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As an illustration, jointly with our regulatory compliance partner in Brussels, we can support your company in upcoming Digital Product Passport activities related to:

Batteries, Textile, Furniture, Chemicals, Consumer electronics, Electronic devices, Construction products, Food, Toys, Detergents, etc.

Digital Product Passport

What is a Digital Product Passport?

A Digital Product Passport (DPP) serves as a key enabler for enhancing sustainability practices by offering extensive details about a product throughout its entire lifecycle. A Digital Passport encompasses information regarding a product's origin, materials, carbon footprint, manufacturing processes, and recycling guidelines. By integrating this data, companies can effectively lower their environmental impact, foster a circular economy, and significantly contribute to the decarbonisation of the value chain.

What is the EU Digital Product Passport regulation?

The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which entered into force on 18 July 2024, is the cornerstone of the EU Commission’s approach to more environmentally sustainable and circular products.

The European Digital Product Passport regulations have been introduced as an enabler to deliver ESPR.

Multiple products will be impacted, with the European Parliament and the Council adopting Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on July 12, 2023, that specifically targets batteries.

EU Digital Product Passports - Batteries

What is the impact of the EU Battery Digital Product Passport?

It is applicable to batteries used in Electric Vehicles (EV), Light Means of Transport (LMT), e.g. e-bikes, e-scooters, and rechargeable Industrial batteries with a capacity exceeding two kWh. The Battery Passport will provide comprehensive details about the battery model, including its specifications and usage. Furthermore, all batteries must be equipped with labels and a QR code to access the Battery Passport that indicates their capacity, performance, environmental footprint, durability, and chemical composition.

When does the regulation come into effect?

The regulation includes several compliance deadlines. The key compliance date is 18th February 2027, when a QR code to access the Battery Passport must be present on all impacted batteries.

EU DPP - Other Sectors

Which products, other than batteries, will be impacted by Digital Product Passport regulations?

Beginning in 2024, the EU is expected to adopt DPPs, and they will become mandatory between 2026 and 2030. This regulation will apply to all 27 EU member countries and cover a broad range of product categories. According to the ESPR's provisional agreement from December 2023, products with significant environmental impact and improvement potential will be prioritized. These include:

• Textiles (notably garments and footwear)

• Furniture

• Chemicals

• Consumer electronics

• Electronic devices

• Construction products

• Toys

• Detergents

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Consulting Services: Authentication,
Traceability

Our team possesses extensive expertise in creating supply chain traceability and illicit trade prevention strategies. By employing a structured methodology to analyse the root causes of customer challenges, we ensure the provision of tailored advice.

Our real-world experience guarantees that our recommended solutions are not only pragmatic but also grounded in best practices and accompanied by feasible implementation plans. We adopt a holistic approach to problem-solving, considering how a wide array of issues can be addressed through our comprehensive suite of solutions. Whether it’s preventing supply chain leakage or enhancing traceability and sustainability, we are committed to collaborating with our customers to offer the most effective and suitable guidance.

Example of services:

• Regulatory insights and impact evaluation.

• Client impact assessment and root-cause analysis.

• Implementation planning and management.

• Advice on where transparency in the supply chain can be increased.

• Strategies and action plans to prevent illicit trade and fraudulent activities.