EU Digital Product Passport: Requirements, Implementation and Where to Start
In this interactive webinar, Richard Merkel, Senior Advisor at VDMA e.V., and Dominique Puls, CRO at Seprotec, discuss the changing regulatory requirements and the practical challenges companies face when preparing for the DPP.
From product data and technical documentation to internal processes, system integration and multilingual information, the session explores what companies need to consider, how to assess their current situation and where to begin.
Watch the webinar to hear the views of experts, explore the questions raised by other companies and identify possible next steps for your organization.
Frequently Asked Questions About the EU Digital Product Passport
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What is the EU Digital Product Passport (DPP)?
The EU Digital Product Passport is a digital record designed to make relevant product information accessible throughout a product's lifecycle.
Introduced under the EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), it aims to improve product transparency, traceability and access to information relating to sustainability and circularity.
The specific information required will depend on the applicable product group and its corresponding regulatory requirements. -
Which companies and industries will be affected by the Digital Product Passport?
The DPP is being introduced gradually, with requirements and timelines varying by product category and applicable legislation.
Companies manufacturing, importing or distributing affected products may need to provide and maintain relevant product information.
The webinar explores the regulatory framework and what companies should consider when determining how the DPP could affect their products and operations. -
What product data and technical documentation will companies need for the DPP?
Depending on the requirements applicable, companies may need to provide information about the product’s characteristics, materials, environmental performance, repairability or other relevant features.
One important consideration is how this information is currently stored and managed.
Product data may be spread across different departments, documents and systems, making it necessary to review its availability, structure and accessibility before implementation. -
How can companies prepare their existing systems and processes for DPP implementation?
There is no single technical approach that will suit every organization.
Companies should first assess their existing product information, identify relevant data sources and review how their systems and departments work together.
This may involve examining existing PIM, PLM, ERP or technical documentation systems, as well as determining which information needs to be digitized, structured or connected.
The webinar discusses these practical considerations and possible starting points for companies who are at different stages in their preparation. -
What role does multilingual product information play in the Digital Product Passport?
Companies operating across European markets need to consider how product information will be made accessible in different countries and languages, in line with applicable requirements.
This creates practical considerations around terminology consistency, multilingual technical documentation and the integration of translation processes into existing content and data workflows.
As a Language Intelligence Partner, Seprotec supports international companies in managing multilingual product information, connecting language technologies with existing systems and developing scalable content processes.