstrating their fulfilment of the obligations laid down in Articles 49, 50 and 52, including the verification report and approval decision referred to in Article 51 and the audit reports referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article, for 10 years after the last battery manufactured under the relevant battery due diligence policy has been placed on the market.
RiskManagementStrategy
strategy to respond to the identified risks to prevent, mitigate and otherwise address adverse impacts
design and implement a strategy to respond to the identified risks to prevent, mitigate and otherwise address adverse impacts by:
REACH Evaluation Joint Action Plan
With a view to further restrictions on substances present in batteries or used in their manufacturing, it is appropriate to carry out a mapping of substances of concern, defined in the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability as substances having a chronic effect for human health or the environment, such as substances in the candidate list for eventual inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and in Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, but also those which hamper recycling for sa
Records and correspondence relating to the conformity assessment procedures
Records and correspondence relating to the conformity assessment procedures of batteries
Records and correspondence relating to the conformity assessment procedures of batteries shall be drawn up in the official language or languages of the Member State where the notified body carrying out the conformity assessment procedures is established, or in one or more languages accepted by that body.
Regulatory review obligation
Obligation for the Commission to review and draw up a report on the regulation and its impact
By 30 June 2031, the Commission shall review and draw up a report on the application of this Regulation and its impact on the environment, human health and the functioning of the internal market and submit it to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Documentation demonstrating fulfilment
Documentation kept by operators demonstrating fulfilment of obligations, including related reports.
Batteries
Batteries for which the conformity assessment body claims to be competent.
European Commission
EU executive body referred to in the procedure
Consolidates multiple Commission-related extractions under one actor concept to support coherent governance modeling.
The market surveillance authorities shall inform the Commission and the other Member States of the results of the evaluation and of the actions which they have required the economic operator to take.
UN Paris Agreement
UN Paris Agreement.
Provides a standalone representation for an international treaty reference that falls outside the immediate regulatory/ecodesign scope, enabling traceability when needed.
(d) the UN Paris Agreement;
UN Global Compact
The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact.
Isolates an international governance framework as a separate concept, enabling future mappings as appropriate.
(a) the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact;
UNGuidingPrinciples
UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Keeps high-level governance frameworks separate from ecodesign/regulatory concepts, enabling clear provenance and future mapping.
such mechanisms shall be based on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy
Separates social governance instruments from product/regulatory concepts, enabling explicit provenance.
(d) the ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy;
Human rights, labour rights and industrial relations
Social and environmental risk category: human rights and labour rights and industrial relations.
Provides a clear boundary for social risk concepts separate from ecodesign/regulatory concepts.
(b) human rights, labour rights and industrial relations, including:
Environment, climate and human health
Social and environmental risk category: environment, climate and human health.
Encapsulates environmental/climate-health risk as a distinct socio-environmental concept for provenance and mapping.
(a) environment, climate and human health, considering direct, induced and cumulative effects, including:
Community life
Social and environmental risk category: community life, including that of indigenous peoples.
Allows explicit representation of community-life risk within the ontology boundary.
(c) community life, including that of indigenous peoples.
Risk to human health, safety of persons, property or environment
Not present a risk to human health, to the safety of persons, to property or to the environment
Establishes a boundary for broad risk categories that span health, safety, and environmental risk.
Waste holders
Detailed reporting obligations should be established for all producers, waste management operators and waste holders involved in the collection of waste SLI batteries, waste industrial batteries and waste electric vehicles batteries.
Carbon footprint information
The carbon footprint information referred to in Article 7(1) and (2).
the carbon footprint information referred to in Article 7(1) and (2);
Battery expected lifetime
The expected lifetime of batteries.
for stationary battery energy storage systems, LMT batteries and electric-vehicle batteries using a battery management system, it should be possible for the end-user or any other third party acting on behalf of that end-user to determine the state of health and expected lifetime of the batteries at any time from the data stored in the battery management system.
SLIBattery
SLI batteries
Waste SLI batteries
Category of batteries classified as SLI waste batteries.
for waste LMT batteries, waste SLI batteries, waste industrial batteries and waste electric vehicle batteries, at or in the vicinity of the distributor’s retail outlet.
Delegated act establishing methodology for carbon footprint calculation
Delegated act to establish the methodology for calculation and verification of the carbon footprint.
The Commission shall, by 18 February 2024 for electric vehicle batteries, 18 February 2025 for rechargeable industrial batteries, except those with external storage, 18 February 2027 for LMT batteries and 18 February 2029 for industrial batteries with external storage, adopt: (a) a delegated act in accordance with Article 89 to supplement this Regulation by establishing the methodology for the calculation and verification of the carbon footprint of the battery referred to in the first subparagra
Harmonisation of carbon footprint calculation rules
Harmonising the technical rules for calculating the carbon footprint
Harmonising the technical rules for calculating the carbon footprint for all rechargeable industrial batteries with a capacity greater than 2 kWh, LMT batteries and electric vehicle batteries placed on the Union market is a prerequisite for introducing a requirement for a carbon footprint declaration and subsequently for establishing carbon footprint performance classes that will enable batteries with lower overall carbon footprints to be identified.
EndUserSeparateCollection
The role of end-users in contributing to the separate collection of waste batteries.
the role of end-users in contributing to the separate collection of waste batteries in accordance with their obligations under Article 64 to allow their treatment;
Life cycle carbon emissions
Avoided carbon emissions in batteries’ life cycle
As a result of these requirements, the avoided carbon emissions in batteries’ life cycle, will contribute to the Union’s climate objectives, particularly that of reaching climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest.
Maximum carbon thresholds
Thresholds for carbon footprint in batteries
Therefore, maximum carbon thresholds should be introduced, further to a dedicated impact assessment to determine those values.
Expected lifetime (cycles) and reference test
Expected battery lifetime expressed in cycles, and reference test used.
expected battery lifetime expressed in cycles, and reference test used;
Costs entailed by EPR (financing for battery lifecycle)
Costs to finance collection, treatment and recycling of batteries under EPR.
they should finance the costs of collecting, treating and recycling all collected batteries,
end-of-life stage of batteries
End-of-life stage of batteries.
Carbon footprint impact assessment
Life cycle impact assessment method used for carbon footprint.
The carbon footprint of the battery shall be calculated using the ‘climate change’ life cycle impact assessment method. The results shall be provided as characterised results without normalisation and weighting.
NumberOfFullEquivalentChargeDischargeCycles
the number of full equivalent charge-discharge cycles
Carbon footprint requirements
Waste electric vehicles batteries
All waste SLI batteries, waste industrial batteries and waste electric vehicles batteries should be collected.
RoleEndUsersWastePrevention
The role of end-users in contributing to waste prevention as part of information to be provided.
(a) the role of end-users in contributing to waste prevention, including by information on good practices and recom mendations concerning the use of batteries aimed at extending their use phase and the possibilities of re-use, preparation for re-use, preparation for repurposing, repurposing and remanufacturing;
Distributors of SLI batteries, industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries
Distributors involved in the battery market.
distributors of SLI batteries, industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries in accordance with Article 62(1);
Stock in the Union
Batteries placed in stock in the Union by distributors.
batteries placed in stock in the Union by distributors, including retailers, wholesalers and sales divisions of manufacturers, before the date of application of relevant requirements of this Regulation do not need to meet those requirements.
StateOfCertifiedEnergy
state of certified energy (SOCE) for electric vehicle batteries
For electric vehicle batteries: state of certified energy (SOCE).
Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules for High Specific Energy Rechargeable Batteries for Mobile Applications
Category Rules used for carbon footprint assessment
According to the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules for High Specific Energy Rechargeable Batteries for Mobile Applications, climate change is the second highest related impact category for batteries after the mining and use of minerals and metals.
State of health information
Information on the state of health of the battery pursuant to Article 14.
information on the state of health of the battery pursuant to Article 14;
First-time market availability: portable and LMT batteries (para1 a)
The amount of portable batteries and LMT batteries made available on the market for the first time in the territory of a Member State (para1 a).
the amount of portable batteries and LMT batteries made available on the market for the first time in the territory of a Member State, excluding batteries that have left the territory of that Member State in that year, before being sold to end-users;
BatteryInServiceWithoutPriorMarket
Batteries that are put into service without being placed on the market beforehand.
It is appropriate to provide that the requirements for batteries, which are put into service without being placed on the market beforehand, should be the same as for batteries that are placed on the market before being put into service.
Tailored_state_of_health_information
Tailored information for specific actors such as state of health of batteries
specific actors with tailored information such as on the state of health of batteries
Removability_and_replacability_by_independent_professionals
Batteries should be removable and replaceable by independent professionals
SLI batteries and electric vehicle batteries that are incorporated in motor vehicles should be removable and replaceable by independent professionals.
Software reset function
A software reset function in the battery management system.
The battery management system shall include a software reset function, in case economic operators carrying out preparation for re-use, preparation for repurposing, repurposing or remanufacturing need to upload different battery management system software.
Software
Software related to battery replacement obligations.
Software shall not be used to impede the replacement of a portable battery or LMT battery, or of their key components.
Battery concerned
The battery concerned.
Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) method
Method for calculation/verification in line with PEF framework.
The methodology for calculation and verification of the carbon footprint to be provided for by means of the delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 7 shall build on the essential elements included in this Annex, be in compliance with the latest version of the Commission Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) method and relevant Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCRs) and reflect the international agreements and technical/scientific progress in the area of life cycle assessment.
Point A: Amount of batteries first placed on the market (a)
The amount of batteries made available on the market for the first time in a Member State
the amount of batteries made available on the market for the first time in a Member State, including those incorporated in appliances, vehicles or industrial products, but excluding batteries that have left the territory of that Member State in that year, before being sold to end-users;
SLI_Batteries
Starting, lighting and ignition batteries as a category.
Not available on market until conformity
Distributors shall not make the battery available until conformity is achieved
the distributor shall not make the battery available on the market until it has been brought into conformity
Producers of SLI batteries, industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries
Entities that place SLI batteries, industrial or electric vehicle batteries on the market and are responsible for take-back.
Producers of SLI batteries, industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries or, where appointed in accordance with Article 57(1), producer responsibility organisations, shall take back, free of charge and without an obligation on the end-user to buy a new battery, nor to have bought the battery from them, and shall ensure that all waste SLI batteries, waste industrial batteries and waste electric vehicle batteries regardless of their nature, chemical composition, condition, brand, or origin
First-time market availability: SLI/industrial/EV batteries (para2 a)
The amount of SLI batteries, industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries made available on the market for the first time (para2 a).
the amount of SLI batteries, industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries made available on the market for the first time in a Member State, excluding batteries that have left the territory of that Member State in that year, before being sold to end-users;
OnSiteAssemblyAndTesting
Batteries that, because of their characteristics, can only be assembled and tested on-site in their final destination.
This concerns for example batteries that the manufacturer uses for its own purposes, or batteries that, because of their characteristics, can only be assembled and tested on-site in their final destination.
StateOfHealthTest
Testing for state of health of batteries.
the battery shall be tested for its state of health and the presence of hazardous substances shall be evaluated;
Battery state of health (SoH)
The state of health of batteries as derived from data stored in a battery management system.
UNECE data access benchmarks
UNECE benchmark for the state of health and expected lifetime of electric vehicle batteries.
Technical specifications that originate from the work of the informal UNECE Working Group on Electric Vehicles and the Environment on data access in electric vehicles should be considered to be a benchmark for the state of health and expected lifetime of electric vehicle batteries.
Independent professional
A professional who may remove/replace batteries under certain derogations.
The following products incorporating portable batteries may be designed in such a way as to make the battery removable and replaceable only by independent professionals:
Capacity threshold for exhaustion (EV only)
Capacity threshold for exhaustion (only for electric vehicle batteries).
capacity threshold for exhaustion (only for electric vehicle batteries);
Rated capacity
the capacity value of a battery, under specific conditions, such as temperature and relative humidity, and declared by the manufacturer.
Rated capacity: the capacity value of a battery, under specific conditions, such as temperature and relative humidity, and declared by the manufacturer.
Electric vehicle battery labeling requirement
Batteries shall bear a conspicuous, clearly legible and indelible label indicating the carbon footprint and the performance class.
Electric vehicle batteries, rechargeable industrial batteries with a capacity greater than 2 kWh and LMT batteries shall bear a conspicuous, clearly legible and indelible label indicating the carbon footprint of the battery referred to in paragraph 1, first subparagraph, point (d) and declaring the carbon footprint performance class to which the relevant battery model per manufacturing plant corresponds.
Accreditation certificate
Accreditation certificate, where applicable, attesting that the conformity assessment body meets the requirements laid down in Article 25.
Carbon footprint declaration
A carbon footprint declaration drawn up for each battery model per manufacturing plant, containing specified information.
a carbon footprint declaration shall be drawn up for each battery model per manufacturing plant, in accordance with the implementing act referred to in the fourth subparagraph and containing, at least, the following information:
LMT extension assessment
feasibility and technical consequences of extending the scope of the definition of ‘LMT battery’ to include batteries powering non-wheeled vehicles
By 30 June 2031, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council assessing the feasibility and the technical consequences of extending the scope of the definition of ‘LMT battery’ in Article 3, point (11), in particular by including batteries powering non-wheeled vehicles. The report shall be accompanied, where appropriate, by a legislative proposal.
Percentage share of cobalt, lithium or nickel present in active materials and recovered from battery manufacturing waste or post-consumer waste
Data attribute: percentage share of cobalt, lithium or nickel in active materials recovered from waste
percentage share of cobalt, lithium or nickel that is present in active materials and that has been recovered from battery manufacturing waste or post-consumer waste
Percentage share of lead present in the battery and recovered from waste
Data attribute: percentage share of lead in the battery recovered from waste
the percentage share of lead that is present in the battery and that has been recovered from waste
Authorized signatory
Signatory indicating who signed the declaration on behalf of the issuer
Signed for and on behalf of: (place and date of issue): (name, function) (signature)
Self-certification by the producer
Producer statement committing to comply with extended producer responsibility requirements.
a self-certification by the producer committing to only offer batteries, including those incorporated in appliances, light means of transport or other vehicles, with regard to which the extended producer responsibility requirements referred to in Article 56(1), (2), (3) and (4), Article 57(1) and Article 58(1), (2) and (7) are complied with.
National accreditation body
National accreditation body that issues the accreditation certificate.
Extended producer responsibility
Policy principle referenced as basis for rules.
Batteries subject to carbon footprint declaration
Rechargeable industrial batteries with a capacity greater than 2 kWh, LMT batteries and electric vehicle batteries placed on the Union market
Rechargeable industrial batteries with a capacity greater than 2 kWh, LMT batteries and electric vehicle batteries placed on the Union market should therefore be accompanied by a carbon footprint declaration.
CEMarking
CE marking affixed to indicate conformity with applicable requirements.
Charge (capacity) retention
the capacity that a battery can deliver after storage, under specific conditions, such as temperature and relative humidity, for a specific time, without a subsequent recharge and expressed as a percentage of the rated capacity.
Charge (capacity) ( 1 ) retention: the capacity that a battery can deliver after storage, under specific conditions, such as temperature and relative humidity, for a specific time, without a subsequent recharge and expressed as a percentage of the rated capacity.
Detailed_technical_and_verification_requirements
Detailed technical and verification requirements to cease waste status.
establishing detailed technical and verification requirements that waste LMT batteries, waste industrial batteries or waste electric vehicle batteries are to fulfil to cease being waste.
Documentation_for_recycled_content_information
documentation containing information about the percentage share of cobalt, lithium or nickel recovered from waste and the percentage share of lead recovered from waste
From 18 August 2028 or 24 months after the date of entry into force of the delegated act referred to in the third subparagraph, whichever is the latest, industrial batteries with a capacity greater than 2 kWh, except those with exclusively external storage, electric vehicle batteries and SLI batteries that contain cobalt, lead, lithium or nickel in active materials, shall be accompanied by documentation containing information about the percentage share of cobalt, lithium or nickel that is presen
LMT battery
A battery type (LMT battery) whose removability and replaceability obligations apply to both batteries and individual cells.
Any natural or legal person that places on the market products incorporating LMT batteries shall ensure that those batteries, as well as individual battery cells included in the battery pack, are readily removable and replaceable by an independent professional at any time during the lifetime of the product.
Endurance in cycles
the number of charge and discharge cycles a battery can perform under specific conditions, such as temperature and relative humidity, before the capacity drops below a specified fraction of the rated capacity.
Endurance in cycles the number of charge and discharge cycles a battery can perform under specific conditions, such as temperature and relative humidity, before the capacity drops below a specified fraction of the rated capacity.
portable battery of general use
Definition of portable battery of general use as a portable battery, whether or not rechargeable, that is specifically designed to be interoperable and that has one of the following common formats 4,5 Volts (3R12), button cell, D, C, AA, AAA, AAAA, A23, 9 Volts (PP3);
‘portable battery of general use’ means a portable battery, whether or not rechargeable, that is specifically designed to be interoperable and that has one of the following common formats 4,5 Volts (3R12), button cell, D, C, AA, AAA, AAAA, A23, 9 Volts (PP3);
Outer casing
An outer casing that encapsulates batteries or cells.
an outer casing
Minimum average duration
minimum average time reached by a sample of batteries on discharge when used under specific conditions, such as temperature and relative humidity.
Minimum average duration: minimum average time reached by a sample of batteries on discharge when used under specific conditions, such as temperature and relative humidity.
Delayed discharge performance
the relative decrease of the minimum average duration, with the initially measured minimum average duration as the reference point, after a defined period and under specific conditions, such as temperature and relative humidity.
Delayed discharge performance: the relative decrease of the minimum average duration, with the initially measured minimum average duration as the reference point, after a defined period and under specific conditions, such as temperature and relative humidity.
battery module
Definition of battery module as any set of battery cells that are connected together or encapsulated within an outer casing to protect the cells against external impact, and which is meant to be used either alone or in combination with other modules;
‘battery module’ means any set of battery cells that are connected together or encapsulated within an outer casing to protect the cells against external impact, and which is meant to be used either alone or in combination with other modules;
Paragraph 4 inclusion clause (Cross-reference)
Clause confirming inclusion of information on batteries in vehicles/appliances, per paragraph 1(a)-(g).
The information referred to in paragraph 1, points (a) to (g), of this Article shall include information on batteries incorporated into vehicles and appliances, and waste batteries removed from vehicles and appliances in accordance with Article 65.
active material
Definition of active material as a material which reacts chemically to produce electric energy when the battery cell discharges or to store electric energy when the battery is being charged;
‘active material’ means a material which reacts chemically to produce electric energy when the battery cell discharges or to store electric energy when the battery is being charged;
Bill of materials
List of materials and quantities needed to manufacture the battery.
‘bill of materials’ means a list of the raw materials, sub-assemblies, intermediate assemblies, sub-components and parts, and the quantities of each, needed to manufacture the battery;
Natural graphite (battery material)
Natural graphite used as a battery material.
While the social and environmental impacts for natural graphite are less severe, the mining of natural graphite can have serious health and environmental impacts since it is mainly carried out by artisanal and small scale operations, mostly in informal settings.
Detailed composition including cathode/anode/electrolyte
Detailed composition, including materials used in the cathode, anode and electrolyte.
detailed composition, including materials used in the cathode, anode and electrolyte;
Battery (as referenced in condition a)
A battery subject to the condition that triggers the manufacturer equivalence for importers/distributors.
(a) a battery is placed on the market or put into service under that importer’s or distributor’s own name or trademark;
battery with external storage
Definition of battery with external storage as a battery that is specifically designed to have its energy stored exclusively in one or more attached external devices;
‘battery with external storage’ means a battery that is specifically designed to have its energy stored exclusively in one or more attached external devices;
Battery packs
Battery packs are batteries or groups of cells connected or encapsulated within an outer casing to form a complete unit.
Products placed on the market as battery packs, which are batteries or groups of cells that are connected or encapsulated within an outer casing to form a complete unit ready for use by end-users or in applications that the end-user is not intended to split up or open and which conform to the definition of batteries, or battery cells that conform to the definition of batteries, should be subject to requirements applicable to batteries.
battery pack
Definition of battery pack as any set of battery cells or modules that are connected together or encapsulated within an outer casing, to form a complete unit which is not meant to be split up or opened by the end-user;
‘battery pack’ means any set of battery cells or modules that are connected together or encapsulated within an outer casing, to form a complete unit which is not meant to be split up or opened by the end-user;
Cobalt (battery material)
Cobalt used as a battery material.
Both cobalt and nickel mining and refining are connected with a large range of social and environmental issues.
Origin_of_materials_information
Information about the origin of materials used in batteries
the origin of the materials used
Battery status information
Information on the status of the battery, defined as ‘original’, ‘repurposed’, ‘re-used’, ‘remanufactured’ or ‘waste’.
information on the status of the battery, defined as ‘original’, ‘repurposed’, ‘re-used’, ‘remanufactured’ or ‘waste’;
Information included for batteries in vehicles/appliances (para4)
The information referred to in paragraph 1(a) to (g) shall include information on batteries incorporated into vehicles and appliances, and waste batteries removed from vehicles and appliances (Article 65).
Waste batteries prevention and management information
The information regarding the prevention and management of waste batteries laid down in Article 74(1), points (a) to (f).
battery cell
Definition of battery cell as the basic functional unit in a battery, composed of electrodes, electrolyte, container, terminals and, if applicable, separators, and containing the active materials the reaction of which generates electrical energy;
‘battery cell’ means the basic functional unit in a battery, composed of electrodes, electrolyte, container, terminals and, if applicable, separators, and containing the active materials the reaction of which generates electrical energy;
battery
Definition of battery as a device delivering electrical energy generated by direct conversion of chemical energy, having internal or external storage, and consisting of one or more non-rechargeable or rechargeable battery cells, modules or of packs of them, and includes a battery that has been subject to preparation for re-use, preparation for repurposing, repurposing or remanufacturing.
‘battery’ means any device delivering electrical energy generated by direct conversion of chemical energy, having internal or external storage, and consisting of one or more non-rechargeable or rechargeable battery cells, modules or of packs of them, and includes a battery that has been subject to preparation for re-use, preparation for repurposing, repurposing or remanufacturing;
IndustrialBatteries_capacity_gt2kWh
industrial batteries with a capacity greater than 2 kWh, except those with exclusively external storage
portable battery
Definition of portable battery as a battery that is sealed, weighs 5 kg or less, is not designed specifically for industrial use and is neither an electric vehicle battery, an LMT battery, nor an SLI battery;
‘portable battery’ means a battery that is sealed, weighs 5 kg or less, is not designed specifically for industrial use and is neither an electric vehicle battery, an LMT battery, nor an SLI battery;
BatteryModelSpecificInformation
Battery model specific information regarding proper and environmentally sound treatment of waste batteries.
the following battery model specific information regarding the proper and environmentally sound treatment of waste batteries:
Power
the amount of energy that a battery is capable of providing over a given period under reference conditions.
‘Power’ means the amount of energy that a battery is capable of providing over a given period under reference conditions.
Copy_of_health_record
Copy of the record confirming the capability of the battery to deliver the performance after preparation.
in the form of a copy of the record confirming the capability of the battery to deliver the performance relevant for its use following preparation for re-use or preparation for repurposing;
Continuity of power supply exemption
Exemption from removability/replaceability obligations when continuity of power supply is necessary.
The obligations laid down in paragraph 1 shall not apply where continuity of power supply is necessary and a permanent connection between the product and the respective portable battery is required to ensure the safety of the user and the appliance or, for products that collect and supply data as their main function, for data integrity reasons.
Annex IV
ELECTROCHEMICAL PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LMT BATTERIES, INDUSTRIAL BATTERIES WITH A CAPACITY GREATER THAN 2 KWH AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES
Obligations of Article 38(1) and Articles 48 to 52; obligation to draw up technical documentation
Obligations that shall not form part of the authorised representative’s mandate.
The obligations laid down in Article 38(1) and Articles 48 to 52 and the obligation to draw up technical documentation shall not form part of the authorised representative’s mandate.
Continuity of Availability after cessation
Battery passport remains available after the economic operator ceases to exist or ceases activity in the Union.
the battery passport shall remain available after the economic operator responsible for the fulfilment of the obligations under Article 77(4) or (7) ceases to exist or ceases its activity in the Union;
Back-up battery functional unit
Functional unit for back-up batteries defined as one kWmin of backup power capability.
By way of exception to the first paragraph, for back-up batteries that have as their primary function to ensure continuity of a power source, the functional unit is defined as the ability to provide one kWmin (kilowatt-minute) of backup power capability at any moment over the lifetime of the battery.
Applied discharge rate and charge rate
Applied discharge rate and charge rate.
1. Applied discharge rate and charge rate.
Exceptional alternate functional unit
Possibility to define a different functional unit in exceptional cases.
In exceptional cases, such as for batteries for hybrid non -plug-in vehicles, the methodology may define a different functional unit.
Ratio between nominal battery power (W) and battery energy (Wh)
2. Ratio between nominal battery power (W) and battery energy (Wh).
Exemption_EssentialSecurityEquipment
Exemption for equipment connected with essential security interests.
This Regulation does not apply to batteries that are incorporated into or that are specifically designed to be incorporated into: (a) equipment connected with the protection of Member States’ essential security interests, arms, munitions and war material, with the exclusion of products that are not intended for specifically military purposes; and
EvolutionOfSelfDischargingRates
the evolution of self-discharging rates
the evolution of self-discharging rates;
Chapter VI: Obligations of economic operators other than the obligations in Chapters VII and VIII
Chapter VI titled 'Obligations of economic operators other than the obligations in Chapters VII and VIII'
Obligations of economic operators other than the obligations in Chapters VII and VIII
Functional unit (one kWh)
Functional unit defined as one kWh of total energy over the service life.
The functional unit is defined as one kWh (kilowatt-hour) of the total energy provided by the battery system over the battery’s service life, measured in kWh.
Exemption_SpaceEquipment
Exemption for equipment designed to be sent into space.
equipment designed to be sent into space.
Annex VI
Annex VI of Regulation 2023/1542 specifying labelling, marking and information requirements for batteries.
LABELLING, MARKING AND INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS Part A: General information on batteries Information on the label of a battery shall comprise the following information regarding the battery:
Restrictions on substances
batteries shall not contain substances for which Annex I to this Regulation contains a restriction unless the conditions of that restriction are complied with.
In addition to the restrictions set out in Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and in Article 4(2), point (a), of Directive 2000/53/EC, batteries shall not contain substances for which Annex I to this Regulation contains a restriction unless the conditions of that restriction are complied with.
Identity_of_receiver_operator_and_quantity_and_models
Identity of any economic operator to which they have supplied a battery, as well as the quantity and exact models.
(b) the identity of any economic operator to which they have supplied a battery, as well as the quantity and exact models.
Rated capacity (Ah)
Rated capacity expressed in ampere-hours (Ah).
rated capacity (in Ah);
TrackingOfHarmfulEvents
the tracking of harmful events, such as the number of deep discharge events, time spent in extreme temperatures, time spent charging in extreme temperatures
the tracking of harmful events, such as the number of deep discharge events, time spent in extreme temperatures, time spent charging in extreme temperatures;
EU declaration of conformity
The EU declaration of conformity for each battery model; shall identify the battery model; kept with technical documentation; copied to national authorities upon request; kept for 10 years.
The manufacturer shall draw up an EU declaration of conformity for each battery model in accordance with Article 18 and keep it together with the technical documentation at the disposal of the national authorities for 10 years after the last battery belonging to the respective battery model has been placed on the market. The EU declaration of conformity shall identify the battery model for which it has been drawn up. A copy of the EU declaration of conformity shall be made available to the natio
Exemption_NuclearChapters
Exemption relating to Chapters III and VIII for nuclear safety equipment.
Chapters III and VIII of this Regulation do not apply to equipment specifically designed for the safety of nuclear installations, as defined in Article 3 of Council Directive 2009/71/Euratom ( 42 ).
Report on substances of concern
report on substances of concern, namely substances having an adverse effect on human health or the environment or hampering recycling for safe and high quality secondary raw materials, present in batteries or used in their manufacture
Annex III
Annex containing the electrochemical performance and durability parameters referenced in the regulation.
EnergyThroughput
the energy throughput
the energy throughput;
Part A: Parameters for non-rechargeable batteries
Part A Parameters for non-rechargeable batteries
ELECTROCHEMICAL PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY PARAMETERS FOR PORTABLE BATTERIES OF GENERAL USE Part A Parameters for non-rechargeable batteries
UNEP Guidelines for Social Life Cycle Assessment of Products
(b) the UNEP Guidelines for Social Life Cycle Assessment of Products;
Voltage ranges with temperature ranges
Minimal, nominal and maximum voltage, with temperature ranges when relevant.
minimal, nominal and maximum voltage, with temperature ranges when relevant;
Article 38
The article establishing obligations of manufacturers under which importers/distributors may be treated as manufacturers.
