What is a Digital Product Passport?

A Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a structured digital record that contains verified information about a product's origin, materials, sustainability credentials, and end-of-life handling. Under the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR, Regulation (EU) 2024/1781), manufacturers must attach a DPP — accessible via QR code — before placing affected products on the EU market.

Why is the EU introducing DPPs?

• ▸ Advance EU Green Deal circular economy goals
• ▸ Give consumers the right to know what products are made of
• ▸ Enable recyclers and regulators to access verified sustainability data
• ▸ Reduce greenwashing by mandating independently verified data
• ▸ Support the EU Single Market with harmonised product information

What data goes in a DPP?

• ▸ Product identity (name, GTIN/EAN, batch, manufacturer details)
• ▸ Carbon footprint (production, transport, use phase, end-of-life)
• ▸ Material composition (recycled content %, hazardous substances, SCIP)
• ▸ Repairability score and spare parts availability
• ▸ Recycling and end-of-life instructions
• ▸ Certificates and regulatory markings (CE, REACH, RoHS)
• ▸ Supply chain and origin of goods information

The QR Code Data Carrier

Each DPP must have a physical data carrier — typically a QR code printed on the product label or packaging. The QR code links to a publicly accessible viewer where consumers, recyclers, and regulators can see all public-tier DPP information without needing an account.

Tiered Access

DPPs support different access tiers to protect commercially sensitive data:

Which sectors need a DPP?

Sector	Regulation	Mandate
Batteries 🔋	EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542	Feb 18, 2027
Textiles 👕	ESPR Implementing Act	2028–2030
Electronics 💻	ESPR Implementing Act	2028–2030
Construction	ESPR Implementing Act	TBD
Chemicals	ESPR Implementing Act	TBD