A DPP will store a range of information providing full transparency about the product that includes:
Product information: Name or a unique product identifier (UID); Model; Batch number; Warranty detail; Manufacturing date; Product type.
A global trade identification number as provided for in standard ISO/IEC or equivalent of products or their parts.
A tariff of the European Union code (TARIC) and other relevant commodity codes. (A TARIC-French Tarif intégré des Communautés européenes) is a multilingual database integrating all measures relating to EU customs tariff, commercial and agricultural legislation.
Information on materials
Technical specifications
Ownership history
Production and traceability details
Environmental impact
Safety and compliance information
Usage instructions
Maintenance and aftercare
Recycling, disposal, EOL
Warranty and service information
According to current information, the agency responsible for validating the data within a digital passport is the EU. They are driving the regulatory framework behind it and will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of the information collected.
The EU, ESPR makes digital product passports mandatory for all businesses operating on the territory of the EU. Other than outlining what data must be included in a digital passport, it also includes deadlines by which passports must be finalized and published. By 2026, The European Commission’s (EC) digital registry will be able to store unique identifiers of digital passports.
All information requirements for a digital passport should be relevant and serve a purpose—every piece of information provides a clear scope and a solid user benefit along the product lifecycle. Data included in a digital product passport must be current. A product’s DPP must stay available until the end of the product’s lifecycle. A backup copy should also be made available through a delegated service provider.13
A Practical Guide to the Digital Product Passport - Introduction
The Concept Behind the Digital Product Passport (DPP)
Understanding DPP Laws, Regulations, and Business Requirements
Industries Affected by the DPP Mandate
What Type of Information Is Stored Inside a DPP?
Blockchain Technology: The Foundation for Building a DPP
Companies Are Using PLM to Manage DPP Information