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New implementing acts, guidelines and positions of supervisory authorities — and what they mean in practice.
What changes this year for furniture and the digital product passport?
Furniture is on the list of product categories that will fall under the new regulation, but the specific requirements have not yet been detailed this year. This article explains what is already known and what you can prepare for.
Read more →What is the most common mistake when aligning the digital product passport with existing product safety data?
Many companies fill in the digital product passport separately from their existing technical documentation, causing data contradictions. This article explains how this mistake arises and how to align the two.
Read more →What documents do you need for the digital product passport for textiles?
An overview of the documents usually required for the digital product passport for textiles, with attention to the detail that most frequently raises questions in this product category: origin and composition per batch.
Read more →How long does an inspection by the supervisory authority take on your digital product passport?
The regulation does not specify a fixed duration for a supervisory inspection of the digital product passport. What primarily determines the processing time in practice is how quickly you yourself can provide the correct data.
Read more →What does it cost to connect your software provider to the digital product passport?
The costs for connecting your software to the digital product passport consist of a one-time and an ongoing component, and these vary considerably depending on the provider and the situation.
Read more →Does the product passport for tyres also apply to my company?
Tyres are on the list of product groups that the European Commission names as a candidate for the digital product passport. This article explains what is already established in this regard, what is not yet, and how you can check for your own company whether you fall within the supply chain.
Read more →Do I need to take the GDPR into account with my digital product passport?
A product passport is mostly about the product, not about individuals, but in some situations the GDPR and the product passport regulation do indeed touch each other.
Read more →What happens if I do not keep my digital product passport up to date?
A product passport is not a snapshot: if your product changes, the information must change accordingly. This article describes what the regulation says about this and what is at stake in practice.
Read more →Construction product passport abroad: what is different?
The core obligations of the digital product passport apply equally in each Member State, but for construction products there are country-specific differences in language, supervision and existing building regulations with which the passport runs in parallel.
Read more →Can I collect the data for my digital product passport myself?
You may collect product data yourself; where the line lies between doing it yourself and outsourcing is explained here for each part of the passport.
Read more →What changes this year for construction products and the digital product passport?
For construction products, the introduction of the digital product passport is taking place via a separate regulation, alongside the general ecodesign regulation. This year will mainly clarify which product categories are first in line.
Read more →What is the most common mistake in determining your product group for the digital product passport?
Companies working with multiple product groups often assign their product too quickly or too roughly to a single regulation. This results in a passport that appears complete on paper, but contains the wrong data.
Read more →What documents do I need for the product passport for batteries?
An overview of the documents that belong to the digital product passport for batteries, with particular attention to the section that deviates most for this product group: the origin of raw materials.
Read more →How long does it take to connect your software provider to the digital product passport?
The lead time to link a software provider to the digital product passport varies considerably; this article shows which phases are involved and where companies in practice experience delays.
Read more →What does a digital product passport for furniture cost?
There is no fixed amount for a digital product passport for furniture: it varies depending on data collection, platform choice, and the number of variants in your collection.
Read more →Does the packaging regulation apply to my company?
The European packaging regulation (PPWR) does not affect every company in the same way. This article explains where the line is drawn and when packaging falls under the rules.
Read more →What is the difference between the digital product passport and CE marking?
CE marking and the digital product passport will exist alongside each other in the future and will not replace one another. This article explains what each of the two does and does not regulate.
Read more →What happens if I don't arrange the continuity of my digital product passport?
If the hosting of your digital product passport is interrupted or your supplier stops, the obligation remains with you. This article explains what risks are involved and what you can arrange in advance.
Read more →Digital product passport for textiles abroad: what is different?
The digital product passport for textiles will soon be the same EU-wide document, but language, registration point and supervision can vary by country. This article explains what you need to pay attention to if you sell in multiple EU countries.
Read more →Can I create the QR code of my digital product passport myself?
Generating a QR code is technically straightforward, but the data carrier of the digital product passport must meet requirements that go beyond a scannable image. This article outlines what you can do yourself and where it becomes more difficult.
Read more →What is changing this year for electronics and the digital product passport?
For electronics, there is no fixed obligation or date yet, but manufacturers and importers are already noticing the preparation. This article explains what has and hasn't changed and what you can already do now.
Read more →What is the most common mistake in the QR code of the digital product passport?
The most common error is not in the technology of the QR code itself, but in what lies behind it: a link that does not move with the product. We explain how this goes wrong and what you can do about it.
Read more →What documents do I need for the digital product passport for electronics?
An overview of the documents typically needed for the digital product passport of electrical and electronic equipment, with particular attention to repair information.
Read more →How long does it take to collect data for a digital product passport?
It is not the entry itself, but the collection of the underlying data that is often the longest step. This article explains where that time goes and where the process gets stuck in practice.
Read more →What does it cost to switch to a different provider for the digital product passport?
Switching to a different provider of the digital product passport entails its own costs, separate from what the passport itself already cost. This article shows where those costs come from and what determines the amount.