An importer or distributor shall be considered a manufacturer for the purposes of this Regulation and shall be subject to the obligations of a manufacturer under Article 38, where any of the following applies:
Annex II reference for life cycle stages
Life cycle stages and related elements referenced from Annex II.
as described in point 4 of Annex II;
Mercury
Mercury (chemical substance)
Batteries, whether or not incorporated into appliances, light means of transport or other vehicles, shall not contain more CAS No 7439-97-6 than 0,0005 % of mercury (expressed as mercury metal) by EC No 231-106-7 and its compounds weight.
Temperature range when not in use
Temperature range the battery can withstand when not in use.
temperature range the battery can withstand when not in use (reference test);
Standards_for_design_and_assembly_techniques
Standards for design and assembly techniques to facilitate maintenance/repair/repurposing of batteries
standards for design and assembly techniques that facilitate the maintenance, repair and repurposing of batteries and battery packs.
importer_or_distributor
Any importer or distributor that places a battery on the market or puts it into service under the importer’s or distributor’s own name or trademark, or modifies a battery in such a way that compliance with the requirements of this Regulation could be affected or modifies the purpose of a battery that is already placed on the market should be considered to be the manufacturer and should assume the obligations of the manufacturer provided for in this Regulation.
non-rechargeable battery
Definition of non-rechargeable battery as a battery that is not designed to be electrically recharged;
‘non-rechargeable battery’ means a battery that is not designed to be electrically recharged;
Original power capability (W) and limits
Original power capability (in Watts) and limits, with temperature range when relevant.
original power capability (in Watts) and limits, with temperature range when relevant;
Elements specified in the relevant modules set out in Annex VIII
The EU declaration of conformity shall have the model structure set out in Annex IX, shall contain the elements specified in the relevant modules set out in Annex VIII, and shall be kept up to date.
eco-design for sustainable products
Union law concerning eco-design for sustainable products.
Power capability at 80 % and 20 % state of charge
4. Power capability at 80 % and 20 % state of charge.
Initial round trip energy efficiency and at 50% of cycle-life
Initial round trip energy efficiency and at 50 % of cycle-life.
initial round trip energy efficiency and at 50 % of cycle-life;
RemainingRoundTripEfficiency
the remaining round trip efficiency
where possible, the remaining round trip efficiency;
Descriptions and explanations necessary for the understanding of the drawings and schemes referred to in point (b) and the operation of the battery
the descriptions and explanations necessary for the understanding of the drawings and schemes referred to in point (b) and the operation of the battery
(c) the descriptions and explanations necessary for the understanding of the drawings and schemes referred to in point (b) and the operation of the battery;
Parameters for determining the state of health and expected lifetime of batteries
Parameters for determining the state of health and expected lifetime of batteries as set out in Annex VII.
From 18 August 2024, up-to-date data for the parameters for determining the state of health and expected lifetime of batteries as set out in Annex VII shall be contained in the battery management system of stationary battery energy storage systems, LMT batteries and electric vehicle batteries.
industrial battery
Definition of industrial battery as a battery that is specifically designed for industrial uses, intended for industrial uses after having been subject to preparation for repurposing or repurposing, or any other battery that weighs more than 5 kg and that is neither an electric vehicle battery, an LMT battery, nor an SLI battery;
‘industrial battery’ means a battery that is specifically designed for industrial uses, intended for industrial uses after having been subject to preparation for repurposing or repurposing, or any other battery that weighs more than 5 kg and that is neither an electric vehicle battery, an LMT battery, nor an SLI battery;
Conceptual design and manufacturing drawings and schemes of components, sub-assemblies and circuits
the conceptual design and manufacturing drawings and schemes of components, sub-assemblies and circuits
(b) the conceptual design and manufacturing drawings and schemes of components, sub-assemblies and circuits;
Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability
Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.
RemainingCapacity
the remaining capacity
the remaining capacity;
Different battery category
Possibility that the battery may fall under a different battery category due to operations
taking into account the fact that, as a result of those operations, the battery might fall under a different battery category.
UNEP Resolution 4/19 on Mineral Resource Governance
Social and environmental issues (related to cobalt and nickel mining and refining)
Social and environmental issues related to cobalt and nickel mining and refining.
Convention on Biological Diversity guidelines
Convention on Biological Diversity, Voluntary guidelines on Biodiversity-Inclusive impact assessment.
(c) the Convention on Biological Diversity, in particular Decision COP VIII/28 – Voluntary guidelines on Biodi versity-Inclusive impact assessment;
Mine closure plans
Plans for closing mines after extraction ends.
This, together with the absence of regularly updated mine closure plans and rehabilitation, can result in the destruction of ecosystems and soils.
Internationally recognised due diligence instruments (Annex X point 4)
Instruments listed in Annex X that standards should align with.
the internationally recognised due diligence instruments listed in point 4 of Annex X
Contract_for_sale_or_transfer_of_battery
Contract for the sale or transfer of ownership of the battery.
Artisanal and small-scale mining operations
Mining operations carried out by artisanal and small-scale operators.
Other international environmental conventions
Any other international environmental conventions binding upon the Union or its Member States.
(f) any other international environmental conventions that are binding upon the Union or its Member States;
the list of international instruments
Identification and mitigation of social and environmental risks associated with raw materials used in battery manufacturing
Process of identifying and mitigating social and environmental risks in raw materials used in battery manufacturing.
the identification and mitigation of social and environmental risks associated with raw materials used in battery manufacturing
Absence of regularly updated mine closure plans and rehabilitation
mining sector
The mining sector.
the mining sector
InternationalDueDiligenceInstruments
internationally recognised due diligence instruments
adopting risk management measures that are consistent with the internationally recognised due diligence instruments listed in point 4 of Annex X, considering its ability to influence, and where necessary take steps to exert pressure on, suppliers, including their subsidiaries and subcontractors, who can most effectively prevent or mitigate the identified risk;
Scope: per battery model per year and per manufacturing plant
Scope: per battery model, per year and per manufacturing plant
for each battery model per year and per manufacturing plant.
Pressure on extraction and refining operations
Increased pressure on extraction and refining due to lithium demand.
The expected increase in the use of lithium in battery manufacturing is likely to put additional pressure on extraction and refining operations.
2030 Agenda
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
the 2030 Agenda
Evidence_of_transport_protection
Evidence of protection against damage during transportation, including packaging/stacking.
evidence of appropriate protection against damage during transportation, loading and unloading, including through sufficient packaging and appropriate stacking of the load.
Reutilisation of materials within battery manufacturing process
Materials reutilisation excluded from the methodology
The reutilisation of materials, such as rework, regrind or scrap generated in the battery manufacturing process, which can be reclaimed within the same process that generated the material, should be excluded from that methodology.
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation activities post-mining.
Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
the Sustainable Development Goals.
Geographic location of the battery manufacturing plant
Information about the geographic location of the battery manufacturing plant.
information about the geographic location of the battery manufacturing plant;
Copy of the mandate
A copy of the mandate provided to the market surveillance authority.
The authorised representative shall provide a copy of the mandate to the market surveillance authority, upon request, in a Union language determined by that authority.
Distribution of obligations
A clear and proportionate distribution of obligations which corresponds to the role of each economic operator in the supply and distribution chain.
It is necessary to provide for a clear and proportionate distribution of obligations which corresponds to the role of each economic operator in the supply and distribution chain.
Access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters
Access to information, public participation and access to justice in environmental matters related to raw materials in batteries.
That report shall also cover, where relevant, access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environ mental matters in relation to the sourcing, processing and trading of the raw materials present in batteries.
Consultation on national measures
Process of consultation with Member States and the relevant economic operator or operators regarding national measures.
The Commission shall without delay enter into consultation with the Member States and the relevant economic operator or operators and shall evaluate the national measures taken.
Implementing act establishing the format for the carbon footprint declaration
Implementing act establishing the format for the carbon footprint declaration referred to in the first subparagraph.
an implementing act establishing the format for the carbon footprint declaration referred to in the first subparagraph.
Checks on undertakings and gather information from stakeholders
Checks on undertakings and gathering information from stakeholders as part of verification.
where relevant, include checks on undertakings and gather information from stakeholders;
Market surveillance authorities
Authorities empowered to prescribe a reasonable period for corrective measures and oversee market actions related to risk-bearing batteries.
Social media campaigns
Digital information channel via social media.
through social media campaigns,
Draft corrective action plan
Preliminary plan submitted by the producer or PRO outlining corrective actions to achieve collection targets.
Without prejudice to the self-control mechanism referred to in Article 58(5), the producer or, where appointed in accordance with Article 57(1), producer responsibility organisation shall present a draft corrective action plan to the competent authority within three months of the request by the competent authority referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article.
Results of the evaluation and required actions
The results of the evaluation and the actions required of the economic operator
Posters
A classical information channel (posters).
such as outdoor advertising, posters,
Activities, processes and systems used by economic operators to fulfil their due diligence obligations
All activities, processes and systems used by economic operators to fulfil their due diligence obligations.
cover all activities, processes and systems used by economic operators to fulfil their due diligence obligations in accordance with Articles 49, 50 and 52;
Reporting within six months (para7)
Producers or, where appointed, producer responsibility organisations, waste management operators and waste holders shall report within six months of the end of the reporting year.
Producers or, where appointed in accordance with Article 57(1), producer responsibility organisations, waste management operators and waste holders referred to in this Article shall report within six months of the end of the end of the reporting year for which the data are collected. The first reporting period shall concern the first full calendar year after the entry into force of the implementing act that establishes the format for reporting to the Commission, in accordance with Article 76(5).
Stakeholders consulted
Stakeholders include suppliers, government authorities, civil society and affected third parties.
If the economic operator referred to in Article 48(1) pursues risk mitigation efforts while continuing trade or temporarily suspending trade, it shall consult with suppliers and with the stakeholders concerned, including local and national government authorities, international or civil society organisations and affected third parties such as local communities, before establishing a strategy for measurable risk mitigation in the risk management plan referred to in paragraph 1, point (b)(iii), of
Electronic reporting systems and formats (para8)
The competent authorities shall establish electronic systems through which data shall be reported to them and specify the formats to be used.
Role of each economic operator in the supply and distribution chain
The role of each economic operator in the supply and distribution chain.
Fulfilment service provider
One of the roles included in the definition of an economic operator.
For the purposes of this Regulation the term ‘economic operator’ should be understood to cover the manufacturer, the authorised representative, the importer, the distributor, the fulfilment service provider or any other natural or legal person who is subject to obligations in relation to the manufacture of batteries, making them available or placing them on the market or putting them into service.
Implementing acts (paragraph 5)
Implementing acts laying down the format for the data and information to be reported to the Commission
Outdoor advertising
A classical information channel (outdoor advertising).
ConsultationWithStakeholders
consult with suppliers and stakeholders before establishing a strategy for measurable risk mitigation
Innovative information channels
Innovative means of information delivery (e.g., electronic access to websites).
or by more innovative means, such as electronic access to websites provided by QR codes affixed to the battery.
The information channels
Means of information dissemination (classical and innovative).
The information should be provided either by classical means, such as outdoor advertising, posters, through social media campaigns, or by more innovative means, such as electronic access to websites provided by QR codes affixed to the battery.
Monitoring of conformity
Process of ongoing conformity monitoring after approval decision.
Where, in the course of the monitoring of conformity following the issue of an approval decision, a notified body finds that there is no longer compliance, it shall require the manufacturer or the economic operator referred to in Article 48(1) as applicable, to take appropriate corrective action and shall suspend or withdraw the approval decision, if necessary.
Recycling efficiency and material recovery data (para5 c)
Data on recycling efficiency for waste batteries, recovery of materials from waste batteries and the destination and yield of the final output fractions.
DismantlingProcess
Processes for the dismantling of light means of transport, vehicles and appliances to remove incorporated batteries.
the processes for the dismantling of light means of transport, vehicles and appliances in a way that allows the removal of incorporated batteries;
Body referred to in paragraph 3
The non-governmental body to which the assessment, notification or monitoring referred to in paragraph 1 is delegated.
that body shall be a legal entity, comply mutatis mutandis with the requirements laid down in Article 23 and have arrangements to cover liabilities arising from its activities.
Liability exclusion for original battery manufacturer regarding BMS software uploaded after market
Original battery manufacturer shall not be held liable for any breach attributed to BMS software uploaded after market.
If the software reset function is used, the original battery manufacturer shall not be held liable for any breach of the safety or functionality of the battery that could be attributed to battery management system software uploaded after that battery was placed on the market.
Data availability deadline
18-month deadline for making data publicly available after end of the reporting year
Member States shall make those data available within 18 months of the end of the reporting year for which the data are collected.
CostDisclosureAtPointOfSale
Disclosures of producer costs at the point of sale.
The costs covered by the producer under Article 56(4), points (a) to (d), shall be shown separately to the end-user at the point of sale of a new battery.
Article 27
Article 27 (subsidiaries of and subcontracting by notified bodies) referenced in the context of conformity assessment.
Format for the technical documentation on those percentage shares
the format for the technical documentation on those percentage shares, for each battery model per year and per manufacturing plant.
Recycled content information
Recycled content information as contained in the documentation referred to in Article 8(1).
recycled content information as contained in the documentation referred to in Article 8(1);
Share of renewable content
The share of renewable content.
the share of renewable content;
Three months
Time period mentioned for objections
Where, within three months of receipt of the information referred to in paragraph 4, second subparagraph, no objection has been raised by either a Member State or the Commission in respect of a provisional measure taken by market surveillance authorities, that measure shall be deemed justified.
First reporting period
The first reporting period after the implementing act format is established
The first reporting period shall concern the first full calendar year after the entry into force of the implementing act that establishes the format for reporting to the Commission, in accordance with paragraph 5.
State of health
Aspect of health criteria referenced for distinguishing shipment types; mentioned as a focus of delegated rules.
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 89, supplementing the minimum requirements set out in Annex XIV, in particular on the state of health, to distinguish between the shipment of used batteries and waste batteries.
End_of_life_treatment_recycling_information
Information on treatment, recycling and recovery processes at end of lifetime
the treatment, recycling and recovery processes to which the batteries could be subject to at the end of their lifetime.
common specifications adopted by the Commission
Common specifications adopted by the Commission as a fall-back option for technical specifications.
Technical specifications, for which the Commission’s Connecting Europe Facility principles for the eDelivery Network should be considered, should be established to ensure the effective implementation of those essential requirements, either in the form of harmonised standards for which the references are published in the Official Journal of the European Union or, as a fall-back option, in the form of common specifications adopted by the Commission.
Harmonised charger assessment
assessment of harmonised standards for a common charger as described
By 1 January 2025, the Commission shall assess how best to introduce harmonised standards for a common charger for, respectively, rechargeable batteries designed for light means of transport, as well as for rechargeable batteries incorporated into specific categories of electrical and electronic equipment covered by Directive 2012/19/EU. Charging devices for categories and classes of radio equipment under Article 3(4) of Directive 2014/53/EU shall be excluded from the scope of that assessment.
ThirdPartyVerification
third party verifications of its own due diligence chains via a notified body in accordance with Article 51
The economic operator shall carry out third party verifications of its own due diligence chains via a notified body in accordance with Article 51.
Usage data and environmental conditions
Information and data resulting from its use, including the number of charging and discharging cycles and negative events, such as accidents, as well as periodically recorded information on the operating environme
Charge (capacity) recovery
the capacity that a battery can deliver with a subsequent recharge after storage, under specific conditions, such as temperature and relative humidity, for a specific time and expressed as percentage of the rated capacity.
Charge (capacity) recovery: the capacity that a battery can deliver with a subsequent recharge after storage, under specific conditions, such as temperature and relative humidity, for a specific time and expressed as percentage of the rated capacity.
Tasks performed by the body referred to in paragraph 3
The notifying authority shall take full responsibility for the tasks performed by the body referred to in paragraph 3.
No default activity data
No default activity data shall be used; activity data must be specific to the battery model and plant.
In particular, all activity data related to the battery’s anode, cathode, electrolyte, separator and cell-casing shall refer to a specific battery model produced in a specific production plant. Accordingly, no default activity data shall be used.
Labeling exceptions
Cases where the size of the battery is too small for that information or where opening packaging would be required.
Exceptions should be provided for cases where the size of the battery is too small for that information to be affixed to it or where the importer would have to open the packaging in order to affix the importer's name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the other contact details.
Evaluation aspect e
the measures regarding management of waste batteries laid down in Chapter VIII, including the possibility of introducing two sub-categories of portable batteries namely rechargeable and non-rechargeable portable batteries, with separate collection targets, and of introducing a separate collection target for portable batteries of general use
the measures regarding management of waste batteries laid down in Chapter VIII, including the possibility of introducing two sub-categories of portable batteries namely rechargeable and non-rechargeable portable batteries, with separate collection targets, and of introducing a separate collection target for portable batteries of general use;
Smart charging functions
Smart charging functions such as vehicle-to-grid, vehicle-to-load, vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-powerbank and vehicle-to-building charging.
and inter alia, smart charging functions such as vehicle-to-grid, vehicle-to-load, vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-powerbank and vehicle-to-building charging.
Methodology for calculation and verification of percentage shares
Methodology for calculating and verifying percentage shares of cobalt, lithium or nickel and lead recovered from waste
establishing the methodology for the calculation and verification of the percentage share of cobalt, lithium or nickel that is present in active materials and that has been recovered from battery manufacturing waste or post-consumer waste and the percentage share of lead that is present in the battery and that has been recovered from waste and the format for the technical documentation on those percentage shares, for each battery model per year and per manufacturing plant.
Design calculations and examinations results
the results of design calculations made and the examinations carried out, and the technical or documentary evidence used
(g) the results of design calculations made and the examinations carried out, and the technical or documentary evidence used;
DownstreamOperatorsAccessToReports
Downstream operators of the supply chain have access to third-party verification reports via suppliers.
Third party verification reports referred to in point (e) of the first subparagraph shall be made available by suppliers as referred to in Article 50(3) to the downstream operators of the supply chain.
Company-specific data
Site-specific primary data directly measured or collected.
‘company-specific data’ means data that are directly measured or collected from one or multiple facilities (site-specific data) that are representative of the activities of the company, such data are also known as ‘primary data’;
Compositional survey
Process to determine the share of waste portable batteries and waste LMT batteries in collected waste.
By 1 January 2026 and every five years thereafter, Member States shall carry out a compositional survey of collected mixed municipal waste and waste electrical and electronic equipment streams for the preceding calendar year to determine the share of waste portable batteries and waste LMT batteries therein.
RegulationToPortableBatteriesRelation
Relation indicating regulation applies to portable batteries.
Costs of analyses, inspections and storage
Costs for analyses, inspections and storage may be charged to the producers or others involved in the shipment.
the costs of appropriate analyses, inspections and storage of the used batteries suspected to be waste may be charged to the producers of the relevant category of batteries, to third parties acting on their behalf or to other persons arranging the shipment.
Regulation
This Regulation (the regulation being supplemented)
In order to ensure that the calculations and verifications of the percentage share of cobalt, lead, lithium and nickel recovered are accurate and reliable and ensure that there is greater legal certainty, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission to supplement this Regulation by establishing the methodology for the calculation and verification of the percentage share of cobalt, lithium or nickel that is present in active materials and that
Derogation a (water-exposed appliances)
Derogation for appliances designed for exposure to water, removable/replaceable only by independent professionals.
appliances specifically designed to operate primarily in an environment that is regularly subject to splashing water, water streams or water immersion, and that are intended to be washable or rinseable;
Enforcement rules
Enforcement rules laid down in Regulation (EU) 2022/2065
ChainOfCustodySystem
A chain of custody or traceability system identifying upstream actors in the supply chain.
establish and operate a system of controls and transparency regarding the supply chain, including a chain of custody or traceability system, identifying upstream actors in the supply chain;
IllegalShipment
Shipment deemed illegal under Regulation 1013/2006 when evidence is lacking.
In the absence of proof that an object is a used battery, and not a waste battery, in the form of the appropriate documentation required in points 1, 2 and 3 and of appropriate protection against damage during transportation, loading and unloading, in particular through sufficient packaging and appropriate stacking of the load, which are the obligations of the holder that arranges the transport, the object shall be considered waste and it shall be presumed that the load comprises an illegal ship
Derogation b (medical devices)
Derogation for professional medical imaging and radiotherapy devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices.
The following products incorporating portable batteries may be designed in such a way as to make the battery removable and replaceable only by independent professionals: professional medical imaging and radiotherapy devices, as defined in Article 2, point (1), of Regulation (EU) 2017/745, and in vitro diagnostic medical devices, as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2017/746.
Secondary data
Data not directly collected or measured, sourced from third-party LCI databases or other sources.
‘secondary data’ means data that are not directly collected or measured from a specific process within the supply-chain of the company or estimated by that company, but that are sourced from a third party LCI database or other sources; such data include industry average data, for example from published production data, government statistics, and industry associations, as well as literature studies, engineering studies and patents, and can also be based on financial data, and contain proxy data a
Compositional surveys of mixed collected municipal waste
Surveys of material composition in mixed collected municipal waste.
carrying out compositional surveys of mixed collected municipal waste,
Any calculations performed with the measured parameters, if applicable
5. Any calculations performed with the measured parameters, if applicable.
Resistance to leakage
resistance to unplanned escape of electrolyte, gas or other material.
Resistance to leakage: resistance to unplanned escape of electrolyte, gas or other material.
Joining_fastening_and_sealing_elements
Joining, fastening and sealing elements related to battery disassembly
including as regards joining, fastening and sealing elements.
Data integrity reasons
Reason for exemption where products collect and supply data as their main function.
The obligations laid down in paragraph 1 shall not apply ... or, for products that collect and supply data as their main function, for data integrity reasons.
R&D exemption
exemption for product and process orientated research and development
Where a restriction adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Article does not apply to product and process orientated research and development, as defined in Article 3, point (22), of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, that exemption, as well as the maximum quantity of the substance exempted, shall be specified in Annex I to this Regulation.
Evaluation aspect b
the sustainability and safety requirements laid down in Chapter II, including the possible need to introduce an export ban on batteries which are non-compliant with the restrictions set out in Annex I;
OhmicResistance
the ohmic resistance
where possible, the ohmic resistance.
Internal cell and pack resistance
Internal battery cell and pack resistance.
internal battery cell and pack resistance;
Immediately applicable implementing act
An implementing act adopted on duly justified imperative grounds of urgency.
On duly justified imperative grounds of urgency relating to the protection of human health and the safety of persons, and to the protection of property or the environment, the Commission shall adopt an immediately applicable implementing act in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 90(4).
AvoidDemonstratingComplianceTwice
Text describing avoidance of demonstrating compliance twice for the same product.
However, to avoid the need to demonstrate compliance twice for the same product, batteries that are placed on the market should not be subject to the same requirements when they are put into service.
EconomicOperator
Economic operators performing preparation for re-use, repurposing, remanufacturing and placed on the market or into service are considered manufacturers.
Economic operators that carry out preparation for re-use, preparation for repurposing, repurposing or remanufacturing, and place on the market or put into service a battery that has undergone any of those operations, shall be considered to be manufacturers for the purposes of this Regulation.
Vehicle manufacturer
vehicle manufacturer
Once the battery is placed on the market it might, in certain cases, be more practical for another legal person, such as a vehicle manufacturer, to update information in the passport.
Implementing powers
implementing powers
In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of the battery passport, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission.
ILO Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
The eight fundamental ILO Conventions as defined under the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
(e) the eight fundamental ILO Conventions as defined under the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work;
On_board_diagnostic_information
Vehicle on-board diagnostic information
the relevant vehicle on-board diagnostic information and vehicle repair and maintenance information
OECD audit principles
Independence, competence and accountability in audits.
respect the audit principles of independence, competence and accountability, as set out in the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas.
Packaging symbol size alternative
If the separate collection symbol would be smaller than a given size, packaging may bear a symbol of alternative size.
Where the size of the battery is such that the separate collection symbol would be smaller than 0,47 × 0,47 cm, the battery does not need to be marked with that symbol. Instead, a separate collection symbol measuring at least 1 × 1 cm shall be printed on the packaging.
Five years spare parts availability
Minimum duration (five years) that spare parts must be available.
for a minimum of five years after placing the last unit of the equipment model on the market
Vehicle_categories_M_N_O
Vehicles of categories M, N and O
categories M, N and O
Register
A register established and managed by the competent authority in each Member State to monitor fulfilment of producers' obligations regarding waste treatment of batteries.
it is necessary that a register be established and managed by the competent authority in each Member State.
Test reports proving compliance
Results of test reports proving compliance with the requirements laid down in this Regulation or any delegated or implementing act adopted pursuant to this Regulation.
— results of test reports proving compliance with the requirements laid down in this Regulation or any delegated or implementing act adopted pursuant to this Regulation.
GrievanceMechanism
Grievance mechanism including an early-warning risk-awareness system and a remediation mechanism.
establish a grievance mechanism, including an early-warning risk-awareness system and a remediation mechanism, or provide for such mechanisms through collaborative agreements with other economic operators or organisations or by facilitating recourse to an external expert or body, such as an ombudsman; such mechanisms shall be based on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Operator
operator
Part numbers for components and replacement spares contacts
Part numbers for components and contact details of sources for replacement spares.
part numbers for components and contact details of sources for replacement spares;
Warranty period for calendar life
Period for which the commercial warranty for the calendar life applies.
period for which the commercial warranty for the calendar life applies;
Reference flow
Measure of the outputs from processes required to fulfil the function expressed by the functional unit.
‘reference flow’ means the measure of the outputs from processes in a given product system required to fulfil the function expressed by the functional unit (based on ISO 14040:2006 or an equivalent standard);
International Bill of Human Rights
International Bill of Human Rights, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
(h) the International Bill of Human Rights, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
Recalculation trigger (BOM/energy mix change)
Trigger for recalculating carbon footprint when BOM or energy mix changes.
Where there is a change in the bill of materials or energy mix used to produce a battery model, the carbon footprint for that battery model shall be recalculated.
Vehicle_repair_and_maintenance_information
Vehicle repair and maintenance information
Decision rules and uncertainty aspects
Decision rules and uncertainty aspects for the later stage of the evaluation.
Moreover, whenever possible, during this phase the SSbD practitioner may also define decision rules and uncertainty aspects for the later stage of the evaluation.
Functional unit
Functional unit defined in LCA used for analysis.
In particular, the same functional unit (i.e. the function/service provided by the chemical/material) defined in the LCA can be used in this analysis, while the system boundaries should be adapted and simplified to consider only the phases of the value chain that are relevant from the socio-economic point of view.
Chemical compounds based on raw materials (A–D)
Chemical compounds based on the raw materials listed in points (a) to (d) for manufacturing of the active materials of batteries.
(e) chemical compounds based on the raw materials listed in points (a) to (d), which are necessary for the manu facturing of the active materials of batteries.
DelegatedSmartLabels
Delegated acts to provide for alternative smart labels besides the QR code.
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 89 to amend this Regulation to provide for alternative types of smart labels for use instead of or in addition to the QR code, in view of technical and scientific progress.
Dashboard (Figure 31)
Example of the dashboard for scoping analysis
Example of the dashboard: scoping analysis.
Expert judgment
Expert assessment used in data quality approaches.
In SSbD, this may involve data for emerging technologies or innovative chemistries, which often necessitate proxy data and expert judgment.
Reference for the environmental sustainability assessment along the innovation of the
Caption text following Figure 24
Figure 24. Reference for the environmental sustainability assessment along the innovation of the
Data quality attributes
The set of data quality attributes such as reliability, temporal correlation, geographical correlation, etc.
data quality attributes: reliability, temporal correlation, geographical correlation, etc.
Precision/uncertainty
Consideration of confidence, variability, and uncertainty in data.
Precision/uncertainty: SSbD decisions often face high uncertainty, particularly in early-stage assessments.
Reliability
Trustworthiness of data sources (reliability attribute).
Reliability of data sources: this aspect evaluates the trustworthiness of the data source, including its transparency, methodological soundness, and review status.
Destruction of ecosystems and soils
Destruction of ecosystems and soils as an environmental impact.
Life cycle assessment (LCA)
Life cycle assessment context in which data quality approaches are adapted.
