UPPS Standard

Universal Product Passport Standards (UPPS)

Version 1.0 — Draft

Effective: TBD

UPPS 101: General Product Disclosures

Establishes the baseline requirements for the disclosure of product-level information under the Universal Product Passport Standards (UPPS).

UPPS 101 defines the minimum set of disclosures that organizations shall provide to ensure that product-level information is consistent, comparable, and decision-useful across jurisdictions.

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Introduction

UPPS 101 establishes the baseline disclosure requirements applicable to all products under the Universal Product Passport Standards (UPPS).

This Standard defines the minimum set of product-level disclosures necessary to ensure that product information is consistent, comparable, and decision-useful across organizations, industries, and jurisdictions.

UPPS 101 applies to all organizations that manufacture, assemble, distribute, or place products on the market and are required, or choose, to disclose product-level information in accordance with UPPS.

The disclosures defined in this Standard provide the foundation upon which additional thematic and industry-specific disclosures are built.

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Objective

The objective of UPPS 101 is to ensure that organizations disclose essential product-level information that enables:

  • Identification of the product and its key characteristics
  • Understanding of product composition and material structure
  • Transparency regarding product lifecycle stages
  • Consistent interpretation of product information across stakeholders

UPPS 101 establishes a common baseline for product disclosures that supports comparability and interoperability across regulatory and market contexts.

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Scope

UPPS 101 applies to all physical products across industries and geographies.

Organizations shall apply this Standard to each product, product model, or product category, depending on the level at which disclosures are made.

Where products differ materially in composition, design, or lifecycle characteristics, separate disclosures shall be provided.

UPPS 101 does not prescribe the level of aggregation but requires that the chosen level of disclosure ensures that information is not misleading and remains decision-useful.

UPPS 101 does not prescribe the level of aggregation but requires that disclosures remain accurate, non-misleading, and decision-useful.

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General Requirements

4.1Basis of Disclosure

Organizations shall prepare disclosures in a manner that ensures:

  • Accuracy and completeness of information
  • Consistency across reporting periods
  • Transparency in assumptions and methodologies

Where estimates are used, organizations shall disclose the basis of estimation.

4.2Boundaries

Organizations shall define the boundaries of each disclosure, including:

  • Organizational boundary (which entity is responsible)
  • Product boundary (what components are included)
  • Lifecycle boundary (which stages are covered)

4.3Units and Measurement

Disclosures shall be presented using standardized units where applicable.

Where units are not standardized, organizations shall clearly define the unit of measurement used.

4.4Data Sources and Verification

Organizations shall disclose:

  • The source of data (measured, estimated, supplier-provided)
  • Whether the information has been verified, and if so, by whom
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General Product Disclosures

Organizations shall disclose the following information for each product. These disclosures constitute the minimum baseline requirements under UPPS 101.

5.1Product Identification

Disclosure Requirement

Organizations shall disclose information that uniquely identifies the product.

Required Disclosures

  • Product name
  • Product model or identifier
  • Product category
  • Brand or manufacturer

Guidance

The product identifier should enable unambiguous identification of the product across systems and markets.

5.2Product Description and Intended Use

Disclosure Requirement

Organizations shall disclose a description of the product and its intended use.

Required Disclosures

  • Functional description of the product
  • Intended use or application
  • Key performance characteristics

Guidance

The description should provide sufficient context for users to understand the purpose and function of the product.

5.3Product Composition

Disclosure Requirement

Organizations shall disclose information on the material composition of the product.

Required Disclosures

  • List of primary materials
  • Proportion of materials (by weight or other relevant measure)
  • Presence of regulated or hazardous substances, where applicable

Guidance

Material disclosures should reflect the composition of the product at a level that supports transparency and regulatory alignment.

5.4Product Origin and Manufacturing

Disclosure Requirement

Organizations shall disclose information relating to the origin and manufacturing of the product.

Required Disclosures

  • Country or region of final assembly
  • Key manufacturing locations
  • Origin of primary materials, where relevant

Guidance

Disclosures should enable traceability and understanding of the geographic footprint of the product.

5.5Lifecycle Information

Disclosure Requirement

Organizations shall disclose information relating to the lifecycle stages of the product.

Required Disclosures

  • Description of manufacturing stage
  • Description of use phase
  • Description of end-of-life pathways (e.g., recycling, disposal)

Guidance

Lifecycle disclosures should provide a high-level overview of how the product is produced, used, and managed at end-of-life.

5.6Product Durability and Lifetime

Disclosure Requirement

Organizations shall disclose information relating to the expected durability and lifetime of the product.

Required Disclosures

  • Expected product lifetime
  • Warranty period, where applicable
  • Factors affecting durability

Guidance

Durability information should enable users to assess the longevity and performance of the product over time.

5.7Repairability and Maintenance

Disclosure Requirement

Organizations shall disclose information relating to the repairability and maintenance of the product.

Required Disclosures

  • Availability of spare parts
  • Accessibility of repair information
  • Maintenance requirements

Guidance

Disclosures should support circularity and extended product use.

5.8Packaging Information

Disclosure Requirement

Organizations shall disclose information relating to product packaging.

Required Disclosures

  • Types of packaging materials
  • Proportion of packaging materials
  • Recyclability of packaging

Guidance

Packaging disclosures should reflect the environmental impact and circularity potential of packaging materials.

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Presentation of Information

Organizations shall present disclosures in a manner that is:

  • Clear and understandable
  • Consistent across products and reporting periods
  • Accessible to intended users

Where appropriate, disclosures may be provided in digital formats, including digital product passports.

Disclosures should be presented in a manner that enables consistent interpretation across stakeholders.

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Effective Date

UPPS 101 is effective for disclosures published after [To be determined].

Early adoption is permitted.

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Relationship with Other UPPS Standards

UPPS 101 provides the baseline disclosures applicable to all products.

Organizations applying UPPS shall also consider:

  • Thematic standards (e.g., environmental, circularity)
  • Industry-specific standards
  • Regulatory alignment guidance
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Transition Provisions

Organizations may adopt UPPS 101 progressively.

Where full disclosure is not immediately feasible, organizations shall disclose:

  • Which requirements have been fulfilled
  • Which requirements are pending
  • A timeline for full compliance