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# Blog — qr3.app

> Articles about dynamic QR codes, EU Digital Product Passport, API integration and developer tips.

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Blog

# Blog

Articles about QR codes, EU DPP, APIs and developer tips.

[All 90](/en/blog/) [Regulation 27](/en/blog/category/regulation/)[Industry News 27](/en/blog/category/industry-news/)[Tutorials 20](/en/blog/category/tutorials/)[DPP Practice 9](/en/blog/category/dpp-practice/)[QR Code Tech 4](/en/blog/category/qr-code-tech/)[GS1 Standards 3](/en/blog/category/gs1-standards/)

[![Import QR codes from CSV: fix partial failures and avoid duplicates](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/qr-codes-csv-import-teilfehler-dubletten-vermeiden/hero.png) October 23, 2026 3 min read 🤖 Tutorials Import QR codes from CSV: fix partial failures and avoid duplicates Import QR codes from CSV or XLSX, check partial results and avoid duplicate codes when correcting failed rows. qr-code csv-import data-quality](/en/blog/qr-codes-csv-import-teilfehler-dubletten-vermeiden/)

[![One QR code for manuals and datasheets: update documents without reprinting](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/qr-code-anleitungen-datenblaetter-ohne-neudruck/hero.png) October 22, 2026 4 min read 🤖 Tutorials One QR code for manuals and datasheets: update documents without reprinting Maintain manuals and datasheets behind one QR code: set up a landing page, replace files and check the complete scan journey before printing. qr-code datasheets manuals](/en/blog/qr-code-anleitungen-datenblaetter-ohne-neudruck/)

[![ISO/IEC JTC 5: Preparing DPP Architecture for Interoperability](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/iso-iec-jtc5-dpp-framework-2026/hero.png) August 15, 2026 4 min read 🤖 Industry News 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. iso-iec-jtc5 dpp-interoperability data-architecture standards-development digital-product-passport](/en/blog/iso-iec-jtc5-dpp-framework-2026/)

[![DPP Registry: Setting Up Verified Economic Operators and Access Roles](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/dpp-registry-operator-verification-2026/hero.png) August 14, 2026 5 min read 🤖 Tutorials 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. dpp-registry economic-operator access-control registration eidas](/en/blog/dpp-registry-operator-verification-2026/)

[![Digital Circularity Vehicle Passport: What Manufacturers Should Prepare for 2032](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/digital-circularity-vehicle-passport-2026/hero.png) August 13, 2026 4 min read 🤖 DPP Practice 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. vehicle-passport automotive-circularity spare-parts recycled-content interoperability](/en/blog/digital-circularity-vehicle-passport-2026/)

[![PPWR from 12 August 2026: Separate Legacy Stock, Packaging IDs and Conformity Files](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/ppwr-lagerware-verpackungs-id-konformitaet-2026/hero.png) August 11, 2026 5 min read 🤖 DPP Practice 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. ppwr packaging-id conformity-file legacy-stock supplier-data](/en/blog/ppwr-lagerware-verpackungs-id-konformitaet-2026/)

[![GS1 Resolver Test Suite: Reliably Test DPP Links Before Go-Live](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/gs1-resolver-test-suite-dpp-links/hero.png) August 9, 2026 5 min read 🤖 Tutorials 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. gs1-resolver gs1-digital-link linkset conformance-testing dpp](/en/blog/gs1-resolver-test-suite-dpp-links/)

[![EU GARAN from 27 September 2026: Implement the QR Code and Online Shop Correctly](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/eu-garan-qr-code-online-display-2026/hero.png) August 8, 2026 6 min read 🤖 QR Code Tech 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-garan guarantees qr-code e-commerce consumer-law](/en/blog/eu-garan-qr-code-online-display-2026/)

[![EU Customs from 1 November 2026: Map Merchant, Manufacturer and Standard IDs Correctly](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/eu-customs-product-identifiers-ecommerce-2026/hero.png) August 6, 2026 6 min read 🤖 Industry News 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. eu-customs e-commerce product-identifiers marketplaces gtin](/en/blog/eu-customs-product-identifiers-ecommerce-2026/)

[![GS1 Product Image Standard 5.0: From Master Asset to Stable Product Image URL](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/gs1-product-image-standard-5-asset-delivery/hero.png) August 5, 2026 7 min read 🤖 GS1 Standards 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. GS1 Product Images Digital Assets GTIN Metadata](/en/blog/gs1-product-image-standard-5-asset-delivery/)

