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Practical guides, regulatory breakdowns, and real-world lessons on the Digital Product Passport.
Battery passport: the 71 data points required, and those that are not yet
The Commission published its list of the 71 data points of the battery passport on 21 August 2026, with the status of each one per category. What applies on 18 February 2027, what does not, and where the data comes from.
DPP standards: all eight EN standards are now published, and what changes
EN 18239 and EN 18246 were published on 16 September 2026, completing the eight horizontal Digital Product Passport standards. What that publication changes, and what it does not.
Cited in the Official Journal does not mean mandatory: how to read a DPP standard
Standard published, standard cited in the Official Journal, obligation created by a delegated act: three distinct statuses that most coverage conflates. How to read DPP announcements without getting it wrong.
Battery DPP: Complete Guide to the EU 2027 Regulation
Full guide to the Digital Product Passport for batteries under EU Regulation 2023/1542: categories in scope, mandatory data, compliance timeline, and how to get ready for February 2027.
DPP Software for SMEs: Comparison Guide for ESPR Compliance
Which DPP software should SMEs choose to comply with ESPR? A comparison of available solutions and why DPPify stands out for small and mid-sized businesses.
How to Create a Digital Product Passport: Step-by-Step Practical Guide
Learn how to create an ESPR-compliant Digital Product Passport (DPP) with this concrete step-by-step guide. Data to collect, tools to use, QR code to generate.
How to Create a Digital Product Passport (DPP) — Step-by-Step Guide
Create an ESPR-compliant DPP in 5 steps: what data to collect, which generator to use, how to publish your QR code and maintain your passport over time.
DPP, PEF and textile ecolabels: what's the difference for brands?
DPP, PEF, EU Ecolabel, OEKO-TEX — the acronyms multiply in sustainable fashion. This guide clarifies each tool, what it requires and how they work together.
Textile DPP 2027: what brands must prepare right now
The DPP becomes mandatory for textiles in 2027. Discover which data to collect, the regulatory timeline and how to get ready for ESPR compliance.
Circular Economy: Why the DPP is a Key Tool
The digital product passport is an essential lever for the transition to a circular economy. Discover how it facilitates repair, reuse, and recycling.
Product QR Codes and GS1 Digital Link: The Winning Duo for DPP
How QR codes coupled with the GS1 Digital Link standard provide instant access to a product's digital passport. Explanations and practical examples.
ESPR Regulation: What Changes for Manufacturers and Retailers
The European ESPR regulation (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products) is changing the rules. Discover the new obligations and how to comply.
Digital Product Passport (DPP): The Complete Guide for SMEs
Everything you need to know about the Digital Product Passport: definition, regulatory obligations, compliance timeline, and how to prepare.
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