JRC Recommendations for DPP Requirements in ESPR Regulation

This document is a JRC Science for Policy Report that presents recommendations to support the Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements within the framework of the European Union's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). It outlines legal requirements under ESPR, detailing roles, responsibilities, and specific content requirements essential for product and producer identification, ecodesign aspects, and compliance documentation. The report also elaborates on the methodology for defining DPP content, including stakeholder engagement and limitations. Additionally, it addresses existing EU disclosure obligations and industry practices, identifying use cases and data needs elicitation for compliance checks and data exchange across various channels. The structure of the document follows a logical progression, covering from the legal context to proposed DPP content and vocabulary frameworks, ultimately aimed at aiding the European policymaking process with evidence-based insights.