ECOS | Environmental Coalition on Standards

18 March 2026

Everything you need to know about the Digital Product Passport

There is a lot of anticipation about what the EU's Digital Product Passport (DPP) can do - but what do the laws currently say? And what remains uncertain? Read on to learn more about the DPP and how it can truly support the bloc's environmental objectives.

The EU’s Digital Product Passport (DPP) is still taking shape with much still unknown. While we do know some things, such as the DPP providing an online record of information using data carriers, like QR codes, there are more questions than answers. That is why, together with 10 civil society organisations, we looked into what the laws actually say

When will all products have the DPP?

Will we be certain that environmental data is accurate?

Will the DPP provide enough added value compared to the cost of data collection?

Will the DPP encourage more sustainable purchasing decisions?

Read on to learn more about the EU’s Digital Product Passport and how to ensure it is a tool for sharing accessible, accurate, and transparent environmental information.

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