Its adaptation to the LCA area comprises data quality attributes: reliability, temporal correlation, geographical correlation, etc.
Legal entity
A body that shall be a legal entity when not governmental.
Collection targets Article 59(3) first subparagraph points (a)-(c)
Collection targets laid down in Article 59(3), first subparagraph, points (a), (b) and (c).
Geographical correlation
Geographic relevance of data (geographical representativeness).
Dashboard (Figure 32)
Example of the dashboard: safety assessment
Life Cycle Assessment
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) used for defining system boundaries and functional units.
This step is closely linked to previous steps through shared methodological foundations—particularly the use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for defining system boundaries and functional units.
TurnoverThreshold40M
Turnover threshold of EUR 40 million used to determine Chapter applicability.
Scope of this Chapter This Chapter does not apply to economic operators that had a net turnover of less than EUR 40 million in the financial year preceding the last financial year, and that are not part of a group, consisting of parent and subsidiary undertakings, which, on a consolidated basis, exceeds the limit of EUR 40 million.
Flow chart (Figure 9)
Flow chart illustrating scoping analysis relationship to definition
Flow chart illustrating how the outcomes of the scoping analysis feed into the definition of the
Life cycle inventory (LCI)
LCI data related to life cycle assessment.
Technological representativeness ensures, for instance, that life cycle inventory (LCI) and exposure or hazard data correspond to the specific materials, technologies, or functions being evaluated.
Temporal correlation
Temporal relevance of data (time-related representativeness).
Safety assessment
Safety assessment concept
scoping analysis (Figure 31)
Scoping analysis concept for figure 31
Environmental sustainability assessment
Environmental sustainability assessment concept
Example of the dashboard: Environmental sustainability assessment.
Reference scale for the assessment of skill shortages risk
Table 17. Example of reference scale for the assessment of “skill shortages risk” with company level qualitative data.
Stakeholder engagement checklist and recording
Table 23 refers to stakeholder engagement with checklist and recording.
Table 23 is an example of specific tables for stakeholder engagement checklist and recording.
SSbD system under study
Definition of the SSbD system under study includes the chemicals/materials, processes and products under study, and their related life cycles according to the intended innovation.
The definition of the SSbD system under study includes the chemicals/materials, processes and products under study, and their related life cycles according to the intended innovation (Box 1).
Scoping analysis elements
Main elements of the scoping analysis referenced in Table 21.
Table 21. Summary table examples with the main elements of the scoping analysis, the results of the safety and sustainability assessment.
Aspects to be considered for the hazard identification and characterisation, exposure assessment
Aspects to be considered for hazard identification and exposure assessment
Hazard assessment tiered approach
Hazard assessment tiered approach concept
Hazard assessment tiered approach.
Engagement with actors along the life cycle
Engagement with the actors along the life cycle to obtain a complete set of information on the SSbD system.
Engagement with the actors along the life cycle to obtain a complete set of information on the SSbD system (6.4).
Iterative approach
Iterative approach: At each innovation iteration SSbD is applied to the level of detail that can be achieved with the data and information available at that point in time.
Technological representativeness
SSbD assessments require data that accurately reflect the processes, technologies, and product systems under study.
Technological representativeness: SSbD assessments require data that accurately reflect the processes, technologies, and product systems under study.
Addressing safety and sustainability from the process perspective.
Process-perspective framing
Example of the dashboard: Addressing safety and sustainability from the process perspective.
Emerging technologies or innovative chemistries
Technologies that may require proxy data and expert judgment within SSbD data quality approaches.
Completeness
Extent to which the SSbD evaluation covers all relevant life cycle stages and impacts.
Completeness: A complete SSbD evaluation requires full coverage of the life cycle stages relevant to the material or product, including potential toxicological, ecotoxicological, and social impacts.
SSbD system
SSbD system: skeleton of the system under assessment, including chemicals/materials, processes, and products and their related life cycles according to the intended innovation.
Process safety scheme
Process safety scheme concept
Process safety scheme.
Exposure data
Data related to exposure in the LCI context.
Maturity of the innovation
Maturity of the innovation: will be defined and evaluated by the SSbD practitioner according to the used approach, for example Cooper stage-gate, Technological Readiness Level (TRL), low-medium-high or regulatory readiness level.
Standard cited for Reference Scale Assessment.
SSbD scenario
SSbD scenario: the specific and real set of conditions (scoping analysis elements) that define the context in which the SSbD assessment is carried out.
Reference Scale Assessment
Reference Scale Assessment used for social risk/opportunity assessment.
Assessment of social risks and opportunities along the value chains using a Reference Scale Assessment (ISO 14075, 2024.)
Scoping exercise
Part of what is documented in the SSbD documentation.
After each iteration, the SSbD practitioner should document the results of the evaluation, including the scoping exercise, the results of the safety and sustainability assessment as well as the fulfilment of the SSbD framework principles.
Exposure scenario
Set of conditions, including operational conditions and risk management measures, describing how a substance is manufactured or used during its life cycle and how exposures are controlled.
Exposure scenario: means the set of conditions, including operational conditions and risk management measures, that describe how the substance is manufactured or used during its life cycle and how controls exposures to humans and the environment are controlled. These exposure scenarios may cover one specific process or use or several processes or uses as appropriate.
Exposure patterns for human population and environment
Table 8. Overview of exposure patterns for human population and environment.
Table 8. Overview of exposure patterns for human population and environment. ..................................... 42
Health and safety
Part of Social fairness pillar: health and safety.
Introduce a dedicated health-and-safety concept to affirm its importance within the SSbD/social fairness cluster. This avoids forcing it into unrelated regulatory or ecodesign nodes and provides a clear boundary for future mappings.
1. Social fairness: the socio-economic analysis should strive to steer innovation towards producing societal benefits, while ensuring equal opportunities, health and safety, fair working conditions and respect of human rights.
Respect of human rights
Part of Social fairness pillar: respect of human rights.
Add a distinct concept for HR respect to capture its normative significance without forcing it into a regulatory-only space.
Equal opportunities
Part of Social fairness pillar: equal opportunities.
Represent equal opportunities as a standalone concept to maintain boundary clarity from other social-fairness topics and enable targeted mappings.
Fair working conditions
Part of Social fairness pillar: fair working conditions.
Provide a distinct concept for fair working conditions to keep social fairness boundaries explicit and to support precise mappings.
Socio-economic sustainability assessment
Within SSbD, the socio-economic sustainability assessment aims at complementing the safety and environmental sustainability assessments with the identification and, where possible, quantification of socio-economic risks and opportunities in the innovation process.
Place the socio-economic sustainability assessment as a distinct SSbD facet, with planned mappings to sustainability-requirements and measuring-methods. This keeps SSbD assessments separable from purely ecological or regulatory nodes.
Maturity of SSbD
Maturity of SSbD: While the maturity of the innovation will be defined and described by the SSbD practitioner according to different criteria, the maturity of the SSbD implementation reflects the completeness of the fulfilment of the SSbD principles:
Add a maturity dimension for SSbD as a separate concept to support lifecycle and assessment maturity discussions.
Supply chain vulnerabilities
Risk area addressed under Competitiveness: supply chain vulnerabilities.
Introduce a dedicated concept for supply-chain vulnerabilities to enable precise mappings to measuring-methods and sustainability concepts without conflating with other risk areas.
2. Competitiveness: the socio-economic analysis should ensure that supply chain vulnerabilities are considered, improving preparedness and risk management and ensuring economic and financial security.
Economic and financial security
Part of Competitiveness pillar: economic and financial security.
Create to explicitly represent economic/financial security as a facet of governance/competitiveness, with mappings to sustainability-requirements and measuring-methods.
Step 2
Second step in the three complementary steps of the socio-economic assessment.
Provide a concrete step-2 concept to anchor procedural descriptions within socio-economic assessment in the ecodesign/regulatory context, with related mappings to eco-design requirements.
Identification of Critical Raw Materials (CRM) along the life cycle: this phase implies the use of Life Cycle inventories developed in LCA and the flagging of the CRMs used as inputs in the production processes, including the upstream phases of the value chain (i.e., including intermediate products and raw materials used as precursors).
EcoReport tool
Simplified EcoReport tool used in Eco-design context to facilitate assessment.
Add an explicit EcoReport tool concept to facilitate mappings with eco-design assessment tooling and measuring-methods.
The use of a simplified EcoReport tool used in the context of Eco-design (Gama Caldas et al., 2024) can facilitate the assessment.
Indicator_Energy_Efficiency
Energy efficiency indicator (%)
Represent energy efficiency as a distinct indicator concept with a broad mapping to measuring-methods for coherence with other metrics.
- Energy efficiency (%)
Indicator_Energy_Consumption
Energy consumption indicator (kWh/kg or MJ/kg)
Anchor energy consumption metrics as a standalone indicator to support precise mappings with measuring-methods.
- Energy consumption (kWh/kg or MJ/kg)
Indicator_Heat_of_Vaporisation
Heat of vaporisation indicator (MJ/kg)
Treat as a dedicated indicator concept with a relation to measuring-methods for broader interpretability.
- Heat of vaporisation (MJ/kg)
Indicator_Boiling_Temperature
Boiling temperature indicator (°C)
Place Boiling Temperature as a distinct indicator with measuring-methods linkage to support precise mappings.
- Boiling temperature (°C)
Indicator_Reaction_Yield
Reaction Yield indicator
Model Reaction Yield as its own indicator concept with a measuring-methods linkage to enable cross-domain mappings.
Reaction Yield
Indicator_Material_Intensity_index
Material Intensity index indicator
Treat as a discrete indicator with measuring-methods linkage to support precise sustainability assessments.
Material Intensity index
Indicator_Atom_Economy
Atom Economy indicator
Model Atom Economy as a distinct indicator concept, with measuring-methods relations to enable cross-domain mappings.
Atom Economy
Indicator_Recycled_Content
Recycled content indicator
Represent Recycled Content as a standalone indicator with measuring-methods linkage to support lifecycle assessments.
- Recycled content (%)
Ozone depletion
Indicator for ozone depletion impacts.
Add an explicit environmental impact indicator to the measuring-methods ecosystem with potential broader ties to sustainability-requirements.
The potential impacts of all relevant substances for ozone depletion are converted to their equivalent of kilograms of trichlorofluoromethane (also called Freon-11 and R-11), hence the unit of measurement is in kilogram of CFC-11 eq.
Acidification
Indicator for acidification impacts.
Model Acidification as a dedicated indicator concept tied to measuring-methods for coherent mapping.
The potential impact of substances contributing to acidification is converted to the equivalent of moles of hydron (general name for a cationic form of atomic hydrogen, mol H+ eq).
Eutrophication, terrestrial
Indicator for terrestrial eutrophication.
Anchor terrestrial eutrophication as a discrete indicator concept and relate to measuring-methods for cross-domain interoperability.
The potential impact of substances contributing to terrestrial eutrophication is converted to the equivalent of moles of nitrogen (mol N eq).
mol N eq
Moles of nitrogen equivalents, unit for terrestrial eutrophication.
Represent moles of nitrogen equivalents as a discrete measurement concept with measuring-methods linkage.
mol H+ eq
Moles of hydron equivalents, unit for acidification.
Capture hydron-equivalents as a specific indicator with measuring-methods linkage for coherence across domains.
kg NMVOC eq
Kilograms of NMVOC equivalent, unit of measurement for photochemical ozone formation.
Create a dedicated NMVOC eq concept to anchor the unit of measurement within the ecodesign/product-parameter domain. The mappings anchor it to the broader measurement/technical-documentation context to enable coherent scoping with related indicators (e.g., photochemical ozone formation) while preserving its unit-focused boundary.
The potential impact of substances contributing to photochemical ozone formation is converted into the equivalent of kilograms of Non-Methane Volatile Organic Compounds (e.g. alcohols, aromatics, etc.; kg NMVOC eq).
kg CFC-11 eq
Kilogram of CFC-11 equivalent, unit of measurement for ozone depletion.
Introduce a dedicated CFC-11 eq unit concept and tether it to measuring-methods and ozone-related indicators, providing a precise anchor for regulatory assessments while allowing linkage to ozone-formation discussions.
kg CO2 eq
Kilogram of carbon dioxide equivalent, unit of measurement for GHG emissions.
Create a CO2-equivalent unit concept anchored to measuring-methods and climate indicators, with links to climate-change and fossil-based concepts to support cross-domain traceability.
The global warming potential of all GHG emissions is measured in kilogram of carbon dioxide equivalent (kg CO2 eq), namely all GHG are compared to the amount of the global warming potential of 1 kg of CO2.
kg 235U eq
Kilobequerels of Uranium 235 equivalent, unit of measurement.
Introduce a uranium-235 activity unit concept linked to ionising radiation indicators and measuring-methods, enabling explicit provenance to radiation-health assessments.
The potential impact on human health of different ionising radiations is converted to the equivalent of kilobequerels of Uranium 235 (kg 235U eq).
CTUh
Comparative Toxic Unit for humans, unit of measurement.
Create a CTUh concept to anchor toxicology-related measurements and relate it to human-toxicity-cancer-effects and measuring-methods for coherent risk assessment.
The unit of measurement is Comparative Toxic Unit for humans (CTUh). This is based on a USEtox model.
Human toxicity, cancer effects
Indicator for human health impacts (cancer effects) from substances.
Establish a distinct human-toxicity-cancer-effects concept to anchor health impact indicators and connect them to CTUh and related health measures.
Ionising radiation
Indicator for health impacts from ionising radiation.
Create an ionising-radiation concept anchored to measuring-methods and health risk indicators, enabling explicit linkage to uranium/radiation units and health outcomes.
Climate change
Indicator for climate-related impacts due to GHG emissions.
Introduce the climate-change concept to anchor GHG/CO2-related measurements and connect to CO2-eq and fossil-based concepts for cross-domain regulation.
Photochemical ozone formation
Indicator for formation of ground-level ozone from VOC precursors.
Create a dedicated photochemical-ozone-formation concept anchored to NMVOC/CFC-based indicators and measuring-methods, to enable cross-linking with nmvoc-eq and cosmeasures.
Fossil based
Information on precursors for Chemical A.
Create a fossil-based concept to capture precursor/energy-source contexts and connect it to climate-change, kg-CO2-eq, and chemical-a mappings.
Chemical A
A chemical listed in the scoping analysis table.
Create a chemical-a concept to anchor the substance context, linking to fossil-based, packaging applications, and measuring-methods for traceability.
Not defined yet
Selected application for Chemical A.
Establish a provisional placeholder concept to support scoping-tracking, with potential future refinement as domain concepts emerge.
Several, such as packaging, etc.
Known application(s) for Chemical A.
Create a concept for known packaging/applications to enable linkage to chemical-a and downstream lifecycle concepts.
Several but not defined
Known application(s) for Material A.
Add a placeholder concept for generic multiple-applications not yet defined to enable future domain-specific linking.
insulation
Function of Material A.
Create an insulation concept with a broader link to energy-use to reflect material properties affecting energy efficiency.
plasticiser
Function of Chemical A.
Introduce a plasticiser concept anchored to chemical-safety and lifecycle considerations, enabling linkages to chemical-a and packaging contexts.
Downstream manufacturers
Downstream manufacturers as an actor using the chemical/material.
Create a downstream-manufacturers concept to anchor this actor in supply-chain/regulatory mappings and connect to downstream-user and packaging concepts.
Downstream user
Natural or legal person who uses a substance in industrial or professional activities; distributors or consumers are not downstream users.
Create a downstream-user concept to capture lifecycle-use phase actors and support alignment with downstream-manufacturers and life-cycle downstream processes.
Downstream user: means any natural or legal person who uses a substance, either on its own or in a mixture, during his industrial or professional activities. A distributor or a consumer is not a downstream user.
Life cycle option (downstream processes)
Life cycle option of a chemical/material according to its downstream processes, i.e. final
Anchor downstream-life-cycle options as a dedicated concept connected to life-cycle-related measurements and SSbD practice.
Life cycle consideration level
Table 6. Level of application of considering the life cycle of a chemical/material.
Introduce a dedicated lifecycle consideration level concept to anchor lifecycle assessment metadata and link to downstream processes.
Table 6. Level of application of considering the life cycle of a chemical/material. .................................... 40
Screening assessment methodology for chemical/material
Table 13. Possible methodology for the screening assessment of chemical/material.
Create a screening-assessment-methodology concept to anchor risk assessment workflows and link to measuring-methods and SSbD concepts.
SSbD2_Hazard_Reduction
Minimise hazardous chemicals/materials in manufacturing processes
Create an SSbD hazard-reduction concept to anchor risk-reduction strategies within ecodesign and tie it to screening methodologies.
- Minimise hazard ous chemical/materials in manufacturing processes - Eliminate hazardous chemical/materials in final products (GC3, SC1, GR1, GC4, GC5)
SSbD1_Material_efficiency
Material efficiency
Create an SSbD material-efficiency concept to ground material-use optimization within ecodesign and link to measuring-methods.
SSbD1 Material Pursuing the incorporation to reduce chemical/material consumed (kg per kg of chemicals/materials used)
SSbD3_Energy_Efficiency
Design for energy efficiency
Create an SSbD energy-efficiency concept to centralize energy-use considerations and connect to measuring-methods and other SSbD concepts.
- Minimise the overall energy used to produce a chemical/material in the manufacturing process
Goals of innovation, type of innovation, and nature of the (re)design
This concept represents a boundary topic not present in the current ecodesign/regulatory ontologies. Creating it as a standalone concept allows cross-community linking later and avoids forcing an ill-fitting existing node to carry its meaning. It can later be connected to broader concepts like sustainability or regulatory requirements as mapping opportunities emerge.
The description of the innovation includes information such as the goal(s) of innovation, the type of innovation (see chapter 5), and the nature of the (re)design.
Intended innovation
Intended innovation as framed in the scoping analysis.
Introduce Intended Innovation as a dedicated concept aligned with scoping analysis contexts in the regulator's vocabulary. This avoids conflating it with other DoP/DoC or ecodesign parameters and supports later linkage to related concepts via SKOS mappings.
The scoping analysis contextualises the intended innovation to which the SSbD framework will be applied.
Summary
A summary of milestones, iterations and conclusions in the documentation.
A Summary concept enables consistent tagging of milestones, iterations, and conclusions in documentation across regimes. It provides a stable anchor for referencing meta-documentation while avoiding forced alignment with other domain concepts.
A summary stating the important milestones in the innovation, the iterations and conclusion.
Iterative and tiered LCA approach characteristics
Table 14. Summary of the main applicability and characteristics of the iterative and tiered approach of LCA along the innovation.
This keeps life-cycle assessment methodology distinct from regulator-specific concepts, allowing later SKOS mappings to broader LCA or sustainability frameworks as needed.
Possible approach to perform the interpretation of the LCA results, combining both the analysis of
Possible interpretation approach for LCA results
Isolating interpretation approaches as a separate concept prevents conflation with DoP/DoC or ecodesign parameters and supports future mapping to related LCA concepts.
Pedigree Matrix concept
Pedigree Matrix concept as used in data quality approaches within LCA.
Pedigree Matrix as a standalone concept provides a clear boundary for data-quality discussions without diluting more domain-specific ontologies. It can be related to measuring-methods or information-obligations via SKOS mappings later.
Most of these approaches are inspired on the Pedigree Matrix concept from Funtowicz and Ravetz (1990), as proposed by Weidema and Wesnæs (1996).
Control banding Risk Matrix
Control banding Risk Matrix.
A standalone Control Banding Risk Matrix clarifies its role as a risk-assessment tool within regulatory contexts and supports future mappings to governance concepts.
Critical Raw Materials (CRM)
Identification of Critical Raw Materials along the life cycle.
CRM is a distinct domain topic with cross-cutting relevance to material life cycles and risk assessment. Creating a dedicated concept enables future linking to CRM-related concepts and lifecycle contexts.
Life Cycle inventories (CRM context)
Life Cycle inventories used for flagging CRMs.
Distinct CRM-context inventories can be linked to CRM concepts and lifecycle analyses, enabling targeted mappings within sustainability workflows.
Life Cycle inventories developed in LCA
Types of actors involved along the life cycle
Actor typologies are a common boundary concept in lifecycle governance. A dedicated concept supports explicit mappings to participating entities and responsibilities.
Life cycle costs
Costs assessed over the life cycle, including societal costs and externalities.
Lifecycle costs are a fundamental dimension of sustainability assessment and risk evaluation. Isolating them as a concept enables clear mappings to economic indicators and lifecycle analyses.
Assessment of life cycle costs, including societal costs20: where a comparison between different alternatives is to be made, this analysis allows the identification of the cost-optimal option over the lifetime of a chemical/material, including the consideration of externalities.
Environmental Footprint 3.1 Impact Categories
Annex describing Environmental Footprint 3.1 Impact Categories.
Environmental footprint categories often require explicit encoding; a dedicated concept enables precise mappings to EF-related standards and labelling.
Description of the Environmental Footprint 3.1 Impact Categories
Environmental Footprint (EF) impact categories
EF impact categories are central to sustainability labeling and assessment; a dedicated node enables precise SKOS mappings to related EF concepts.
Environmental Footprint (EF) impact categories, and their link to key issues considered in the
Ranges of impact for CPs (16 impact categories)
Table 12. Ranges of impact for the 16 impact categories that to define the classes of performances (CPs), against which the impact result for the production of 1 kg of the chemical under assessment should be compared.
Having a dedicated concept for ranges of impact supports consistent categorization and later mapping to EF/CP ontologies.
Qualitative example of the classes of performance (“CP”) and related score
Separating qualitative performance classes from other measurement concepts prevents conflation with quantitative scales and supports clear mappings to performance scoring.
Qualitative example of the classes of performance (“CP”) and related score for the assigned
1-5 semi-quantitative scale
Ordinal scale used to rate data quality attributes (1-5 semi-quantitative).
Separating semi-quantitative scales from other data-quality concepts supports precise mapping to data quality attributes and ensures consistency across regimes.
Data quality is typically assessed on a 1-5 “semi-quantitative” (i.e. ordinal) scale on each of these attributes.
Excellent
Scale label indicating highest quality within the 1-5 scale.
Having a standalone concept for scale labels like Excellent avoids ad-hoc usage of adjectives and enables explicit mappings to other scales.
(1«Excellent, 2«Very Good, 3«Good, 4«Fair, 5«Poor)
Poor
Scale label indicating lowest quality within the 1-5 scale.
Similar rationale to Excellent; dedicated scale-label concepts permit reliable SKOS mappings and avoid label ambiguity.
Right to strike (ordinal scale)
Isolating ordinal scales for labor rights as standalone concepts allows precise linkage to governance-related dimensions and avoids conflation with other scales.
Right of association (ordinal scale)
Dedicated rights-scale concepts support clear mappings to governance and labor relations concepts.
Right of collective bargaining
A dedicated concept clarifies links to labor governance and regulatory obligations and supports precise mappings.
Trade union density (% of employees organized in trade unions)
Provides a stable node for labor-market indicators and enables SKOS mappings to governance-related concepts.
Gender wage gap (%)
A dedicated gender wage gap concept supports accurate mappings to socio-economic indicators and governance metrics.
Salary/Living wage ratio
Treating wage-related metrics as a separate concept enables precise mappings to economic indicators and labor governance contexts.
y, ratio Salary/Living wage
Hydrophilicity
A measure of affinity for water (hydrophilicity).
A chemical's octanol−water partition coefficient (Kow) represents a measure of its hydrophilicity/lipophilicity.
Tiered approach
Tiered approach: approach built on a gradually increasing amount and quality of data generated and collected as the innovation progresses in the SSbD implementation.
Article
Definition of an object given a special shape, surface or design that determines its function beyond its chemical composition.
Article: an object which during production is given a special shape, surface or design which determines its function to a greater degree than does its chemical composition.
Living wage, per month
List of tables
SSbD4_Use_feedstock
Use feedstock in SSbD4
SSbD4 Use conservation, either via feedstocks that: - are renewables or secondary - Recycled content (%)
PNEC
Predicted No-Effect Concentration: environmental concentration below which adverse effects are not expected.
PNEC (Predicted No-Effect Concentration): For the environment, it represents the concentration of a substance below which adverse effects on the environment are not expected.
Life cycle of a chemical
All stages from creation to ultimate disposal, including production/manufacturing, storage, transformation, transportation, use, and disposal.
Life cycle of a chemical: encompasses all stages from its creation to its ultimate disposal, including production/manufacturing, storage, transformation, transportation, use, and disposal. The use of chemicals for production is one part of the “use” of a chemical.
Lipophilicity
A measure of affinity for lipids (lipophilicity).
Table 30: Monetary valuation coefficients
Table 30. Set of monetary valuation coefficients as proposed in Gama Caldas et al. (2024).
Table 30. Set of monetary valuation coefficients as proposed in Gama Caldas et al. (2024). ........ 135
Monomer
Substance capable of forming covalent bonds with monomer units to form polymers under polymer-forming reactions.
Monomer: means a substance which is capable of forming covalent bonds with a sequence of additional like or unlike molecules under the conditions of the relevant polymer-forming reaction used for the particular process.
Definition Criteria
Definition Criteria: Set of values (e.g. reference or class performance) on which a decision may be based.
LCA result criteria and scoring for chemical under assessment
Table 10. Criteria and scores to be applied to the LCA result of the chemical under assessment for each impact category, according to the reference identified.
Proxy data
Data used as a substitute when direct data are not available.
Polymer
Substance consisting of molecules with the sequence of one or more types of monomer units; distribution over molecular weights due to monomer unit count.
Polymer: means a substance consisting of molecules characterised by the sequence of one or more types of monomer units. Such molecules must be distributed over a range of molecular weights wherein differences in the molecular weight are primarily attributable to differences in the number of monomer units.
disease incidence per kg PM2.5 emitted
Unit describing disease incidence per kilogram of PM2.5 emitted.
No data -> main sources of data are databases, literature review + the remaining data assessment
Data sources for assessment.
Set of proposed categories, aspects, methods, and indicators (Table 15)
Table 15. Set of proposed categories, aspects, methods, and indicators.
End of Life (EoL)
End of Life (EoL).
EU policy objectives
Hazard-based SSbD criteria and considerations in alignment with the EU policy objectives.
List of potential data sources
Table 18. List of potential data sources.
Data from our responsibility +
Data availability statement.
DNEL
Derived No-Effect Level: the level of exposure below which humans are not expected to experience adverse effects.
DNEL (Derived No-Effect Level): For human health, it represents the level of exposure below which humans are not expected to experience adverse effects.
Traceability and transparency
Interoperable and scalable traceability and transparency concepts mentioned as critical for enabling responsible production and consumption.
Interoperable and scalable traceability and transparency are critical for enabling responsible production and consumption; standardisation, interoperability and scalability are necessary to allow seamless data collection through many different organisations at a reasonable cost.
Interoperable traceability reporting
Reporting mechanism to transfer traceability data between organizations/systems.
a) interoperable traceability reporting from one organization/system to another one; the transfer of a summary of the traceability data about a batch or item of component or product should be facilitated so that the customer is able to recollect all the past history of its product and related components even if collected through different systems/platforms (in this way potential solutions lock-in can be averted);
open data model
To evaluate the practical applications of the TRICK solution, including its open data model, two pilots were conducted.
Incremental approach to data gathering
Incremental approach to gathering data across the supply chain and documents.
The cross-cutting aspects proposed in the following are designed to support some of the needs identified in clause 4.2: in particular, data confidentiality, data disclosure policies and incremental approach to data gathering.
sustainability management platform
platform dedicated to sustainability data collection, management and reporting
sustainability management platform platform dedicated to sustainability data collection, management and reporting
Upstream processes (Data collection from the suppliers)
Collaborative process for collecting data from suppliers in upstream data gathering.
DPP data platform
A platform to collect, store and manage traceability and sustainability data for DPP
developing a platform able to collect, storage and manage traceability and sustainability data needed by the six business services, to obtain certifications (SA8000), to assess circularity and healthiness of the materials along the productive process, to comply with authority’s procedures (PCO) and LCA methodologies (PEF);
DPP_DataReuseAndInteroperability
Data reuse and semantic interoperability across organizations
These structures should enable data reuse for multiple purposes and facilitate sharing across different organizations and systems, thereby ensuring semantic interoperability among heterogeneous environments.
Data entered into the platform
in fact, it involves all stakeholders in collecting data relating to the traceable asset, in a system in which each stakeholder is responsible for the data entered into the platform.
event-based open data model
An event-based open data model presented in this CEN CWA process.
An event-based open data model presented in this CEN CWA process,
Incremental data collection
Traceability and Transparency reports built to be filled with an incremental approach.
