Glossary Terms around the DPP
The most important technical terms about the Digital Product Passport, the ESPR regulation and sustainability — clearly explained.
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DPP (Digital Product Passport)
Digital Product Passport - a standardized dataset with all relevant product information: materials, origin, sustainability, certificates and disposal instructions. Accessible via QR code or NFC.
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ESPR (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation)
EU Regulation 2024/1781 - the legal framework for sustainable product design and the mandatory Digital Product Passport. Replaces the previous Ecodesign Directive.
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Circular Economy
Economic model where resources are used, repaired and recycled for as long as possible. The DPP provides the necessary data for functioning circular systems.
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GTIN (Global Trade Item Number)
Globally unique product number (formerly EAN). Used in the DPP as a product identifier enabling unique assignment.
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QR Code
Two-dimensional barcode attached to packaging or products that links to the Digital Product Passport. Can be scanned with any smartphone.
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Schema.org
Open vocabulary for structured data on the web. OpenProductData uses Schema.org/Product markup so search engines can understand and display product data.
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Carbon Footprint
The total amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced during the entire lifecycle of a product - from raw material extraction to disposal (cradle-to-grave).
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Repairability Score
Rating from 1-10 indicating how easily a product can be repaired. Considers factors such as disassembly, spare part availability and availability of instructions.
Recyclability
Percentage of a product that can be recycled at end of life. Depends on material composition and separability of components.
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SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern)
Substances of very high concern under REACH regulation that must be documented in the DPP when they exceed 0.1% of product weight.
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REACH
EU regulation for the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemical substances. The DPP documents relevant REACH information.
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GS1 Digital Link
Standard that links physical barcodes with digital information. Can serve as an access point for the DPP and is compatible with existing barcode infrastructure.
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NFC (Near Field Communication)
Wireless near-field communication - enables reading DPP data by bringing a smartphone close to an NFC chip in the product. Alternative to QR code.
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LCA (Life Cycle Assessment)
Systematic analysis of a product's environmental impact over its entire lifecycle. Basis for the carbon footprint in the DPP.
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FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)
Certification for sustainable forestry. Documented in the DPP as proof of responsibly sourced wood and paper products.
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CE Marking
Manufacturer's declaration of conformity that a product complies with applicable EU harmonization legislation. Stored in the DPP as a certificate.
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Delegated Act
EU legislation that specifies the ESPR for certain product categories. Defines which data the DPP must contain for each category.
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Interoperability
Ability of different DPP systems to exchange and understand data. Ensured through open standards and APIs.
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Ecodesign
Design approach that considers environmental aspects from the product development stage. Goal: products that are durable, repairable and recyclable.
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SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)
Article number for internal inventory management. Used in the DPP as an additional product identifier.