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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 Industry Needs to Know Now
Starting February 2027, the Digital Battery Passport becomes mandatory. An overview of requirements, practical challenges, and current market developments.
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 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.
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.
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.
EU Confirms: Six Harmonized DPP Standards Successfully Adopted
The European Commission confirms: six CEN/CENELEC standards for the Digital Product Passport received a positive vote on April 2, 2026. Here's what that means for manufacturers.
EU Commission Publishes Draft DPP Registry Implementing Regulation
On April 29, 2026, the EU Commission released its draft implementing regulation for the central Digital Product Passport Registry. Here's what it covers — and what it doesn't.
ISO and IEC Launch JTC 5: International Digital Product Passport Standardization Begins
ISO and IEC have established JTC 5, a joint committee for DPP standardization. Here's what it means for manufacturers, retailers, and EU ESPR implementation.
DPP, Batteries, Sunrise 2027: What Manufacturers Need to Do Now
The ESPR Registry launches in July 2026, the Battery Regulation kicks in August, and GS1 Digital Link becomes mandatory. A clear overview of the most pressing deadlines.
DPP Sector Update May 2026: Batteries, Textiles, and GS1 Sunrise
EU Battery Passport, GS1 Sunrise 2027, DPP Registry draft: everything companies need to know about the Digital Product Passport right now.
Europe's Textile Industry in Freefall: What the Numbers Really Mean
For the third consecutive year, Europe's textile and apparel industry is shrinking. What's behind the EURATEX figures — and what role does regulation play?