- EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
- ESPR
Digital Product Passport for Electronics
Smartphones, laptops, audio systems, and consumer electronics are among the first categories under ESPR. Material declarations, hazardous substance data, repairability scores, and recycled content — all built directly in Shopify.
2027+
Electronics DPP mandate phasing in
12+
Years EU compliance experience
Free
Plan — up to 10 products
5 min
Average setup time
A digital record that travels with every device, from first sale to end of life
A Digital Product Passport (DPP) for electronics is a machine-readable data layer attached to a product — covering materials, hazardous substances, repairability, spare parts availability, and recycling instructions. It gives consumers, repair technicians, and recyclers the information they need to extend a device’s life.
Each device or product batch gets a scannable code linking to a live, always-current passport with full technical data.
RoHS-aligned data on restricted substances — lead, mercury, cadmium, and more — surfaced clearly for safe handling and disposal.
Show the product's repairability rating and link to available spare parts, so buyers can make informed decisions before purchase.
Recycled content percentages, end-of-life instructions, and take-back programme links make circular reuse actionable at the point of sale.
Built on ESPR — the regulation reshaping electronics in Europe
The EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) replaces the old Ecodesign Directive and introduces Digital Product Passports as a mandatory tool across priority product categories. Electronics — especially smartphones, tablets, and laptops — are among the Commission’s first targets in the working plan.
Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 establishes DPPs as mandatory for products sold in the EU market, with delegated acts defining per-category requirements.
Hazardous substance restrictions (RoHS) and e-waste obligations (WEEE) are already live — the DPP packages this existing compliance data into a scannable format.
The Commission's product working plan identifies smartphones and laptops as early priorities, with DPP requirements for electronics expected mid-to-late 2020s.
- ESPR 2024/1781 · Ecodesign
- RoHS · WEEE · Material data
- Scannable Digital Product Passport
Required DPP data
What your electronics DPP must include
Four data categories cover the technical, sustainability, and end-of-life information the regulation requires. PassoNext maps each one to a guided, pre-built field in Shopify.
Substance declarations, recycled content
- Key material breakdown (plastic, metal, glass, PCB)
- Recycled content percentage by material
- Critical raw materials (cobalt, lithium, rare earths)
- RoHS restricted substance declarations
- Battery chemistry and capacity (where applicable)
Right-to-repair, spare parts availability
- Repairability index or score
- Spare parts availability and ordering links
- Software support end-of-life date
- Battery replaceability rating
- Disassembly instructions and tool requirements
Traceability, CE marking, declarations
- Manufacturer name, address, and EU authorised rep
- CE marking and Declaration of Conformity reference
- Model and serial number range
- Country of manufacture and supply chain info
- Applicable certifications (Energy Star, TCO, etc.)
WEEE, recycling, carbon footprint
- WEEE take-back and recycling instructions
- Product carbon footprint (PCF) data
- Energy consumption (active, standby, off-mode)
- Packaging recyclability and material type
- Refurbishment and trade-in programme links
Live DPP preview
See an electronics passport, exactly as a shopper would.
Every field below is generated from your Shopify product data and stays current as specifications, certifications, or spare-parts availability change.
- Full material breakdown and recycled content
- Repairability score and spare-parts link
- RoHS compliance and CE declaration reference
- WEEE recycling and take-back instructions
Who must create the electronics DPP?
Companies designing and producing electronic devices bear primary responsibility for creating and maintaining accurate DPP data.
The company that designs and builds the piece is the primary source of truth for materials, components, and safety data.
Non-EU manufacturers placing devices on the European market must appoint an authorised representative — a required DPP field.
Businesses importing electronics from outside the EU must verify a valid DPP exists before making products available on the market.
Retailers selling contract-manufactured electronics under their own label inherit the DPP obligation — not just the original manufacturer.
How it works
A compliant electronics DPP in 6 steps — from Shopify
No separate compliance platform, no developer required. PassoNext plugs into your existing Shopify catalogue and generates passports from your product data.
Collect material breakdowns, RoHS declarations, repairability scores, and CE documentation from your technical files.
One-click install from the Shopify App Store. Connect your store in under two minutes — no developer needed.
Guided fields validate entries against ESPR's data model as you type, with electronics-specific templates for laptops, smartphones, and audio devices.
PassoNext validates the data and creates a compliant Digital Product Passport for the product or variant.
A unique GS1 Digital Link QR code is automatically generated and linked to the DPP, ready for printing on hang tags, care labels, or packaging.
Print the QR code on the product. If product information changes (supplier, materials, certifications, etc.), the DPP updates automatically while the same QR code continues to work.
Your compliance documentation is already there — make it scannable.
Give customers, repair technicians, and recyclers the trusted product data they need, in a format they can actually use at the point of sale or end of life.
- Templates built on ESPR & RoHS data
- Syncs directly with Shopify products
- Repairability & WEEE fields built in
- QR codes generated per SKU or serial range
- Live updates, no re-printing labels
- Free plan — up to 10 products
Frequently asked questions
Is a Digital Product Passport legally required for electronics yet?
Under the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR, 2024/1781), Digital Product Passports are being introduced progressively by product category. Electronics — specifically smartphones, tablets, and laptops — are identified as priority categories in the Commission’s first working plan. Exact data-field requirements and compliance deadlines are still being finalised through delegated acts; we’d recommend monitoring the current status for your specific device category rather than relying on any fixed date, and building your passport infrastructure now so you’re ready when requirements land.
What's the difference between a DPP and existing CE marking documentation?
Your CE marking Declaration of Conformity is an internal compliance document you keep on file. A Digital Product Passport is a scannable, consumer-facing record that surfaces the product’s material composition, repairability score, recycled content, and end-of-life instructions in a format anyone can access with a phone. The DPP references your DoC rather than replacing it — both are required.
Do I need to include battery data in the electronics DPP?
If your device contains a battery, the EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542) introduces its own Digital Battery Passport — separate from the electronics DPP but closely related. PassoNext supports both, and your Shopify product data can feed both passports. Battery chemistry, capacity, replaceability rating, and recycled content are all fields in the electronics template where relevant.
Who is responsible for the DPP if I sell a third-party branded device under my own label?
If you place a device on the EU market under your own brand name — even if contract-manufactured — you are the economic operator responsible for the DPP. You cannot pass that obligation back to the original manufacturer. PassoNext’s electronics template includes an authorised representative field for non-EU brands, and a “brand-owner” declaration for own-label retailers.
Does this apply to online sellers shipping electronics to EU customers on Shopify?
Yes. ESPR applies to any product placed on the EU market, including through e-commerce. If you ship laptops, smartphones, or audio equipment to EU customers through your Shopify store, the same material data, repairability, and sustainability disclosure requirements apply regardless of where your store is based. PassoNext’s DPP links directly to the product page so the passport is accessible to EU buyers at the point of sale.
