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SEM005: Missing Conformity Claims

Severity: Info Category: Semantic Validation

Description

At least one conformityClaim is recommended for a complete DPP.

Rule Details

Conformity claims document compliance with standards, certifications, or regulations. While not strictly required, their absence suggests an incomplete passport that may not meet regulatory expectations.

Example

Flagged

{
  "credentialSubject": {
    "product": {
      "name": "Organic Cotton T-Shirt"
    }
  }
}

Message: No conformity claims present. Consider adding sustainability or compliance claims.

{
  "credentialSubject": {
    "product": {
      "name": "Organic Cotton T-Shirt"
    },
    "conformityClaim": [
      {
        "type": "Certification",
        "conformityTopic": "environment.organic",
        "referenceStandard": "GOTS",
        "assessmentLevel": "ThirdParty"
      }
    ]
  }
}

How to Fix

Add relevant conformity claims for:

  1. Certifications: GOTS, OEKO-TEX, FSC, etc.
  2. Compliance: EU ESPR, REACH, RoHS
  3. Standards: ISO certifications, industry standards

References