Product information 4.0 : extension of legal information requirements for products and digital implementation by the example of energy-related products and textiles : final report / by Eduard Wagner, Erik Poppe, Tobias Lascho, Melanie Jäger-Erben (Technische Universität, Berlin), Diana Baumgärtel, Mario Osterwalder, Hannah Schlicht, Irma Ahmeti, Timothy Lassaire (circular.fashion, Berlin), Anna-Lena Hoffmann (CONTIQ Rechstanwälte, Stuttgart) ; on behalf of the German Environment Agency ; edited by: Section III1.3 Eco-design, Environmental Labelling, Environmentally Friendly Procurement - Kerim Zaidi, Section III1.2 Extended Producer Responsibility – Electrical Equipment, Vehicles and Batteries - Christian Kitazume

Abstract

The project lays the groundwork for a European digital product passport by expanding legal information requirements, developed in collaboration with stakeholders using textiles and energy-related products as examples. It explores how key product data can be digitally tracked, combined, and made accessible across the life cycle. Existing tracking approaches and information flows are identified and assessed using a front-end demonstrator resembling a digital product passport. Legal recommendations for action are included. The report is targeted at all stakeholders in the DPP environment.