What is a digital product passport?
A DPP is the product’s digital identity: structured, updatable information on materials, origin, documentation and circularity that can be shared along the value chain.
Is a DPP the same as a QR code?
No. The QR (or another carrier) is how you find the passport. The passport itself is the data and the maintenance behind it.
When does a DPP become mandatory?
It depends on the product group. Batteries have concrete dates in the Batteries Regulation (from 18 February 2027 for the categories concerned). Other groups are introduced step by step via ESPR and product-specific rules.
Which product groups should prepare now?
Especially batteries, textiles, electronics, furniture, construction and certain material flows (for example steel/aluminium) where the EU has already signalled priority.
What do we need in place internally?
Clear scope, mapped data sources, a supplier process, documents linked to SKU and an owner for maintenance over time.
Can we wait until the legal text is fully settled?
You can wait on detailed fields, but not on the data foundation. Companies that wait until the deadline often end up with manual rush projects and more expensive compliance.
How does Original Creation help?
OC helps manufacturers collect and structure product data from systems, files and suppliers into proper, maintained digital product passports.