Digital Product Passport (DPP)

The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is set to become a game changer for how products are designed, manufactured, traded, and recycled across the EU—and potentially worldwide. It’s a key instrument of the EU Green Deal and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), aiming to create a digital “identity card” for products that contains essential information about sustainability, circularity, and compliance.

Why is DPP important?
Increasingly, regulators, customers, and supply chain partners demand greater transparency about a product’s environmental impact, materials, repairability, and recyclability. The DPP will make such data accessible, enabling informed choices, supporting circular business models, and helping businesses meet legal obligations.

What information does a DPP include?
Though requirements are still being finalized for each product group, a typical Digital Product Passport will cover:

Materials and substances used, including recycled content and hazardous substances
Carbon footprint and other environmental performance indicators
Repairability and durability information
Recycling and end-of-life instructions
Traceability and supply chain data to support due diligence and compliance

It will require harmonized data formats, interoperable IT systems, and robust supply chain collaboration.

Implementation will differ by sector. Covered sectors:

Textiles: Garments and footwear as a priority
Furniture
Tires
Chemicals: includes detergents, paints, lubricants, and other chemicals
Energy-related products: products with Ecodesign Regulation (ESPR) requirements will be part of the DPP system
IT products and electronics: wide range of electronic devices and ICT products
Batteries: also included in DPP
Note: covered by a separate regulation – EU Battery Regulation
Construction products: will be defined in a revised construction products regulation
Packaging: will be defined by a separate regulation – Packaging and Packaging Waste Reduction Regulation (PPWR).