Digital Product Passport Readiness

Responsibility depends on the applicable legislation and how the product is placed on the EU market. For the battery passport, the obligation rests with the economic operator placing the finished applicable battery on the market. Organizations should confirm their role for each product and market pathway.

Start by confirming which requirements apply, mapping the required information against current systems and evidence, assigning ownership, assessing supplier readiness and prioritizing gaps. A readiness assessment can turn these findings into a phased action plan.

The required information depends on the battery category and applicable provisions. It may include battery identity and technical characteristics, responsible economic-operator information, performance and durability, and information supporting repair, reuse, recycling, sustainability and circularity.

Companies need defined data owners, common requirements for suppliers, controlled collection processes and evidence checks. Validation should consider completeness, consistency, source, currency and whether specific information or claims require testing, verification or another form of independent evaluation.

Third-party testing, certification or verification can provide independent evidence for information and claims where appropriate. The level and type of independent evaluation depend on the applicable requirement, product and data attribute.

Consequences depend on the applicable legislation and enforcement authority. They may include corrective action, restrictions on placing a product on the market, market withdrawal or other enforcement measures. Organizations should obtain current legal or regulatory advice for their specific obligations.

UL Solutions can support readiness by helping companies understand the applicable requirements, assess data and evidence gaps, generate technical evidence, verify selected information and organize reviewed information for publication and ongoing maintenance.