The European Union introduced the draft of Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) in 2022, establishing a harmonization framework for specific product categories and setting requirements that combine energy and resource efficiency. The goal of which is to make sustainable, circular, safe, and non-toxic products and materials the norm rather than the exception. One of the requirements of the proposal is for products to have a Digital Product Passport (DPP) publicly disclosing specific information about every stage from production to disposal in order to access the EU market. This initiative aims to transform production and consumption behaviors, improve the reception of product information by consumers, repairers, refurbishers, and recyclers, and facilitate and simplify monitoring and enforcement by EU and member state authorities. These measures to reduce environmental impacts and preserve natural resources will inevitably impact industries exporting to the EU. As a trade-oriented nation, Taiwan needs to closely monitor and proactively address these issues. In March 2022, Taiwan released "Taiwan's Pathway to Net-Zero Emissions in 2050," outlining twelve key strategies. The Ministry of Environment developed the “Strategy 8 - Resource Circularity Zero Waste Key Strategy Action Plan,” with Digital Product Passport being one of the key elements. Therefore, this project aims to establish a Digital Product Passport system and management framework to complement the implementation plans and timelines related to the ESPR, proposed amendments to the Battery Regulation, and the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles. The project has analyzed future information requirements for product listing and review existing regulations and resources across government departments. Given the upcoming legislative amendments in Taiwan, the project suggests incorporating the Digital Product Passport system into the law. Furthermore, by referencing international standards, the project has establish a model framework and conceptual prototype for the Digital Product Passport system, assigning unique identification codes to products and determining relevant data formats. The project has conducted pilot trials for laptops and batteries, using QR code labeling technology to link physical products with their digital passports. Participating businesses have provided product information through this system, validating its functionality and effectiveness. The discussion about the DPP information sharing with EU is also essential for its development in Taiwan. This effort will contribute to future endeavors in green product design, encouraging sustainable consumer behavior, extending product lifespans, reducing natural resource consumption, and enhancing resource reuse. These initiatives hold significant importance for Taiwan's circular economy and sustainable resource development.

digital product passport, resource circularity, sustainanble products