ESPR — Ecodesign for Sustainable Products
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) extends Digital Product Passport requirements across virtually all physical products sold in the EU. ReadyPass is built to scale with your product portfolio.
Regulation Overview
ESPR (Regulation 2024/1781) establishes a framework for setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products. It introduces mandatory Digital Product Passports as the mechanism for sharing product sustainability information.
- Applies to nearly all physical products on the EU market
- Digital Product Passport as the central information carrier
- Product-specific delegated acts define exact requirements
- QR code and unique product identifier mandatory
DPP Requirements Under ESPR
Each product category will have specific DPP data requirements defined through delegated acts. ReadyPass provides a flexible schema engine that adapts to each product category's regulations.
- Product identification and manufacturer data
- Environmental footprint information
- Durability, repairability, and recyclability scores
- Substances of concern disclosure
- Compliance and conformity declarations
Product Categories & Timeline
ESPR will roll out in waves, starting with priority product categories. ReadyPass will release compliance templates for each category as delegated acts are finalized.
- Iron and steel products (early priority)
- Textiles and garments
- Electronics and ICT equipment
- Furniture and building products
- Batteries (already regulated under Battery Regulation)