Why is the EU introducing Digital Product Passports?

The EU introduced DPPs to close information gaps that hinder circularity and enable comparable data access across the entire value chain.

By Jack Cook 28 May 2025
DPP ESPR Circular Economy EU Policy

The European Commission introduced DPPs under the ESPR to close the information gaps that hinder circularity and sustainable decision-making. Manufacturers, regulators, and recyclers often lack comparable data to make responsible and compliant choices.

By requiring a standardised format for product information, the DPP ensures that everyone across the value chain can access the same product facts.

DPPs will enable:

  • End-to-end traceability of materials and production
  • Digital twins with linked documentation
  • Lifecycle data for repair, reuse, and recycling
  • Reliable access for regulators and customs authorities
  • Consumer transparency through scannable product data

The TraceID advantage

Traced keeps a product's certificates, manuals and batch records in one place. You upload a new version when the data changes, and earlier versions stay on record.

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