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May 22, 2026

10 Capabilities Fashion Brands Should Request Digital Product Passport Solutions in 2026

Martina Sattanino
Content Writer

Digital Product Passport requirements are becoming more specific through delegated acts, Registry infrastructure, and interoperability rules.

As a result, fashion brands are starting to face operational questions around product-level data structure, supplier-linked information, lifecycle persistence, Registry integration, long-term accessibility of DPP data. 

This is changing what companies should expect from DPP solutions in 2026.

1. Structuring product data at the right level of granularity

A DPP solution should support product data at:

  • model level
  • batch level
  • item level

depending on how future delegated acts define requirements.

A DPP provider should allow brands to connect:

  • materials
  • suppliers
  • certifications
  • lifecycle-related information

to the correct product record.

EU source: JRC DPP Requirements Methodology (2026)

2. Managing Registry-related requirements

A DPP solution should help brands manage operational requirements linked to the future EU Registry, including:

  • unique identifiers
  • Registry registration workflows
  • API-based exchanges
  • long-term accessibility of DPP data

EU source: Draft DPP Registry Implementing Regulation (2026)

3. Connecting supplier information to products

A DPP solution should allow brands to attach supplier-linked information directly to:

  • products
  • materials
  • batches
  • production stages

This can include:

  • supplier documentation
  • certifications
  • traceability records
  • material information

The system should also support updates when sourcing conditions or suppliers change.

EU source: ESPR Regulation (EU) 2024/1781

4. Handling product data coming from multiple systems

Product information used for Digital Product Passports is often distributed across:

  • ERP systems
  • PLM systems
  • supplier documentation
  • certifications
  • lifecycle assessment tools

A DPP solution should support the ability to connect and structure information coming from multiple systems and formats.

EU source: JRC DPP Requirements Methodology (2026)

5. Maintaining DPP accessibility over time

A DPP solution should support:

  • persistent identifiers
  • hosting continuity
  • backup logic
  • long-term accessibility of DPP information

Registry drafts already introduce expectations around persistence and continuity of DPP records, with a default 10-year accessibility period unless otherwise specified for a product category.

EU source: Draft DPP Registry Implementing Regulation (2026)

6. Updating DPP structures as delegated acts evolve

Different delegated acts will introduce different requirements depending on the product category.

A DPP solution should therefore support:

  • new mandatory fields
  • evolving product attributes
  • category-specific requirements
  • updated interoperability conditions

without requiring brands to rebuild the entire DPP structure each time requirements evolve.

EU source: ESPR Working Plan 2025–2030

7. Supporting different levels of DPP visibility

The DPP framework distinguishes between different categories of actors interacting with product information, including consumers, authorities, manufacturers, customs authorities, and other relevant operators.

A DPP solution should therefore support the possibility to manage different levels of visibility depending on:

  • the type of information
  • the stakeholder accessing it
  • future delegated-act requirements

For example, brands may choose to display a supplier vanity name on the consumer-facing DPP while maintaining more detailed supplier records internally or for authorised access only.

Not all DPP information is necessarily intended to be publicly accessible in the same way.

EU source: ESPR Regulation (EU) 2024/1781

8. Preparing data for validation and interoperability checks

A DPP solution should help brands structure information in formats compatible with:

  • interoperability requirements
  • Registry validation logic
  • structured data exchange

Responsibility for the information itself remains with the economic operator placing the product on the market.

EU source: Draft DPP Registry Implementing Regulation (2026)

9. Maintaining continuity across provider changes

A DPP solution should give brands clarity around:

  • where DPP data is hosted
  • how records can be exported
  • what happens if providers change
  • how identifiers remain active over time

EU source: European Commission consultation on DPP service providers (2024)

10. Supporting product information beyond the first sale

A DPP solution should support the possibility to maintain or add information linked to the product after the initial transaction.

This can include:

  • repair information
  • resale-related information
  • recycling instructions
  • ownership-related interactions
  • lifecycle-stage updates

EU source: ESPR Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 and Draft DPP Registry Implementing Regulation (2026)

Conclusion

Digital Product Passport requirements are becoming increasingly detailed through delegated acts, Registry drafts, interoperability rules, and service provider requirements.

For fashion brands, this means evaluating DPP solutions not only on the final product experience, but on their ability to support structured product data, Registry-related requirements, supplier-linked information, and long-term accessibility over time.

At Renoon, we continuously monitor these developments through our DPP regulatory newstracker and work directly with brands to translate evolving EU requirements into operational DPP structures.

If you want to understand how these requirements apply to your products and systems, feel free to get in touch with our team.

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