The 2026 Guide to
Digital Product Passports
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is changing global supply chains forever. Here is exactly what you need to know to stay compliant.
What is a Digital Product Passport?
A Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a digital record that provides information about a product's sustainability, environmental performance, and lifecycle. Think of it as a "digital twin" for physical goods.
The goal of the EU's ESPR framework is to make products more durable, reliable, reusable, upgradeable, reparable, easier to maintain, refurbish, and recycle.
Why it matters now
This isn't just a suggestion. By 2027, products without a compliant DPP will be banned from the EU market. The infrastructure to support this takes time to build, which is why brands are starting now.
The Timeline: Who is Affected?
The rollout is staged by industry to allow businesses to adapt.
Batteries & Vehicles
Industrial & EV batteries must declare carbon footprint and recycled content.
Textiles & Apparel
Every garment needs a unique ID tracking fabric origin and recyclability.
Consumer Electronics
Smartphones, tablets, and laptops must prove repairability.
What Data Needs to be Included?
- Technical Specifications: Model, batch number, manufacturing date.
- Materials: % of recycled content, presence of substances of concern.
- Supply Chain: Manufacturer details and origin.
- End-of-Life: Instructions for disassembly and recycling.
How Tool Studio Solves This
Building a DPP system from scratch is expensive and complex. Tool Studio provides a pre-built infrastructure compliant with GS1 Digital Link standards.
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