The Traceability report and the Transparency and Sustainability report are built to be filled with an incremental approach (see clause 5.6.3.1 and 5.6.3.2
data responsible for the inserted data
In the project pilots in general each actor was responsible for its own data, but there were some situations where, for example, the customer has inserted data in the platform on behalf of one of its subcontractors (the apparel producer for its “cut and sew” and the fabric producer for its dyer); in this case the customer is the data responsible for the inserted data.
Supporting documentation
Documentation related to the traceability information.
Figure 6 shows the relationships among the most relevant traceability entities: it can be observed that the Event plays a central role in the schema, putting in relation information related to the Product and its Component, the Traceable Asset, the Process Step and its Location, and the related Supporting documentation, if any.
Transfer of a summary of the traceability data
Transfer of a summary of traceability data accompanying the interoperable reporting.
the transfer of a summary of the traceability data about a batch or item of component or product should be facilitated so that the customer is able to recollect all the past history of its product and related components even if collected through different systems/platforms (in this way potential solutions lock-in can be averted);
DPP_DataOwnershipAndSubcontracting
Data ownership and responsibility mechanisms including subcontracting arrangements
It is essential that the structures also incorporate mechanisms for clearly defining data ownership and responsibility throughout the data gathering process. This is particularly relevant in complex supply chains, where, for instance, a subcontracting organization may enter data on behalf of subcontracted entities.
CEN CWA eBIZ Upstream model
Model used as the basis for inter-company collaborative processes in upstream data collection.
The representation of the inter-company collaborative processes proposed in the following is based on the most recent draft of CEN CWA eBIZ Upstream model, developed during the TRICK project.
Traceability reports
Traceability reports generated from data modelling and history documentation.
Traceability reports were generated by modelling the collected data and documenting the product's history.
Platform able to collect, storage and manage traceability and sustainability data
Platform capability to handle traceability and sustainability data for multiple services.
Data ownership and responsibility
Data ownership and responsibility mechanisms throughout the data gathering process.
It is essential that the structures also incorporate mechanisms for clearly defining data ownership and responsibility throughout the data gathering process.
traceability
Data responsibility
Key concept related to responsible data management in data exchange.
Data confidentiality and responsibility are key requirements to facilitate data exchange along the supply chain.
Customer
Customer actor mentioned as data repository/owner.
DPP_DataModelAndInteroperability
Data structures for DPP data collection supporting regulatory requirements and interoperability
The data structures defined in the data model proposed by this CWA had been thought to comply with the specifications and needs identified in clause 4.2 and support the transmission of extensive and detailed information collected from the various actors of the supply chain.
TRICKPlatform
The TRICK platform.
led to the definition of the interfaces between the roles, highlighting the ones covered by TRICK project partners, the ones covered by external supply chain’s subcontractors (i.e. partners’ subcontractors), and the TRICK platform.
Raw material extraction
Category: raw material extraction in the value chain.
Raw material extraction,
Reuse, repair, repurpose
Value chain characteristic item for reuse/repair/repurpose.
Reuse, repair, repurpose,
API for massive automatic data input (product/events)
Technological features for data ecosystem integration item listed under TRICK platform
API for massive automatic data input (product/events),
Interoperability with other platforms
Interoperability of TRICK platform with other platforms
The TRICK platform is designed to be interoperable with other platforms: for example, interfaces have been developed and tested to allow data exchange with the Italian Custom system AIDA.
Consumer use
Value chain characteristic item representing consumer use phase.
Consumer use,
End-of-use
Lifecycle stage: end-of-use
end-of-use
Retail and usage
Lifecycle stage 'Retail and usage'.
End-to-end circular retail platform
End-to-end circular retail platform; one of the exit points of TRICK.
The exit points of TRICK traceability system depend on the use scenario. They are: ... on an end-to-end circular retail platform,
Supply chain management
Functional characteristics item listed under TRICK platform
Supply chain management,
collected data on the TRICK platform
Data collected on the TRICK platform used for assessment studies
All these services are based on a “consultancy pattern”: they require the intervention of a human Expert or Reviewer, that should have access to the collected data on the TRICK platform to perform or evaluate assessment studies, according to well defined disclosure policies among the involved actors.
MaterialCircularity
Aspect of sustainability assessment focusing on material circularity.
(PEF, material circularity, S-LCA, Health protection)
Finished production assembly
Value chain characteristic item indicating production stage.
Finished production assembly,
Material production
Category: material production in the value chain.
Material production,
Circularity Assessment
Circularity Assessment mentioned in TRICK sustainability data gathering.
In the framework of TRICK project, the data gathering along the pilots’ supply chains is designed and implemented to support the topics of specific business services: Product Environmental Footprint (PEF), Circularity Assessment (based on MCI indicator), Health Protection Assessment, S-LCA assessment (SA8000).
Circularity assessment services
Some business services, like PEF and Circularity assessment services, need data from almost each main manufacturing operation (fibre production, yarn production, fabric production, garment production, etc) with a deep level of data granularity.
Blockchain data notarization
Blockchain data notarization,
Waste management collection and sorting
Value chain characteristic item for waste collection and sorting.
Waste management collection and sorting,
Office, retail, distribution center
Value chain characteristic item representing office/retail/distribution center stage.
Office, retail, distribution center,
TRICK platform
The TRICK platform mentioned as part of interfaces.
The deep analysis of the TRICK pilots’ scenarios, with the identification of the role covered by each partner in the pilots’ supply chain, led to the definition of the interfaces between the roles, highlighting the ones covered by TRICK project partners, the ones covered by external supply chain’s subcontractors (i.e. partners’ subcontractors), and the TRICK platform.
Tier 4 - Raw material extraction
Value chain characteristics item listed under TRICK platform
Tier 4 - Raw material extraction,
End-of-use phase
End-of-use phase; one of the exit points of TRICK.
The exit points of TRICK traceability system depend on the use scenario. They are: ... at the end-of-use phase in the technical pilot.
CircularityAssessment
Circularity Assessment (based on MCI indicator).
Certifications
Certifications used as evidence for traceability events.
primary data, secondary data, certifications, logistic documentation, etc.
Traceable asset flows
Flows of traceable assets within the system
Traceability model (mass balance/segregation) applied to the traceable asset flows
LogisticDocumentation
Logistic documentation used as evidence for traceability events.
Logistic units containing the traceable assets
Logistic units that contain traceable assets in transit or storage.
Traceability system elements (TRICK)
Elements necessary for the setup of the traceability system as described by TRICK.
The following Table A.3 reports a summary of the TRICK project choices for each element necessary for the setup of the traceability system.
eBIZ framework
eBIZ as a framework referenced among the standards used by the data model.
These include GS1 standards, circular.fashion's circularity.ID, EON, the Open Apparel Registry, UNECE product data recommendations, the HIGG Index, Textile Exchange guidelines, eBIZ framework, and Reverse Resources.
InitialBatch
A batch of the initial goods that contributed to final transformed goods.
When a transformation happens (for example from Yarn into Fabric) it is mandatory to be able to retrieve the batches of the initial goods (for example yarn bobbins) that contributed to the final transformed goods (for example fabric pieces).
TRICK project
3.5-year Horizon 2020 project providing a platform to support the adoption, tracing, and demonstration of sustainable and circular approaches, secured by blockchain.
This CWA was initiated within the framework of the TRICK project, a 3,5-year project funded under the Horizon 2020 program (Grant Agreement No. 958352), ended in 2024.
Mass balance model
Mass balance model used when not all manufacturing organisations can monitor per-batch movements.
in this case it is important that a mass balance model is operated taking into account what is entering within the plant and what is leaving the plant.
eBIZ specification
eBIZ specification referenced as the basis for data exchange rules.
Data granularity level The proposed data structure is able to manage information at different levels, thanks to the approach based on eBIZ specification, which rules message exchange between the different actors of the supply chain
TRICK choices
Choices made by the TRICK project about the traceability system setup.
Table A.3 — TRICK choices about traceability system set up
eBIZ specifications (CEN CWA eBIZ)
eBIZ specifications used to support standardization in the TRICK project.
The approach to the standardization was based on the improvement of the capacity of the eBIZ specifications (CEN CWA eBIZ and following54) in order to support the project objectives with a mixed model including both the classical usual business transactions (EDI approach55, i.e. GS1 EANCOM56, UBL57, eBIZ58 and others) as well as the most recent event-based approaches (GS1 EPCIS 1.259).
TraceableAsset
A traceable asset within the supply chain context.
Once the supply chain has been analyzed and the traceable asset, the objectives, the actors, and the most relevant manufacturing steps have been identified, it is necessary to define the Events to be traced for each step and determine the related evidence to be collected (primary data, secondary data, certifications, logistic documentation, etc.).
InitialGoods
Initial goods in the TRICK traceability context.
batches of the initial goods (for example yarn bobbins)
Updated eBIZ documents
Examples of the updated eBIZ documents developed to support traceability and transparency processes designed in the TRICK project
Examples of the updated eBIZ documents developed in order to support traceability and transparency processes designed in the TRICK project can be found following the QR Code in Figure C.3:
eBIZ
A framework that covers processes and documents used in commercial exchanges; described as covering the process from raw material up to the finished product and supporting subcontracting relationships.
eBIZ covers the process from raw material up to the finished product and also supporting the subcontracting relationships; while technical sheets are supported on the purpose of commercial exchanges, the aspects related to traceability and sustainability were not fully supported.
TRICK dictionary
Dictionary referenced by the TRICK data model.
Regarding the collaboration between both data models, a first conclusion is that the TRICK dictionary could be revised to include some new terms and groups in the feedstock request process, that has happened with the last updates of the dictionary and data structures.
material circularity
Circularity of materials emphasized in the data model topics.
During the entire TRICK project a total update of eBIZ specification was done, introducing the management of the main topics of the project: traceability and sustainability, environmental impacts, social and ethical assessment, health protection, material circularity.
Defined by TRICK management system
Identifiers defined by the TRICK management system.
circular.fashion's circularity.ID
A standard referenced as part of the data model's referenced standards.
Mass balance
Mass balance approach for traceability model.
GS1 standards
EON
Traceability model
Model applied to the traceable asset flows (e.g., mass balance or segregation).
Product identification
Identifiers for goods to be transported
the list of goods to be transported (product identification and quantity, at least).
Indicators declaration
Indicators declaration presents sustainability assessment results including indicators and references
The document Indicators declaration (≤SRVIndicatorsDeclaration≤) is designed to present the results of a kind of sustainability assessment (PEF, material circularity, S-LCA, Health protection); it contains a public summary of the assessment study, a list of calculated indicators, possibly publishable, and the references (footprint) to the study itself.
Identifiers management system
Identifiers management system, for product, location, batch, serial,
List of calculated indicators
List of calculated indicators from the sustainability assessment.
it contains a public summary of the assessment study, a list of calculated indicators, possibly publishable, and the references (footprint) to the study itself.
SustainabilityIndicators
Element <sustainabilityIndicators> referenced for sustainability indicators.
It is based on the elements <sustainabilityIndicatorsGroup> and <sustainabilityIndicators> presented in clauses 5.6.2.13 and 5.6.2.14.
sustainabilityIndicator
Data structure representing a set of data related to a sustainability indicator.
The element ≤sustainabilityIndicator≥ presents the set of data related to a sustainability indicator.
Quantity
Quantity of goods to be transported
sustainability data
Data related to sustainability metrics of materials or processes
Product, place, batch and serial identifier
Product, place, batch and serial identifier defined by TRICK management system
productReferenceQty
Net reference quantity of the product
When filled, all the quantities indicated in <productComponent> are relative to the realization of this quantity of product.
sustainabilityIndicatorsGroup
Group that contains sustainability indicators (elements) from the same study or activity.
The element ≤sustainabilityIndicatorsGroup≥ groups sustainability indicators (≤sustainabilityIndicator≥) resulting from the same study or activity.
SustainabilityData
Data related to sustainability that is collected and organized.
A relevant instrument to collect and organize the gathered sustainability data is the Transparency and Sustainability Report, which structure and functions are detailed in Clause 5.6.3.2.
Product quantities
Different product quantities to which sustainability data can refer (e.g., product functional identified for PEF study).
Thanks to the ≤ReferenceProductQuantity≥ element it is possible to manage the aggregation level of sustainability data in a flexible way: the collected information can be related to different product quantities, for example the product functional identified for PEF study (i.e., a coat).
Indicators declaration document
Document SRVIndicatorsDeclaration presenting sustainability assessment results.
The document Indicators declaration (≤SRVIndicatorsDeclaration≥) is designed to present the results of a kind of sustainability assessment (PEF, material circularity, S-LCA, Health protection); it contains a public summary of the assessment study, a list of calculated indicators, possibly publishable, and the references (footprint) to the study itself.
Product identification and quantity
product identification and quantity (at least)
(product identification and quantity, at least)
Aggregation level of sustainability data
The level at which sustainability data are aggregated and can be related to different product quantities.
SustainabilityAssessment
A type of assessment referenced by the Indicators declaration.
The document Indicators declaration (≤SRVIndicatorsDeclaration≥) is designed to present the results of a kind of sustainability assessment (PEF, material circularity, S-LCA, Health protection);
Product_and_batch_identification_approach
Self-explicative and robust product and batch identification approach (requiring minimal changes in companies’ internal ERP systems).
Self-explicative and robust product and batch identification approach (requiring minimal changes in companies’ internal ERP systems); the existence of a unique global number like GTIN, although
List of goods to be transported
- the list of goods to be transported (product identification and quantity, at least).
ReferenceProductQuantity
Element used to manage the aggregation level of sustainability data.
ProductQuantity
product quantities to which sustainability data can be related
the collected information can be related to different product quantities, for example the product functional identified for PEF study (i.e., a coat).
DPP_Category_ManufacturingInfo
Information about manufacturing facilities and manufacturers
information about its manufacturing (facilities and manufacturers);
assessmentStudyDocument
Resulting study document (e.g. an LCA study). It can be related to a component or a product. It can be a dataset (in any format) or a report according to @isStudyDataset attribute. In the case of PEF study, prefer <PEFStudyDocument> if possible.
assessmentStudyDocument Resulting study document (e.g. an LCA study). It can be related to a component or a product. It can be a dataset (in any format) or a report according to @isStudyDataset attribute. In the case of PEF study, pref er <PEFStudyDocument> if possible.
PEFStudyDocument
PEF study document. It could be both the dataset saved by an analysis tool and the resulting report drawn up by an expert, it depends on the @isStudyDataset attribute.
A.4 Step 4: Sustainability data gathering
Sustainability data gathering step in TRICK project.
CompanyInformation
Information about the company and its facilities.
S-LCA(SA800) service: product origin, product or factory certification, information about the company and its facilities, etc.
Step 6
Data model for traceability and sustainability data gathering.
Step 6: Data model for traceability and sustainability data gathering.
Documentation about usage, maintenance, etc.
Documentation about usage and maintenance of the product
- documentation about usage, maintenance, etc.;
4.3 Steps for setting up the data gathering
Section 4.3 outlining steps for setting up data gathering.
List of Facilities
An item listing facilities involved in the data collection.
Process step list (scope) - Organization
Process step list (scope)
Process step list
List of process steps used in the data gathering.
Process step list (Table 6)
Process step list as a data attribute in product-level sustainability data.
Assessment study document
Assessment study document in the data gathering process.
5.5 Step 5: Reference collaborative processes for data gathering
Step 5: reference collaborative processes for data gathering.
Adoption of a standardized data model.
Mitigation action proposed for data traceability barriers.
study document
Manufacturing information (facilities and manufacturers)
Information about the product's manufacturing, including facilities and manufacturers
- information about its manufacturing (facilities and manufacturers);
General data
General data associated with facilities/organizations.
DPP_Category_UsageMaintenance
documentation about usage, maintenance, etc.;
Assessment study document (Table 6)
Assessment study document as a data attribute in product-level sustainability data.
listOfFacilities
List of facilities of the organisation.
listOfFacilities List of facilities of the organisation
Identification of data sources and linkage to product batches.
Mitigation proposed to address data source identification and linkage to batches.
Information requirements for consumers and interested operators
Information requirements defined for consumers and interested operators; IT support by DPP
The regulation provides for the adoption of eco-design requirements for consumer products, with minimum performance requirements (qualitative and quantitative) to be guaranteed, as well as information requirements for consumers and interested operators (the Digital Product Passport is the IT support for this requirement).
disclosureLevel
Indicates the level of disclosure permitted for the information it is associated with.
disclosureLevel Optional Indicates the level of disclosure permitted for the information it is associated with
fully confidential
disclosure level option fully confidential
• fully confidential.
DPP_DataCollectionInLineWithRegulations
Provision of information necessary for DPP data collection in line with regulatory requirements
the provision of information necessary for Digital Product Passport (DPP) data collection, in line with emerging regulatory and industry requirements.
Granularity level of the DPP
Granularity level of the Digital Product Passport per product category
These delegated acts will define, among other aspects, the granularity level of the DPP for each product category: it can be associated to the model, or to each product batch or to a single item.
Product traceability in the DPP
Traceability information related to products that may be included in the DPP
Product traceability can be explicitly required in the DPP (for example - the identifiers of the facilities of the whole or part of the supply chain) or not; in fact, the delegated acts are expected to leave such information out of the scope of the DPP for the textile and textile product sector.
DPP
Digital Product Passport referenced in supply chain context.
4 Needs and approach to traceability and sustainability data collection along the supply chain towards the DPP
disclosed to any commercial partner(s)
disclosure level option to any commercial partner
• disclosed to any commercial partner(s),
Data disclosure policies
Policies governing disclosure of collected sustainability data.
clear and formalised information disclosure policies
Mitigation related to information disclosure policies.
public
disclosure level option public
• public,
Organization
An organization referenced in the context of sustainability reporting.
The Transparency and Sustainability Report is a general structured document used to collect or to report on all the information about the production process, the facilities and the organization that are necessary to describe the sustainability characteristics of a product, enabling transparency within the supply chains and activating traceability.
CustomizableDataDisclosurePolicy
Customizable data disclosure policy for traceability data.
Customizable data disclosure policy,
DataDisclosurePolicy
Policies governing data disclosure, defined in TRICK platform.
To manage the issue of data confidentiality, the functionality of definition of data disclosure policies at very detailed level was provided by the TRICK platform.
disclosed upon an explicit authorisation
disclosure level option upon explicit authorisation
• disclosed upon an explicit authorisation,
Confidentiality levels
Policies to apply to the data at different granularity levels; includes disclosure-related statements.
Confidentiality levels The proposed data structure allows specific statements to declare the policies to apply to the data at different granularity levels. These statements concern operational instructions for storage, disclosure, and data interpretation. For example, the "diclosureLevel" statement indicates the disclosure policy for each block of information; the "limitedByDisclosureIndicator" statement indicates whether the content has been restricted by the enforcement of accessibility rights
Digital_Product_Passport
Digital Product Passport (DPP) statements should be based on information gathered across the supply chain.
The primary purpose of this CWA is to assist companies in gathering information across the supply chain, on which the statements to be published on the Digital Product Passport (DPP) should be based.
disclosure policies
Policies governing disclosure among involved actors
Facility
A facility referenced in the context of sustainability reporting.
Sustainability Reports
Public sustainability reporting document
for example, Sustainability Reports39 and Due Diligence40).
Disclosure level options
Options for the disclosure level of information.
Through the attribute @disclosureLevel, it is possible to declare the disclosure level of each group of information, when requested, according to the following options: public, disclosed to any commercial partner(s), disclosed to specific category of partner, disclosed upon an explicit authorisation, fully confidential.
DisclosureLevelOption_SpecificCategory
Disclosed to specific category of partner
disclosed to specific category of partner,
Standardized_data_collection_for_traceability
Standardized and circular approach to data collection to enhance traceability, transparency and sustainability along the supply chains.
One of the objectives of TRICK project was to set up a standardized and circular approach to data collection to enhance traceability, transparency and sustainability along the supply chains.
Shared data resource
A data store (such as a distributed database, a cloud database or a blockchain) used to register traceability information.
"registered in a shared data resource (such as a distributed database, a cloud database or a blockchain) at each processing and transfer point (called an “event”) in order to implement traceability:"
Step 2: Implementation method/systems to be used
Second step in the Generic Traceability Process
2. Implementation method/systems to be used,
Guidelines for traceability and sustainability data gathering
Section within the TRICK document addressing data gathering guidelines for traceability and sustainability.
4.2 Role of traceability and sustainability data for the creation of the DPP and consequent needs
Section 4.2 addressing the role of data for the DPP.
Figure 3
Figure caption for Battery passport information by battery categories and access groups.
Figure 3 — Battery passport information by battery categories and access groups
Step 1: Decide claims and verification method to be supported
First step in the Generic Traceability Process
1. Decide claims and verification method to be supported,
DPP_TraceabilityInDPP
Traceability in the DPP - whether explicit requirement or not
A data model defined to support transmission of extensive information across the supply chain for traceability and sustainability.
Standardized and circular data collection approach
A standardized and circular approach to data collection to enhance traceability, transparency and sustainability along the supply chains.
TransparencyAndSustainabilityReport
General structured document used to collect or report on information about production, facilities and organization to describe sustainability characteristics.
Generic Traceability Process
A process model related to generic traceability
According to the methodology proposed by UNECE to set up a traceability system the steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Generic Business Process Model related to a Generic Traceability Process have been implemented in the first phases of the TRICK project:
Supply chain traceability map
Map of the actors involved in the supply chain (supply chain traceability).
the map of the actors involved in the supply chain (supply chain traceability);
Location
A location associated with a process step or product in the traceability schema.
Generic Traceability Process steps 1-3
Steps 1-3 of the Generic Traceability Process as per UNECE methodology.
the steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Generic Business Process Model related to a Generic Traceability Process have been implemented in the first phases of the TRICK project:
Step 3: Process assets and traceability entry points
Third step in the Generic Traceability Process
3. Process assets and traceability entry points.
Needs and approach to traceability and sustainability data collection along the supply chain towards the DPP
Section heading describing the needs and approach for data collection along the supply chain towards the DPP.
Data storage actions
Cross-cutting data model section describing how data storage actions are handled for the Transparency and Sustainability Report.
Data storage actions An example of the Transparency and Sustainability Report can be found following the QR Code in Figure 19. ≤TRCTRNReport≥ is the element that represents the Transparency and Sustainability Report on the eBIZ document factory.
TRICK data model
A data model built in the TRICK project, which uses eBIZ as a basis and adds features related to traceability and sustainability.
The eBIZ specification framework was chosen as a basis for building the TRICK data model, improving its “eBIZ Document Factory”69 through its customization and the development of additional features.
5.3 Step 3: Setting up of the Traceability system
Step 3 setting up the Traceability system.
DPP_TraceabilityRole
Traceability as a tool to ensure compliance at product batch level
In both cases, traceability is the tool available to companies to ensure control over the compliance at product batch level of the real supply chain and production processes (operations) with what is declared to calculate sustainability indicators.
Process Step
A step in the production or processing process referenced in traceability data.
ProductionProcess
information about the production process (as part of the information collected in the Transparency and Sustainability Report).
The Transparency and Sustainability Report of a list of events of the requested traceable asset plus events of the components (according to the level of authorization of the requester and purpose of the request for the report).
Product traceability data
The complete set of the product traceability data.
It is a structured document (for example XML or JSON) that transfers in a structured way the complete set of the product traceability data.
traceability data
Data used to trace the supply chain
TRICK Technical pilot
Pilot labeled as TRICK Technical pilot in Figure A.2.
Figure A.2 — TRICK Technical pilot
Interface between roles in TRICK project
An interface definition between roles in the TRICK project for data exchange.
Figure A.6 — Example of interface definition in TRICK project with data to be exchanged among the involved actors
Traceability for Sustainability process
The main reference process for tracing and sustainability data gathering in a supply chain.
The main reference process “Traceability for Sustainability” is presented together with its activities in the following tables and figures.
Recyclable share
Portion of textiles intended for recycling.
For the recyclable share, fibre sorting and pre-treatment are crucial steps to ensure the materials meet recyclers’ specifications.
post-consumer textile value chain
Value chain focus area for post-consumer textiles addressed by the data model.
The data model developed within the PESCO-UP project originates from TEXroad's extensive expertise gained over the past four years in addressing data needs for the post-consumer textile value chain.
linear_textile_value_chain
Linear textile value chain as referenced in Figure 1.
Figure 1 provides a general representation of the main tiers of the linear textile value chain, while Figure 2 shows a declination of the previous image in the context of circular textile supply chains.
Recycle content
Recycle content (recycled fibre, non- virgin fibre)
3.1.1.11 recycled fibre, non- virgin fibre
InterfacesBetweenRoles
The interfaces between the roles identified in the TRICK pilots’ supply chain.
Sustainability data gathering
Data gathering along the pilots’ supply chains designed to support sustainability topics.
TRICKPilotsSupplyChains
The TRICK pilots’ supply chains.
The deep analysis of the TRICK pilots’ scenarios, with the identification of the role covered by each partner in the pilots’ supply chain,
circular_textile_supply_chains
Circular textile supply chains mentioned in Figure 2.
Interface between actors
Interfaces between the various actors functional for the purposes of collecting traceability data.
Once the supply chain has been analyzed and all the previous steps defined, it is necessary to identify the interfaces between the various actors, that is, those interactions between the various actors functional for the purposes of collecting traceability data.
Textile value chains
Two textile value chains described in figures
Figure A.1 and Figure A.2 show simplified schemas of the two textile value chains and the main actors, including the liner and circular routes.
TRICK infrastructure
Infrastructure of TRICK providing a framework for data flows between actors.
On the other side the infrastructure of TRICK could provide the PESCO-UP project with a well-documented and structured framework for data flows between the actors, with a hierarchical and multilevel data structure that could support the exchange of the same information foreseen for PESCO-UP.
Traceability on textiles
Traceability of textiles in the supply chain.
that could give traceability validations taking advantage of the benefits of blockchain to promote traceability on textiles.
Finished product
Finished product; one of the exit points of the traceability system.
The exit points of TRICK traceability system depend on the use scenario. They are: at the end of the production process, when considering the point of view of the finished product,
Entry and exit points from the system
Points of entry and exit in the traceability system.
Post-consumer textile waste
Textile waste that is post-consumer (after use) and subject to downstream processing.
The following diagram illustrates the downstream processes for post-consumer textile waste, beginning when a finished product is disposed of and collected.
textile_value_chain
The textile value chain can be categorized into different tiers, as outlined by the World Resources Institute, representing the various actors involved in the industry (see Figure 1).
TRICK solution
The TRICK solution.
Mechanical recycling
Channel for post-consumer textile waste involving mechanical recycling.
The current version of the tool focuses on the major channelling routes: reuse (including repair), dismantling, mechanical recycling and chemical recycling (depolymerization to monomers or oligomers).
Recycle method
Method of recycling for textiles
3.2.6.5 chemical recycling, loop, Mechanical recycling
Recycled fibre
Product of transforming textile waste in the recycling process.
The Brand/Yarn Producer requests a quantity of recycled fibre from the Recycler.
Reuse (including repair)
Major channelling route including reuse and repair for post-consumer textile waste.
Create a dedicated concept for 'Reuse (including repair)' to clearly bound circular economy reuse pathways in textiles; allows later linking to remanufactured/second-hand concepts via SKOS mappings. This boundary supports traceability and circularity indicators without conflating with other data-centric attributes.
From importer of fibres up to the end-of-use and the recyclers
Scope of entry/exit points spanning the supply chain from fibre importer to end-of-use and recyclers.
Capture the traceability-system scope across fibre supply chain as a distinct concept to enable provenance/documentation workflows and downstream linking to technical documentation units.
Importer of fibres
Actor: importer of fibres in the traceability path
Represent the actor 'Importer of fibres' as a distinct concept so traceability and supply-chain documentation can reference actor roles consistently.
Importer of wool
A supply chain actor listed as 'Importer of wool'.
Provide an explicit actor concept for 'Importer of wool' to support actor-level traceability analyses within technical/documentation contexts.
Importer of wool and
Brand/Yarn Producer
An actor in the textile supply chain that initiates requests for recycled fibre.
Establish an actor node for Brand/Yarn Producer so downstream recycling requests and documentation can refer to actors consistently.
Recycled fibre request
Transaction: request for recycled fibre from Brand/Yarn Producer to Recycler.
Provide a dedicated concept for recycled fibre requests to anchor transactional data points in sustainability/documentation workflows.
1. Recycled fibre request
information of the recycled fibre
Information about the recycled fibre that is transmitted to the Yarn Producer.