Read more →Does the product passport for furniture also apply to my business?
Furniture is on the list of product groups that are eligible for a digital product passport, but the concrete implementation for it has not yet been established. This article explains what that means for your business.
Read more →What is a market participant in the digital product passport?
Market participant is the umbrella term for everyone who places a product on the market in the EU or trades in it, from manufacturer to distributor — and the role you fulfil in this determines who supplies the product passport and keeps it current.
Read more →What happens if I determine my role in the digital product passport chain incorrectly?
Manufacturer, importer, authorised representative or distributor: who holds which role determines who must arrange the digital product passport. This article explains what the regulation says about the consequences of a wrong assessment.
Read more →Does supervision of the digital product passport differ per EU country?
The regulation for the digital product passport applies throughout the EU, but supervision lies with national authorities. This can have consequences for a company selling in multiple Member States.
Read more →Can I host the digital product passport myself?
Self-hosting a digital product passport is technically possible, but the regulation sets requirements for accessibility, structure and the link with the QR code that go beyond simply putting a file online.
Read more →What is changing this year for textile products and the digital product passport?
The digital product passport for textiles is already on the EU agenda, but the concrete requirements have not yet been established. This article explains what is and is not settled, and what you can prepare as a textile importer or manufacturer right now.
Read more →What is the most common mistake in your contract with your software supplier for the digital product passport?
Many companies enter into a contract with their software supplier without establishing who is responsible for the accuracy of the data and what happens when changes are made. This is the mistake that comes up most often.
Read more →What documents do you request from your supplier for the product passport?
An overview of the documents you must request from your supplier for the digital product passport, with attention to the detail most often overlooked in procurement.
Read more →How long does it take to update a digital product passport after a change?
A product change usually also means an update to the digital product passport. How long that takes depends mainly on how quickly you yourself can gather the correct data.
Read more →What does it cost to keep a digital product passport up to date?
Not the initial setup, but maintaining a digital product passport entails ongoing costs. This article shows which factors determine that amount.
Read more →Does the Battery Regulation apply to my company?
Alongside the general ecodesign regulation, there is a separate regulation for batteries, with its own rules for a digital product passport. This article explains for whom that is relevant and for whom it is not.
Read more →What is a provider in the digital product passport?
The term 'provider' appears in texts about the digital product passport and refers to who makes a product available on the market, not necessarily who manufactures it. This article explains what that means in practice for your business.
Read more →What happens if I don't arrange the digital product passport in time?
Without a digital product passport, a product cannot enter the market, supervisory authorities can intervene, and your position in the chain of customers and retailers can come under pressure.
Read more →Digital product passport abroad: what is different?
The regulation on the digital product passport applies in the same way in every EU country, but supervision, language and enforcement differ per Member State.
Read more →Can I arrange the digital product passport myself?
An overview of what a company can fill in itself for the digital product passport, and at what point knowledge, technology or hosting require a specialized party.
Read more →What changes to the product passport this year?
The digital product passport is not being introduced for all products at the same time. This article explains how the roll-out progresses per product category and why this year it matters for some businesses but not yet for others.
Read more →What is the most common mistake when entering a digital product passport?
Companies that start working with a digital product passport almost all run into the same stumbling block: nobody owns the data. This article shows where that goes wrong and how you can prevent it.
Read more →What documents do I need for a digital product passport?
An overview of the data and documents usually required for a digital product passport, and why the exact list varies per product group.
Read more →How long does it take to implement a digital product passport?
The implementation time for a digital product passport varies by product group and company; this article outlines the phases and shows where companies typically experience delays in practice.
Read more →What does a digital product passport cost for my company?
There is no fixed amount in the regulation: the costs of a digital product passport depend on the number of product categories, the state of your data and the choice between building it yourself or outsourcing.
Read more →Does the regulation on digital product passports also apply to my company?
The regulation does not apply to all companies at the same time: it depends on your product group and the role you fulfil in the supply chain. This article explains which two questions you can answer yourself.
Read more →What is a digital product passport?
Explanation of what a digital product passport actually is, what data it contains and who is responsible for it in practice.
Read more →Regulations on digital product passports are continuously evolving. Companies must stay informed of these changes to remain compliant and avoid penalties. On this page we publish the key updates that are relevant to your business.
The European Commission is working on new requirements for digital product identification. This concerns not only digital product passports themselves, but also how this information must be stored and shared. Companies that invest in good documentation now will have less difficulty with adjustments later.
What does this mean for your business? If you sell products in Europe, you will likely need to record more data in the short term. This applies especially to sectors such as textiles, electronics and batteries. The regulations are setting ever higher demands for traceability and transparency.
Preparation is also essential for SMEs. You do not need to implement everything at once, but a step-by-step plan helps limit costs and risks. Many companies underestimate how much time it takes to adapt existing processes.
On this page you will find not only what is changing, but also what you can do about it. We share practical tips, deadlines and references to official documents. This way you are always one step ahead of the regulations.