DPP: The who, what, where and when, and how to prepare
The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is coming. All products on the European market will have to be provided with a product passport, also known as a “digital twin”, in the (near) future: a digital file that provides comprehensive information about the environmental impact of a product throughout its entire life cycle. This is expected for textile products by the beginning of 2026.
Background: about the Digital Product Passport and other upcoming EU regulations
The concept of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) was introduced in the EU strategy for sustainable and circular textiles and refined in the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) came into effect on 18 July 2024, says lawyer Judith Bussé. “This is framework legislation, which means that it provides a framework for further implementation and concretisation per product category and sector. By the …