Frequently Asked Questions

The European Commission defines a Digital Product Passport as a digital container of product-specific information that acts as a digital identity for a product. This digital identity enables traceability and transparency throughout the product’s entire value chain - from manufacturing to use, reuse, and end of life. A DPP includes mandatory and voluntary information, such as product composition and materials, manufacturing processes and origin, carbon footprint and environmental data, certificates of conformity and legal compliance, instructions for use, repair, reuse, and disposal. All of this information is accessed through a data carrier, typically a QR code or similar, connected to digital systems such as registries and web portals.

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We define DPP roadmaps and operating models aligned with compliance, ESG, and supply chain traceability requirements. We design and integrate scalable DPP platforms with existing company systems, ensuring secure data management and interoperability. We also support operational implementation, from platform configuration to supply chain coordination and go live management.
By unifying strategy, system integration, and managed services, Renoon turns Digital Product Passport requirements into a structured, connected product system that supports compliance and long term business value.

Under the E U Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), a Digital Product Passport contains structured product-level data that will be defined through delegated acts, based on the framework set out in Annex I and Annex III of the regulation and further developed through the European Commission and JRC milestones. In practice, a DPP includes both mandatory and additional voluntary information. Mandatory data is defined at product-category level and typically covers product identification, information on the manufacturer or economic operator, material composition and substances of concern, environmental performance, compliance documentation, and instructions for use, repair, and end-of-life handling. These requirements must be provided in a structured, machine-readable, and interoperable format. Beyond this, a DPP can include additional information depending on the product, regulatory developments, and use cases. This may cover aspects such as durability, repairability, recyclability, recycled content, environmental impact, or supply chain data. The scope of this additional information is not fixed and evolves over time as delegated acts are adopted (expected for Q3 2027) and requirements become more detailed (Digital Product Passport Registry confirmed for July 2026). Overall, the Digital Product Passport is designed as a dynamic system, where core mandatory data is defined by regulation, while additional information can expand to support transparency, circularity and added business value across the product lifecycle.

Based on current EU policy developments and industry practice, moving from initial setup to full deployment typically takes between 18 and 24 months. This timeline reflects the operational work required to define the DPP scope, structure product data, connect internal systems such as ERP and PLM, collect and validate supplier information, and deploy Digital Product Passports across products. According to recent updates from the European Commission and the JRC preparatory work for textiles, delegated acts are expected to be adopted in Q3 2027, with compliance becoming operational shortly after. As a result, brands aiming to be compliant by 2028 need to already have a structured implementation plan in place. Digital Product Passports should be approached as a phased process, starting with data readiness and pilots, and scaling to full deployment over time.

Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements are introduced progressively under the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) through product-specific delegated acts, starting with priority product groups identified in the European Commission’s ESPR Working Plan 2025–2030. These include sectors such as batteries, textiles and apparel, electronics, furniture, tyres, mattresses, and key materials like steel and aluminium.
The rollout follows a clear timeline. The Digital Product Passport Registry is expected to be introduced from July 2026, as a core system component where Digital Product Passports and their mandatory data are registered, ahead of the first requirements. The first mandatory Digital Product Passports will apply to batteries from February 2027. For textiles and apparel, delegated acts are expected around Q3 2027, following the preparatory work led by the European Commission and the Joint Research Centre. Once these delegated acts are adopted, companies are typically given around 18 months to compl y. This means that for textiles, Digital Product Passports will become mandatory on the EU market between 2028 and 2029.

Yes. While Digital Product Passports are introduced as a regulatory requirement under EU legislation, they can also be used as an operational and customer-facing layer beyond compliance. At product level, a DPP creates a direct digital connection between the product and the brand. This allows companies to activate use cases such as customer registration, ownership tracking, and ongoing interaction through product-linked digital experiences. In practice, this turns each product into a recurring touchpoint rather than a one-time transaction. Digital Product Passports can also support commercial and lifecycle use cases. These include enabling services such as repair, resale, and warranty management, as well as providing structured product data that can be reused across e-commerce, customer engagement, and internal systems. In addition, DPPs enable brands to communicate verified product information directly to consumers, improving transparency and trust while supporting differentiation at launch and throughout the product lifecycle. As a result, while compliance is mandatory, Digital Product Passports can also function as a foundation for customer engagement, operational efficiency, and new post-purchase revenue models.