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Guides

Practical DPP guides

Sourced, plain-language deep dives for compliance, product and IT teams.

Fundamentals

8 min read

What data goes into a Digital Product Passport?

Identity, characteristics, evidence, lifecycle and governance — the five layers of a DPP data model.

Technical

7 min read

Identifiers, data carriers and GS1 Digital Link explained

The identifier, the carrier and the resolver are three different things. Here's how they fit together.

6 min read

DPP access rights: who can see what?

Public, legitimate interest and authority access — with a worked permission matrix.

6 min read

Where is DPP data stored? Decentralisation, registry and blockchain

The EU registry stores identifiers, not passports. And no, you don't need blockchain.

Implementation

9 min read

DPP implementation: an 8-step readiness plan

From legal scoping to scaled rollout — the sequence that works.

5 min read

Avoiding lock-in: DPP provider exit and continuity

Your codes are printed for a decade. Make sure your passports outlive your vendor.

Sectors

10 min read

The EU Battery Passport: complete guide for 2027

Scope, Annex XIII data, access levels and the 18 February 2027 deadline.

7 min read

Textile DPP: what fashion brands should prepare now

The apparel delegated act is expected in 2027. Here's how to get ready without overreacting.

5 min read

Construction product DPPs vs building passports and EPDs

How the CPR passport relates to BIM, EPDs and building material passports.

Business

6 min read

How much does a Digital Product Passport cost?

Why 'price per passport' is the wrong metric, and what to budget for instead.

6 min read

Build vs buy: choosing a DPP platform

Twelve questions to ask any DPP provider before you sign.

5 min read

Beyond compliance: the business case for DPPs

Why leading brands treat the passport as a customer channel, not just a legal box.