Do appliances already have a kind of Digital Product Passport?

In effect, yes: EPREL energy label data and product fiches already exist and are binding. No ESPR passport delegated act has been adopted for appliances, so a passport is voluntary today. If one is adopted it would most likely consolidate EPREL data with repair, material and circularity information.

How long must spare parts be available?

Current ecodesign regulations require 7-10 years of spare parts availability depending on the appliance type. The Right to Repair Directive reinforces and may extend these periods.

Will the DPP replace the EU Energy Label?

No. The energy label and DPP will coexist. The DPP will include the energy class and link to EPREL, but the physical label remains mandatory.

What about small kitchen appliances?

Small appliances like toasters and kettles may be covered in later ESPR delegated acts. Start collecting material and energy data now to be ready.

How does LabelEU connect to EPREL?

You can store your EPREL registration number in the passport. The QR code links to your LabelEU-hosted page, where consumers can also navigate to the EPREL entry.

Are commercial appliances included?

The ESPR covers products placed on the EU market broadly. Commercial appliances may be addressed in separate delegated acts with their own timelines.

EU product compliance · Appliances

Digital Product Passport for Appliances

Energy labels, ecodesign, and DPPs are converging for home appliances. Home appliances already carry EU Energy Labels and must meet ecodesign requirements. The ESPR and Right to Repair Directive add Digital Product Passport and repair information obligations.

ESPR passport status

No adopted rule

Energy Label Reg.

2017/1369

Energy class scale

A to G

Applicable EU regulations

Regulations covering appliances

Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation

(EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR)

Active

Extends the ecodesign framework beyond energy-related products, but a passport becomes mandatory only through an Art. 4 delegated act. None has been adopted for appliances.

Key articles

Art. 9 - Passport mandatory only via an Art. 4 delegated act
Art. 4(4) - At least 18 months between adoption and application
Art. 5 - Performance requirements

Energy Labelling Regulation

(EU) 2017/1369

Active

Requires A-to-G energy efficiency labels for appliances. Product data must be registered in the EPREL database.

Key articles

Art. 3 - Supplier obligations
Art. 4 - Product registration in EPREL

Right to Repair Directive

(EU) 2024/1799

Active

Mandates repair access, spare parts availability, and repair information for household appliances.

Key articles

Art. 5 - Repair obligation
Art. 8 - Information requirements

Key dates

Compliance timeline for appliances

Each entry is tagged with how firm it is. Binding means the date is fixed in the Official Journal. Adopted means the instrument exists but the date has not arrived. Indicative means it comes from a Commission working plan or our own estimate and is not law.

1 Mar 2021

Binding

New A-to-G energy labels in effect

Rescaled energy labels launched for washing machines, fridges, dishwashers, displays and light sources, with EPREL registration.

Reg. (EU) 2017/1369 and its product-specific delegated acts

18 Jul 2024

Binding

ESPR enters into force

Framework law only. It creates no passport obligation for appliances.

Reg. (EU) 2024/1781

31 Jul 2026

Binding

Right to Repair transposition deadline

Member States must have transposed Directive (EU) 2024/1799. What binds you is the national law, so check your market.

Directive (EU) 2024/1799

Not scheduled

Indicative, not law

Appliance passport delegated act

No appliance DPP delegated act has been adopted and no adoption date has been fixed. Energy labelling and EPREL registration remain the binding data obligations.

ESPR Art. 9(1) requires an Art. 4 delegated act; none adopted

What compliance reviewers look for

DPP data requirements for appliances

Where no delegated act has been adopted for this category, the list below is our reading of the likely data set, not a legal requirement. Collecting it early is still the work that takes the longest. Everything below is supported out of the box in LabelEU.

Energy and performance

Energy efficiency class (A to G)
EPREL database registration number
Annual energy consumption figures
Noise level and performance ratings

Repair and spare parts

Spare parts availability period (min. 7-10 years)
Repair manual and disassembly instructions
Estimated repair cost transparency
Software and firmware update support period

Materials and end of life

Key materials and recycled content
Hazardous substance declarations
WEEE collection and recycling guidance
GS1 Digital Link URL and QR code

How LabelEU helps

Built for appliances compliance

EPREL integration-ready

Record your EPREL registration number and energy class directly in the passport. Consumers get a single QR for all product data.

Repair information hub

Link spare parts lists, repair manuals, and estimated repair costs. Meet Right to Repair requirements through the DPP.

Energy and circularity combined

One passport covers energy label data, ecodesign requirements, and upcoming ESPR sustainability fields.

Product examples

Common appliances and their key requirements

Washing machine

Energy class and EPREL registration
Spare parts for 10 years
Water consumption per cycle

Refrigerator

Energy efficiency and noise level
Refrigerant type and GWP
Disassembly and recycling instructions

Dishwasher

Energy and water efficiency data
Repair manual availability
WEEE collection guidance

Robot vacuum cleaner

Battery type and capacity
Software update support period
End-of-life disposal instructions

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Digital Product Passports for appliances.

Ready to create appliances passports?

Ship the QR with confidence today and keep updating the passport as your supply chain evolves.