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D

  • data carrier

    A machine-readable access layer connecting a physical product to the digital record or passport information behind it.

    Technical · ESPR, EU Critical Raw Materials Act

  • digital product passport

    A regulated product-specific data set that connects a product, model, batch, or item to required compliance, sustainability, circularity, and lifecycle information.

    Administrative · ESPR

  • digital product passport service provider

    An independent third-party authorised by the economic operator to process DPP data and make it available to entitled actors under ESPR.

    Administrative · ESPR

Q

  • QR code

    A machine-readable matrix code that links a physical battery or product to required digital information.

    Technical · DIN DKE SPEC 99100, EU Battery Regulation

S

  • strategic technologies

    The CRMA technology context for key technologies instrumental to green and digital transitions, defence, and aerospace applications.

    Materials & sourcing · EU Critical Raw Materials Act

U

  • unique product identifier

    The ESPR product identity value that links a product, model, batch, or item to the correct digital product passport.

    Administrative · ESPR, EU Critical Raw Materials Act