Capture information transfer details about recycled fibre as a distinct data-phenomenon in the documentation model.
If the Brand is not the Yarn Producer, then the Recycler should send a dispatching advice and the information of the recycled fiber also to the Yarn Producer.
Full fibre composition data point
Data point for recycling detailing fibre composition.
Isolate a detailed fibre composition data point to support granular reporting in technical documentation.
Key data points include full fibre composition, recycled content, and textile finishing; the details are essential to support the scalability and efficiency of textile recycling systems.
Condition
Datapoint labeled 'Condition' in Table 16.
Formalize 'Condition' as a product-data concept to anchor condition-related attributes in sustainability/product documentation.
Product construction
Datapoint labeled 'Product construction' in Table 16.
Provide a dedicated boundary for product construction within sustainability/documentation contexts. data attribute indicating product construction
Provide a dedicated boundary for product construction within sustainability/documentation contexts.
Data points
Data points relevant to sorting textile waste and recycling.
Having access to relevant data points when sorting textile waste can ensure high-quality output for reuse as well as for recycling.
3.1.1.7 mono material textile
Code reference for mono material textile
multi material textile
textiles made of textile fibres (3.1.1.12) or materials made from more than one chemical composition
multi material textile textiles made of textile fibres (3.1.1.12) or materials made from more than one chemical composition
collection
process of gathering and transporting used textile products or waste materials to a sorting facility for further processing such as reuse, repair, remanufacturing
collection process of gathering and transporting used textile products or waste materials to a sorting facility for further processing such as reuse, repair, remanufacturing
textile product – product
product made mainly of textile fibres, yarns and/or fabrics and intended to be used, as such or in conjunction with other textile or non-textile elements
product made mainly of textile fibres, yarns and/or fabrics and intended to be used, as such or in conjunction with other textile or non-textile elements. Note 1 to entry: These articles can contain non-textile parts, such as plastics (e.g. buttons and membrane or coatings) or metals.
recycling process
A process in which sorted textiles are recycled, mentioned as context for data point relevance.
For example, for a recycling process, data point such as fibre composition, tolerance levels of elastane content or fibre blends and in some cases dyeing processes is important.
Mono Material Textile
A textile classified as mono material (term from CISUTAC/ISO-5157).
Fibre mechanical
fibre mechanical
garment production
Main manufacturing operation: garment production
3.1.1.3 fibre composition
Code reference for fibre composition
Multi material
Material consisting of multiple materials (phrase from CISUTAC/ISO-5157).
3.1.1.9 multi material (mono material textiles product and
Fabric
Fabric (textile fabric)
Fibre composition
Fibre composition of the textile
3.1.4.1 chemical content
Code reference for chemical content
fibre production
Main manufacturing operation: fibre production
Textile Fibre
Textile fibre reference
3.1.1.12 textile fibre
Recycled content data point
Data point for recycling detailing recycled content.
Code reference for recycled fibre
mono material textiles product
textile product (3.1.1.13) made of textile fibres (3.1.1.12) and other components, which is only composed of single type of chemical composition
mono material textiles product textile product (3.1.1.13) made of textile fibres (3.1.1.12) and other components, which is only composed of single type of chemical composition
3.2.2.15 repairability
Code reference for repairability
3.2.2.8 durability
Code reference for durability
garmentCode
Codification of the garment product
Introduce a dedicated 'garment-code' concept to capture garment product codification, with clear ties to information requirements and product parameters to support traceability.
garmentCode Codification of the garment product
TransportDocumentation
Transport documentation attached to the Traceability Despatch Advice.
in the attachment has transport documentation and different kinds of certificates (this part is expanded to allow, for example, the importer of a good to include all the documentation he received from the origin).
Synchronizing APP for Consumer [Unit9]
Caption text for Table 12
Synchronizing APP for Consumer
Component
A component related to the product in traceability information.
Outsourcing of processing to Subcontractor [Unit2]
Caption text for Figure 11
Outsourcing of processing to Subcontractor
Consumer APP
Consumer application used in relation to product traceability data.
The traceability and sustainability data relating to a product are synchronized between the eService platform and the Consumer APP
Unique ID for product/batch/logistics unit
An identifier used to uniquely identify the traceable product, its batch, and/or logistics unit.
unique ID for each product, batch and/or logistics (shipping) unit
PCO procedures
Authority procedures referenced in the TRICK objectives
PEF service
Service execution related to Product Environmental Footprint
Figure A.7 shows the data flows defined for the PEF service execution on the TRICK platform.
Packing List
Packing list included in the Traceability Despatch Advice (actualPackageUnit).
The Traceability Despatch Advice can also contain a packing list (<actualPackageUnit>), item list (single product units ids) or batch list.
PCO service
PCO service mentioned as part of TRICK objectives
to comply with authority’s procedures (PCO) and LCA methodologies (PEF);
LCA methodologies (PEF)
Life Cycle Assessment methodologies referenced in TRICK objectives.
Process of synchronizing traceability and sustainability data between platforms.
Process Synchronizing APP for Consumer activity
Figure 13
Figure 13 caption
Figure 13 — “Supply of component or product” activity diagram
PEF LCA methodologies
LCA methodologies referenced (PEF)
Subcontracted activity notification [Unit4]
Caption text for Table 10
Subcontracted activity notification
Item List
Item list included in the Traceability Despatch Advice (single product units ids).
PEF
A specific sustainability assessment methodology mentioned in the text.
The collection of sustainability data related to a product is often driven by the need to meet certification requirements or conduct assessments based on specific methodologies, such as PEF or LCA.
TraceableProductRecord
Record capturing traceability identifiers and related data for a product/batch/logistics unit
The traceable product, identified using a unique ID for each product, batch and/or logistics (shipping) unit
PCO
PCO service (authority procedures) mentioned as a requirement.
Traceable product
A product that is tracked in the value chain using a unique identifier for itself and related units.
ProductFunctionalPEFStudy
product functional identified for PEF study
Gives a clear boundary for PEF-study related functionality and enables linking to measuring-methods, ecodesign requirements, and parameter sets in future iterations.
the product functional identified for PEF study (i.e., a coat).
Coat
Product functional identified for PEF study (an example: coat).
Makes Coat a distinct concept boundary (item-level product function) that can be related to measuring-methods and product-parameter discussions as needed.
billOfEnergy
An element representing energy-related bill data within the bill-of-something data model.
Isolates energy-bill data as its own concept to enable targeted mappings to information requirements and ecodesign contexts.
≤billOfEnergy≥
billOfWaste
An element representing waste bill data within the bill-of-something data model.
Provides a dedicated node for waste-bill data to support information-obligations linkage.
≤billOfWaste≥
billOfUsedWater
An element representing used water bill data within the bill-of-something data model.
Encapsulates used-water billing as a distinct concept to enable precise mappings to information requirements.
≤billOfUsedWater≥
Bill of direct emissions
Lifecycle data attribute: direct emissions billed.
Isolates direct-emissions billing as a distinct node to support domain-specific mappings to regulation and information requirements.
Bill of direct emissions (Facility)
Enables a clear boundary between general direct-emissions and facility-specific contexts; supports a broader/narrower relationship with the parent direct-emissions concept.
Bill of waste (Facility)
Bill of waste
Allows facility-level waste considerations to be related to the broader bill-of-waste concept via a broader/narrower link.
Bill of chemical
Introduces a dedicated node for chemical billings enabling targeted mappings to information requirements.
chemicalItem
field example for billOfChemicals (chemicalItem)
Captures chemical-field item in a dedicated node to enable precise later mappings to related descriptors.
for example, <dyesDescriptor> and <chemicalItem> for the <billOfChemicals>, or <wasteDescriptor> for the <billOfWaste>.
dyesDescriptor
field example for billOfChemicals (dyesDescriptor)
Provides a descriptor node to relate to chemical items and bill-of-chemical concepts, enabling granular mappings.
wasteDescriptor
field example for billOfWaste (wasteDescriptor)
Creates a dedicated waste descriptor to support linkages to bill-of-waste and related information requirements.
BillOfSomethingAttributes
<bill of something> attributes
Establishes a node for attributes of a BillOfSomething data structure to support future mappings.
billOfComponent
Table 25 — <billOfComponent> attributes
Treat BillOfComponent as a separate data-structure concept to anchor table 25 references and related components.
Table 24
Table 24 describing the <billOfComponents> data structure
Creates a node for the data-structure reference Table 24 to support mapping to bill components/data-structures.
Table 24 — <billOfComponents> data structure
<billOfComponents> data structure
Provides a dedicated node to represent the data-structure for billOfComponents and to link to related components/tables.
Poor quality data (reliability, and source verification).
Barrier relating to data reliability and verification.
Actor
Main actors in the supply chain.
waste managers
Actor role in the data model context (waste managers).
grouping technical operations under the roles of entities such as waste managers and recyclers.
Composition
Data attribute related to the first level set of product or organization data.
When registering data related to the first level set of product or organization data (for example Composition, Bill of Treatments, Facility, etc.), it is possible to indicate how to insert the information
Bill of Treatments
Data owners
Persons or entities responsible for data within the supply chain traceability system.
The data owners should be clearly identified and enabled to define data disclosure policies applied to their own data.
Waster manager
Listed as a key stakeholder across the value chain.
The identified key stakeholders across the value chain are: Manufacturer, Consumer, Retailer, Researcher, Authority, Service Provider Waster manager and Recycler [4].
composition of a product
Product composition data item
For example, the composition of a product or the bill of chemicals can be useful for different services dealing with health and circularity or PEF.
Traceability system
System within which data ownership is positioned as a pillar for controlling data flows and sources.
The data ownership is a pillar of the traceability system, to always take under control the data flows and related data sources.
DataOwner
The actor responsible for its own data.
Recollection
Lifecycle stage 'Recollection'.
Producer managed supply chain data gathering
Approach where the actor responsible for production identifies and interacts with each actor of the supply chain to be traced.
Producer managed supply chain data gathering: the actor responsible for the production or placing on the market (producer or Responsible Economic Operator, in the case of DPP) identifies and has a relationship with each actor of the supply chain to be traced (can be it has a subcontracting relationship with many of them).
recyclers
Actor role in the data model context (recyclers).
grouping technical operations under the roles of entities such as waste managers and recyclers, and modelling the exchange of information between them.
Confidentiality challenges.
Barrier relating to confidentiality of data.
Lack of integration between systems, data interoperability, and data portability for enhanced circularity.
Barrier related to lack of integration, interoperability and portability across systems.
Bill of components
Bill of components data attribute.
Lack of traceability data from suppliers.
Barrier to data collection along the supply chain for manufacturers.
Reliable product composition data available at end-of-life to optimize sorting through various services.
Barrier/mitigation item concerning product composition data availability at end-of-life.
Consumer
Actor in textile value chain (stakeholder).
Plurality of actors
Data model to manage several manufacturing party roles.
Plurality of actors The data model is thought to manage several manufacturing party roles (as shown in the eBIZ T310 decoding table28)
Main actors
Main actors in the textile value chains
Affordable storage solutions for confidential data with small granularity disclosure policies and access for authorized bodies.
Barrier/mitigation related to storage and disclosure policies for confidential data.
TRCTRNReport
The element that represents the Transparency and Sustainability Report on the eBIZ document factory.
≤TRCTRNReport≥ is the element that represents the Transparency and Sustainability Report on the eBIZ document factory.
ObjectEvent
One of the event model elements (ObjectEvent).
(ObjectEvent, TransformationEvent, AggregationEvent, TransactionEvent)
eBIZ Document Factory
Component of the eBIZ framework referenced in TRICK data model context.
Certification requirements
Requirements that sustainability data collection may aim to meet.
TRCTRAReport
≤TRCTRAReport≥ is the element that represents the Traceability Report on the eBIZ Document Factory.
TRCEventList
The element ≤TRCEventList≥ represents the list of the traceability events occurred to a traceable asset.
AggregationEvent
One of the event model elements (AggregationEvent).
data structures
Defined data structures reused by the platform
the platform approach is based on its traceability system, with the objective of reusing the defined data structures as much as possible and for different purposes.
Object
The object that an Event happens to (a product, a logistic unit, a batch of product, etc.).
The key element of such schema is the concept of ‘Event’ that happens to an object (a product, a logistic unit, a batch of product, etc.) and is registered on a common infrastructure that allows sharing such information between the involved actors.
Data granularity
Level of detail of the sustainability data, should align with assessment goals.
Data granularity should align with the intended goal of the assessment.
Data model
Data model referenced in data validation and mapping
This was followed by data validation and mapping to the data model to facilitate its refinement.
traceability topology
Furthermore, the traceability topology adopted is multi-platform.
TRCTransformationEvent
Information about an event regarding the transformation of one or more components to obtain one or more new physical or digital objects declared at the item or event level. For example, weaving of yarn to obtain fabric.
TRCTransformationEvent. Information about an event regarding the transformation of one or more components to obtain one or more new physical or digital objects declared at the item or event level. For example, weaving of yarn to obtain fabric.
Data mapping
Mapping of data to the data model.
Data granularity level
Ability to manage information at different granularity levels.
TransformationEvent
One of the event model elements (TransformationEvent).
TRCTransactionEvent
Information on an event that associates /disassociates one or more physical or digital objects - at level of <TRCTransactionEvent> or <TRCTraRepItem> - to a <TradeTransaction>. For example, a batch of products associated with an order confirmation or an invoice.
TRCTransactionEvent Information on an event that associates / disassociates one or more physical or digital objects - at level of <TRCTransactionEvent> or <TRCTraRepItem> - to a <TradeTransaction>. For example, a batch of products associated with an order confirmation or an invoice.
tracedObject
The element <tracedObject> represents the traceable asset (product instance or batch).
The element <tracedObject> represents the traceable asset (product instance or batch). Typically, a production bath is homogeneous, meaning it’s made up of identical items.
Mono-platform topology
Holistic Data Model
The data model is designed to be holistic and reusable for different purposes.
The proposed data model has been designed to be holistic. It manages traceability and sustainability data gathering structured to be reused for different purposes (PEF, circularity assessment, S-LCA, health protection assessment, PCO).
TRCObjectEvent
Information about an event concerning one or more physical or digital objects declared at item or event level.
TRCObjectEvent. Information about an event concerning one or more physical or digital objects declared at item or event level. The object identifiers do not change due to this event.
Granularity of the traced asset (model, batch, serial, logistic unit)
Technological feature.
Granularity of the traced asset (model, batch, serial, logistic unit),
minimum data requirements
Defined minimum data requirements referenced by the data model.
Instead, it is designed to focus on defining minimum data requirements and enhancing interoperability to meet the unique challenges of the textile recycling value chain.
traceability platform
platform dedicated to traceability services
traceability platform platform dedicated to traceability services
TRCAggregationEvent
Information on an event concerning the aggregation/disaggregation of one or more components into one or more new physical or digital objects declared at the item or event level. For example, the assembly of a garment or the creation of a batch.
TRCAggregationEvent. Information on an event concerning the aggregation/disaggregation of one or more components into one or more new physical or digital objects declared at the item or event level. For example, the assembly of a garment or the creation of a batch.
PESCO-UP data model for recycling
dedicated data model aiming to improve the efficiency of textile-to-textile recycling
The PESCO-UP project has developed a dedicated data model aiming to improve the efficiency of textile-to-textile recycling. Its purpose is to define harmonized way of presenting information on non-reusable post-consumer textiles, excluding shoes and accessories, that go through a series of processes including sorting, feedstock preparation and recycling.
CISUTAC 22 data points for reuse, repair and recycling
CISUTAC website
CISUTAC website hosting the solution for post-consumer textile waste management.
The tool, integrated into an excel workbook with open access, is available through the CISUTAC website (Solution for post-consumer textile waste management — CISUTAC , and visualises prioritised data points and main channelling routes.
Total data points identified by CISUTAC
The CISUTAC tool identified 22 data points in total.
UNECE
UNECE referenced as part of the models implementing the supply chain Event concept.
The concept of supply chain Event is very relevant in a traceability system: it was defined at first by GS1 EPCIS specification (see Annex E, clause E.3 for more details), then implemented by ISO (ISO/IEC 19987:2024), UNECE and eBIZ in their models.
Excel workbook
The CISUTAC tool is integrated into an Excel workbook with open access.
Object event: fabric receiving
An object event related to fabric receiving.
UNCEFACT_Event_models
Event models from UNCEFACT.
Event models from UNCEFACT
EPCIS and UNECE models
EPCIS’ and UNECE’s event models referenced for mapping purposes.
This class is specialized in four kinds of events that quite easily could be mapped into the EPCIS and UNECE models, as also shown in Figure A.5:
CISUTAC - multi-layer
Laminated and coated materials made from more than one distinct layer used in products also commonly constructed with taped seams.
Object event: fabric treatment/finishing
An object event related to fabric treatment/finishing.
PESCO-UP project
Project referenced as origin of the data model within the Textile recycling context.
CISUTAC tool
A tool that emphasizes standardized data formats and vocabularies to facilitate information exchange among stakeholders.
The CISUTAC tool emphasizes standardized data formats (classification and semantically clear sectoral vocabularies) to facilitate consistent input, use, and exchange of information among stakeholders.
Multilayer
Multilayer textile construction (coating or membrane)
3.1.1.6 mono material textile, Multilayer (coating or membrane)
CISUTAC - Mono Material
CISUTAC label for Mono Material
PESCO-UP data model
Data model used by the PESCO-UP project in the TRICK context.
In the context of the TRICK project, the PESCO-UP data model was mapped against the TRICK data model to explore complementarities and potential synergies.
LCA
BPA methodology for Sustainability and Circularity in supply chains
BPA methodology referenced as part of UNECE approach
The approach of TRICK was based on the UNECE methodology developed in the project “Enhancing Traceability and Transparency for Sustainable Value Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector”, based on the Business Process Analysis (BPA) methodology for Sustainability and Circularity in supply chains43.
Batches of yarn, greige fabric, finished fabric, single item
Woven, knitted, non-woven
Fabric construction types
Event models: ObjectEvent; TransformationEvent; AggregationEvent; TransactionEvent
Common elements of event models proposed by EPCIS and UNCEFACT.
EPCIS from GS1 (ISO/IEC 19987:2024) and Event models from UNCEFACT were examined and compared to assess differences and the common elements, focusing on the common elements of the event models (ObjectEvent, TransformationEvent, AggregationEvent, TransactionEvent) proposed by the two frameworks.
CISUTAC decision tool for post-consumer textile waste
A decision tool used to visualize vocabulary/terms and data points for post-consumer textile waste.
In the CISUTAC decision tool for post-consumer textile waste the vocabulary and terms have followed ISO 5157 as much as possible.
Social Lifecycle Assessment (SLCA) service
The Social Lifecycle Assessment (SLCA) service.
The Social Lifecycle Assessment (SLCA) service;
S-LCA
Social Life Cycle Assessment indicator
Event aggregation: fabric and accessories into garment
Event aggregating fabric and accessories into a garment.
processStep
A ≤processStep≥ is the single manufacturing operation needed to produce the product. It is detailed by the progressive number of the step in the sequence of a production phase (@progr); in fact, the insertion in the correct sequence is recommended. Moreover, it is possible to specify if the operation is carried out internally of the organization and not at a subcontractor or other subject facility (@internallyPerformed).
Legal framework
Legal framework defining the level of legal credibility of collected data related to use scenarios.
A legal framework was implemented in a dedicated project deliverable [12] defining the level of legal credibility of collected data related to the use scenarios:
Business services
six business services (including traceability).
these pilots aimed to demonstrate the solution's potential in collecting and managing data for six business services, including traceability.
Verification criteria
Verification criteria (e.g., SA8000 certification or GRS certification).
Verification criteria (i.e. SA8000 certification or GRS certification),
Production method ID
Identifier for the production method used.
An ID for the production method used and/or an ID for the underlying commercial contract (such as an invoice number)
productComponent
The element ≤productComponent≥ is the descriptor of one of the elements (one raw material, or one yarn or textile product, or one fashion article or part of it) used to create the product. It indicates the codes of the component, the quantity for final product unit, the supplier and any documentation.
SA8000 certification
Certification mentioned as a goal of data collection
DPP_Category_ProductParametersEcoDesign
Product parameters relating to eco-design information (durability, energy and water consumption for production, recycled content, etc.)
product parameters (article 7(2)16 and Annex I of ESPR17), namely eco-design information (like, for example, durability, energy and water consumption for the production, recycled content, etc).
Policy claim
The statement companies want to support with the traceability system.
Policy claim18 (the statement companies want to support with the traceability system),
CertificationManagementSupport
Support for managing certifications within the traceability system.
Certification management support.
Product parameters (eco-design information)
Product parameters including eco-design information
- product parameters (article 7(2)16 and Annex I of ESPR17), namely eco-design information (like, for example, durability, energy and water consumption for the production, recycled content, etc).
GRS_certification
GRS certification mentioned as one of the possible verifications.
(i.e. SA8000 certification or GRS
sustainabilityCharacteristicT
Text describing a single sustainability characteristic (e.g., a claim).
Text that describes a single sustainability ext characteristic (for example a claim). The content of the element should be unique.
DPP_SustainabilityDataMandatory
Sustainability data should be mandatory in the DPP (subset of data about product sustainability)
At least a subset of data about product sustainability - should be mandatory in the DPP; thus the creation of a channel for collecting trustable primary sustainability data on core activities is necessary (on the other side primary data specifically allow companies to monitor and fuel their sustainability policies);
productSustainabilityCharacteristics
The elements ≤productSustainabilityCharacteristics≥ and ≤facilitySustainabilityCharacteristics≥ have been modelled to collect all the information that describes the transparency and the sustainability features of a product or a facility.
billOfComponents
The element ≤billOfComponents≥ represents the list of components used to create the product, detailed with the code of each component, the quantity for final product unity, the supplier and related documentation if any (certificate, self-assertion, etc.).
six business services
Group of services needing data for DPP
Portfolio of Business Services
A portfolio comprising six key services to address diverse industry requirements.
The Portfolio of Business Services comprising six key services to address diverse industry requirements, including:
Facility Sustainability Characteristics
billOfChemical
Sub-element describing the chemicals used in the production processes.
- the chemicals used in the production processes (<billOfChemical>)
Step 1
Identification of objectives and of legal value of data to be gathered and definition of a strategy for supply chain involvement.
Step 1: Identification of objectives and of legal value of data to be gathered and definition of a strategy for supply chain involvement;
manufacturing steps
Manufacturing Step
A step in manufacturing for which Events are traced.
at least one Event for each selected manufacturing step, and in any case, at least those involving a transformation of the product;
Non-exhaustive information
Non-exhaustive information: the list contains just some elements.
non-exhaustive (the list contains just some elements).
Supply chain Event
An event in the supply chain that is traced in a traceability system.
exhaustive
completeness option exhaustive
• exhaust ive (all the elements of the list are mentioned, with the only limitations due to the access rights);
Document/information types exchanged
The types of documents or information that are exchanged between parties.
For each of the interfaces, it is necessary to identify the types of documents or information that are exchanged between the parties, indicating who sends the activation messages to the other party.
DPP_EnergyWaterConsumptionConsiderations
Consideration of energy and water consumption figures from various phases of production
cannot be evaluated without considering the contribution of many different phases of the manufacturing process, performed by different manufacturers in the supply chain (in case of energy or water consumption figures from dyers, spinners, etc. should be considered).
Data quality
Quality attributes of the sustainability data (e.g., primary/secondary, measured/estimated, complete/partial).
Particular attention should be paid to the quality of the data (primary vs. secondary, measured vs. estimated, complete vs partial) and the method used to obtain and validate it.
exhaustiveInformation
Indicates that the provided information is guaranteed as exhaustive or non-exhaustive.
exhaustiveInformation Required Indicates that the provided information is guaranteed as exhaustive (all the information is mentioned, with the only limitations due to the access rights) or non-exhaustive (the list contains just some foreseen elements):
Main groups of information to be exchanged
the main groups of information document that should be exchanged.
For each identified interface the main groups of information document that should be exchanged have been identified, refined and finalized.
Completeness of the set of information
Attribute describing the completeness of the information set and its relation to storage actions.
Completeness of the set of information which it refers into an archive, also specifying what should happen to the pre-existing information, according to @storageAction attribute code list:
energy consumption
Energy consumption data item
Energy consumption per kilogram
An example of sustainability primary data attribute.
a sustainability primary data, like energy consumption per kilogram, can be measured on site, estimated by an expert or simply found on literature; in all these cases the value can be valid but with different capabilities to represent the reality of the product).
ExhaustiveInformationOption_Exhaustive
Exhaustive information option
exhaustive (all the elements of the list are mentioned, with the only limitations due to the access rights);
CrossCuttingAspects
Cross-cutting aspects of the different types of documents.
Information to exchange
The list of information to be exchanged among the roles and the platform.
Figure A.6 shows an example of the analysed interfaces, the Material incoming, with the list of information to exchange among the roles and the platform.
EnergyConsumed
measurement of energy consumed as a sustainability data attribute
For example, a measurement of energy consumed can refer to the company's entire annual production or to a certain quantity of product by weight.
CompletenessOfSetOfInformation
Completeness of the set of information; refers to what should happen to pre-existing information according to storage action codes.
Event
An entity that plays a central role in the traceability schema, putting in relation information related to the Product and its Component, the Traceable Asset, the Process Step and its Location, and the related Supporting documentation, if any.
The most relevant traceability entities and their relationships [Unit11]
Caption text for Figure 6
The most relevant traceability entities and their relationships
PESCO-UP minimum data requirements [Unit16]
Caption text for Figure 18
PESCO-UP minimum data requirements
Exhaustive information
Exhaustive information: all elements of the list are mentioned.
Events
Events/activities that involve traceable assets and generate data relevant to the traceability system.
Events, activities that involve traceable assets and generate data relevant to the traceability system
DPP requirement vs this CWA data structures [Unit17]
Caption text for Table 46
DPP requirement vs this CWA data structures
TRICKSystemBoundaries
System boundaries in TRICK, from fibres receiving up to an end-to-end circular retail platform, including pre-consumer waste recycling.
The system boundaries in TRICK come from the fibres receiving up to an end-to-end circular retail platform, including a pre-consumer waste recycling process.
TraceabilityReport
The core data structure for traceability in the TRICK project; a standardized data flow for traceability.
The Traceability Report is the most relevant data structure proposed by the TRICK project, defined to be the core of any standardized data flow for traceability.
TRICK - Guidelines on data collection from Textile supply chains for the Digital Product Passport
Guideline document for data collection in textile supply chains to support a Digital Product Passport.
Traceable assets (TRICK)
The traceable assets supporting the identified claims are the batches of fibres/raw materials, yarns, fabric and accessories and components of the final product.
In the framework of the TRICK project, the traceable assets supporting the identified claims are the batches of fibres/raw materials, yarns, fabric and accessories and components of the final product.
indicatorStatusCode
Status code indicating the indicator status (e.g., issued, expired, pending).
The element ≤sustainabilityIndicator≥ presents the set of data related to a sustainability indicator. It can have an issuer and a reviewer, and it is characterized by a status (@indicatorStatusCode) that highlights if the indicator is for example issued or expired or pending.
TraceabilitySystemBoundary
Boundaries of the traceability system from fibres receiving up to an end-to-end circular retail platform, including a pre-consumer waste recycling process.
Textile Exchange guidelines
Textile Exchange guidelines referenced by the data model standards list.
Transparency and Sustainability Report
externalRefDoc
External document, used to refer generic office documents (like pdf, docx, xls, for example shop window instructions).
TraceabilityDespatchAdvice
Traceability Despatch Advice document, potentially containing lists and attachments for transport traceability.
AssetHistory
History and references to a single traceable asset and its components/raw materials as reported by the Traceability Report.
It reports all the traceability information collected by the system related to a single traceable asset (batch, single item, etc.) and its history and references to its components/raw materials.
refDoc
Identification of a document and of an item thereof, to which the message makes reference
refDoc Identification of a document and of an item thereof, to which the message makes reference
Material traceability
History of all traceable assets involved, including batches of raw material and components and final product.
the history of all the traceable assets involved, like batches of raw material and components and final product (material traceability, at batch level).
Traceability Report
The Traceability Report is the most relevant data structure proposed by the TRICK project, defined to be the core of any standardized data flow for traceability. It represents the data structure of the traceability system, approaching the traceability data collection through an enriched event-based model as response to the requirements emerged from the pilot supply chains to overcome the barriers, criticalities and needs highlighted by industrial partners involved in the project.
Supply chain governance
Adopted approach to govern traceability activities including where and how to collect operational data and supporting evidence.
