The EU Digital Product Passport is not just a European regulation — it is rapidly becoming the de facto global standard for product sustainability data. Exporting to the EU forces global manufacturers to implement DPPs, and regulators in other major economies are adopting similar frameworks. Here's the global picture.
United Kingdom
Post-Brexit, the UK is developing its own Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulations (EEERI) — broadly aligned with EU ESPR but with separate timeline and scope. For batteries specifically, the UK Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act creates a pathway for battery DPP requirements aligned (but not identical) with the EU Battery Regulation. Companies selling in both markets should design their DPP data to meet the higher (EU) standard.
United States
The US does not yet have a federal DPP requirement, but several states are moving. California's Responsible Textile Recovery Act (SB 707, 2023) includes labelling and disclosure requirements aligned with EU textile DPP data. The FTC's Green Guides revision (2023) addresses recycled content claims. Federal agencies (DOE, EPA) are developing supply chain transparency requirements for critical minerals — partly driven by the Inflation Reduction Act's EV incentive requirements for battery material origin.
China
China's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system for electronics and batteries is expanding. China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is developing a battery traceability system that parallels the EU DPP approach. Chinese battery manufacturers exporting to the EU (CATL, BYD, CALB) are investing heavily in DPP compliance systems — which gives them a template to implement similar tracking domestically.
Japan
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) published its Carbon Footprint Product Guidelines in 2023 and is developing sector-specific guidance for batteries and electronics aligned with international standards. The Japanese government views DPP-compatible systems as essential infrastructure for its circular economy strategy.
Implications for Global Manufacturers
- Design your DPP data architecture to be flexible and jurisdiction-configurable — the core data is similar, but field labels, verification requirements, and access rules differ by market.
- EU DPP compliance effectively qualifies you for most other markets — the EU sets the highest bar.
- Companies that build DPP capability early gain a commercial advantage in markets where buyers are starting to demand product transparency data (B2B procurement, ESG-focused investors).