A Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a structured set of product data, accessible by scanning a data carrier such as a QR code or NFC tag on the product. It is the core tool of the EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), designed to make products more sustainable, circular and transparent.
Why it exists
Regulators want reliable product information to flow across the value chain — to consumers making choices, to repairers and recyclers, and to customs and market surveillance authorities checking compliance.
Who needs one
- Manufacturers and importers placing in-scope products on the EU market
- Brands outside the EU selling into it
- Distributors and retailers, who must make the passport accessible
What it typically contains
- A unique product identifier and operator details
- Materials, substances of concern and recycled content
- Carbon footprint and environmental performance
- Compliance documents, manuals and safety information
- Repair, reuse and recycling instructions
Read more in our guide on what data goes into a DPP, or see the legislation tracker.