# UNECE Recommendation No. 49 & US position

**Reference:** UN/CEFACT Rec. 49 — Transparency at Scale · **Status:** Adopted · **DPP applies:** Voluntary

> Useful for global interoperability; not legally binding.

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.

**Scope:** Voluntary international framework for value-chain transparency.

## Key dates

- **2026** — Transparency at Scale published

## FAQ

### Does the US require a DPP?

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

## Sources

- [UNECE — Transparency at Scale](https://unece.org/sites/default/files/2026-04/ECE_TRADE_493E_TransparencyAtScale.pdf)

- [INCITS — DPP standards](https://standards.incits.org/digital-product-passport-dpp)