[![CLP Digital Labels Since July 2026: Access, Tracking and Outage Rules for QR Destinations](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/clp-digital-label-access-tracking-outage-2026/hero.png) August 4, 2026 6 min read 🤖 Regulation 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. clp digital-label chemicals qr-code hazard-communication](/en/blog/clp-digital-label-access-tracking-outage-2026/)

[![EUDR grouped statements: How reference numbers move through product and batch data](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/eudr-grouped-statements-reference-data-flow/hero.png) August 3, 2026 5 min read 🤖 Tutorials 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. eudr due-diligence-statements reference-numbers batch-traceability supply-chain-data](/en/blog/eudr-grouped-statements-reference-data-flow/)

[![CRA reporting obligations: Separating the product passport, security report and update history](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/cra-reporting-product-data-separation/hero.png) August 2, 2026 6 min read 🤖 DPP Practice 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. cyber-resilience-act vulnerability-reporting product-data digital-product-passport security-updates](/en/blog/cra-reporting-product-data-separation/)

[![Provisional GS1 DPP Standard v2: NFC Complements the 2D Code](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/gs1-dpp-v2-nfc-2d-code/hero.png) July 31, 2026 6 min read 🤖 GS1 Standards 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. gs1 nfc 2d-code digital-product-passport product-identity](/en/blog/gs1-dpp-v2-nfc-2d-code/)

[![AI Act from 2 August: Why a QR Code Does Not Replace AI Marking](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/ai-act-article-50-qr-code-marking/hero.png) July 30, 2026 5 min read 🤖 QR Code Tech 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. ai-act article-50 ai-labelling qr-code content-provenance](/en/blog/ai-act-article-50-qr-code-marking/)

[![Repair data from 31 July: Preparing the product passport for the repair path](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/right-to-repair-data-path-2026/hero.png) July 28, 2026 5 min read 🤖 Tutorials 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. right-to-repair repair-data digital-product-passport spare-parts qr-code](/en/blog/right-to-repair-data-path-2026/)

[![PPWR, QR Codes and DPPs: Why One Data Carrier Should Be Enough](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/ppwr-one-data-carrier-dpp/hero.png) July 27, 2026 4 min read 🤖 QR Code Tech 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. ppwr qr-code digital-data-carrier packaging digital-product-passport](/en/blog/ppwr-one-data-carrier-dpp/)

[![Digital Product Passports for Toys: What Manufacturers Must Prepare by 2030](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/toy-dpp-eu-2025-2509/hero.png) July 26, 2026 3 min read 🤖 Industry News 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. digital-product-passport toys product-safety eu-2025-2509 customs](/en/blog/toy-dpp-eu-2025-2509/)

[![Construction DPP and BIM: How Product and Building Data Connect](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/construction-dpp-bim/hero.png) July 25, 2026 4 min read 🤖 DPP Practice 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. construction-products digital-product-passport bim eu-2024-3110 interoperability](/en/blog/construction-dpp-bim/)

[![Digital Product Passports for Detergents: What Regulation 2026/405 Requires](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/detergent-dpp-eu-2026-405/hero.png) July 24, 2026 3 min read 🤖 Regulation 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. digital-product-passport detergents surfactants eu-2026-405 refill](/en/blog/detergent-dpp-eu-2026-405/)

[![Unsold Textile Destruction Ban: What Applies Since July 2026](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/espr-unsold-textiles-ban-2026/hero.png) July 23, 2026 4 min read 🤖 Regulation 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. espr destruction-ban textiles footwear circular-economy](/en/blog/espr-unsold-textiles-ban-2026/)

[![The EU DPP Registry Is Live: What Companies Should Test Now](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/eu-dpp-registry-live-2026/hero.png) July 22, 2026 3 min read 🤖 Industry News 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. digital-product-passport dpp-registry eu-2026 api interoperability](/en/blog/eu-dpp-registry-live-2026/)

[![Analyzing DPP Performance Across Your Workspace: A Complete Guide](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/workspace-dpp-analytics/hero.png) July 21, 2026 4 min read 🤖 DPP Practice 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. digital-product-passport dpp-analyse workspace-analytics eu-registry gs1-digital-link](/en/blog/workspace-dpp-analytics/)

