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The current version
ECLASS Release 16.0
ECLASS publishes a new release every year. Compared to its predecessor, the current ECLASS Release 16.0 contains:
- 995 new classes (CC, AS, BL, AC),
thereof 137 new classification classes (CCs) - 1,253 new properties
- 985 new values
- 126 new value lists
Events
The Digital Product Passport with ECLASS - Business Webinar on Monday, March 23, 2026
Find out how the Digital Product Passport (DPP) with ECLASS meets the requirements of the EU Commission and which services can be used for the technical implementation! The webinar offers exclusive insights into the practical implementation and answers your questions about the DPP.
The technical implementation and use of a Digital Product Passport (DPP)
We present the services of BCON² and NEOCEPTION in a live demo.
NEWS
Focus on components: Where are those 3 kg of Aluminum?
For recyclers, this information is crucial at the end of a product's life cycle. Read our latest news post to find out why a holistic view of an item is no longer sufficient and how ECLASS is enabling new business models through granular component data.
Ready for the DPP: New video demonstrates how ECLASS enables the Digital Product Passport
As the requirements for the Digital Product Passport (DPP) approach, many companies are asking the same question: How do we practically implement these regulatory mandates? A newly released video on our YouTube channel provides the answer.
ECLASS for Digital Product Passports: An interview with Carolin Prinz
The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is an essential part of the European Union's sustainability strategy. It is designed to provide greater transparency throughout the entire product life cycle, from manufacturing and use to recycling. In this article, Carolin Prinz from the ECLASS Head Office outlines why the ECLASS Standard is ideal for the DPP and the benefits this brings to companies.
ECLASS Release 16.0 – now available!
Together with ECLASS member and IT Service Provider PARADINE, today we are publishing the new ECLASS Release 16.0: More than 155,000 change requests, 995 new classes, expanded material declarations for greater transparency, and AI-generated definitions for a future-proof database have been implemented in the new ECLASS version.