Digital Product Passport for Refrigerators & Freezers

EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)

Cooling products with long operational impact

Refrigerators and freezers are regulated due to continuous energy use over long lifetimes.

Digital Product Passport requirements are introduced progressively under ESPR.

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  • Products impacted

    • Refrigerators
    • Freezers
    • Combined fridge-freezer units

  • Timeline

    • Phased inclusion under ESPR
    • Progressive requirements toward 2032

  • Inspections

    • Energy and lifetime data may be requested
    • Verification requirements increase over time

FAQ Digital Product Passports for Refrigerators & Freezers

Which products are impacted?

Refrigerators, freezers, and combined units placed on the EU market.

Is a usage phase required?

Yes. Continuous energy use is typically included.

What data is required?

Energy consumption, manufacturing information, lifetime assumptions, end-of-life handling, and CO₂ footprint.

How do companies typically start?

By structuring one representative model.

Cooling products require early lifecycle clarity.

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