Identification of the adopted supply chain governance (where and how to collect operational data, where and how to collect supporting evidence)
OrganizationEORIIdentifier
Organization EORI identifier: IT01606600029
Organization identified in TRICK with EORI IT01606600029.
EDI_approach
Electronic data interchange (EDI) as a class of classical usual business transactions.
classical usual business transactions (EDI approach55, i.e. GS1 EANCOM56, UBL57, eBIZ58 and others) as well as the most recent event-based approaches (GS1 EPCIS 1.259).
Facility code IT01606600029$HEADQUARTER for organization IT01606600029.
Facility <organisationID>$<internal coding> IT01606600029$HEADQUARTER
GS1_EANCOM
GS1 EANCOM standard referenced as part of EDI approaches.
GS1 EANCOM56
EORI code IT01606600029.
EPCIS from GS1
EPCIS standard referenced for event data exchange.
Mixed data exchange model
Mixed model including classical usual business transactions and event-based approaches.
ISO/IEC 19987:2024 standard referenced in relation to EPCIS.
(ISO/IEC 19987:2024)
ISO/IEC 19987:2024 standard referenced for traceability models.
ECOSYSTEX TG5 Circular Textile Data
ECOSYSTEX working group TG5 Circular Textile Data.
The result of this comparison will be used to complement the work of the ECOSYSTEX working group TG5 Circular Textile Data, which first results will be publicly available by 2026.
PrimaryData
Primary data used as evidence for traceability events.
GS1 EPCIS Release 1.2 (EPCIS 1.259) referenced as part of the approaches.
GS1 EPCIS 1.259
Customs inspections
Customs inspections related data/document requirements.
for example, for PCO service original and signed documents are needed in case of Customs inspections
Photo
Photo with time reference and geolocalization as traceability evidence.
A photo (with time reference and geolocalization).
EORI
Economic Operator Registration and Identification.
50 Economic Operator Registration and Identification, assigned by European Commission to the economic operators and used by Customs, it is mandatory for each customs procedure.
Georeferenced and timestamped photos
Georeferenced and timestamped photos as evidence formats.
georeferenced and timestamped photos (EXIFF, ECW, GeoTIFF, JP2).
real files or footprint
real files (of the evidence and of the traceability information) or their footprint
The real files (of the evidence and of the traceability information) or their footprint are what it is necessary to TRICK when an efficient archive of such documents is in place.
ISO/IEC 19987:201714
EPCIS, promoted by EPCGlobal with the support of GS1, (for our purposes we consider both GS1 EPCIS 1.213, published in 2016 and formalized as ISO/IEC 19987:201714, as well EPCIS 2.015 approved in 2022) is an event-based model proposed to model the traceability data collection.
Evidence files or footprints
Real files or footprints of evidence and traceability information for archival
For this purpose, both the real files (of the evidence and of the traceability information) or their footprint are what it is necessary to TRICK when an efficient archive of such documents is in place.
UBL
UBL standard referenced as part of EDI approaches.
UBL57
BatchTR400
Batch identifier IT01606600029$TR400
Original and signed documents
Original and signed documents required for Customs inspections.
EPCIS
EPCIS is an event-based model promoted to model the traceability data collection.
ISO 5157
Textile Environmental aspects Vocabulary standard ISO 5157, prepared by ISO/TC 38/WG 3560.
Disruptors
Datapoint labeled 'Disruptors' in Table 16.
Thermomechanical Recycling
Thermomechanical recycling
Future datapoints
Additional 5 data points are good to have for future improvements.
Production year
Data attribute indicating production year of a textile item.
Production year, Product type, Brand, Price, Product gender, Disruptor, Fabric weight, Fabric Colour
Incineration
Waste disposal pathway via incineration.
Once disposed, the first sorting stage determines whether the product can be reintroduced into the reuse value chain or directed to recycling, landfill, or incineration.
Supply of recycled fiber activity diagram
Activity diagram for supply of recycled fiber
“Supply of recycled fiber” activity diagram
feedstock
Input material used by Recycler to produce recycled fibre.
The Recycler requests the feedstock from the Sorter.
Table 16 datapoints (Table 16)
Table 16 — Recommended 17 datapoints for scaling - Reuse, Repair, Recycling
year
Reference year
year Reference year.
Price data point
Data point representing price information relevant to reuse and repair stages.
For reuse and repair, access to data like price and brand that can enhance the sector's ability to respond to market dynamics and shifting trends.
Twenty-two data points
Up to 22 data points that have potential to improve and accelerate post-consumer textile waste transition into reuse, repair, and recycling markets.
In fact, up to 22 specific data points have the potential to improve and accelerate the transition of post-consumer textile waste into reuse, repair, and recycling markets (see Table 15 below).
Potential datapoints count
Up to 17 specific data points have the potential to significantly improve and accelerate the transition of post-consumer textile waste into reuse, repair, and recycling markets.
End-of-life, Downcycle, incineration, landfield
Value chain stage: end-of-life processes including downcycle and incineration/landfill.
Chemical Recycling
Chemical recycling
Thermo- Chemical Incineration
thermo- chemical incineration
Chemical recycling (depolymerization to monomers or oligomers)
Channel for post-consumer textile waste involving chemical recycling (depolymerization to monomers or oligomers).
Disruptor
Data attribute indicating any disruptive factor related to the textile item.
Figure 16: Supply of selected waste
Figure 16 caption for the supply of selected waste activity diagram.
Figure 16 — “Supply of selected waste” activity diagram
Product gender
Data attribute indicating gender category of a textile product.
ArticleW90
Article identifier IT01606600029$W90
Brand, Price
A datapoint covering brand and price information.
DataCollectionProcess
The process that includes iterative data collection steps for submission to a third party.
The process includes iterative data collection steps for submission to the third party.
Wind jacket recycling data points requirement
Data point requirement for wind jacket recyclability.
To determine if a wind jacket is suitable for recycling, a recycler would need at least 8 specific data points to sort it correctly.
iterative process
Iterative process for data collection and validation
An iterative process is then initiated, allowing the Expert to collect and validate the required data.
Water
treatment plant
Data element: treatment plant
facilityLocation
Data relating to a place of a facility (it indicates at least element location or address, city and country)
facilityLocation Data relating to a place of a facility (it indicates at least element location or address, city and country).
Water (Facility)
Secondary raw materials
Secondary raw materials produced from recycling.
Internal wastewater treatment plant
required data
Data required during the iterative process
Data collection
Collection of initial data from internal systems.
The pilots followed a systematic process starting with the collection of initial data from the industrial users' internal systems.
transport
Internal systems
Industrial users' internal systems from which data is collected.
feedstocks
Feedstocks supplied to recyclers (batch-level information related).
transmission of batch-level information on sorted and prepared feedstocks supplied to recyclers.
facilityDescriptor
The element ≤facilityDescriptor≥ is thought to collect the information of a specific facility. Certificates and self-assertions can be associated to the whole organization but also to its facilities, as the list of the manufacturing operations carried out in each one of them.
8 data points
Number of data points required for wind jacket sorting.
Means of transport
means of transport (optional, but with the possibility to declare the type of propulsion, the route length)
the means of transport (optional, but with the possibility to declare the type of propulsion, the route length),
Internal wastewater
Data element: internal wastewater
Propulsion type
Type of propulsion used by the transport means
the means of transport (optional, but with the possibility to declare the type of propulsion, the route length)
certificate (Facility)
certificate
Recyclers’ specifications
Specifications required by recyclers for materials to be recycled.
First sorting stage
Initial sorting step that determines the downstream path for a disposed product.
Circular value chains
Value chains designed to keep textiles in circulation as long as possible.
3.2.4.3 certification body
Code reference for certification body
sorter
person or a system that categorizes discarded textile materials by their fibre composition, color, and condition to determine their potential for reuse, repair, or recycling
sorter person or a system that categorizes discarded textile materials by their fibre composition, color, and condition to determine their potential for reuse, repair, or recycling
3.2.6.9 disassembly
Code reference for disassembly
OrganisationDescriptor
The information used to describe an organization through the element ≤organisationDescriptor≥ are the usual ones (identifier, legal name, address, contact person). Certificates and self-assertions can be associated with the whole organization.
textile collector
actor involved in separate collection of textiles
textile collector actor involved in separate collection of textiles
confidentiality_needs
Confidentiality needs mentioned in the representations of the textile supply chain.
This CWA assumes that each of them should be considered as equal in a community and addresses both the consensus-building and confidentiality needs necessary to initiate a fruitful partnership in supply chains.
Reuse value chain
Value chain pathway for reusing products after sorting.
Non-reusable post-consumer textiles (excluding shoes and accessories)
non-reusable post-consumer textiles, excluding shoes and accessories
facilityDescriptor_description
Free text description of the facility; content should be unique per language.
description Free text description. The content of the element should be unique, it can be translated and repeated into more languages (thus no more than one instance for each language).
Virgin raw materials
Virgin raw materials used at the start of production.
The process began with the production of goods using virgin raw materials.
consensus_building
Consensus-building needs mentioned in the representations of the textile supply chain.
Preferential Certificate of Origin (PCO)
The Preferential Certificate of Origin (PCO).
The Preferential Certificate of Origin (PCO), co-developed with the Italian Customs Agency (ADM);
Certification body
Certification body term
Fibre sorting
Sorting of fibres as part of recycling preparation.
Table 45
Table 45 — Traceability requirements potentially evaluated by the regulation and involvement
Table 3
Table 3 — Overview of battery passport data attributes for symbols, labels and documentation of conformity
Supply of component or product activity
Activity of supplying a component or product
“Supply of component or product” activity
DisclosedSuppliersData
Data of disclosed suppliers accessible after activation phase.
Expert is allowed to access disclosed suppliers’ data only after that Supplier activation phase happens.
Deliverable D2.1
Deliverable 'Requirements for Imaging and Data Technologies'.
they will be made available in the project deliverable D2.1 “Requirements for Imaging and Data Technologies.
Table 11
Table 11 describing the "Supply of component or product" activity
Table 11 — “Supply of component or product” activity
Regulation UE 2024/1781
Regulation (UE) 2024/1781 referenced as final ESPR regulation
as Regulation (UE) 2024/1781).
CertificateAttributes
<certificate> attributes
Table 44
Table 44 — Obligations and involvement of supply chain stakeholders related to Identification
Supplier activation phase
Phase during which supplier activation occurs, affecting data disclosure.
as a consequence of the supplier activation phase (see Figure 3).
ProductComponentAttributes
<productComponent> attributes
Activation messages
Messages indicating activation in the communication between parties.
Table 43
Table 43 — Ecodesign requirements and involvement of supply chain stakeholders
EPCIS 2.015
EPCIS 2.015 approved in 2022
(scope) certificate
Scope certificate data attribute.
issuer
Role that can issue sustainability indicator data.
ESPR
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
It is governed by the “Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation” (ESPR) (proposed on 30 March 2022, approved in its final version in April 2024 and published in the Official Journal of the European Union in force from 18 July 2024 as Regulation (UE) 2024/1781).
ticketing system
Ticketing system enabling data requests and service activation
The data request mechanism is supported by a ticketing system, which enables the activation of the service by the Expert.
TRCProductAttributes
<TRCProduct> attributes
Deliverable D7.8
Deliverable 'Relation and exchange with other projects'.
The outcomes of this mapping exercise are publicly available in the Deliverable D7.8 “Relation and exchange with other projects” [9].
Dialogues between suppliers/subcontractors and (B2B) customers
Dialogues enabling selective data disclosure between suppliers and customers.
b) dialogues between suppliers/subcontractors and (B2B) customers; on one side suppliers should be requested to provide data about supplied products; on the other side they should be able to authorize or acknowledge their customers for selective data disclosure, as a consequence of the supplier activation phase (see Figure 3).
supplier
Details of the Supplier (party that supplies the good or service that is object of the current collaborative process). It is the supplier of the entire component when @internallyPerformed=FALSE
supplier Details of the Supplier (party that supplies the good or service that is object of the current collaborative process) It is the supplier of the entire component when @internallyPerformed=FALSE
Disassembly
data request mechanism
Mechanism for handling data requests
Traceability Receiving Advice document
Enriched variant of the usual receiving advice for traceability.
The Traceability Despatch Advice (≤TRCDesAdvise≥) and the Traceability Receiving Advise (≤TRCRecAdvise≥) are enriched variants of the usual dispatch advice and receiving advice.
Batch List
Batch list included in the Traceability Despatch Advice.
ProcessStepDataStructure
<processStep> data structure
PublicSummary
Public summary of the assessment study.
Assessment (Organization)
Assessment
Assessment (Facility)
HealthProtection
Health protection aspect of the sustainability assessment.
AssessmentStudy
An assessment study produced by data collection under the consultancy pattern.
Figure 7 illustrates an application scenario of the consultancy pattern for data collection aimed at producing an assessment study, involving both an Expert and a Reviewer.
Dispatching advice
Advice regarding dispatching of feedstock and recycled fibre among supply chain actors.
Traceability Despatch Advice
An enriched variant of the usual dispatch advice for dispatching goods between different parties.
ProcessStepList
The element ≤processStepsList≥ provides the list of manufacturing operations required to produce the product.
processStepsList
List of manufacturing operations required to produce the product. Activities performed in the facility
processStepsList List of manufacturing operations required to produce the product
Sender
The entity that issues the Traceability Despatch Advice.
It is issued by the sender of the goods and in the attachment has transport documentation and different kinds of certificates (this part is expanded to allow, for example, the importer of a good to include all the documentation he received from the origin).
Expert
Human Expert involved in assessment services
Note
Note as free text or structured note with optional structuring attributes.
note Free text or structured (computer processing) note. For note structuring use the attributes @noteLabel and @codelist
API for massive automatic data retrieval and/or consultation (system)
API for massive automatic data retrieval and/or consultation (system),
feedstock request process
Process for feedstock-related requests within the data models.
ConsultancyPattern
The pattern used for data collection in the consultancy scenario.
ProcessStepListAttributes
<processStepList> attributes
consultancy pattern
Pattern of services that rely on human Expert/Reviewer intervention
HealthProtectionAssessment
Health Protection Assessment.
Health Protection Assessment
Reverse Resources
Reverse Resources referenced among the standards used by the data model.
Proprietary scanning device
Proprietary scanning device required for traceability.
Proprietary scanning device required.
UNECE product data recommendations
UNECE product data recommendations referenced by the data model.
Technical workwear pilot
Pilot focused on technical workwear sector
One of the two pilots was focused on the fashion sector, the other one on the technical workwear sector.
product's history
the product's history
Weight of product
The weight of product should be expressed to make comparable the data associated with it.
gate network
A network of worldwide distributed gates used to track goods.
The most common applicative scenario foresees a network of worldwide distributed gates that allow to track when goods pass-through a gate and their RFID identifiers are registered.
health protection
Health protection topics included in the data model topics.
HIGG Index
HIGG Index referenced by the data model standards list.
LogisticalTransfer
A transfer of goods between companies in the supply chain.
Fashion sector
One pilot focused on the fashion sector.
Open Apparel Registry
A standard/reference registry included among the data model standards.
social and ethical assessment
Social and ethical evaluation topics included in the data model topics.
RFID identifiers
Identifiers used at gates to track goods in a network.
sustainability
Focus on environmental and social aspects of products and processes.
ProductWeight
weight of product
Anti-Counterfeiting service
An Anti-Counterfeiting service.
5.2 Step 2: Description of the actual supply chain with actors and roles
Step 2 detailing the supply chain with actors and roles.
environmental impacts
Environmental considerations included in the data model topics.
NFC
Near Field Communication tag as a physical traceability feature.
NFC,
Health Protection service
On the contrary, a deep level of detail is needed for Health Protection service, where for example it is relevant to understand which kind of finishing activities have been carried out (like printing).
Two pilots
Two pilots were conducted
Spinner
A supply chain actor labeled 'Spinner'.
<actualPackageUnit>
Package unit quantity placeholder in packaging data
eBIZ supports ordinary technical sheets and catalogues
eBIZ supports ordinary technical sheets and catalogues, business operations (supplying, subcontracting, etc.).
yarn producer
company or company function that produces yarns from raw material; it has mainly Fabric and Knitwear producers as customers (Apparel Producers sometimes)
yarn producer company or company function that produces yarns from raw material; it has mainly Fabric and Knitwear producers as customers (Apparel Producers sometimes)
Example of consultancy pattern scenario [Unit1]
Caption text for Figure 7
Example of consultancy pattern scenario
subcontractor
company or company function that performs activities as a sub-contractor (for example cutting/sewing operations but also dyeing)
subcontractor company or company function that performs activities as a sub-contractor (for example cutting/sewing operations but also dyeing)
billOfDirectEmissions
Bill of direct emissions generated to make the product, excluding wastewater, relating to quantities of the reference product or to yearly data of a facility/plant
involved actors
Actors involved in the consultancy pattern
Recycled fibre from waste supply process
Process that occurs after the Use phase, transforming textile waste into recycled fibre through supply chain activities.
This is the process that occurs after the Use phase. It has been modelled with two activities involving the actors of the supply chain involved in transforming textile waste into recycled fibre.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems
EPR systems referenced as stakeholders in the data model context.
The data model aligns with TEXroad's commitment ... includes insights from multiple projects and stakeholders, including those engaged in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems and textile detection technologies.
CWA_Textiles_Data_Collection_Scope
CEN Workshop Agreement (CWA) establishes guidelines for data collection along textile and textile products supply chains to support the collection of validated information both for the purpose of traceability of goods as well as of transparency and sustainability claims.
This CEN Workshop Agreement (CWA) establishes a set of guidelines for data collection along textile and textile products supply chains to support the collection of validated information both for the purpose of traceability of goods as well as of transparency and sustainability claims.
Administrative step
Administrative step evidence such as order or invoice.
An administrative step (order, invoice)
qty
Net quantity of the article or object correlated, qualified by the function of the document (ordering, delivering, ...) and by the context. This value is referred to the unit of measure of the product declared in the <billOfComponents>
qty Net quantity of the article or object correlated, qualified by the function of the document (ordering, deliv- ering, ...) and by the context. This value is referred to the unit of measure of the product declared in the <billOfComponents>
Management of tier subcontractor
Category: management of tier subcontractor in the value chain.
Management of tier subcontractor,
Identification of technical and organizational characteristics for supporting tools (IT systems, procedures, etc.)
The characteristics of the tools to consider for the setting up of a traceability system supporting the data collection for the DPP are strictly related to the objectives, the topology of the supply chain, and the level of digitization of the actors involved.
Digitally signed documents
Documents that can be digitally signed and issued.
The documents can be digitally signed, registered with issuer, or scanned with manual signature.
An example of a complex textile product is one where a sorter would need at least [Unit15]
Caption text for Figure 17
An example of a complex textile product is one where a sorter would need at least
apparel producer
company or company function that organizes manufacturing and material supplying to obtain finished garments from fabrics. It is a client of Fabric Producer and partially of Yarn Producer
apparel producer company or company function that organizes manufacturing and material supplying to obtain finished garments from fabrics. It is a client of Fabric Producer and partially of Yarn Producer
PDF copies of energy or water bills
PDF copies of energy or water bills used for assessment under PEF.
for PEF service pdf copies of energy or water bills can be enough to perform the assessment
textile supply chain
The textile supply chain is characterized by its fragmentation, opaqueness, and complexity due to the number of actors involved in the whole textile processes.
Example of a hierarchical taxonomy of manufacturing operation types in textiles24 [Unit14]
Caption text for Table 5
Example of a hierarchical taxonomy of manufacturing operation types in textiles24
Electronic documents
Administrative structured electronic documents such as eCMR and electronic invoice.
administrative structured documents (eCMR, electronic invoice)
Due Diligence
Due diligence public document
Waste match making
Functional characteristic.
Waste match making.
Product, processes and facilities static data collection activity
Table 7 activity describing static data collection for product, processes and facilities.
Table 7 — “Product, processes and facilities static data collection” activity
Data
A data item in the TRICK platform related to the data ownership.
Value-chain partner’s unique ID
Unique identifier for a value-chain partner (e.g., GLN or REX) used in traceability.
The value-chain partner’s unique ID (for example a GLN identifier or REX identifier often based on country ID with a national VAT number, depending on the country), and, if relevant, that of the facility
Material incoming
Batch
A production batch is the result of transformation steps that occurs without changing machine settings.
A production batch is intended as the result of transformation steps that occurs without changing machine settings.
MaterialIncoming
An example of the analysed interfaces, the Material incoming, with the list of information to exchange among the roles and the platform.
ProductInternalCode
Internal code used to identify a product within the TRICK identification schema.
Article <organisationID>$<internal article code> IT01606600029$W90
facilityYearlyProductionMass
Rough volume of production (by product type and not s by single article) in a specific facility, usually expressed as weight.
facilityYearlyProductionMas Rough volume of production (by product type and not s by single article) in a specific facility, usually expressed as weight.
M2N_Relationship
A M-2-N relationship between initial and final batches as described.
Thus, the batches of the initial goods are linked with the batches of final goods by a relationship that can a M-2-N relationship: one or a set of batches are used to produce a batch of final goods; but it may happen that each batch of the initial goods is used to produce more than one batch of final goods.
Identification, classification and contact information about the product and the economic operators involved in its design, production and deployment or importing on the market
- identification, classification and contact information about the product and the economic operators involved in its design, production and deployment or importing on the market;
eService platform
Platform used for data handling in relation to the product’s lifecycle.
FacilityID
Facility identifier associated with the value chain data, if relevant
DataFlows
Data flows as described in section A.3.6.2.
A.3.6.2 Data flows
Place of transformation or production
Location where transformation or production occurs.
WHERE? The place of transformation or production
Commercial contract ID
Identifier for the underlying commercial contract (e.g., invoice number).
Consumer engagement (basic/evolute25)
Consumer engagement (basic/evolute25),
StorageActionCode_AD
AD code for storage action: add only lacking elements
AD: add only lacking elements (no updates on pre-existing elements are allowed);
StorageActionCode_DW
DW code for storage action: deleting existing elements and writing new data
DW: deleting existing elements (the non-explicitly mentioned ones) and writing new data (for example when within the organisation a facility is replaced by another one);
StorageActionCode_NA
NA code for storage action: no action required
NA: no action required.
StorageActionCode_WU
WU code for storage action: add new data and update without deleting existing
WU: simply add new data and update, if necessary, the existing ones, without deleting the non-explicitly mentioned ones (for example when adding more information about chemicals or changing the @disclosureLevel of something);
DPP_LargestPartDataRelatedToModelAndSuppliers
Largest part of the required data will be related to the model and its components and suppliers
the largest part of the required data will be related to the model and its components and suppliers;
Disclosure level of data
Through the attribute @disclosureLevel, it is possible to declare the disclosure level of each group of information, when requested, according to the following options:
no action required
DPP_ModelLevelDataFulfilment
Flow from supply chain to fulfil DPP declarations at model level
a flow from the supply chain of updated primary data, jointly with secondary data from literature or data banks, allows companies to safely fulfil the DPP declarations at model level.
publishing sharable indicators declarations mechanism
Mechanism to publish sharable indicators declarations
Moreover, as the last step of the process, a mechanism of publishing sharable indicators declarations is foreseen.
DPP_SustainabilityDataFlowModelLevel
Flow of updated primary data from supply chain and secondary data to fulfil DPP declarations at model level
Complete TRCTRAreport XML reference
The complete link is the following: https://www.ebiz.enea.it/moda-ml/repository/istanze/trick/EN/TRCTRAreport_ReferencexTest.xml
limitedByDisclosureIndicator
Indicates whether the content has been restricted by the enforcement of accessibility rights.
limitedByDisclosureIndicator Optional Indicates whether the content has been restricted by the enforcement of accessibility rights (i.e. it may not be complete):
E.9 Product construction
Section describing product construction terms in CISUTAC/ISO 5157 mapping
list of treatments
List of treatments data item
add new data and update existing ones without deleting non-explicitly mentioned ones
deleting existing elements and writing new data (for example when within the organisation a facility is replaced by another one)
Four attributes
the four attributes introduced are associated to several sets of information included in the Transparency and Sustainability Report and are modeled to manage the modality of data storage, their disclosure level and to point out their level of completeness.
DPP_GranularityLevelOptions
Granularity level options for the DPP (model, product batch, or single item)
E.9.1 General
Subsection of E.9 General
add only lacking elements (no updates on pre-existing elements are allowed)
single type of chemical composition
Italian Custom system AIDA
objectTypeCode
Code that identifies the type of object
objectTypeCode Code that identifies the type of object
Open Loop
Open loop
Near Infrared (NIR) technology
Near Infrared technology used to determine material composition; has limitations.
Today, NIR (Near Infrared) technology is sometimes used to remedy this problem, but this technology has limitations as well.
Segregation
Segregation approach for traceability model.
Open-Loop Regranulation
open-loop regranulation
printing
Printing as an example of finishing activity
Object event: top sending
An object event involving sending the top.
more than one chemical composition
Object event: top preparation
An object event related to top preparation.
On-board machine detection
Transformation evidence via on-board machine detection.
Transformation (on-board machine detection)
AIDAInterface
Italian Custom system AIDA data exchange interface.
interfaces have been developed and tested to allow data exchange with the Italian Custom system AIDA.
Transaction event: garment associated with an invoice
A transaction event related to invoicing for a garment.
Closed Loop System
closed loop system
Data retention period
Data retention period not specified, expected to be regulated by sectorial delegated acts.
The previous list does not consider the need about data retention period as it is expected to be regulated in specific sectorial delegated acts.
Object event: yarn sending
An object event involving sending the yarn.
Request Acceptance/refusal advice
Transaction: advice regarding acceptance or refusal of requests.
2. Request Acceptance/refusal advice
BatteryIdentifier
Battery identifier.
The BattReg (Annex XIII (1a), Annex VI, Part A (2)) states that the battery identifier must relate to the battery model.
BatteryRegulation
The battery regulation referenced by the requirements.
A battery passport must include the test report results that can prove the compliance with the requirements stated in the battery regulation.
Battery voltage
Data attribute related to battery voltage
Table 10 contains an overview of the battery passport data attributes related to battery capacity, energy and voltage.
Electric Vehicle
Temperature information
Data attribute regarding temperature within the battery passport.
The battery passport must include periodically recorded information on the operating environmental con\nditions, including temperature.
Information about the battery model
Data attribute: Information about the battery model.
Information about the battery model;
BatteryModel
Battery model to which hazard information applies.
c) The information on hazardous substances must relate to the battery model.
EV battery
Electric vehicle battery (scope of the data attribute).
a) The battery passport must include information about the capacity threshold for exhaustion, only for EV batteries.
Battery passport data attributes related to the battery carbon footprint
Table 4 provides an overview of the battery passport data attributes related to the battery carbon footprint.
Impact of substances information
Information on the impact of substances present in batteries as part of the battery passport.
The battery passport must contain information on the impact of substances, in particular hazardous sub stances, present in batteries.
Manufacturer identifier and information
Data attribute requiring information identifying the manufacturer, included in battery passport and on the battery label.
a) A battery passport must include information identifying the manufacturer.
Battery passport data attributes related to identifiers and to general battery properties
Overview of the battery passport data attributes related to identifiers and to general battery properties.
Table 2 contains an overview of the battery passport data attributes related to identifiers and to general battery properties.
HazardousSubstancesInfo
Information on hazardous substances to be disclosed for the battery.
The information on hazardous substances must also be provided on the battery label (see 5.3).
Battery model
The relevant battery model per manufacturing plant referenced in the labeling rule.
Manufacturing plant
The manufacturing facility associated with battery production, per the labeling rule.
BatteryLabel
Label applied to battery containing information on hazardous substances.
Battery energy
Battery energy is determined in reference conditions to be defined.
The nominal battery power is the suitable approximate value of the power capability used to designate or identify the battery, while the battery energy is determined in reference conditions to be defined.
Labels
Labels related to battery passport data attributes
Table 3 contains an overview of the battery passport data attributes related to the symbols and labels of the battery.
Article 77
Article 77 of the EU Battery Regulation
The EU Battery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542) includes a comprehensive set of information in Arti cle 77 and Annex XIII about which data attributes must be made available in the battery passport.
Internal resistance increase
The internal resistance increase means the increase over time and upon usage of internal resistance expressed in percent.
The internal resistance means the increase over time and upon usage of internal resistance in %.
BattReg Article 77(1)
BattReg Article 77(1) clause referenced for battery passports
BattReg Article 77(1) states that from 18 February 2027, each LMT battery, each industrial battery > 2 kWh and each electric vehicle (EV) battery placed on the market or put into service must have an electronic record, called the battery passport.