[![Battery Recycling: Feeding Recovery Data Back into the Digital Product Passport](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/batterierecycling-dpp/hero.png) July 17, 2026 5 min read 🤖 DPP Practice 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. batterieverordnung digital-product-passport recycling gs1-digital-link eu-2023-1542](/en/blog/batterierecycling-dpp/)

[![BatteryPass-Ready Launches Test Environment for the Digital Battery Passport](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/dpp-battery-passport-2027-20260715/hero.png) July 15, 2026 4 min read 🤖 Industry News 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. digitaler-batteriepass batterieverordnung dpp gs1-digital-link eu-2027](/en/blog/dpp-battery-passport-2027-20260715/)

[![Digital Battery Passport 2027: What Manufacturers Need to Know Now](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/sector-20260713/hero.png) July 13, 2026 4 min read 🤖 Industry News 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. batteriepass dpp espr batterieverordnung gs1-digital-link](/en/blog/sector-20260713/)

[![EU Digital Product Passport 2026: Where the Battery Pass and ESPR Stand Now](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/regulation-20260712/hero.png) July 12, 2026 4 min read 🤖 Regulation 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-product-passport batteriepass espr eu-regulierung gs1-digital-link](/en/blog/regulation-20260712/)

[![Digital Battery Passport 2026: Test Environments, Standards, and Open Questions](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/sector-20260711/hero.png) July 11, 2026 4 min read 🤖 Industry News 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. digitaler-batteriepass batterieverordnung espr dpp gs1-digital-link](/en/blog/sector-20260711/)

[![CEN and CENELEC Publish First EU Standards for the Digital Product Passport](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/dpp-en-standards-2026-20260709/hero.png) July 9, 2026 4 min read 🤖 Industry News 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-product-passport espr batterieverordnung cen-cenelec dpp-normen](/en/blog/dpp-en-standards-2026-20260709/)

[![Digital Battery Passport 2027: What the EU Regulation Actually Requires](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/regulation-20260708/hero.png) July 8, 2026 4 min read 🤖 Regulation 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. batterieverordnung digitaler-batteriepass eu-2023-1542 espr dpp](/en/blog/regulation-20260708/)

[![First Harmonized EU Standards for the Digital Product Passport Published](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/dpp-harmonized-standards-en18219-en18220-en18222-20260706/hero.png) July 6, 2026 4 min read 🤖 Industry News 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. digital-product-passport en-18219 cen-cenelec batterieverordnung dpp-normen](/en/blog/dpp-harmonized-standards-en18219-en18220-en18222-20260706/)

[![Keeping the Digital Product Passport Up to Date: How DPP Updates Work](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/howto-20260701/hero.png) July 1, 2026 5 min read 🤖 DPP Practice 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. digital-product-passport batterieverordnung dpp-updates gs1-digital-link eu-2023-1542](/en/blog/howto-20260701/)

[![CEN and CENELEC Publish the First Six Harmonized DPP Standards](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/dpp-harmonized-standards-en18216-18223-20260630/hero.png) June 30, 2026 4 min read 🤖 Industry News 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. dpp cen-cenelec en-18216 batteriepass espr](/en/blog/dpp-harmonized-standards-en18216-18223-20260630/)

[![Digital Battery Passport: How to Keep Your Data Up to Date](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/howto-20260627/hero.png) June 27, 2026 5 min read 🤖 Tutorials 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. digitaler-batteriepass dpp-update batterieverordnung state-of-health gs1-digital-link](/en/blog/howto-20260627/)

[![Digital Battery Passport 2027: What the EU Regulation Actually Requires](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/regulation-20260626/hero.png) June 26, 2026 5 min read 🤖 Regulation 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. digitaler-batteriepass eu-batterieverordnung espr dpp compliance](/en/blog/regulation-20260626/)

[![Digital Battery Passport 2027: What the Industry Needs to Know Now](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/sector-20260625/hero.png) June 25, 2026 5 min read 🤖 Industry News Digital Battery Passport 2027: What the Industry Needs to Know Now Starting February 2027, the Digital Battery Passport is mandatory for LMT batteries, industrial batteries above 2 kWh and EV batteries. An overview of requirements, open issues, and current market developments. digitaler-batteriepass eu-batterieverordnung dpp espr gs1-digital-link](/en/blog/sector-20260625/)

