In manufacturing, a Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a structured digital record linked to a specific product or batch. It's designed to make product information traceable, comparable and verifiable across its entire lifecycle.
Under the EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, DPP obligations apply product group by product group. The first is for batteries: EV, LMT and industrial batteries above 2 kWh, from 18 February 2027. Textiles and other product groups have no adopted act yet. Each passport captures details such as:
- Source of raw materials
- Manufacturing processes
- Repairability and maintenance data
- End-of-life and recycling instructions
This marks a shift from one-off sustainability reports to continuous data-driven compliance.
Manufacturers that adopt DPP systems early will not only stay ahead of regulation but gain full visibility across their supply chains.
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