The EU Ecodesign Regulation makes the Digital Product Passport (DPP) mandatory. SecIdent is the specialized DPP software that enables you to build, operate, and seamlessly connect your product passports in full compliance with EU regulations. This is not just a basic QR code linking to a static website—it is an end-to-end solution engineered to meet all regulatory standards, including interoperability, access rights management, lifecycle management, and more.
Originating from EU Regulation (EU) 2024/1781, the Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a structured digital dataset that provides comprehensive information on a product, including installation, disposal, and repairability.
This data is designed to be easily accessible to both supply chain stakeholders and consumers, removing technical barriers. By doing so, it enables businesses to actively contribute to a circular economy while empowering consumers to make more sustainable purchasing decisions.
In the long term, the Digital Product Passport will apply to all products traded within the EU, with its rollout implemented in a phased approach.
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The Digital Product Passport is based on the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which entered into force on July 18, 2024, and applies directly across all member states. It mandates manufacturers, importers, and authorized representatives to provide a DPP for regulated product categories—regardless of their company headquarters.
However, the ESPR does not explicitly specify the exact data requirements or the enforcement dates. Instead, these are determined on a product-by-product basis through delegated acts.
The first prioritized product groups include iron and steel, aluminum, textiles (especially apparel), furniture (including mattresses), tires, energy-related products, information/communication technology products, and electronics. While specific regulations are already in place for sectors such as batteries or construction products, additional product groups like toys are set to follow.
The specific requirements vary depending on the product group. Companies should therefore assess early on when their products will be affected and which data will be required.
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| July 18, 2024 | ESPR (Regulation (EU) 2024/1781) enters into force as a framework regulation. |
| April 16, 2025 | The European Commission adopts the ESPR Working Plan 2025–2030, defining the first wave of prioritized product groups. |
| July 19, 2026 | The central EU Digital Product Passport Registry is expected to become operational. Technical standards for data carriers and unique identifiers (including EN 18219 and EN 18220) are expected to be finalized. |
| February 18, 2027 | Battery passports become mandatory for electric vehicle (EV), light means of transport (LMT), and industrial batteries with a capacity exceeding 2 kWh. |
| 2027–2028 | The first delegated acts under the ESPR Working Plan 2025–2030 are expected, including those covering iron, steel, aluminum, and textiles. A minimum transition period of 18 months will apply after adoption. |
| Late 2028 – Early 2030 | Latest legal deadline for the ESPR delegated act covering cement. Additional product groups will follow in stages. |
| August 1, 2030 | Digital Product Passports become mandatory for toys under Regulation (EU) 2025/2509. |
The Digital Product Passport will initially become mandatory for EV, LMT, and industrial batteries.
Compared to other product groups, the requirements are already clearly defined. Companies must start now to make data available in a structured way across the entire supply chain.
Focus on clothing (including accessories)
The Digital Product Passport for textiles applies to clothing and clothing accessories. Requirements include material composition, origin, and recyclability. The details are currently being defined at EU level.
The DPP for toys applies to products intended for use in play by children under the age of 14 (e.g. dolls, games, educational toys), with a few clearly defined exceptions.
The requirements are currently being specified at EU level and will extend existing safety regulations by adding structured product data.
| Step | Implementation with SecIdent | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Capture Productdata | Static product attributes (materials, hazardous substances, repairability) and dynamic data (batch information, serial numbers) are either entered manually or imported automatically from existing systems — via API, SFTP file, or direct ERP connector. |
| Step 2 | Generate tamper-proof serial numbers | SecIdent generates cryptographically created, globally unique IDs. These form the basis for the data carrier (QR code, GS1 Digital Link, NFC, RFID) in accordance with EN 18220. |
| Step 3 | Build the Digital Product Passport | Attributes are assigned via the SecIdent interface or API to the respective product, batch, or individual item. Multi-level attribution enables flexible management of product versions and batch variations. |
| Step 4 | Configure validation groups & access rights | The validation group concept allows you to control who can access which information: end customers, retailers, authorities, or service partners each receive tailored data sets via the same code. Logging ensures a complete audit trail. |
| Step 5 | Configure validation groups & access rights | SecIdent delivers GS1 Digital Link–compatible codes directly to your printing and packaging lines — without requiring production changes. Connection to the central EU product passport registry will follow once it becomes available (expected July 2026). |
SecIdent is a SaaS platform with over ten years of experience in serialization—originally developed for the highly regulated EU pharmaceutical serialization environment and now specialized in the Digital Product Passport in line with the ESPR.
Core functionalities at a glance:
Multi-level attribution — Data can be managed at product, batch, and item level with full flexibility
Data carriers compliant with EN standards — QR code, GS1 Digital Link, NFC, HF RFID, UHF RFID in accordance with EN 18220
Validation groups & access management — Granular data access for end customers, retailers, authorities, and service partners
EU registry integration — Prepared for the central EU registry in line with ESPR Article 12
Audit trail & logging — Complete traceability for compliance and validation purposes
Grey market detection — Unique IDs make original products identifiable and grey market goods visible
End-to-end traceability — Across the entire supply chain, from production to disposal
24/7 availability — SLA-backed operation in German data centers
Whether you just want to find out more, have questions, or are already working on a specific implementation: we'll meet you where you are.
What are the legal requirements? Which of these are certain and which are speculative? How can the digital product passport be implemented in practice?
In this personalised webinar, we will provide a concise overview of the latest developments. Here's what you can expect:
Legal requirements
Upcoming deadlines
Recommended standards
Iterative implementation
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Focus on pragmatic, robust implementation that is future-proof and can be expanded iteratively.
The results make it easier for you to implement or make an informed choice of a DPP provider, regardless of SecIdent.
If you are considering SecIdent as your DPP provider, we will set up demo access for you in our test environment. You can then try out the implementation of the digital product passport on your own or together with one of our specialists.
You can initially test SecIdent as an isolated system or integrate it directly into the production and QA process. Upon request, we would be pleased to take care of planning the iterative rollout.
We will work with you to determine how we can support you on your journey towards a digital product passport, and we will demonstrate how SecIdent can be tailored to your processes.
Attributes can be assigned flexibly at product, batch or item level, thereby simplifying maintenance of product and batch versions.
The same code for the public and authorized groups. You control who can access which information and documents.
Security and compliance are ensured through rights/roles, logging, and approval processes.
Seamless collaboration with partners possible regardless of their systems or company size.
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