[![First European Standards for the Digital Product Passport Published](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/dpp-en-standards-18216-18223-20260624/hero.png) June 24, 2026 4 min read 🤖 Industry News 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-product-passport espr dpp-normen batterieverordnung cen-cenelec](/en/blog/dpp-en-standards-18216-18223-20260624/)

[![Digital Battery Passport 2027: What the EU Regulation Actually Requires](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/regulation-20260623/hero.png) June 23, 2026 4 min read 🤖 Regulation Digital Battery Passport 2027: What the EU Regulation Actually Requires From February 2027, the Digital Battery Passport is mandatory for LMT batteries, industrial batteries above 2 kWh and EV batteries. A breakdown of required data, compliance gaps, and current market developments. digitaler-batteriepass eu-batterieverordnung espr digital-product-passport compliance-2027](/en/blog/regulation-20260623/)

[![Digital Battery Passport 2027: What the Industry Needs to Know Now](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/sector-20260622/hero.png) June 22, 2026 4 min read 🤖 Industry News 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. digitaler-batteriepass batterieverordnung espr dpp gs1-digital-link](/en/blog/sector-20260622/)

[![Digital Product Passport 2026: What the ESPR Actually Requires](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/regulation-20260621/hero.png) June 21, 2026 4 min read 🤖 Regulation 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. espr digital-product-passport batteriepass gs1-digital-link empco](/en/blog/regulation-20260621/)

[![Digital Product Passport 2026: What the ESPR Actually Requires](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/regulation-20260620/hero.png) June 20, 2026 4 min read 🤖 Regulation 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. espr digital-product-passport batteriepass gs1-digital-link eu-regulierung](/en/blog/regulation-20260620/)

[![Keeping DPP Data Current: What the ESPR Actually Requires](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/howto-20260619/hero.png) June 19, 2026 4 min read 🤖 Tutorials 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. espr dpp gs1-digital-link datenaktualisierung batteriepass](/en/blog/howto-20260619/)

[![First European Standards for the Digital Product Passport Published](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/dpp-en-standards-18216-18223-20260617/hero.png) June 17, 2026 4 min read 🤖 Industry News 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. digital-product-passport espr cen-cenelec normen gs1-digital-link](/en/blog/dpp-en-standards-18216-18223-20260617/)

[![DPP Sector Update June 2026: Steel, Batteries, and GS1 Pilots](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/sector-20260616/hero.png) June 16, 2026 4 min read 🤖 Industry News 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. dpp espr gs1-digital-link batterieverordnung stahl](/en/blog/sector-20260616/)

[![EN 18216–18223: CEN and CENELEC Publish First DPP Standards](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/dpp-en-standards-18216-18223-20260615/hero.png) June 15, 2026 5 min read 🤖 Industry News 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. digital-product-passport cen-cenelec en-18219 espr gs1-digital-link](/en/blog/dpp-en-standards-18216-18223-20260615/)

[![CEN and CENELEC Publish Six Standards for the Digital Product Passport](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/dpp-en-standards-18216-18223-20260614/hero.png) June 14, 2026 4 min read 🤖 Industry News 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. digital-product-passport espr cen-cenelec en-18219 gs1-digital-link](/en/blog/dpp-en-standards-18216-18223-20260614/)

[![DPP Regulation 2026: What ESPR, Battery, and Steel Rules Now Require](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/regulation-20260613/hero.png) June 13, 2026 5 min read 🤖 Regulation 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. espr digital-product-passport dpp-regulation gs1-digital-link batterieverordnung](/en/blog/regulation-20260613/)

[![DPP Standards Are Finalized – Now Comes Implementation](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/dpp-technical-standards-finalized-20260612/hero.png) June 12, 2026 4 min read 🤖 Industry News 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. digital-product-passport espr cen-cenelec gs1-digital-link dpp-normen](/en/blog/dpp-technical-standards-finalized-20260612/)

[![EU Digital Product Passport 2026: What the New Regulations Actually Require](https://qr3-blog-agent.meistern.workers.dev/cdn/blog/regulation-20260611/hero.png) June 11, 2026 5 min read 🤖 Regulation 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. espr digital-product-passport dpp-registry batterieverordnung gs1-digital-link](/en/blog/regulation-20260611/)

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