digital-product-passport
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
GS1 Sunrise 2027: Why the packaging QR code becomes DPP infrastructure
GS1 Sunrise 2027 brings 2D barcodes to retail POS. Manufacturers should now plan QR codes, GS1 Digital Link and Digital Product Passport together.
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.
EU Draft DPP Registry Regulation: What Manufacturers Need to Know Now
On April 29, 2026, the European Commission published its draft Implementing Regulation for the central Digital Product Passport Registry. A factual overview for manufacturers.
Keeping DPP Data Current: How the Update Process Works
What the ESPR regulation actually requires for updating Digital Product Passports — and how to correctly maintain registry entries, resolvers, and product data.
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.
EU Commission Publishes Draft Implementing Regulation for the DPP Registry
On April 29, 2026, the EU Commission released its draft Implementing Regulation for the central Digital Product Passport Registry. Here's what manufacturers need to know now.
EU Commission Consults Draft Regulation for Central DPP Registry
On April 29, 2026, the EU Commission published a draft implementing regulation for the central Digital Product Passport Registry. Here's what it actually says.
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?
Keeping Your Digital Product Passport Up to Date: How the Update Workflow Works
How to correctly update an existing Digital Product Passport — from data changes and GS1 Digital Link management to mandatory audit trail requirements.
EU Textile Regulation 2025: What Manufacturers Need to Know Now
Europe's textile industry is shrinking while regulatory pressure mounts. A practical overview of ESPR, Digital Product Passport obligations, and what companies must do now.