{"id":378355,"date":"2025-06-26T13:05:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T13:05:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/?p=378355"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:06:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:06:29","slug":"digital-product-passports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/en\/blog\/digital-product-passports","title":{"rendered":"EU Digital Product Passports and the GPSR: What online sellers need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/commission.europa.eu\/strategy-and-policy\/priorities-2019-2024\/european-green-deal_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>European Green Deal<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> is a set of policies that should enable Europe to become a climate-neutral continent by 2050.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">The ESPR is just one among countless policies designed to facilitate this transition and encourage the circular business model in the EU.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">The DPP initiative will ensure the data collection and free flow of information regarding product sustainability, traceability, and repairability between manufacturers, consumers, and market surveillance authorities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">As a result, products from the electronics and textiles categories may require the basic DPP as early as 2026, while by the end of 2027, all products entering the EU\u2019s online marketplaces will need a digital passport.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Furthermore, DPPs will likely become necessary to demonstrate compliance with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/en\/blog\/gpsr-reshaping-the-future-of-ecommerce-in-the-eu-on-amazon-and-other-online-marketplaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>General\u00a0 Product Safety Regulation<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> because they will contain compliance documents and serve as a substitute for the Declaration of Conformity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">In this article, we\u2019ll look at the changes the DPP will bring into the EU\u2019s ecommerce sector and how online sellers can prepare for it to ensure compliance with the GPSR.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul data-pm-slice=\"3 3 []\">\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">The DPP will contain information about a product\u2019s origin, materials, environmental impact, energy efficiency, compliance documentation, circularity information, and disposal guidelines.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">All DPP data will be stored in the Digital Product Passport Registry, which will be established by July 19, 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Batteries, apparel, and footwear are among the first product categories frequently sold online that will require DPPs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">A Digital Product Passport will not automatically prove the product\u2019s GPSR compliance, despite containing its technical documentation and other relevant information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">The rollout of DPPs is expected to occur in several stages, the first of which should start in late 2026 or early 2027.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Overview of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-378363\" src=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tips-2025-1-53.png\" alt=\"A businessman using a laptop. Virtual calendar is displayed across the image. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tips-2025-1-53.png 1024w, https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tips-2025-1-53-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tips-2025-1-53-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">According to the Ecodesign Your Future study, around 80% of a product\u2019s environmental impact occurs during production.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">The ESPR is the harmonization legislation that introduces the same set of Ecodesign requirements throughout the EU.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">The legislation strengthens the Union\u2019s circular economy, enhances transparency and sustainable business practices by encouraging companies to manufacture durable, recyclable, reusable, and repairable products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">However, the ESPR doesn\u2019t present specific sustainability requirements that manufacturers selling in the EU must follow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Instead, it provides a framework that the European Commission can utilize to introduce delegated acts that outline sustainability requirements for different categories of products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">The legislation will have a profound effect on the ecommerce industry as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/en\/blog\/gpsr-responsibilities-and-compliance-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">manufacturers, distributors, and importers<\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> will have to comply with the following obligations:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Determining if the product&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/en\/blog\/the-road-to-gpsr-compliance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">regulatory compliance<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Measuring the product&#8217;s environmental impact across the entire value chain and offering other sustainability data<\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Preparing technical documents and assessing a product\u2019s conformity\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Checking if the product has the necessary identification and traceability information\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Ensuring that the contact information is available to consumers and relevant authorities\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Guaranteeing the accessibility of user manuals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What is an EU Digital Product Passport?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-378370\" src=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tips-2025-1-51.png\" alt=\"A view of a physical passport with words 'Digital Product Passport' written on its front side. