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Articles about QR codes, EU DPP, APIs and developer tips.
ISO/IEC JTC 5: Preparing DPP Architecture for Interoperability
ISO/IEC JTC 5 is shaping an international DPP framework. What its early work means today for data models, roles and integration boundaries.
DPP Registry: Setting Up Verified Economic Operators and Access Roles
The DPP Registry Regulation makes identity and authority prerequisites for reliable registrations. A practical guide to roles, mandates and audit trails.
Digital Circularity Vehicle Passport: What Manufacturers Should Prepare for 2032
EU Regulation 2026/1738 introduces a digital circularity vehicle passport from 2032. How manufacturers can structure data, references and access now.
PPWR from 12 August 2026: Separate Legacy Stock, Packaging IDs and Conformity Files
New European Commission FAQs clarify the PPWR cut-off: how manufacturers should connect stock status, packaging identifiers, supplier data and conformity evidence.
GS1 Resolver Test Suite: Reliably Test DPP Links Before Go-Live
The stable GS1 test suite makes Resolver 1.2 testable. Verify redirects, linksets, CORS, languages, and error handling before go-live.
EU GARAN from 27 September 2026: Implement the QR Code and Online Shop Correctly
EU rules for the legal-guarantee notice and GARAN label apply from 27 September 2026. Keep QR codes, online display and product mapping correct.
EU Customs from 1 November 2026: Map Merchant, Manufacturer and Standard IDs Correctly
Product identifiers become mandatory for low-value e-commerce imports on 1 November 2026. Map marketplace, manufacturer and standard IDs correctly.
GS1 Product Image Standard 5.0: From Master Asset to Stable Product Image URL
GS1 Product Image Standard 5.0 brings storage and delivery together. Build reliable product image URLs with versions, rights and metadata.
CLP Digital Labels Since July 2026: Access, Tracking and Outage Rules for QR Destinations
CLP digital-labelling rules have applied since 1 July 2026. Learn how QR destinations must handle tracking, languages, availability, retention and outages.
EUDR grouped statements: How reference numbers move through product and batch data
New EUDR grouping replaces individual references for supply-chain and customs use. Model batches, grouped references, API status and lineage correctly.
CRA reporting obligations: Separating the product passport, security report and update history
CRA reporting starts on 11 September 2026. A practical guide to separating product passports, confidential reports and update histories.
Provisional GS1 DPP Standard v2: NFC Complements the 2D Code
The provisional GS1 DPP Standard v2 treats NFC as an addition to the 2D code. What this means for identity, QR/Data Matrix and testing.
AI Act from 2 August: Why a QR Code Does Not Replace AI Marking
Separate machine-readable marking, perceptible disclosure and QR-based provenance under Article 50 with a practical four-layer model.
Repair data from 31 July: Preparing the product passport for the repair path
The EU repair Directive applies from 31 July 2026. Learn how to structure product, spare-part and process data for reliable repair operations.
PPWR, QR Codes and DPPs: Why One Data Carrier Should Be Enough
The PPWR introduces open digital data carriers for packaging information. How to connect packaging, sorting and a product DPP through one stable entry point.
Digital Product Passports for Toys: What Manufacturers Must Prepare by 2030
The EU Toy Safety Regulation makes the DPP a conformity record from 2030. What manufacturers should prepare for models, safety, online sales and customs.
Construction DPP and BIM: How Product and Building Data Connect
The new Construction Products Regulation connects Digital Product Passports with BIM. A practical guide to open data, roles and long-term availability.
Digital Product Passports for Detergents: What Regulation 2026/405 Requires
Regulation (EU) 2026/405 introduces a DPP for detergents and surfactants. What manufacturers need to plan for data, refill sales, customs and availability.
Unsold Textile Destruction Ban: What Applies Since July 2026
The ESPR ban on destroying unsold apparel and footwear has applied since 19 July 2026. A practical guide to derogations, disclosure and evidence.
The EU DPP Registry Is Live: What Companies Should Test Now
The EU Digital Product Passport Registry has been operational since 20 July 2026. A practical guide to testing its UI, API and data architecture.
Analyzing DPP Performance Across Your Workspace: A Complete Guide
Analyze workspace-wide DPP performance: which metrics matter, how to aggregate compliance status and scan data — and what EU regulations will require from 2027 onward.
