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.
Expected DPP date
~2028-29
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)
Extends ecodesign and DPP requirements beyond energy-related products to all product categories, including white goods and small appliances.
Key articles
- Art. 9 - Digital Product Passport
- Art. 5 - Performance requirements
Energy Labelling Regulation
(EU) 2017/1369
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
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
Mar 2021
New A-to-G energy labels in effect
Rescaled energy labels launched for washing machines, fridges, dishwashers, displays, and light sources.
Jul 2024
ESPR and Right to Repair adopted
Both the ESPR framework and Right to Repair Directive were adopted.
~2026
Appliance delegated acts drafted
Commission prepares specific DPP data requirements for washing machines, refrigerators, and other priority appliances.
~2028-2029
Appliance DPP mandatory
Home appliances expected to require a Digital Product Passport integrating energy, repair, and circularity data.
What compliance reviewers look for
DPP data requirements for appliances
Prepare these data points now so you are ready when enforcement starts. 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.