ESPR establishes the EU DPP framework
Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 is in force. Product-specific delegated acts determine whether and how DPP requirements apply to a covered product group.
Primary sourceEUR-Lex · Regulation (EU) 2024/1781DPP readiness for global supply chains
Is your business ready for the Digital Product Passport?
A Digital Product Passport is more than a QR code. Assess the product, supplier, traceability, evidence, systems and governance capabilities needed to prepare for product-specific EU requirements.
Diagnostic only. The assessment is not legal certification or regulatory approval.
Structured readiness flow
SourceProducts
StructureProduct data
NetworkSuppliers
VerifyEvidence
AnalyseReadiness
PublishPassport
ResolveData carrier
Evidence linked Gaps identified Source status
01 Source-linked guidance02 Claim-level status03 Review-led translation04 Privacy-conscious diagnostic
Current regulatory position
Regulation is moving in stages—not every product group is at the same point.
Last reviewed12 August 2026Review methodology →
Covered battery passports apply from 18 February 2027
The requirement covers LMT batteries, electric-vehicle batteries and industrial batteries with capacity greater than 2 kWh—not every battery category.
Primary sourceEUR-Lex · Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, Article 77Product measures are progressing in stages
Textiles, iron and steel, aluminium, tyres and furniture are among ESPR working-plan priorities. Priority status is not itself a current universal DPP obligation.
Primary sourceEuropean Commission · ESPR Working Plan 2025–2030Scope and timing depend on the applicable product rules, delegated acts and supply-chain role. Source links open official material.
More than a QR code
A data carrier can open a passport. It cannot make incomplete data ready.
A useful Digital Product Passport depends on accurate, structured and maintainable information behind the carrier.
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Product data
Define identifiers, attributes, formats, provenance and ownership across the assessed product scope.
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Supplier data
Map suppliers to products and establish controlled requests, validation and follow-up for missing evidence.
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Traceability
Choose appropriate granularity and connect products, batches or items to relevant upstream records.
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Evidence & documents
Organise certificates, declarations and reports with scope, status, version and review metadata.
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Systems & integration
Reconcile authoritative systems, structured fields, identifiers and controlled data exchange.
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Governance
Assign accountable ownership, applicability review, approval procedures and a monitored roadmap.
Platform model
Assess → Prepare → Improve → Publish → Maintain
One controlled workflow from readiness diagnosis to a versioned, maintainable passport. Product capabilities beyond the assessment are represented as implementation architecture, not as already-live services.
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Assess
Available nowMeasure reported readiness across six operational dimensions and surface priority gaps.
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Prepare
Architecture readyTurn gaps into owned actions for data, evidence, suppliers, systems and decisions.
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Improve
Architecture readySupport document mapping, structured remediation and supplier information workflows.
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Draft
Architecture readyAssemble reviewable passport drafts. Human review remains required. Production publication is not enabled.
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Maintain
Architecture readyMonitor product changes, evidence review dates, versions and regulatory developments.
Free readiness assessment
Find the gaps before they become blockers.
Answer 30 structured questions across six readiness dimensions. Receive deterministic category scores, a readiness classification, priority gaps and measurable next actions—without giving up your email to see the result.
- 30 questions · approximately 12 minutes
- Transparent scoring and methodology
- Browser scoring unless you continue into a workspace
DPP readiness diagnosticSix evidence-led dimensions
v1.001
Product data
5 questions02
Supplier data
5 questions03
Traceability
5 questions04
Evidence & documents
5 questions05
Systems & integration
5 questions06
Governance
5 questions Scores represent self-reported operational readiness, not legal compliance.
International supply chains
Prepare products for the EU market—wherever they are made.
EU product rules concern products placed on the EU market. Exact responsibilities depend on the product, applicable legislation and the roles of manufacturers, importers, brands and other economic operators.
Suppliers outside the EU may be asked to provide structured product information and supporting evidence to EU-facing customers. Preparation should reflect the real commercial and legal chain—not a blanket claim that every exporter is regulated identically.
Guidance for international exportersIndustry pathways
Requirements are product-specific. Preparation should be too.
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Confirmed requirementBatteries
A confirmed timetable applies to defined battery categories. Prepare model and item data, access controls and evidence against the regulation.
Battery passport readiness →02
Developing requirementTextiles & apparel
Build material, supplier, facility, traceability and evidence foundations while product-specific measures are still being developed.
Textile DPP readiness →03
Developing requirementElectronics
Map component, repair, material and compliance information while monitoring applicable product and horizontal measures.
Electronics readiness →Regulatory trust framework
Guidance should show its evidence.
Significant claims are designed to carry a source, jurisdiction, status and review date. Confirmed law is separated from developing measures, preparation recommendations and interpretation.
How regulatory content is reviewedConfirmed requirementOfficial standard / technical specificationDeveloping requirementRecommended preparationExpert interpretation
Start with evidence
Build a clear picture of your readiness.
Assess what exists today, identify the gaps with the greatest operational impact and create a practical preparation roadmap.