DIGITAL PRODUCT PASSPORT

The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is rooted in the European Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR, 2024/1781). It will apply to cosmetics, among many other products.

The DPP is a digital identity card for each product, designed to simplify access to 3 types of information:

• Legal conformity
• Sustainability
• Circularity

Key steps in the DPP process: 

• Collect the required product information and generate a unique product identifier.  
• Create the DPP and notify the central EU portal. 
• Print the DPP data carrier (QR code) on labels. 
• Provide a backup of the DPP to a certified service provider. 
• Keep the DPP up to date. 

The standard for the DPP is also expected to be finalized by the end of 2025, with obligations for certain products beginning in 2027-2028.  The DPP is designed to close the gap between consumer demands for transparency and the current lack of reliable product data.

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