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International · UN/CEFACT Rec. 49 — Transparency at Scale

UNECE Recommendation No. 49 & US position

UNECE's Recommendation 49 offers a global framework (including the UN Transparency Protocol) for digital product traceability. The US has no federal DPP mandate but participates in standards work through ISO/IEC JTC 5.

In short

  • ●Useful for global interoperability; not legally binding.
Status
Adopted
DPP applies
Voluntary
Scope
Voluntary international framework for value-chain transparency.

Key dates

  1. Transparency at Scale published

Questions

Does the US require a DPP?

No federal US mandate exists. US exporters selling into the EU must comply with EU rules.

Sources

  1. UNECE — Transparency at Scale
  2. INCITS — DPP standards

Last reviewed 2 November 2026. Guidance only — not legal advice.

Dates marked "expected" depend on acts not yet adopted. Reviewed 2 November 2026.

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