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tips-2025-1-51.png 1024w, https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tips-2025-1-51-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tips-2025-1-51-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">An EU Digital Product Passport is an electronic document containing detailed information about a product throughout its supply chain. Its purpose is to allow consumers to quickly access information about a product\u2019s sustainability, safety, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/en\/blog\/2023-extended-producer-responsibility-epr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">environmental impact<\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> and help them make informed purchasing decisions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Once they\u2019re rolled out, DPPs will replace the Declaration of Conformity, which means that economic operators can no longer place products on EU marketplaces without obtaining the DoC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">A product\u2019s passport will allow market surveillance authorities to check almost instantly whether a product has undergone the necessary safety assessment or if it complies with the EU\u2019s safety regulations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Moreover, DPPs should facilitate the identification of responsible parties in the event of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/en\/blog\/a-guide-through-the-gpsr-and-product-recalls-for-online-sellers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">product recall<\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> by fostering data transparency and providing an extensive digital record of the product\u2019s lifecycle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">The definitive list of products sold on the European market that will require a DPP is currently not available. Still, the initial reports indicate that it will be mandatory for all types of consumer products except the medicinal, animal feed, and food products.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s inside a Digital Product Passport?<\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">The digital passport will contain several categories of information, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Product identification <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">(name, make, model, serial number, manufacturer\u2019s name, and contact details, etc.)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Technical specifications <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">(size, weight, performance capabilities, power ratings, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Manufacturing and materials <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">(Compliance documentation, composition and source of the materials, production process, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Use and upkeep <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">(user manual, instructions on how to repair a product, instructions for safe disposal, etc.)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">Sustainability and circularity <\/span><\/strong><span data-color=\"transparent\">(information about the item\u2019s supply chain, recycling guidelines, instructions on how to reuse the product and its components, sustainability certifications, end-of-life instructions, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">It\u2019s worth noting that the exact information a DPP will contain depends on the product. For some items, like toys, the passport will also include the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/en\/blog\/product-labeling-rules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>CE marking<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\">, while others may include information about hazardous substances.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">DPPs will likely be available to consumers via data carriers, such as QR codes or NFC and RAIN tags, which should be either physically attached to a product or included on its packaging or accompanying documents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Upcoming Digital Product Passport Registry<\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">Although the European Commission adopted the initial working plan for the DPPs on April 19, 2025, the digital registry containing all DPP data will not be available until July 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">The database should serve as a hub for economic operators to supply the list of data carriers and unique product identifiers that establish a connection to a specific product\u2019s digital passport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Customs and market surveillance authorities will have access to the Digital Product Passport system through the \u2018EU Single Window Environment for Customs\u2019 in order to validate a passport\u2019s reference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">All items entering EU markets must undergo the reference validation before being made available to consumers. Hence, manufacturers will have to add their products to this registry before releasing them to the market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">It\u2019s also worth noting that consumers will be able to access information included in the DPP registry via public web portals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The digital product passport implementation timeline and products requiring DPP<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-378377\" src=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Frame-287.png\" alt=\"A view of drill bits as displayed in a brick-and-mortar store. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Frame-287.png 1024w, https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Frame-287-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Frame-287-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">The Digital Product Passport implementation will take place in several stages and is expected to continue until the end of the decade.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">The publication of the ESPR in the Official Journal of the European Union and the adoption of the ESPR working plan have already laid down the groundwork for the full integration of DPP.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">However, the public consultation regarding the DPP rules for economic operators is still ongoing, and the adoption of ESPR Delegated Acts is expected in the second half of 2025. Still, these acts should start entering into force in early 2027.