The DPP contains specific information that can be used throughout the entire life cycle of the product:
- Manufacturers: Provide the initial product data, such as material composition, origin of raw materials, production processes and energy consumption during manufacturing.
- Consumers: Use the DPP to make informed purchasing decisions. For example, they can evaluate sustainability and environmental aspects or the possibility of repair and recycling.
- Repair service providers: Have access to repair instructions, spare part availability and the repair history of a product.
- Recycling companies: Benefit from detailed information on the materials used in the product, which facilitates single-material recycling and increases the efficiency of material recovery.
- Regulatory authorities: Use the data to verify compliance with environmental regulations, safety requirements and recycling quotas.
Access to the DPP is role-based, i.e. different actors have access to specific information depending on their role along the value chain. This ensures that sensitive data, e.g. about manufacturing processes, is not passed on to unauthorized persons.
- Public access (consumers): Consumers have access to information that is relevant for their purchasing decisions, such as sustainability criteria, energy consumption or repair options. This is often done via QR codes or digital platforms that make the DPP accessible.
- Restricted access (repair service providers and recycling companies): These stakeholders have more extensive access rights, for example, regarding technical information and instructions. Access is usually provided via secure digital platforms or software that accesses the DPP.
- Private access (manufacturer): Manufacturers and producers can store sensitive data on production processes, supply chains or patents in the DPP. This information is only accessible to authorized partners or authorities.
- Regulatory authorities: Authorities have access to all the data necessary to verify compliance with legal requirements.