Battery Recycling: Feeding Recovery Data Back into the Digital Product Passport
How recycling data flows back into the Digital Product Passport under EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 — obligations, technical architecture, and the February 2027 deadline.
BatteryPass-Ready Launches Test Environment for the Digital Battery Passport
The BatteryPass-Ready consortium launched a public test environment for the Digital Battery Passport on June 24, 2026 — ahead of the EU mandate taking effect in February 2027.
Digital Battery Passport 2027: What Manufacturers Need to Know Now
Webinars, open-source tools, and new standards: the EU Battery Passport is gaining momentum. A July 2026 status overview and the open questions ahead of the February 2027 deadline.
EU Digital Product Passport 2026: Where the Battery Pass and ESPR Stand Now
Webinars, open-source tools, new standards: the state of the EU Digital Product Passport in July 2026 — concise and source-based for practitioners.
Digital Battery Passport 2026: Test Environments, Standards, and Open Questions
Where does industry stand on the Digital Battery Passport? An overview of test environments, CEN/CENELEC standards, open-source tools, and regulatory developments as of summer 2026.
CEN and CENELEC Publish First EU Standards for the Digital Product Passport
EN 18216 to EN 18223: CEN and CENELEC lay the technical foundation for the Digital Product Passport under ESPR and the Battery Regulation. What the standards actually require.
Digital Battery Passport 2027: What the EU Regulation Actually Requires
From February 2027, the Digital Battery Passport becomes mandatory. What (EU) 2023/1542 really demands, where the industry is still falling short, and which standards apply now.
First Harmonized EU Standards for the Digital Product Passport Published
CEN/CENELEC publishes EN 18219, EN 18220, and EN 18222: the first harmonized European standards for the Digital Product Passport, covering identifiers, data carriers, and interoperability.
Keeping the Digital Product Passport Up to Date: How DPP Updates Work
The EU Battery Regulation mandates ongoing data maintenance. Filling in your DPP once and walking away risks serious compliance issues starting February 2027. A practical guide.
CEN and CENELEC Publish the First Six Harmonized DPP Standards
EN 18216 through EN 18223 define the technical foundation of the EU Digital Product Passport. What the six standards cover and what that means for manufacturers.
Digital Battery Passport: How to Keep Your Data Up to Date
Mandatory from February 2027: how manufacturers update dynamic data in the Digital Battery Passport compliantly — from SoH to CO₂ footprint.
Digital Battery Passport 2027: What the EU Regulation Actually Requires
Starting February 2027, the Digital Battery Passport becomes mandatory. A breakdown of required data fields, standards, registry requirements, and the current state of implementation.
Digital Battery Passport 2027: What the Industry Needs to Know Now
Starting February 2027, the Digital Battery Passport is mandatory for EV and industrial batteries. An overview of requirements, open issues, and current market developments.
First European Standards for the Digital Product Passport Published
CEN and CENELEC have published six harmonized standards (EN 18216–18223) for the EU Digital Product Passport. What they require — and what that means in practice.
Digital Battery Passport 2027: What the EU Regulation Actually Requires
From February 2027, the Digital Battery Passport is mandatory for industrial and traction batteries. A breakdown of required data, compliance gaps, and current market developments.
Digital Battery Passport 2027: What the Industry Needs to Know Now
Starting February 2027, the Digital Battery Passport becomes mandatory. An overview of requirements, practical challenges, and current market developments.
Digital Product Passport 2026: What the ESPR Actually Requires
A deep dive into the ESPR regulation, the Digital Battery Passport, and real-world implementation challenges — with concrete requirements instead of marketing promises.
Digital Product Passport 2026: What the ESPR Actually Requires
ESPR, Battery Passport, EmpCo: A clear-eyed overview of the current regulatory status of the Digital Product Passport — no marketing hype, just the facts.
Keeping DPP Data Current: What the ESPR Actually Requires
How often must DPP data be updated? What the ESPR regulation concretely demands, where real-world implementation gets tricky, and which technical patterns hold up in practice.
First European Standards for the Digital Product Passport Published
CEN and CENELEC have published the first six EU standards (EN 18216–18223) for the Digital Product Passport. What they require — and what that means for manufacturers.