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Even though the DPP will eventually become mandatory for nearly all consumer products, here\u2019s the list of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/en\/blog\/top-selling-items-ebay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">product categories<\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\"> that will be affected first:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Batteries (including electric vehicle batteries)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Textiles (including apparel)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Toys<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Consumer electronics<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Furniture<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Paints<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Detergents\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-color=\"transparent\">Chemicals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Online sellers should closely monitor the DPP rollout to stay up-to-date with the latest requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Keep in mind that DPP won\u2019t become mandatory for each of these categories simultaneously, so merchants offering AA batteries on eBay\u2019s European marketplaces will have to ensure that items from this category they offer in their stores have a valid DPP as early as February 2027.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">On the other hand, DPP won\u2019t become mandatory for footwear and clothes before mid-2027, which leaves all economic operators involved in their production and distribution with ample time to prepare for the upcoming regulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How do EU Digital Product Passports affect the GPSR?<\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">The arrival of DPPs poses significant challenges for manufacturers, as it requires them to gather vast amounts of data across the entire supply chain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Digital product passports impact the way economic operators across the value chain approach sourcing materials, collecting product data, and disposing of products they offer to European consumers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">To further complicate the matter, numerous brands that currently offer their products on European offline and online marketplaces don\u2019t have procedures in place that would allow them to measure the carbon footprint of individual products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">The regulation\u2019s transparency requirements may also force companies to reveal proprietary information regarding manufacturing processes and similar trade secrets, which could potentially raise data security concerns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Despite these challenges, implementing Digital Product Passports will likely improve the overall safety of products available to European consumers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Furthermore, their implementation will make access to crucial information such as product identifiers, the contact details of the EU Responsible Person, or safety instructions even more straightforward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Moreover, DPPs should make it easier for market surveillance authorities to identify potentially harmful products and recall them from EU markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Planning for the future on the EU\u2019s online marketplaces<\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">Even though the implementation of Digital Product Passports may seem distant, preparing for full compliance with the regulation may take considerable effort and time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Establishing internal processes to track down all the materials used throughout a product\u2019s lifecycle, measure its environmental impact, and create the recycling or reuse procedures requires developing a comprehensive strategy that enables a business to streamline these processes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Consequently, sellers on the EU\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/en\/blog\/the-guide-to-becoming-an-international-seller-on-ebay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">online marketplaces<\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\">, especially those who manufacture the products they offer in their stores, shouldn\u2019t wait too long before taking steps to prepare for the upcoming regulation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">About Webinterpret<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Webinterpret supports merchants selling on eBay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">Our AI-based solutions enable more effective selling through automated listing\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/en\/solutions\/localisation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>localization<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/en\/features\/advertising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>advertising<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\">, and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/en\/features\/returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>returns<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\">\u00a0and ensure all products placed on EU markets are\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/webinterpret.com\/en\/solutions\/gpsr-compliance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-color=\"transparent\"><u>GPSR-compliant<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-color=\"transparent\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"transparent\">By giving your international customers a full, end-to-end local shopping experience, Webinterpret improves your conversion and helps establish your business globally.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The European Green Deal is a set of policies that should enable Europe to become a climate-neutral continent by 2050.\u00a0 The ESPR is just one among countless policies designed to facilitate this transition and encourage the circular business model in the EU.\u00a0 The DPP initiative will ensure the data collection and free flow of information regarding product sustainability, traceability, and repairability between manufacturers, consumers, and market surveillance authorities.\u00a0 As a result, products from the electronics and textiles categories may require the basic DPP as early as 2026, while by the end of 2027, all products entering the EU\u2019s online marketplaces will need a digital passport.\u00a0 Furthermore, DPPs will likely become necessary to demonstrate compliance with the General\u00a0 Product Safety Regulation because they will contain compliance documents and serve as a substitute for the Declaration of Conformity.