What is a digital product passport under EU law?

Dutch term: Digitaal productpaspoort | Legal basis: Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation

A digital product passport (DPP) is a structured set of product data that accompanies a product throughout its lifecycle, accessible via a data carrier (such as a QR code) on the product or its packaging. The DPP is being introduced under the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation and will be required for an expanding set of product categories.

The passport will contain information on the product's composition, origin, repairability, recyclability, carbon footprint, and compliance with applicable regulations. It is intended to support circular economy objectives by making product information accessible to consumers, repairers, recyclers and regulators. The specific data requirements will be defined per product category through delegated acts.

Why it matters for international businesses

For manufacturers placing products on the EU market, the DPP represents a significant new compliance obligation that requires integration with existing product information management systems.