The planned Product Passport keeps every stage of the product record clear, attributable and comparable.
Illustrative only — these records, categories, evidence rules and protection terms are not live or approved yet.
A Product Passport is the structured, versioned shared reference both parties accept for one deal. It links, without overwriting, the separate Expected, Declared, Received and—if a return is authorized—Returned records used to compare the item.
Each record keeps its own source. One stage does not silently overwrite another.
Buyer requirements
The buyer records the required characteristics, tolerances, condition, accessories and evidence needs.
Seller declaration
The seller independently records the actual characteristics, known defects and anything unknown or unable to be verified.
Shared Product Passport
After differences are resolved, both parties approve the same accepted version and its linked deal terms.
Buyer receipt declaration
After delivery, the buyer records what arrived and what could be tested against the locked version.
Return Product Passport
The authorized return record identifies what must be sent back, its condition, accessories, route and required evidence.
Illustrative used-phone comparison
| Characteristic | Buyer requirement | Seller declaration | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Example Phone A | Example Phone A | Match |
| Storage | At least 256 GB | 256 GB | Within requirement |
| Battery health | At least 90% | 87% | Critical difference |
| Charger | Required | Not included | Difference |
In the planned flow, unresolved critical differences, critical missing information or incomplete required verification would block the payment step. This example does not indicate category availability or coverage.
Evidence is connected to the field or claim it supports; it is not treated as proof of everything about an item.
Locked means the accepted version cannot be changed silently. Any change creates a new version that both parties must approve. It does not mean the record uses blockchain, proves authenticity by itself, or guarantees protection, payment, refund or a dispute outcome.
After delivery, the buyer would compare the received item with the locked Product Passport. If a return is authorized, the returned item would also be compared under the approved return conditions. A return label alone would not establish that the correct item was returned.
See where the Product Passport fits before payment, delivery, receipt and any authorized return.