News and changes
New implementing acts, guidelines and positions of supervisory authorities — and what they mean in practice.
What is changing this year in the ecodesign regulation (ESPR) for electronics and ICT?
The ESPR works with a multi-year work plan and delegated acts per product group. This article explains what is already set out this year, what is still in preparation, and where you can follow it yourself.
Read more →The most common mistake in your conversation with your software vendor about AI
Many companies only ask their software vendor whether a system 'uses AI' and accept a brief 'no' or 'yes, but harmless' at face value. This mistake can be prevented with the right questions and documentation.
Read more →What documents must you be able to show the supervisor?
An overview of the documents that play a role in supervision of the digital product passport, and why traceability to the source matters most in this context.
Read more →How long does it take to establish your company's role in the supply chain?
The time needed to determine whether your company is a manufacturer, importer, distributor, or something else varies widely: from an hour to several weeks, depending on how many parties are involved in the product.
Read more →What does it cost to arrange GPSR rules for your electronics?
There is no fixed amount for arranging GPSR rules: the costs depend on your product range, your documentation and whether you do this yourself or outsource it. This article shows where the cost items come from.
Read more →Does the GDPR also apply to my business, alongside the new rules on electronics and AI?
The GDPR existed before the digital product passport and the AI Regulation, and continues to apply alongside those new rules whenever your business processes personal data — for example through personnel, customers, or equipment that collects data.
Read more →Which products fall under 'electronics and ict' in the digital product passport?
The term 'electronics and ict' sounds broad, but the ecodesign regulation works with separate product groups that each receive their own definition. This article explains where that boundary currently lies and where uncertainty still exists.
Read more →What happens if you do not manage AI literacy in your company?
The AI Regulation requires employers to provide personnel working with AI with sufficient knowledge. This article describes soberly what consequences may follow if that information is lacking.
Read more →Does the ecodesign regulation (ESPR) differ per EU country for your company?
As a European regulation, the ESPR applies equally everywhere, but supervision, penalties and language requirements can differ per Member State. This article explains what that means in practice for companies selling electronics within the EU.
Read more →Can I manage GPSR myself, or do I need help with it?
An overview of what you as an entrepreneur can assess yourself under the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), and on which points expert help is customary.
Read more →What is changing this year regarding the GPSR for your company?
The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) is already in force, but the way supervisory authorities and marketplaces are handling it is shifting noticeably this year. An overview of what is moving and for whom that is relevant.
Read more →The most common mistake in purchasing contracts for AI systems
Companies that buy AI software often forget to clarify who bears which obligation. This article shows why that mistake is costly and how to approach a purchasing conversation differently.
Read more →What documents do you need for the digital product passport if you are an importer?
An overview of the documents an electronics importer must gather for the digital product passport, with emphasis on the arrangement that is often forgotten: the guarantee that the manufacturer will also update the data.
Read more →How long does it take to get clarity from your software supplier about AI?
There is no legal deadline for your software supplier to answer your questions about AI features in software. This article shows what determines the processing time in practice and where the conversation often gets stuck.
Read more →What does it cost to arrange AI literacy for your staff?
The AI Act requires organisations to ensure sufficient AI literacy among staff working with AI systems; what this costs depends on size, knowledge level, and the approach chosen.
Read more →Does the ESPR (ecodesign regulation) also apply to my business?
The ESPR is the broader European regulation of which the digital product passport is part. This article explains what the ESPR precisely regulates and when that regulation becomes relevant for your products.
Read more →Do I need to process personal data for the digital product passport?
The digital product passport is about product data, not personal data — but in practice, the two overlap faster than you might think. This article explains where the regulation and the GDPR apply alongside each other.
Read more →What happens if I don't have the GPSR in order?
An overview of what can follow according to the GPSR if a company fails to meet product safety obligations, without assessing how strictly this is enforced in practice.
Read more →Does the GPSR differ per EU country for your products?
The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) applies directly in every EU Member State, but language, market surveillance authority and some national requirements differ depending on the country where you sell.
Read more →Can I determine the risk classification of my AI system myself?
The AI Regulation categorizes AI systems by risk. This article shows which part of that assessment you can do yourself and when external advice is wise.
Read more →What is changing this year in the supervision of the digital product passport?
Supervision of the digital product passport is established at European level, but it is not yet clear who exactly will carry out inspections in the Netherlands. This article explains what is and is not changing this year.
Read more →The most common mistake with the QR code of the digital product passport
Many companies think that a sticker with a QR code is sufficient for the digital product passport. The most common mistake lies in the attachment and the linking, not in the code itself.
Read more →What documents do you need for the GPSR (General Product Safety Regulation)?
An overview of the documents that the General Product Safety Regulation requires from companies that place electronics on the EU market, with special attention to the point that is most often overlooked here.
Read more →How long does it take to involve the works council in a new AI system?
The AI Regulation itself does not prescribe a timeline for the employee participation process; that timeline follows from Dutch labour law and practice. This article shows which factors determine the duration and where the process tends to get stuck in practice.
Read more →What does it cost to adapt your contracts to the AI Regulation?