Initial internal resistance of battery cell and pack (module recommended) – battery cell
Initial internal resistance for battery cell (module recommended)
The internal resistance is “a quotient of change of voltage of a battery by the corresponding change in discharge current under specified conditions” (IEV 482-03-36).
BattReg Article 3, 1(51)
Article 3, 1(51) referenced by BattReg.
The Battery Regulation defines pre-consumer waste or “battery manufacturing waste” as “the materials or objects rejected during the battery manufacturing process, which cannot be re-used as an integral part in the same process and need to be recycled” (see BattReg Article 3, 1(51)).
Battery passport information on internal resistance
The battery passport must include information about the internal resistance.
Enforcement measures under BattReg Article 83
Measures to end non-compliance or restrict/prohibit operator from market; recalls.
In case of non-compliance with the due-diligence obligations, BattReg Article 83 states that Member States require the economic operator to end the non-compliance or otherwise, the Member States take measures to restrict or prohibit the economic operator from making the batteries available on the market; or even recalling or withdrawing the batteries from the market.
Internal resistance at battery cell level
Internal resistance information on battery cell level
the battery passport must include information about the internal resistance on both battery cell and pack level.
Battery Regulation wording
Wording of the Battery Regulation used to derive access.
Access is derived from the respective wording of the Battery Regulation or categorised analogously to similar parameters, if added by the consortium.
BattRegArticle14
BattReg Article 14
The battery passport must, where possible, contain information on the remaining power capability as information on the state of health of the battery pursuant to BattReg Article 14 for stationary BESS and LMT batteries using a BMS.
BatteryPassportInformationAccess
Access to battery passport information
original power capability and limits
Original power capability and limits information to be included in the battery passport.
The battery passport must include information about the original power capability and limits, with tem perature range when relevant.
Internal resistance increase (cell level)
Internal resistance increase information at the cell level.
The battery passport can include additional information about the internal resistance increase on battery cell and battery module level, if available.
Battery pack level
Pack level information for internal resistance requirements.
b) The battery passport must include information about the internal resistance on both battery cell and pack level.
Operator information
Information about the operator responsible for the battery passport.
The operator information should include: — name; — registered trade name or registered trademark; — postal address, indicating a single contact point; — web address, if available; and — e-mail address, if available.
Internal resistance increase of pack (cell and module recommended)
Internal resistance increase of pack value over time
Figure 1
Battery passport information flow in the Battery Regulation
Figure 1 — Battery passport information flow in the Battery Regulation
Battery Regulation
EU Battery Regulation governing recycled content in batteries.
Access groups
Category of groups with access rights to information in Battery Passport
BattReg Article 77(2) distinguishes between the following access groups:
BattReg
BattReg (Annex XIII (1a), Annex VI, Part A (2)) reference.
manufacturing waste
Term used in the EU Battery Regulation.
thus corresponding to the term “manufacturing waste” used in the EU Battery Regulation.
Figure 2
Delegated & Implementing Acts scheduled by the Battery Regulation
Figure 2 — Delegated & Implementing Acts scheduled by the Battery Regulation
Information on battery collection, preparation for second life and treatment at end of life
Data attribute longlist item
6.6.3.4 Information on battery collection, preparation for secon Link to PDF S M —
Battery carbon footprint (Unit 3)
Battery carbon footprint.
A battery passport must include the contribution of the lifecycle stage “Main product production” in the battery carbon footprint.
Battery identifier
The battery identifier is a unique string of characters for the identification of batteries that also enables a link to the battery passport.
Warnings
warnings if risk of damaging parts exist
— warnings if risk of damaging parts exist and
MachineReadableSymbolText
Symbol should be translated into text to ensure machine readability of the battery passport.
g) The symbol should be translated into text to ensure machine readability of the battery passport.
Machine-readable representation
Machine-readable form (text/numbers) of the carbon footprint label for the battery passport.
The label should be translated into text/numbers to ensure machine readability of the battery passport.
EU declaration conformity document
The document that declares compliance with the EU requirements and assumes responsibility.
d) The document that declares compliance with the EU requirements and assumes responsibility should be uploaded into the battery passport.
Two manuals above
The two manuals above where spare parts information should be provided.
The information on spare parts should be provided within the two manuals above.
EU declaration conformity ID
The identifier of the EU declaration of conformity.
e) The ID of the EU declaration of conformity should also be displayed in addition to the document.
Serialisation
The battery identifier should be serialised, i.e., identifying each battery via a serial number.
Battery carbon footprint
Content cluster: information related to the battery's carbon footprint.
— battery carbon footprint;
Link to the PDF uploaded to the company website
A link to the PDF uploaded to the company website for the battery passport.
For the battery passport, a link to the PDF uploaded to the company website should be made available.
LinkToBatteryPassport
A link from the QR code to the battery passport
The QR code must enable a link to the battery passport.
Persistent unique battery identifier
A persistent unique battery identifier that the QR code links to.
The battery passport must be acces sible through the QR code which links to a persistent unique battery identifier.
Label
A label on which the carbon footprint performance class is provided.
The carbon footprint performance class shall be provided on a conspicuous, clearly legible and indelible label (see 6.2.4 on labels).
Carbon footprint performance class
The classification of carbon footprint performance for a battery model.
MachineReadableRemovalDisassembly
Manuals should be machine-readable whenever possible
The manual for the removal of the battery pack and the manual for disassembly of the battery pack should be machine-readable whenever possible.
Identification number of the EU declaration of conformity of the battery
Data attribute: EU declaration of conformity identification number for the battery.
Machine readable translation
Symbol translated into text for machine readability.
The symbol should be translated into text to ensure machine readability.
Stationary BESS and LMT batteries using a BMS
Batteries for which capacity throughput information is required (stationary BESS and LMT using a BMS).
The battery passport must contain information on the capacity throughput for stationary BESS and LMT batteries using a BMS.
Chemical symbol for cadmium and lead
Chemical symbol to be used for cadmium and lead when thresholds are met.
From 18 February 2024 all batteries containing more than 0,002 % cadmium or more than 0,004 % lead, must be marked with the chemical symbol for the metal concerned.
Table 6 — Battery passport data attributes related to battery materials and composition
Table describing battery passport data attributes related to battery materials and composition.
DateCodeFormatExample
Example formats for the date code.
YYYY-MM or YYYYMM
CE marking pictogram
CE marking pictogram.
f) The CE marking pictogram should be included in the battery passport.
Month and year
Temporal granularity of the manufacturing date.
The manufacturing date must consist of the month and year of the date of manufacture.
rechargeable industrial batteries > 2 kWh
Rechargeable industrial batteries with energy capacity greater than 2 kWh referenced in the labeling rule.
stationary battery energy storage systems (stationary BESS) mentioned in the state of health parameter set
This data attribute forms part of the state of health combination of parameters for LMT and stationary battery energy storage systems (stationary BESS).
ConformityStandards
Conformity standards referenced in CE marking context
Rules can be established for the removal of the CE marking if treatments result in the battery no longer meeting conformity standards.
Temperature information (6.7.7.2)
The battery passport must include periodically recorded information on the operating environmental conditions, including temperature.
a) The battery passport must include periodically recorded information on the operating environmental con ditions, including temperature.
Manufacturing date
Date of manufacture (month and year) included in passport and label; relates to the battery model.
A battery passport must include the date of manufacture (month and year).
Battery passport for EV batteries using a BMS
The battery passport for EV batteries using a BMS only must include information on the SOCE as information on the state of health of the battery pursuant to BattReg Article 14 for individual batteries.
CE mark on label
Proof of conformity shown through CE mark on label
industrial battery (stationary battery energy storage system/other industrial batteries)
A type of battery categorized by its intended use (industrial battery including stationary energy storage or other industrial batteries).
The battery category must be categorised by its intended use in: — LMT battery; — electric vehicle battery; or — industrial battery (stationary battery energy storage system/other industrial batteries).
Battery passport (minimum voltage information)
The battery passport must include information on the minimal voltage, with temperature ranges when relevant.
CadmiumContentThreshold
Batteries containing more than 0,002 % cadmium or more than 0,004 % lead, must be marked with the chemical symbol for the metal concerned: Cd or Pb.
Date code
A code representing the date, which should comply with ISO standards.
The date code should comply with DIN ISO 8601-1:2020-12 and ISO 8601-2:2019.
CdSymbol
Chemical symbol Cd.
Table 2
Caption for Table 2 in the battery passport data attributes document.
Table 2 — Battery passport data attributes related to identifiers and to general battery properties
Date format example
Date format example for the manufacturing date (YYYY-MM or YYYYMM).
EXAMPLE YYYY-MM or YYYYMM
Battery passport scope
Batteries within battery passport scope: Industrial (> 2 kWh), LMT and EV batteries; BESS: Battery energy storage systems.
Stationary BESS
Stationary Battery Energy Storage Systems referenced in data attributes.
a) The battery passport must include information on the tracking of harmful events, such as the number of deep discharge events for stationary BESS and LMT batteries using a BMS.
nickel share
Table 1
Table 1 — Information displayed on the battery label.
Table 1 contains the information to be applied to the battery label.
Resting period between charge and discharge
Resting period between charge and discharge included in test method.
The test method and reference conditions for measurement should include, among others, the battery charge and discharge rate, the resting period between charge and discharge as well as the operating tem perature.
lead share
recycled lithium share
battery item level
level at which data attributes are defined (battery item level).
The BattReg lists evolution of self-discharge as mandatory data attribute on battery item level.
Maximum permitted battery power
Data attribute describing the maximum power a battery is permitted and relevant for power limits.
This data point describes the value of maximum permitted power the battery is rated for and reflects the data relevant for power limits.
cobalt share
Label information
Column header indicating label-related information and how X marks relate to the battery label.
In column “Label information”, “X” means the information must also be provided on the battery label.
PowerCapabilityDataAttribute
data attributes regarding power capability
Table 11 shows the data attributes regarding power capability.
Expected lifetime: Number of charge-discharge cycles
Lifetime expressed as the number of charge-discharge cycles.
“Expected lifetime: Number of charge-discharge cycles”
Test method and reference conditions
Test method and reference conditions for measurement related to rated capacity.
Pre-consumer and post-consumer recycled cobalt, lithium, nickel, and lead share
Share of cobalt, lithium, nickel, and lead recycled content from pre-consumer and post-consumer sources.
6.6.2.2 Pre-consumer and post-consumer recycled cobalt, lithium, nickel, and lead share
BatteryItem
A battery item to which the date information relates.
The information on the date of putting the battery into service must relate to the battery item.
Power capability
RemainingPowerCapability
An attribute representing the remaining power capability of a battery.
b) The remaining power capability must relate to the battery item.
Pre-consumer recycled nickel share
Share of nickel recycled from pre-consumer sources.
Recycled content shares
The percentage shares of cobalt, lithium or nickel, and lead, recovered from waste, to be included for each battery model/year/manufacturing plant.
the content information must include the percentage share of cobalt, lithium or nickel that is present in active materials and that has been recovered from battery manufacturing waste or post-consumer waste, and the percentage share of lead that is present in the battery and that has been recovered from waste, for each battery model per year and per manufacturing plant.
ReferenceConditions
Reference conditions for measuring power capability.
Power capability shall be measured at reference conditions, which, among others, must include the measurement at 80 % and 20 % SoC.
Battery charge and discharge rate
Charge and discharge rate included in test method/reference conditions.
Number of full charging and discharging cycles
Data attribute representing the full number of charging and discharging cycles
The battery passport must include information on the full number of charging and discharging cycles.
Energy round trip efficiency fade
The decrease of round trip energy efficiency as percentage.
Energy round trip efficiency fade is the decrease of round trip energy efficiency as percentage.
UpdateInterval
Update interval for remaining power capability data.
The mandatory required update interval for remaining power capability is subject to further elaboration by the European Commission, potentially as part of a delegated act (see BattReg Article 77(2)).
Mandatory recycled content targets
Targets for recycled content of battery materials as listed in Annex C, Table C.1.
Annex C, Table C.1 lists the mandatory recycled content targets for battery materials according to the EU Battery Regulation.
Dynamic SoC information
The information on SoC shall be dynamic.
Recycling coverage
Recycling processes are covered as allocated via the recycled content.
Data attributes regarding round trip energy efficiency
Table 12 — Data attributes regarding round trip energy efficiency
RTE(x)
The round trip energy efficiency at aging parameter x.
RTE(𝑥) is the round trip energy efficiency at aging parameter 𝑥;
Dynamic temperature information
Temperature information is dynamic.
The information on temperature shall be dynamic.
Dynamic update
The information on remaining round trip energy efficiency shall be dynamic.
Battery status change update
Update triggered by a change in battery status (new market placement).
f) The internal resistance increase must be updated upon change of the battery status, which is associated with a new placement on market and described in 6.1.3.7.
2031 recycled content target for cobalt.
Change of battery status
Change in the battery status triggers updates to capacity fade information.
e) The capacity fade must be updated upon change of the battery status, which is described in 6.1.3.7.
Percent
Unit of measurement for remaining round trip energy efficiency (percentage).
The unit should be %.
RTEBOL
The round trip energy efficiency at begin of life.
RTEBOL is the round trip energy efficiency at begin of life.
Update interval for remaining capacity
Mandatory update interval for remaining capacity; subject to regulatory elaboration.
The mandatory required update interval for remaining capacity is subject to further elaboration by the European Commission, potentially as part of a delegated act (see BattReg Article 77(2)).
Dynamic
Dynamic status of the capacity throughput information.
The information on capacity throughput shall be dynamic.
Data attributes regarding the recycled and renewable content
Table 8 shows the data attributes regarding the recycled and renewable content.
Update upon change of battery status
The internal resistance increase must be updated upon change of the battery status (new market placement as described in 6.1.3.7).
The internal resistance increase must be updated upon change of the battery status, which is associated with a new placement on market and described in 6.1.3.7.
Year 2031
Year associated with the 2031 recycled content targets.
18 August 2031
Update interval for deep discharge events
Mandatory update interval for deep discharge events.
The mandatory required update interval for deep discharge events is subject to further elaboration by the European Commission, potentially as part of a delegated act (see BattReg Article 77(2)).
Update interval for current self-discharge rate
An update interval for the current self-discharge rate upon change of battery status.
An update interval for the current self-discharge rate upon change of battery status should be specified and be aligned with the update interval of the evolution of self-discharge rates (see 6.7.4.7).
RTE fade formula
Formula for calculating energy round trip efficiency fade.
f) Energy round trip efficiency fade should be calculated using the initial round trip energy efficiency and remaining round trip energy efficiency following the formula below:
Figure 5
Figure caption indicating cross references including the source information of performance and durability requirements
Figure 5 — Cross references including the source information of performance and durability requirements
report_on_the_two_above_mentioned_obligations
A report on the two above mentioned obligations along with related documents.
— a report on the two above mentioned obligations, a summary third-party verification report, and an elaboration on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice to the public (including on the internet) (see BattReg Article 52(3)).
Table 5
Table caption indicating mandatory and suggested supply chain due diligence information to be made available via
Table 5 — Mandatory and suggested supply chain due diligence information to be made available via
Current annual due diligence report
The current annual due diligence report valid for the specific battery at the time of placing it on the market.
Only the current annual due diligence report valid for the specific battery at the time of placing it on the market should be linked.
Standard used for calculating capacity fade.
Capacity fade should be calculated in accordance with ISO 12405-4:2018, using the formula below:
due_diligence_report
The due diligence report referenced as mandatory to be included in the battery passport.
NOTE 2 Of those disclosures, only the information indicated under BattReg Article 52(3), the due diligence report, is stated in BattReg Annex XIII (1) as mandatory to be included in the battery passport.
Regulation referenced as influencing the battery regulation framework
In addition to the requirements mandated by the EU Battery Regulation, this document builds on the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation and further regulatory requirements to highlight the harmonisation need.
Supply chain due diligence policy
Policy describing steps to comply with Article 49.
Supply chain due diligence policy: steps taken by the economic operator to comply with the requi rements of Article 49.
guidelines regarding the application of the due diligence requirements
BattReg Article 48(5) states that by 18 February 2025, the Commission must publish guidelines regards the application of the due diligence requirements.
StandardizationRequest
A standardization request regarding battery passport access harmonization
The harmonization of battery passport access is subject of a standardization request and treated by CEN/CLC/JTC 24.
available evidence of compliance with a due diligence scheme recognised by the Commission
Evidence of compliance with a due diligence scheme recognised by the Commission.
— available evidence of compliance with a due diligence scheme recognised by the Commission (see BattReg Article 52(1));
due diligence schemes recognized under this Regulation
Due diligence schemes that are recognized under this Regulation.
Economic Operators may “for the purposes of compliance […] collaborate with other actors, including through due diligence schemes recognized under this Regulation” (see Article 48 (4)).
audit reports of the notified body
Audit reports of the notified body related to due diligence compliance.
— the audit reports of the notified body (see BattReg Article 52(1));
Due diligence policy
Policy requirement under Battery Regulation to incorporate internationally recognised standards listed in Annex X (3a).
The Battery Regulation specifies that the due diligence policy should incorporate internationally recognised standards listed in Annex X (3a), being:
Standardisation Request M/579
Standardisation request framework for batteries and digital product passport
European standards are currently developed and drafted in the framework of the standardisation requests M/579 on performance, safety and sustainability requirements for batteries and on the digital product passport system.
Power fade update interval
Update interval for the power fade attribute (timing when data should be updated).
The update interval must be upon placement on the market and upon change of the battery status, which is described in 6.1.3.7.
summary_third_party_verification_report
A summary third-party verification report mentioned in the obligations report.
— a summary third-party verification report, and an elaboration on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice to the public (including on the internet) (see BattReg Article 52(3)).
Mandatory and suggested supply chain due diligence information to be made available via
Battery model12
The information must relate to the battery model12 (see standardiza tion request M/579).
c) The information must relate to the battery model12 (see standardiza tion request M/579).
Battery model10
Battery model to which capacity fade information must relate.
The information on capacity fade must relate to the battery model10 (see standardization request M/579).
EU Battery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542)
Regulatory framework governing data attributes for battery passport.
third-party verification report of the supply chain due diligence policies
A third-party verification report of the supply chain due diligence policies.
— a third-party verification report of the supply chain due diligence policies (see BattReg Arti cle 48(2); 51);
relevant information on due diligence policies to immediate downstream purchasers
Relevant information on due diligence policies provided to immediate downstream purchasers.
— relevant information on due diligence policies to immediate downstream purchasers (see BattReg Arti cle 52(2));
Supply chain due diligence
Content cluster: due diligence in the supply chain for batteries.
— supply chain due diligence;
Cross references including the source information of performance and durability requirements
Detailed composition information
Information on the detailed composition of the battery.
The battery passport must contain information on the detailed composition of the battery.
Manufacturer name
Name field within manufacturer information.
The manufacturer information must include: — name; — registered trade name or registered trademark; — postal address, indicating a single contact point; — web address, if available; and — e-mail address, if available.
Maximum voltage relates to battery model
The information on maximum voltage must relate to the battery model.
In-use battery temperature measurement detail
Details required for temperature measurement on an in-use battery.
Any temperature measurement on an in-use battery should be defined in more detail.
Temperature range (°C)
Temperature range for the voltage measurement expressed in degrees Celsius.
The temperature range, in which the provided maximum voltage applies, should be provided in the unit °C.
Administrative information about the manufacturer
Data attribute: Administrative information about the manufacturer.
Administrative information about the manufacturer;
Temperature range idle state upper boundary information
The information on temperature range idle state (upper boundary) must relate to the battery model.
Sources for spare parts
Sources for spare parts (suppliers of spare parts) referenced in the battery passport.
A battery passport must include contact details of sources for spare parts (replacement spares).
Source contact details for spare parts
Postal address, e-mail address and web address of the sources for spare parts.
d) The part numbers for components should be provided together with the postal address, e-mail address and web address of the sources for spare parts.
GTIN compliance
Compliance with Global Trade Identification Number as part of the manufacturer identifier standards.
h) The unique manufacturer identifier must comply with the Global Trade Identification Number as provided for in standard ISO/IEC 15459-6 or equivalent European or international standards until referenced harmonised standards are listed in the OJEU.
Reference conditions
Reference conditions used for determining the value.
The number of full charging and discharging cycles should be determined considering reference conditions.
Manufacturer information
Information identifying the manufacturer, and its required disclosure on label/packaging.
The manufacturer information must also be provided on the battery label. Where it is not possible to indicate the required information on the battery, it must be provided on the packaging or in a document accompanying the battery.
Reference test
Test accompanying the temperature range information.
The battery passport must include information about the temperature range the battery can withstand when not in use and a reference test must be provided.
Temperature range idle state upper boundary
The temperature refers to the upper boundary of the surrounding temperature range.
ISO/IEC 15459 series compliance
Compliance with ISO/IEC 15459 family or equivalent standards for the manufacturer identifier.
g) The unique manufacturer identifier must comply with ISO/IEC 15459-1:2014, ISO/IEC 15459-2:2015, ISO/IEC 15459-3:2014, ISO/IEC 15459-4:2014, ISO/IEC 15459-5:2014, ISO/IEC 15459-6:2014, or equivalent European or international standards until referenced harmonised standards are listed in the OJEU.
Operating temperature
Operating temperature relevant to measurement of remaining capacity.
g) The test method and reference conditions for measurement should include, among others, the battery charge and discharge rate in terms of rated capacity (C-rate), the resting period in between charge and discharge as well as the operating temperature.
Test methods and reference conditions (M/579)
Test methods and reference conditions subject to standardization process M/579.
Test methods and reference conditions are subject to the ongoing standardization process at CEN/CEN ELEC relating to standardization request M/579.
Specifications about which material is involved and its content
Requirements detailing which material is involved and its content when renewable content proportion > 0.
If the proportion of renewable content is greater than zero, specifications about which material is involved and its content shall be determined.
Temperature range for maximum voltage
The temperature range, in which the provided maximum voltage applies, should be reported in °C.
ISO/IEC 15459-1:2014
Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture techniques — Unique identification — Part 1: Individual transport units
ISO/IEC 15459-1:2014, Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture techniques — Unique identification — Part 1: Individual transport units
CEN/CENELEC standardization process M/579
Standardization process at CEN/CENELEC relating to standardization request M/579.
Test methods and reference conditions are subject to the ongoing standardization process at CEN/CENELEC relating to standardization request M/579.
Table 9 — Role of end-users in waste prevention and collection — data attributes
Caption: Table 9 — Role of end-users in waste prevention and collection — data attributes
PartNumbersForComponents
Part numbers for components
Renewable content share
6.6.2.11 Renewable content share % S M —
Contribution of raw material acquisition and [kgCO2e/kWh]
6.3.3 Contribution of raw material acquisition and [kgCO2e/kWh] S M —
Operator identifier and information
6.1.2.3 Operator identifier and information ID S R —
Re-use
Process of using the battery again after initial use.
re-use
Results of test reports proving compliance
6.2.8 Results of test reports proving compliance PDF S M —
Web link to public carbon footprint study
6.3.8 Web link to public carbon footprint study Link to PDF S M —
Supply chain indices
6.4.4 Supply chain indices — S R —
UN GTR No 22
UN GTR No 22.
The SOCE shall be reported based on the conditions laid out in the UN GTR No 22.
Lifecycle stage contributions
Differentiation of the battery carbon footprint by lifecycle stages.
The carbon footprint of the battery shall also be differentiated as contribution of the lifecycle stages to the battery carbon footprint (see 6.3.3 to 6.3.6).
Third-party assurances (e.g., certifications) of recognised schemes
6.4.3 Third-party assurances (e.g., certifications) of — S R — recognised schemes
Safety measures
6.6.1.5 Safety measures Link to PDF S M —
Information of due diligence report in the PDF
6.4.2 Information of due diligence report in the PDF S M —
Pre-consumer and post-consumer recycled cobalt share
6.6.2.2 Pre-consumer and post-consumer recycled % S M —
Waste prevention
Efforts aimed at reducing the generation of waste during the battery lifecycle.
waste prevention
6.6.1.3 Part numbers for components URL S M —
End-user role information
Information content about the end-users' role in contributing to the separate collection of waste batteries.
a battery passport must include information on the role of end-users in contributing to the separate collection of waste batteries.
Contribution of main product production/manufacturing lifecycle stage
6.3.4 Contribution of main product [kgCO2e/kWh] S M — production/manufacturing lifecycle stage
UN GTR No 22 procedure
Procedure referenced in the text for determining remaining usable battery energy.
the procedure in the UN GTR No 22.
Negative Events
Category of data attributes regarding negative events in the battery passport context.
Table 16 shows the data attributes regarding negative events.
Access for Persons with Legitimate Interest
Accessibility for persons with legitimate interest
c) The information on certified usable battery energy should be accessible to persons with a legitimate inte rest.
Post-consumer material
Post-consumer material definition.
Post-consumer material9 is defined in DIN EN ISO 14021 as the “material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end-users of the product, which can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of material from the distribution chain.”
pre-consumer material
Term defined by DIN EN ISO 14021:2021-10: pre-consumer material.
DIN EN ISO 14021:2021-10 defines pre-consumer material as “material diverted from the waste stream during a manufacturing process. Excluded is reutilisation of materials such as rework, regrind or scrap generated in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated it” ,
Annex A, Table A.1
Annex containing a more detailed overview of all data attributes.
Annex A, Table A.1, contains a more detailed overview of all data attributes.
Accessibility by legitimate interest
Accessibility of temperature information to persons with legitimate interest.
The information on temperature must be accessible to persons with legitimate interest.
Tracking of harmful events information
Information on tracking harmful events within the battery passport.
The battery passport must include information on the tracking of harmful events, such as the number of deep discharge events for stationary BESS and LMT batteries using a BMS.
DIN EN ISO 14021
International standard defining post-consumer materials.
LegitimateInterest
Legitimate interest (access restriction)
The information on the battery status must be accessible only to persons with a legitimate interest.
Public access to information
Public availability of battery data attributes.
The information must be accessible to the public.
Legitimate interest
The information must be accessible only to persons with a legitimate interest.
elaboration_on_access_to_information_public_participation_access_justice_including_internet
Elaboration on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice to the public (including on the internet).
6.7.5.1 Overview
Overview attribute 6.7.5.1
Table 13 shows the data attributes regarding internal resistance and electrochemical impedance.
Public accessibility (maximum voltage information)
The information on maximum voltage must be accessible to the public.
AccessibleAudience_NotifiedBodies_MSA_Commission
Notified bodies, market surveillance authorities and the Commission as the audience with access to test report results.
The results must be accessible only to notified bodies, market surveillance authorities and the Commission: results of test reports proving compliance with the requirements laid down in the BattReg or any delegated or implementing act adopted pursuant to the BattReg.
Table 15 — Data attributes regarding temperature conditions
notified bodies, market surveillance authorities and the Commission
An access group comprising notified bodies, market surveillance authorities and the Commission
— notified bodies, market surveillance authorities and the Commission; and
DIN ISO 8601-1:2020-12
DIN ISO 8601-1:2020-12 standard.
general public
The general public as an access group
— the general public;
Table 16 — Data attributes regarding negative events
Caption: Data attributes regarding negative events
documentation demonstrating compliance with the due diligence obligations to Member States’ market surveillance or national authorities including
— documentation demonstrating compliance with the due diligence obligations to Member States’ market surveillance or national authorities including:
Kilogram
Unit of mass used to specify the battery mass.
e) The battery mass should be specified in kg as defined per technical documentation referred to in Batt Reg Annex VIII.
Dismantling information: Manuals for the removal and the disassembly of the battery pack
6.6.1.2 Dismantling information: Manuals for the removal and the disassembly of the battery pack Link to PDF S M —
Risk management plan
Plan describing steps to comply with Article 50 and findings of significant adverse impacts.
Risk management plan: steps taken by the economic operator to comply with the requirements of Article 50, including findings of significant adverse impacts.
Battery weight
Alternative term used in Battery Regulation for the quantity; defined as the quantity used is 'mass'.
The Battery Regulation requires the “battery weight”, the physically correct quantity and therefore used in this docu ment is “mass” (DIN EN ISO 80000-4:2020-01, 4-1 vs. 4-9.2).
ManualForRemovalAndDisassembly
Manuals for the removal and the disassembly of the battery pack
e) The dismantling information required by the EU Battery Regulation should be integrated into two separate manuals, a manual for the removal of the battery pack and a manual for the disassembly of the battery pack.
management system
A management system required for compliance with due diligence obligations (see BattReg Article 49).
