To register a Digital Product Passport (DPP) for timber via the European Commission’s Digital Building Logbook (DBL), you’ll need to align with the emerging EU-wide framework designed to centralize and harmonize building-related data.
The Digital Building Logbook (DBL) is a standardized repository for all relevant building data, including:
Product-level information (like DPPs)
Environmental performance
Renovation history
Energy use and certifications
It’s part of the EU’s strategy for a climate-neutral building stock by 2050, supporting initiatives like the European Green Deal, Circular Economy Action Plan, and Renovation Wave.
Timber products used in construction (e.g. beams, panels, flooring) can be registered in the DBL by linking their DPPs to building-level data. This involves:
Declaration of Performance (DoP) under the Construction Products Regulation
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) with lifecycle data
Sustainability certifications (FSC, PEFC)
Origin and legality (especially for compliance with EUTR/UKTR)
End-of-life and reuse potential
Prepare DPP in standardized format (XML or JSON preferred)
Use national DBL gateway (each Member State will host its own DBL-compatible portal)
Link product data to building-level DBL via semantic data models and APIs
Ensure interoperability with BIM systems and existing databases
The EU is developing a semantic data model and gateway interface to connect existing databases and ensure smooth integration.