\u00a0 In this article, we\u2019ll look at the changes the DPP will bring into the EU\u2019s ecommerce sector and how online sellers can prepare for it to ensure compliance with the GPSR.\u00a0 Key takeaways The DPP will contain information about a product\u2019s origin, materials, environmental impact, energy efficiency, compliance documentation, circularity information, and disposal guidelines.\u00a0 All DPP data will be stored in the Digital Product Passport Registry, which will be established by July 19, 2026.\u00a0 Batteries, apparel, and footwear are among the first product categories frequently sold online that will require DPPs.\u00a0 A Digital Product Passport will not automatically prove the product\u2019s GPSR compliance, despite containing its technical documentation and other relevant information. The rollout of DPPs is expected to occur in several stages, the first of which should start in late 2026 or early 2027.\u00a0 Overview of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation According to the Ecodesign Your Future study, around 80% of a product\u2019s environmental impact occurs during production.\u00a0 The ESPR is the harmonization legislation that introduces the same set of Ecodesign requirements throughout the EU.\u00a0 The legislation strengthens the Union\u2019s circular economy, enhances transparency and sustainable business practices by encouraging companies to manufacture durable, recyclable, reusable, and repairable products.\u00a0 However, the ESPR doesn\u2019t present specific sustainability requirements that manufacturers selling in the EU must follow.\u00a0 Instead, it provides a framework that the European Commission can utilize to introduce delegated acts that outline sustainability requirements for different categories of products.\u00a0 The legislation will have a profound effect on the ecommerce industry as manufacturers, distributors, and importers will have to comply with the following obligations:\u00a0 Determining if the product&#8217;s regulatory compliance Measuring the product&#8217;s environmental impact across the entire value chain and offering other sustainability data Preparing technical documents and assessing a product\u2019s conformity\u00a0 Checking if the product has the necessary identification and traceability information\u00a0 Ensuring that the contact information is available to consumers and relevant authorities\u00a0 Guaranteeing the accessibility of user manuals What is an EU Digital Product Passport? An EU Digital Product Passport is an electronic document containing detailed information about a product throughout its supply chain. Its purpose is to allow consumers to quickly access information about a product\u2019s sustainability, safety, or environmental impact and help them make informed purchasing decisions.\u00a0 Once they\u2019re rolled out, DPPs will replace the Declaration of Conformity, which means that economic operators can no longer place products on EU marketplaces without obtaining the DoC.\u00a0 A product\u2019s passport will allow market surveillance authorities to check almost instantly whether a product has undergone the necessary safety assessment or if it complies with the EU\u2019s safety regulations. Moreover, DPPs should facilitate the identification of responsible parties in the event of a product recall by fostering data transparency and providing an extensive digital record of the product\u2019s lifecycle.\u00a0 The definitive list of products sold on the European market that will require a DPP is currently not available. Still, the initial reports indicate that it will be mandatory for all types of consumer products except the medicinal, animal feed, and food products. What\u2019s inside a Digital Product Passport? The digital passport will contain several categories of information, including: Product identification (name, make, model, serial number, manufacturer\u2019s name, and contact details, etc.)\u00a0 Technical specifications (size, weight, performance capabilities, power ratings, etc.) Manufacturing and materials (Compliance documentation, composition and source of the materials, production process, etc.) Use and upkeep (user manual, instructions on how to repair a product, instructions for safe disposal, etc.)\u00a0 Sustainability and circularity (information about the item\u2019s supply chain, recycling guidelines, instructions on how to reuse the product and its components, sustainability certifications, end-of-life instructions, etc.) It\u2019s worth noting that the exact information a DPP will contain depends on the product. For some items, like toys, the passport will also include the CE marking, while others may include information about hazardous substances.\u00a0\u00a0 DPPs will likely be available to consumers via data carriers, such as QR codes or NFC and RAIN tags, which should be either physically attached to a product or included on its packaging or accompanying documents.\u00a0 The Upcoming Digital Product Passport Registry Although the European Commission adopted the initial working plan for the DPPs on April 19, 2025, the digital registry containing all DPP data will not be available until July 2026.\u00a0 The database should serve as a hub for economic operators to supply the list of data carriers and unique product identifiers that establish a connection to a specific product\u2019s digital passport. Customs and market surveillance authorities will have access to the Digital Product Passport system through the \u2018EU Single Window Environment for Customs\u2019 in order to validate a passport\u2019s reference.\u00a0 All items entering EU markets must undergo the reference validation before being made available to consumers. Hence, manufacturers will have to add their products to this registry before releasing them to the market.\u00a0 It\u2019s also worth noting that consumers will be able to access information included in the DPP registry via public web portals. The digital product passport implementation timeline and products requiring DPP The Digital Product Passport implementation will take place in several stages and is expected to continue until the end of the decade.\u00a0 The publication of the ESPR in the Official Journal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":65,"featured_media":378356,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9678,9674],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-378355","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-marketplace-trends","category-tax-and-compliance"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v27.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Ultimate guide to the EU Digital Product Passports and GPSR<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Digital Product Passport initiative will transform the ecommerce industry in the EU by the end of the decade. 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