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UNDERSTANDING THE DIGITAL PRODUCT PASSPORT (DPP) AND HOW IT WILL AFFECT YOUR BUSINESS
This innovation is designed to make product information easily accessible, transparent, and verifiable, enabling both companies and consumers to make informed decisions regarding sustainability.
In this article, we’ll explain what the DPP is, the timeline for its rollout, and how companies like yours can prepare for its implementation.
BENEFITS OF THE DIGITAL PRODUCT PASSPORT FOR THE BUSINESSES
While compliance with the DPP might seem like a daunting task, it brings several key benefits:
Improved Sustainability: The DPP promotes more eco-friendly practices, reducing waste and increasing the use of recycled materials.
Competitive Advantage: Companies that prioritize transparency and sustainability can enhance their reputation, gaining consumer trust and a competitive edge.
Regulatory Compliance: Staying ahead of the regulatory curve means avoiding fines and penalties, as well as potential supply chain disruptions.
Optimized Supply Chains: With full visibility into the supply chain, businesses can identify inefficienc
HOW KUURAI CAN HELP YOU PREPARE FOR THE DIGITAL PRODUCT PASSPORT?
The DPP requires a comprehensive approach to data management, supply chain transparency, and regulatory compliance. For businesses that need help navigating these changes, Kuurai’s platform offers a scalable solution tailored to meet your needs. Our integrated platform is designed to streamline DPP compliance, vendor management, and supply chain traceability. Whether you’re starting the process, or refining your current practices, we’ll make sure you’re fully prepared before the DPP becomes mandatory.
Our platform simplifies the transition, providing tools for collecting, managing, and sharing the necessary data to meet DPP regulations. In doing so, we help your business stay competitive while supporting your sustainability goals.
TIMELINE FOR THE DPP
Understanding the timeline is crucial for preparing for the DPP. Here’s what you need to know:
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2024
Entry into force of the ESPR. Pilot programs and initial testing will be underway, focusing on sectors such as electronics, batteries, and textiles.
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2025
Delegated acts and standards on the DPP infrastructure given. Full-scale implementation begins in several key industries, including electronics, batteries and textiles.
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2026
Delegated acts given for the first product groups.
FIRST PRODUCT GROUPS
The approved final text of the ESPR identifies several prioritized product categories, both for finished end-use products as well as intermediate materials and components.
This means sellers of these products will be the first required to start creating DPPs for their products:
- Textiles (garments and footwear)
- Iron and steel
- Aluminium
- Furniture (including mattresses)
- Tires
- Detergents
- Paints
- Lubricants
- Chemicals
- Electronics
Products such as toys and plastics are likely candidates for inclusion in the DPP framework in the future.
WHAT IS THE DIGITAL PRODUCT PASSPORT?
The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is essentially a digital record that contains detailed information about a product’s lifecycle. It will include data on raw materials, components, environmental impact, energy consumption, recyclability, and repairability.
This passport will follow products throughout their supply chain journey and lifespan, ensuring that essential information is available to all stakeholders—from manufacturers and vendors to consumers and recyclers.
Key Features of the DPP:
Transparency: Ensures full transparency of the materials and processes used to create products.
Sustainability: Promotes more sustainable manufacturing and consumption patterns.
Traceability: Allows tracing of product origin and supply chain details.
Data Accessibility: Provides stakeholders access to critical product data for better decision-making.
Data Accessibility: Provides stakeholders access to critical product data for better decision-making.
WHY IS DPP IMPORTANT?
The DPP aligns with the EU’s Green Deal and Circular Economy Action Plan, which aim to reduce waste and carbon emissions while increasing the use of recycled materials. By making product information easily accessible, the DPP helps businesses improve their sustainability and follow regulations.
For companies, the DPP brings both challenges and opportunities. While the regulation requires significant changes to product data management, it also offers a chance to showcase sustainability efforts, thereby enhancing brand reputation and offering a competitive edge.
HOW WILL THE DPP AFFECT COMPANIES?
Data Collection and Management
Companies will need to start collecting detailed data about their products, including raw materials, supply chains, and the environmental impact of production processes. Systems will need to be in place to capture, store, and manage this data in an accessible format.
Integration into Supply Chains
The DPP will necessitate closer collaboration with suppliers and partners. Supply chains must be transparent, with vendors providing the necessary data to ensure compliance with DPP requirements.
Implementation of Compliance Tools
Companies will need to integrate DPP compliance tools into their operations. Solutions like Kuurai’s platform can help streamline this process, providing automated systems for data collection, compliance verification, and reporting.
Continuous Monitoring and Updating
Once the DPP is implemented, companies must continuously monitor their products and supply chains, ensuring that the passport is updated throughout the product’s lifecycle. This includes post-sale stages, such as recycling and disposal.
FAQ
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Who is required to comply with the DPP?
Initially, industries such as electronics, batteries, and textiles are required to comply, with additional industries being included by 2030.
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What kind of data needs to be collected?
The data required includes product composition, environmental impact, recyclability, and supply chain details, among others.
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How will the DPP be enforced?
Enforcement will be managed by regulatory bodies in the EU, with penalties for non-compliance likely to include fines and trade restrictions.
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Can small businesses comply with the DPP?
Yes, small businesses can comply, but they will need to invest in systems that help automate and manage the data collection and reporting process.