— a management system (see BattReg Article 49);
As-built battery
Battery assembled as-built for reporting materials
g) Materials should be reported for the as-built battery.
ToolsRequired
Tools required for disassembly
— tools required for disassembly;
MassReportingUnits
Units for reporting mass of hazardous substances (kg and weight %).
The mass can be reported in terms of kg of a material and in terms of the concentration of weight by weight % in the entire battery, as defined per technical documentation referred to in Annex VIII.
Concentration threshold 1% weight by weight
Threshold for reporting materials based on mass concentration (1% w/w).
Materials in the battery should be reported above a concentration of 1 % weight by weight.
Annex VI Part A(10)
Regulatory sub-clause that specifies reporting threshold for CRMs.
e) Per Annex VI, Part A(10), critical raw materials must be reported if present in the battery in a concentration of more than 0,1 % weight by weight.
Mass of materials used
Mass of the materials used in the battery model.
The mass of the materials used should be reported for a battery model.
Threshold_0_1_percent_w_w
Threshold for SVHC reporting (0.1% weight by weight).
exceeding a threshold of 0,1 % weight by weight.
Mass
Physically correct quantity used for battery mass as per Battery Regulation.
FasteningTechniques
type and number of fastening techniques to be unlocked
— type and number of fastening techniques to be unlocked;
Identifiers and product data
Content cluster: data attributes related to identifiers and product data.
— identifiers and product data;
H and P statements per CLP Regulation
Hazard (H) and precautionary (P) statements as per CLP.
e) The impact should be described by using commonly used statements, which can be reported by hazard (H) phrases and precautionary (P) statements as per Regulation EC No 1272/2008 (“CLP Regulation”).
REACH Regulation
Regulation EC No 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation) concerning substances of very high concern.
Hazardous substances also being substances of very high concern, as defined under the Regulation EC No 1907/2006 (“REACH Regulation”) should be reported on if exceeding a threshold of 0,1 % weight by weight.
PDF link
Link to a PDF containing general information and good practices.
e) General information on the role of the end-users in waste prevention and information on good practices and recommendations concerning the use of batteries aiming at extending their use-phase should be provided as link to PDF.
LMT batteries using a BMS
LMT batteries using a Battery Management System.
The battery passport must include information on the remaining capacity as information on the state of health of the battery pursuant to BattReg Article 14 for stationary BESS and LMT batteries using a BMS.
Exploded diagrams
Exploded diagrams of the battery system/pack showing the location of battery cells
— exploded diagrams of the battery system/pack showing the location of battery cells;
Explanation of labels and symbols
Explanations detailing the meaning of all symbols and labels on the battery or in the battery passport.
The meaning of all symbols and labels on the battery or/and in the battery passport should be explained.
Proof of conformity
Conformity proof referenced in battery passport labeling
CLP Regulation
Regulation EC No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation).
The definition of hazardous substances in Regulation EC No 1272/2008 (“CLP Regulation”) should be used and physical, health, environmental, and additional hazards reported on.
Explanatory texts
Explanatory texts accompanying the meaning of labels and symbols.
The explanatory texts should be agreed on across industry to ease the implementation and ensure comprehensibility for the public.
SCIPGuidance
SCIP guidance for concentration ranges.
The SCIP guidance for concentration ranges should be used.
Modules and Cells
The mass of the modules and cells should also be specified.
f) The mass of the modules and cells should also be specified.
Impact of substances on environment, health, safety, persons
Data attribute describing the impact of substances on environment, health, safety, and persons.
Symbols, labels and documentation of conformity
Content cluster: symbols, labels and documentation of conformity.
— symbols, labels and documentation of conformity;
Access to data attributes
Access to data attributes is described by regulatory wording.
Instruction manual
Manual used to provide safety measures via a URL linking to PDF.
d) The safety measures should be provided via the instruction manual as URL linking to PDF.
SCIP
Substances of Concern In Products
General battery and manufacturer information
Section describing general battery and manufacturer information to be included in the battery passport.
Hazardous substances
Substances classified as hazardous under CLP.
d) The classification for “hazardous substances” should be defined as per Regulation EC No 1272/2008 (“CLP Regulation”).
Battery Management System (BMS)
Battery management system.
The battery passport must contain information on the energy throughput over the battery lifetime for stationary BESS and LMT batteries using a BMS.
Battery mass
The mass attribute of a battery that must be included in the battery passport and on the label; information must relate to the battery model, be publicly accessible, and may be specified in kilograms.
A battery passport must include the battery mass5.
Across industry
Industry-wide scope for agreeing on explanatory texts.
LMT batteries
LMT batteries referenced in the labeling rule.
PDF link requirement
Location of collection points and related information must be provided as a link to PDF.
The location of collection points, a description of the take-back process, preparation for re-use, preparation for repurposing and treatment available should be provided as link to PDF.
PDFs
PDF format for the due diligence reports.
The due diligence reports should be made available as PDFs.
C-rate
Battery charge/discharge rate expressed relative to rated capacity.
Ah (ampere-hour)
Unit for capacity throughput.
The unit should be Ah.
Decimal [years]
SoC
State of Charge
Decimal [V]
Data type Decimal [V]
State of certified energy
SoC_80_percent
State of charge at 80 percent.
GBA
Global Battery Alliance
Charge C-rate
C-rate information for charging (to be provided separately if applicable).
f) The C-rate should be provided separately for both the charge and discharge of the battery, if applicable.
Decimal
Decimal data type
Initial state of charge
Initial state of charge referenced in the energy efficiency definition.
The initial state of charge, referred to in the definition above, should correspond to a fully charged state.
Decimal [A/Ah]
Battery Passport Data Points
Table 5 shows Battery Passport Data Points on Due Diligence Obligations.
SOCE expressed as percentage
SOCE shall be expressed as a percentage of the certified usable battery energy.
SOCE shall be expressed as a percentage of the certified usable battery energy (see 6.7.2.5).
Decimal [kWh]
SOCE
State of charge-related term used in defining the threshold.
d) The capacity threshold for exhaustion should be defined as the percentage of SOCE (see 6.7.2.7), above which the battery is still considered operational as EV battery in its current life, as provided by the econo mic operator.
Unit: A/Ah
Measurement unit for C-rate; the unit should be A/Ah.
e) The unit should be A/Ah.
PDF
Data type: PDF
Digital Infrastructure
Medium enabling data management in the battery passport context
It introduces a battery passport as a core instrument for documenting and exchanging a comprehensive set of data along the entire battery value chain through a digital infrastructure.
kilowatt-hour (kWh)
Unit for energy (kWh)
a) The certified usable battery energy should be stated in kWh.
State of certified energy (SOCE)
The state of certified energy SOCE is defined as the measured or on-board usable battery energy performance at a specific point in its lifetime, expressed as a percentage of the certified usable battery energy.
battery category
description of the scope of application of a battery in terms of its use, regardless of its design, chemical composition, and regardless of whether it is incorporated in, added to or designed for incorporation in other products
battery category description of the scope of application of a battery in terms of its use, regardless of its design, chemical compo sition, and regardless of whether it is incorporated in, added to or designed for incorporation in other products
Non-cycle applications
Non-cycle applications mentioned in 6.7.6.3.
The exception for non-cycle applications as mentioned in 6.7.6.3 should apply to this data attribute as well.
Absolute battery carbon footprint
The data attribute representing the battery carbon footprint in absolute terms.
a) The absolute battery carbon footprint should be stated in tons of carbon dioxide equivalents.
Graphic
Data type: Graphic
Data type Graphic Graphic Graphic
Circularity information
Table 7 shows the data attributes regarding circularity information.
Economic operators carbon footprint declaration requirement
Requirement for economic operators to perform a carbon footprint declaration for specified battery categories.
Economic operators must perform a carbon footprint declaration for EV batteries, rechargeable industrial batteries > 2 kWh and light means of transport (LMT) batteries for each battery model per manufacturing plant.
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kgCO2e/kWh
Unit for battery carbon footprint data attribute
[kgCO2e/kWh]
C-rate of relevant cycle-life test
Measurement parameter describing the applied charge/discharge rate for the relevant cycle-life reference test (C-rate).
Applied charge and discharge rate in terms of rated capacity (C-rate) of relevant cycle-life reference test (see above).
Data type: tCO2e
Data type for battery carbon footprint attribute
Data type [tCO2e]
Battery model per manufacturing plant
Scope to which the absolute carbon footprint information relates (per battery model and manufacturing plant).
b) The information should relate to the battery model per manufacturing plant.
Expected lifetime in calendar years
Data attribute representing the expected lifetime in calendar years
This data attribute refers to “the expected life-time under the reference conditions for which they have been designed in terms of cycles, except for non-cycle applications, and calendar years.”
String
Data type: String
Test methods and reference conditions
Test methods and reference conditions should separately consider non-cycle applications and batteries with very long cycle-life.
Tons of carbon dioxide equivalents
Unit for stating the absolute carbon footprint (tonnes CO2e).
battery batch
consistently manufactured groups of batteries of a battery model, identifiable by their batch identification code
Battery carbon footprint per Functional Unit
Data attribute specifying the battery's carbon footprint per functional unit.
Data type
Data type label used in the table
Table 6
Caption for Table 6.
Non-cycle applications exception
Exception for non-cycle applications as mentioned in 6.7.6.3 should apply to this data attribute.
Test method and reference conditions for measurement
Test method and reference conditions for measuring remaining capacity, including C-rate and temperature.
Warranty context
Context in which the capacity threshold data attribute may be understood, related to warranty.
This data attribute can serve as indicator for a necessary end of current life as EV and could be understood in the context of warranty.
Carbon footprint label
A label indicating the carbon footprint and declaring the carbon footprint performance class for battery models per manufacturing plant.
battery chemistry
battery composition in general terms, as indication for battery differences, defined as active materials in cathode, anode, and electrolyte
chemical compounds based on these raw materials
Chemical compounds based on cobalt, natural graphite, lithium or nickel listed in BattReg Annex X (1).
The scope shall include those materials listed in BattReg Annex X (1), being: cobalt, natural graphite, lithium, nickel, and chemical compounds based on these raw materials being necessary for manufacturing battery active materials.
Symbol area coverage
Symbol area coverage requirement for general case: at least 3% of largest side with max 5x5 cm2.
The separate collection symbol must cover at least 3 % of the area of the largest side of the battery with a maximum size of (5 × 5) cm2.
IUPAC/CAS nomenclature
Nomenclature referencing IUPAC or CAS identifiers.
which refers e.g. to the nomenclature of IUPAC or related identifiers such as the CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number.
All batteries
All batteries must be marked on the label with the symbol for separate collection from 18 August 2025.
Cathode, anode and electrolyte naming
Naming of cathode, anode and electrolyte associated with the battery chemistry.
The battery chemistry should relate to the naming of the cathode, anode, and electrolyte of the battery.
Internal resistance (BattReg definition)
BattReg Annex IV (5) states that ‘Internal resistance’ means the opposition to the flow of current within a cell or a battery under reference conditions, that is, the sum of electronic resistance and ionic resistance to the contribution to total effective resistance including inductive/capacitive properties.
area of application
their possible area of application
Symbol area coverage for cylindrical cells
Symbol area coverage for cylindrical battery cells.
For Cylindrical battery cells: The symbol must cover at least 1,5 % of the surface area of the battery and with a maximum size of (5 × 5) cm2.
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Figure 4 — Separate collection symbol (see BattReg Annex VI Part B).
Label marking requirement for separate collection symbol
Requirement that all batteries be marked on the label with the separate collection symbol.
Normalisation by capacity
Normalisation by capacity may add a useful value for comparability among battery sizes.
In addition, the nor malisation by capacity may add a further useful value that ensures comparability among battery sizes.
cobalt
Material listed in BattReg Annex X (1).
Nomenclature standard
Public standard or agreed nomenclature for reporting materials.
The materials should be named using a public standard or agreed nomenclature, which refers e.g. to the nomenclature of IUPAC or related identifiers such as the CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number.
SeparateCollectionSymbol
Separate collection symbol used for labeling heavy metal content.
the relevant chemical symbol indicating the heavy metal content must be printed beneath the separate collection symbol and must cover an area of at least one-quarter the size of that symbol.
Internal resistance
The opposition to the flow of current within a cell or a battery under reference conditions, that is, the sum of electronic resistance and ionic resistance to the contribution to total effective resistance including inductive/capacitive properties.
a) BattReg Annex IV (5) states that ‘Internal resistance’ means the opposition to the flow of current within a cell or a battery under reference conditions, that is, the sum of electronic resistance and ionic resistance to the contribution to total effective resistance including inductive/capacitive properties.
extinguishing agent category
Extinguishing agent
Usable extinguishing agent for battery classification.
6.2.5 Extinguishing agent Article 13(1) via Annex VI, Part A(9)
usable extinguishing agent
the usable extinguishing agent
Packaging alternative for symbol small
Packaging requirement when the symbol would be too small.
Instead, the symbol measuring at least (1 × 1) cm2 must be printed on the packaging.
Potential standards for battery chemistry reporting
Possible existing standards that could be used for reporting battery chemistry.
This can be based on existing, but not yet exhaustive standards such as DIN EN 61960-3 (VDE 0510-3), DIN EN IEC 62902 (VDE 0510-902), DIN EN IEC 60086-1 (VDE 0509-86-1), or DIN EN IEC 60086-4 (VDE 0509-4).
Ohmic resistance information note
In a separate instance, information on the ohmic resistance is required, where possible (BattReg Annex IV, Part A(3)).
Internal resistance (IEV 482-03-36 definition)
Standardization work for Digital Product Passport (DPP) in CEN/CLC/JTC 24
Standardization work in CEN/CLC/JTC 24 related to the Digital Product Passport.
The format of the unique identifiers is part of the standardization work in CEN/CLC/JTC 24 “Digital Product Passport (DPP)” (see Note)
OperatorEmailAddress
E-mail address of the operator, if available.
g) The operator information should include:
StatusRepaired
repaired
The repair of a battery shall be made transparent and be recorded as “repaired” under the battery status “re-used”.
Format of the unique identifiers
Format of the unique identifiers as part of the standardization work for the Digital Product Passport (DPP).
StatusOriginal
original
The status of the battery must be defined as ‘original’, ‘repurposed’, ‘re-used’, ‘remanufactured’ or ‘waste’.
StatusRemanufactured
remanufactured
UpToDate status
Status indicating the EU declaration is kept up to date.
The EU declaration of conformity must be kept up to date.
PubliclyAccessible
Operator identifier should be accessible to the public.
The operator identifier should be accessible to the public.
CEN_CLC_JTC_24
CEN/CLC/JTC 24 standardization body
OperatorPostalAddress
Postal address of the operator, indicating a single contact point.
The International Bill of Human Rights
Standard listed as part of internationally recognised standards.
— The International Bill of Human Rights, including the international covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, International Bill of Human Rights | OHCHR;
OperatorWebAddress
Web address of the operator, if available.
OECD five-step framework
the five-step framework of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Minerals.
The due diligence report shall be created and uploaded based on the five-step framework of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Minerals.
OECD
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
OJEU
Official Journal of the European Union
StatusRepurposed
repurposed
StatusReused
re-used
StatusWaste
waste
Manufacturing place address
The address of the manufacturing place.
The address of the manufacturing place (country, city, street, or even building if several facilities operate under one address) should be provided in text form.
OperatorInformation
Operator information including name, registered trade name, postal address, web address, and e-mail address.
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct.
— OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Respon sible Business Conduct | OECD;
OperatorRegisteredTradeName
Registered trade name or registered trademark of the operator.
OperatorIdentifier
A unique string of characters for the identification of actors involved in the value chain of products.
The operator identifier is introduced in the ESPR (ESPR, Annex III(h)), but not mandatory for batteries.
OperatorName
Name of the operator.
Battery status
Status of the battery (original, repurposed, re-used, remanufactured, or waste) with access restrictions and history implications.
A battery passport must include information on the status of the battery. The status of the battery must be defined as ‘original’, ‘repurposed’, ‘re-used’, ‘remanufactured’ or ‘waste’.
Future definition of information on accidents
Further definition on scope/recording/definition/interpretation of information on accidents.
In the absence of elaboration in the Battery Regulation, information on accidents will require further defi nition on the intended scope, recording process, definition, and interpretation of information on accidents, which could be applicable to respective applications of batteries.
Maximum voltage
The maximum voltage relates to the upper voltage limit that the safe operation of the battery is rated for.
Post-accident safety assessment
An identified accident should be followed by an assessment of battery safety.
e) An identified accident should be followed by an assessment of battery safety.
Energy round trip efficiency fade update trigger
The energy round trip efficiency fade must be updated upon placement on the market and change of the battery status.
The energy round trip efficiency fade must be updated upon placement on the market and change of the battery status, which is described in 6.1.3.7.
Power fade formula
The formula for calculating power fade as the relation between original and remaining power capability.
Power fade should be calculated using original and remaining power capability following the formula below:
Energy throughput
Definition: the overall sum of the energy throughput over the battery lifetime at a specific time during usage.
Energy throughput means the overall sum of the energy throughput over the battery lifetime at a specific time during usage.
Capacity fade
Definition of capacity fade as the decrease over time and usage in the amount of charge that a battery can deliver at the rated voltage, with respect to the original rated capacity.
The capacity fade is the “Decrease over time and upon usage in the amount of charge that a battery can deliver at the rated voltage, with respect to the original rated capacity” (see BattReg Annex IV (2)) as declared by the manufacturer.
battery management system
electronic system associated with a battery which has functions to control current in case of overcharge, over current, overdischarge, and overheating and which monitors and/or manages the battery’s state, calculates secondary data, reports that data and/or controls its environment to influence the battery’s safety, perfor mance and/or service life
BMS electronic system associated with a battery which has functions to control current in case of overcharge, over current, overdischarge, and overheating and which monitors and/or manages the battery’s state, calculates secondary data, reports that data and/or controls its environment to influence the battery’s safety, perfor mance and/or service life
Acceleration threshold-based accident identification
Identification of accidents based on acceleration above a threshold.
e) Identification of accidents can be based on measuring abrupt positive or negative acceleration above a corresponding absolute threshold value.
Repurpose
Repurpose (concept)
A new battery passport must be issued when a battery was subject to remanufacturing, repurpose or one of the treatment operations preparing for re-use and preparing for repurpose and is placed on the market again.
Refurbished
refurbished (describing term)
There are various other battery handling options and describing terms, e.g., ‘refurbished’.
Battery due diligence obligations
obligations aiming at identifying, preventing and addressing actual and potential social and environmental risks linked to the sourcing, processing and trading of the raw materials and secondary raw materials required for battery manufacturing.
Hence, the EU Battery Regulation demands “battery due diligence” that refers to obli gations aiming at “identifying, preventing and addressing actual and potential social and environmental risks linked to the sourcing, processing and trading of the raw materials and secondary raw materials required for battery manufacturing” (see BattReg Article 3(42)).
SafetyMeasures
Analogous calculation to battery pack level
Calculation of internal resistance increase should be defined and calculated analogously to the requirements on battery pack level above.
It should be defined and calculated analogously to the require ments on battery pack level above.
RepairHistory
Repair history information to be included.
Additionally to the battery status, the battery’s repair history shall be included.
Update frequency alignment
The update frequency of remaining round trip energy efficiency should be aligned with the update frequency of round trip energy efficiency fade (see 6.7.4.3) and should be provided upon change of the battery status.
The update frequency of remaining round trip energy efficiency should be aligned with the update fre quency of round trip energy efficiency fade (see 6.7.4.3) and should be provided upon change of the battery status.
TreatmentOperationsPreparingForReuse
Treatment operations preparing for reuse
d) A new battery passport must be issued when a battery was subject to remanufacturing, repurpose or one of the treatment operations preparing for re-use and preparing for repurpose and is placed on the market again.
Minimum voltage
The minimum voltage is the lower voltage limit that the safe operation of the battery is rated for.
DIN DKE SPEC
DIN DKE SPEC (specification) mentioned as being developed according to a procedure.
This DIN DKE SPEC has been developed according to the PAS procedure.
StateOfHealthCombinationParameter
part of the state of health combination of parameters for LMT and stationary battery energy storage systems (stationary BESS).
Euro 7 regulation
New regulation on type-approval of motor vehicles and engines and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, with respect to their emissions and battery durability.
The reporting on SOCE is also required by the new regulation on type-approval of motor vehicles and engines and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, with respect to their emissions and battery durability (Euro 7).
Note 3 note about application
Statement about when carbon footprint declaration will apply (NOTE 3).
BattReg Article 7(1) states that the carbon footprint declaration will apply from:
Normative references (Clause 2)
Section listing documents referred to as normative references that constitute requirements of this document.
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document.
Note 5 adoption dates
Planned dates for adoption of delegated and implementing acts (NOTE 5).
BattReg Article 7(1) states that the EU Commission will adopt these delegated acts (calculation and verification) and implementing acts (format of declaration) by:
PAS procedure
Procedure referenced as the basis for developing the DIN DKE SPEC.
State of health (combination of parameters for LMT and stationary BESS)
6.7.7.5-6.7.7.8 reference
References to specific temperature information in subclauses 6.7.7.5 to 6.7.7.8.
Requirements on specific temperature information is described in 6.7.7.5 to 6.7.7.8.
Location of temperature sensors
Location of temperature sensors influences the merit and applicability of temperature data.
Specifically, the location of temperature sensors will decide upon the merit of values provided in temperature data attributes and their applicability to the entire battery, which may encounter temperature gradients.
Personal data protection compliance
Reporting should consider requirements of personal data protection legislation.
f) Reporting of information on accidents should consider requirements of personal data protection legislation.
SoH
State of Health
LMT
LMT mentioned in relation to the state of health parameter set
websites_platforms_or_portals_by_member_states
Websites, platforms or portals set up by Member States to provide information and support to economic operators on their obligations.
Delegated Act (DA)
DA: Delegated Act
CC BY-NC 4.0 Public license
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International Public license referenced for the document.
With exception of the DIN references (logo etc.), or where otherwise noted, this document is published under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) Public license.
Reported as measured
Data attribute should be reported as measured for further processing.
The data attribute should be reported as measured for further potential processing.
InformationOnSparePartsPostalEmailWebsite
Postal address, e-mail address and web address of the sources for spare parts should be provided together with the part numbers of components.
The postal address, e-mail address and web address of the sources for spare parts should be provided together with the part numbers of components.
Implementing Act (IA)
IA: Implementing Act
Annual due diligence report
The report on the fulfilment of due diligence obligations in the previous financial year must be prepared annually.
Rincrease(x) formula
Formula for the increase in internal resistance as a function of aging parameter x.
g) The internal resistance increase over time and upon usage should be defined based on the ratio of current and initial values as follows:
Light Means of Transport
CellsLayout
amount of cells used and layout
— amount of cells used and layout.
Partial cycles aggregation
Aggregation of partial cycles.
The value for the number of full charging and discharging cycles should result from the aggregation of partial cycles occurring in the use phase.
any natural or legal person with a legitimate interest in accessing and processing that information
— any natural or legal person with a legitimate interest in accessing and processing that information.
Temperature safety limits applicability
Temperature safety limits apply generally, including both idle state as well as usage and can vary with operating conditions such as current and for charge and discharge.
Abbreviation: PLI
Abbreviation PLI
Abbreviation: PLI = Persons with
Static data
Data that is static unless stated as dynamic.
Data attributes are static data if not stated as dynamic data in the Clause.
Measurement condition: 50% of cycle-life
Measured at 50 % of cycle-life as determined in a pre-use standardised measurement, that must yet be spe cified.
Unit: %
Dimensionless
Unit indicating the absence of any dimensional unit.
c) The data attribute is dimensionless.
URL
Uniform Resource Locator
BattReg non-effectiveness cases
BattReg introduces two cases, for which the due diligence obligations are not effective: re-use/repurposing/remanufacturing scenarios and a turnover threshold.
- If batteries, which have been subject to re-use, preparation for repurposing, repurposing, or remanufacturing, were already placed on the market or put into service before undergoing such operations (see BattReg Article 47). - For economic operators (or their parent group) with a net turnover of less than € 40 million in the second last financial year (see BattReg Article 47).
Initial 0% value at begin of life
Capacity fade typically starts with 0% at begin of life.
The capacity fade typically starts with 0 % at begin of life.
Aging parameter (x)
The aging parameter (e.g. storage time, number of cycles, etc.).
𝑥 is the aging parameter (e.g. storage time, number of cycles, etc.);
Exemption delegated act
Exemption granted by “where possible” might be subject of a delegated act.
The exemption granted by “where possible” might be subject of a delegated act (see BattReg Article 77(2)).
% per month
Unit: percent per month for self-discharge rate.
e) The unit should be % per month.
RMIS – Raw Materials Information System
Raw Materials Information System mentioned as a reference
RMIS – Raw Materials Information System, accessible via: https://rmis.jrc.ec.europa.eu/rmp/.
PLI
Person with legitimate interest
appliesTo
hasPart
hasAttribute
requires
Product name
Registered trade name
mandates
contains
Ceases to exist after recycling
Transaction information
Retention period
Documentation retention period
Registration number
Critical raw materials present in the battery
Timeframe: 12 weeks
Hazardous substances present in the battery
Additional information on request
Create a dedicated property for Additional information on request to reflect regulatory data exchanges and information requirements context; link to governance information concepts via SKOS mappings.
partOf
Date of manufacture
Manufacturer identification
not_ev_battery
Maximum life cycle carbon footprint threshold
not_industrial_use
not_LMT
Carbon footprint differentiated by life cycle stage
not_SLI
Battery category
Para3_Lead_para3
Carbon footprint of the battery
Para2_Cobalt_para2
LMT life cycle threshold application date (EVs)
Capacity
Self-certification
Rechargeable industrial threshold application date (excluding external storage)
Weight
Chemistry
Place of manufacture
Mutatis mutandis
Public version study web link
Statement of truth
sealed
Information on responsibilities
weight_≤5kg
Maximum quantity exempted
Usable extinguishing agent
Kow (octanol-water partition coefficient)
transparency
sustainabilityIndicatorName
sustainabilityIndicatorMethodology
sustainabilityIndicatorValue
data disclosure policies
Fiber composition
dyeing processes
Repairability
garmentPartCode
Create a distinct 'garment-part-code' concept to capture component-level codification, linking to information requirements and productparameter codification to support traceability.
texCode
Establish a dedicated 'tex-code' concept to formalize textile product codification, with clear ties to information requirements and product parameter codification.
yarnCode
Create a 'yarn-code' concept to support yarn product codification, with bridges to information requirements and product parameter codification.
rawCode
Introduce a 'raw-code' concept to capture raw-material codification, linked to information requirements and product parameter codification.
Product composition
processStepID
productSustainabilityCharac
docValidity
docStatusCode
title
validityStart
docID
docDate
validityExtensionDate
attachment
externalProviderIndicator
facilityDescriptor_facilityLocation
internalWastewaterTreatmentPlant
facilityDescriptor_certificate
organisationDescriptor_id
certifiedParty
certificateID
certificationStandardName
certifiedEntity
description_certificate
Product disassembly
issuerParty
note
processStep_note
acsCode
productIDandQty
methodologicalNote
validationMethod
activityLocation
organisationAddress
customsStat
activityStatisticalCode
person
legalName
TRCReportFunction
primaryItemFlag
reviewerParty
manufacturingOperationCod
tolerance levels of elastane content
objectInstanceTypeCode
interpreted sensor data
Manufacturer identifier
Information on accidents
Battery passport identifier
MachineReadable
ManualURLForManuals
ReassemblyInformation
DisassemblyPossible
RiskWarningsDisassembly
RemovalRiskWarnings
Unit (percent)
round trip energy efficiency
Postal address
Contact details of sources for spare parts
Access restriction
6.6.2.9 Post-consumer
Accessibility rights: legitimate interest and Commission
RemovalElectricalInterfaces
ConstructionTypeDisassembly
DisassemblySequences
DismantlingInformation
RemovalSequences
RemovalTools
InterfacesDisassembly
RemovalPossible
RemovalJointAndFasteners
ToolsDisassembly
ReplaceabilityOfModulesCells
ExplodedDiagramsDimensions
Operator identifier
ReplacementSteps
Power fade
Certified usable battery energy
FillingsInformation
CasingInformation
dimensionless
Relationship 'appliesTo' from source
Relationship 'hasPart' from source
Relationship 'hasAttribute' from source
Relationship 'requires' from source
Relationship 'mandates' from source
Relationship 'contains' from source
Relationship 'partOf' from source