Digital Product Passport for Lighting
Ecodesign rules for lighting are among the most mature in the EU. Lighting products already meet detailed ecodesign requirements under Regulation 2019/2020 and carry energy labels. The ESPR will add Digital Product Passport requirements on top of existing obligations.
Expected DPP date
~2029-30
Ecodesign Reg.
2019/2020
Halogen ban
Sep 2021
Applicable EU regulations
Regulations covering lighting
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
(EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR)
Framework regulation that will extend DPP and sustainability requirements to lighting products.
Key articles
- Art. 9 - Digital Product Passport
Ecodesign Regulation for Light Sources
(EU) 2019/2020
Sets energy efficiency, lifetime, and performance requirements for light sources and separate control gear.
Key articles
- Annex II - Ecodesign requirements
- Annex V - Product information
Restriction of Hazardous Substances
Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS)
Restricts mercury, lead, and other hazardous substances in lighting products. Mercury exemptions for certain lamp types are being phased out.
Key dates
Compliance timeline for lighting
Sep 2021
Halogen lamps phased out
Most halogen lamps banned from the EU market under ecodesign rules. LED replacements became the standard.
Jul 2024
ESPR enters into force
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation published and enters into force as framework law.
~2027-2028
Lighting delegated acts drafted
Commission prepares specific DPP and updated ecodesign requirements for lighting products.
~2029-2030
Lighting DPP mandatory
Lighting products expected to require a Digital Product Passport alongside existing energy labels.
What compliance reviewers look for
DPP data requirements for lighting
Prepare these data points now so you are ready when enforcement starts. Everything below is supported out of the box in LabelEU.
Performance and energy
- Energy efficiency class (A to G)
- Luminous flux (lumens) and rated power (watts)
- Colour temperature (Kelvin) and CRI
- EPREL database registration number
Lifetime and reliability
- Rated lifetime in hours
- Lumen maintenance at end of life
- Switching cycle endurance
- Dimming compatibility information
Materials and compliance
- Mercury content declaration (if applicable)
- RoHS compliance statement
- Recycling and disposal instructions
- GS1 Digital Link URL and QR code
How LabelEU helps
Built for lighting compliance
Lighting-specific data fields
Record lumens, color temperature, CRI, lifetime, and dimming compatibility in dedicated fields designed for lighting products.
RoHS and mercury tracking
Declare mercury content, RoHS compliance, and exemption status. LabelEU alerts you when exemptions are expiring.
Energy label data in one place
Combine EPREL registration, energy class, and ecodesign product fiche data into a single DPP accessible via QR code.
Product examples
Common lighting and their key requirements
LED panel light
- Energy class and EPREL registration
- Luminous flux and rated lifetime
- Mercury-free declaration
Smart LED bulb
- Dimming and connectivity compatibility
- Firmware update support period
- Colour temperature and CRI values
LED tube replacement
- Compatibility with existing fixtures
- Lifetime and lumen maintenance data
- RoHS compliance and disposal guidance
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Digital Product Passports for lighting.
Ready to create lighting passports?
Ship the QR with confidence today and keep updating the passport as your supply chain evolves.