DPP Sector Update June 2026: Steel, Batteries, and GS1 Pilots
JRC steel draft, battery mandate from February 2027, Driscoll's serialization project: what June 2026's DPP developments mean for manufacturers.
EN 18216–18223: CEN and CENELEC Publish First DPP Standards
CEN and CENELEC have published the first harmonized European Standards for the Digital Product Passport. Here's what EN 18216 through EN 18223 actually require.
CEN and CENELEC Publish Six Standards for the Digital Product Passport
EN 18216 through EN 18223: CEN and CENELEC lay the technical foundation for the Digital Product Passport under the ESPR regulation. What each standard actually covers.
DPP Regulation 2026: What ESPR, Battery, and Steel Rules Now Require
ESPR, the Battery Passport, and the JRC steel draft are tightening DPP requirements. A regulatory overview of what companies must implement by 2026.
DPP Standards Are Finalized – Now Comes Implementation
CEN/CENELEC JTC 24 has finalized the foundational technical standards for the Digital Product Passport. Here's what companies need to do right now.
EU Digital Product Passport 2026: What the New Regulations Actually Require
ESPR, DPP Registry, Battery Regulation, and EmpCo Directive: a precise overview of the current regulatory landscape and concrete obligations for manufacturers.
Keeping DPP Data Current: What ESPR Actually Requires
How to correctly update Digital Product Passport data under ESPR: lot vs. item level, registry obligations, and practical architecture guidance.
DPP Regulation 2026: What the New EU Standards Actually Require
CEN/CENELEC standards, JRC steel draft, CIRPASS-2 critique: a precise overview of the current state of DPP regulation under the ESPR.
DPP Regulation 2026: What the New EU Standards Actually Require
CEN/CENELEC standards, JRC steel draft, CIRPASS-2 critique: a precise overview of the state of DPP regulation as of June 2026.
DPP Sector Update June 2026: Standards, Steel Draft, and GS1 Pilots
CEN/CENELEC standards published, JRC draft for steel DPP, CIRPASS-2 criticism of the registry: what companies need to know right now.
DPP Sector Update June 2026: Standards, Steel Draft, and GS1 Pilots
CEN/CENELEC standards published, JRC draft for semi-finished steel products, GS1 Digital Link in fresh produce: what companies need to know right now.
DPP Regulation 2026: What the New EU Standards Actually Require
CEN/CENELEC standards, JRC steel draft, CIRPASS-2 critique: a factual, no-hype overview of the state of DPP regulation in summer 2026.
DPP Regulation 2026: What Manufacturers Need to Know Now
New EN standards, JRC draft for steel, CIRPASS-2 criticism: the EU Digital Product Passport is taking concrete shape. A regulatory overview for practitioners.
EU Digital Product Passport: What the New Standards and Registry Rules Mean
CEN/CENELEC standards, the draft Registry regulation, JRC steel data, and REACH microplastics: the state of DPP regulation as of June 2026 — concise and source-based.
Digital Product Passport 2026: Standards, Registry, and New Sector Obligations
CEN/CENELEC standards, the EU Registry draft, ISO/IEC JTC 5, and the steel DPP: everything manufacturers need to know about the Digital Product Passport right now.
DPP Regulation 2026: Registry Draft, EN Standards, and ISO/IEC JTC 5
What the EU Registry draft of April 2026, the new EN 18219/18220/18222 standards, and ISO/IEC JTC 5 mean in practice for manufacturers.
The EU DPP Registry & the 2027 Battery Deadline: What to Prepare Now
Two regulatory clocks are ticking: the central EU Digital Product Passport registry is expected to come online in 2026 under ESPR, and the battery passport becomes mandatory on 18 February 2027. Lead times are long, so here is what to prepare now, with API code.
Automating Digital Product Passports with Webhooks
A Digital Product Passport is not a static page — every scan is an event you can build on. React to qr.scanned for analytics, re-orders and recall flags, keep passport data fresh from your ERP, and verify every payload with HMAC-SHA256. A developer-grade guide with code.
Free DPP Solutions, Honestly Compared (open-source vs SaaS)
Searching for a free Digital Product Passport solution? Open-source frameworks and EU pilot projects exist and the license can be zero, but the real cost is engineering and operations. An honest guide to open-source, pilots and hosted options, including where qr3 fits and where it does not.