Compliance meets value.

The Digital Product Passport (DPP) makes product-related information digitally accessible. It was developed primarily under the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the Battery Regulation. Its original purpose was mainly to help products be used, repaired and recycled more sustainably. Derived from the ESPR, the technical framework for operating the DPP was created within CEN/CENELEC JTC 24. The specific content of Digital Product Passports for each product group is defined in product-specific delegated acts. (Regulation (EU) 2024/1781, Articles 9 to 11)

There is no single start date for all products. The ESPR sets the framework; specific obligations, content and application dates are laid down in delegated acts for individual product groups. Batteries, for example, are subject to separate requirements under the EU Battery Regulation. Manufacturers and importers should continuously monitor upcoming delegated acts and product-specific regulations (such as the Construction Products Regulation). In addition, the planned European Product Act introduces the concept of a horizontal, cross-sector DPP. (ESPR, Articles 4 and 9; Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, Article 77)

The economic operator placing a product on the market is responsible for the technical implementation of the Digital Product Passport and for the content of the passports. In most cases, this is the manufacturer or importer.

The DPP system must be built in accordance with the 8 DPP standards and, for example, be connected to the EU DPP registry.

However, the manufacturer or importer can also use a DPP service provider. (ESPR, Articles 27 to 30)

The specific content is defined for each product group in delegated acts. This may include, for example, information on materials, substances of concern, repairability, spare parts and proper disposal. There is therefore no universal data list that applies unchanged to all products. (ESPR, Article 9 and Annex III)

No. The ESPR provides for different access rights. Which information is accessible to customers, repairers, recyclers or authorities, for example, is defined in the respective product requirements. A DPP therefore does not mean publishing all product and company data. (ESPR, Articles 9 and 11)

Depending on the product requirements, the DPP may be assigned to a product model, a batch or an individual item. The required level is defined in the respective delegated act. The passport is linked to the product via a unique product identifier. (ESPR, Articles 9 and 10)

As a data carrier, a QR code provides access to the Digital Product Passport. However, it is not the product passport itself. Which data carriers are permitted and where they must be placed depends on the respective product requirements and the DPP standard EN 18220. The ESPR does not require a QR code for every product across the board. (ESPR, Articles 9 and 10)

Yes. A DPP service provider such as ECHO PRM can help consolidate product information and provide digital product passports technically. The applicable requirements must be taken into account, for example regarding interoperability, access rights, security and long-term availability. (ESPR, Articles 10 and 11)

ECHO PRM GmbH is a German company based in the Allgäu region. The ECHO platform consolidates product information from existing systems and manual sources and supports the creation and management of digital product passports. The ECHO Smart Product Passport combines this information with additional offerings such as service information, digital operating instructions, tutorials and product surveys.

The ECHO Smart Product Passport brings together information and services around your product in one digital access point. In addition to the regulatory content of the Digital Product Passport, you can integrate further offerings such as service information, digital operating instructions, tutorials, service requests or product surveys. This lets you combine legal obligations with real added value for your customers throughout the entire product lifecycle.

First, clarify which product groups are affected, which regulatory requirements apply and in which systems the relevant data is stored. You can then identify data gaps, responsibilities and the interfaces you need. ECHO PRM can help you discuss your current status and suitable use cases. Contact us to arrange a no-obligation demo of the ECHO Smart Product Passport.