There is no fixed amount for adapting supply contracts to the AI Regulation: the costs depend on the number of contracts, the complexity of the supplier and the legal guidance chosen.
Read more →Does the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) apply to my company?
Alongside the AI Regulation and the digital product passport, there is a third European rule that affects many electronics companies: the General Product Safety Regulation. This article explains when it does and does not apply.
Read more →What is the difference between CE marking and the digital product passport?
CE marking and the digital product passport may seem similar because they both deal with product information, but they regulate different things and complement each other rather than replace one another.
Read more →What happens if your supplier does not provide data for the digital product passport?
If a supplier does not provide complete or incomplete data, the supplier remains responsible for the passport. This article explains what this means in practice and how you can limit the risk.
Read more →Is the AI Regulation different abroad than in the Netherlands?
The AI Regulation applies in the same way throughout the EU, but supervision, the language of documentation and the manner of enforcement differ per country. This article explains what remains the same and what you need to check per country.
Read more →Can I arrange the mandatory AI information provision for my staff myself?
The AI Regulation requires that employees working with AI have sufficient knowledge of it. This article explains what you can organize for this yourself and when external advice is wise.
Read more →What is changing this year regarding the AI Regulation for your company?
The AI Regulation does not come into force all at once, but in phases. This article explains which phase is taking place this year and for whom that becomes relevant.
Read more →The most common mistake in your supplier contract about the product passport
Many companies assume that their supplier will automatically provide the data for the digital product passport. That assumption is rarely documented in the contract, and that is precisely where things go wrong.
Read more →Which documents do you need for the AI Regulation?
An overview of the documents that the AI Regulation mentions, and why not every company needs to compile the same list: your role in the chain determines what applies to you.
Read more →How much time do you have once the rules for your product group are known?
Once the European Commission publishes the rules for your product category, a transition period begins. This article explains what has already been established on this matter and where companies misjudge the timeframe.
Read more →What does it cost to keep a digital product passport up to date?
A digital product passport is not finished after publication: if your product or supplier changes, the information must change with it. This article explains where those costs come from.
Read more →Does the AI Regulation apply to my company?
Whether the AI Regulation applies to your company does not depend on your sector or size, but on the role you play and the type of AI system you use or provide.
Read more →What is the data carrier of the digital product passport?
The data carrier is the QR code or equivalent code that provides access to the digital product passport of a product. This article explains what is and is not yet established about form, placement and responsibility.
Read more →What happens if I don't arrange the digital product passport in time?
A clear-eyed look at the consequences if the digital product passport is missing once the obligation comes into force for your product category: from market access to questions from your business partners.
Read more →Do you also sell electronics in other EU countries? This is what differs in the digital product passport
The digital product passport comes from one EU regulation, but those selling in multiple countries will notice that supervision, language and national registrations can still differ.
Read more →Can I arrange the digital product passport myself?
You can prepare part of the digital product passport yourself; for the technical side and the ten-year hosting, the limit is quickly reached with a specialized party.
Read more →What changes to the digital product passport for electronics in 2026?
An overview of the status of the ESPR work plan 2025-2030: which steps have been taken this year, what still needs to follow, and what that means for your planning as an importer or manufacturer.
Read more →The most common mistake when gathering data for the digital product passport
Many companies view collecting product data as a task for just before the deadline. This leads to delays and gaps in the passport — this article shows where things go wrong and how you can prevent it.
Read more →What documents do you need for the digital product passport?
An overview of the documents underlying the digital product passport, and why most of them are already held somewhere in your company.
Read more →How long does it take to create a digital product passport?
There is no fixed legal deadline for drawing up a digital product passport; the processing time depends mainly on how complete your product data already are and how many links are in your supply chain.
Read more →What does a digital product passport for electronics cost?
There is no fixed rate yet for the digital product passport: the costs depend on your product category, the state of your data, and the choice between building it yourself or outsourcing.
Read more →Does the digital product passport apply to my company?
An overview of when the obligation for a digital product passport directly affects your company, and when you will encounter it only indirectly as a buyer or user.
Read more →Who is the 'provider' of the digital product passport: manufacturer or importer?
In the digital product passport, the term 'economic operator' often comes up — but who exactly that is depends on where your product comes from. This article explains the division of roles.
Read more →Regulations regarding electronics and ICT are changing at a rapid pace. The European Union is imposing increasingly stringent requirements on sustainability, repairability and transparency. For companies working with AI, this has concrete consequences. The digital product passport for electronics will become a crucial instrument to meet these requirements.
The Digital Product Passport (DPP) requires manufacturers and suppliers to make detailed information about their devices available. This goes far beyond separate datasheets. Companies must now be able to demonstrate where materials come from, how devices can be repaired and what the environmental impact is over the entire life cycle.
For AI applications in electronics, this becomes particularly relevant. Machine learning models require considerable computing power and energy consumption. The regulation therefore also calls for transparency regarding the energy footprint of software processes. Companies must be able to explain how sustainable their AI systems really are.
ElektroPas helps companies structure this information systematically and make it available. The platform ensures that you are not only compliant, but also gain insight into where optimisations are possible. This way, regulation becomes not just an obligation, but also an opportunity to work more efficiently and sustainably.