A Quick Guide to Digital Product Passports

Products sold in the EU have always required documentation, but a new regulation is raising the bar significantly. The Digital Product Passport (DPP), introduced under the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, mandates that manufacturers create a verified digital record for each product, covering everything from materials and carbon footprint to repair guidance and end-of-life disposal.

With the first wave of compliance deadlines arriving in 2026, companies need to act now to understand what’s required, what’s at stake, and how to build a product knowledge foundation that’s ready for this new era of transparency.

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