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Future-Proofing Product Compliance: Navigating the EU Digital Product Passport

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Adherent (formerly Compliance & Risks). Future-Proofing Product Compliance: Navigating the EU Digital Product Passport

This guide on the Digital Product Passport was published on 28th July, 2025. Further regulatory developments may have occurred after publication. To keep up-to-date with the latest compliance news, sign up to our newsletter.


The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is set to reshape how products are tracked, disclosed, and managed across the EU – with major implications for manufacturers, importers, and compliance teams.

Digital Product Passport Guide Overview

Our expert guide breaks down what the Digital Product Passport (DPP) is, who it affects, and the steps your organization needs to take to stay compliant – offering a clear, practical overview of the regulatory requirements and how they apply across key EU frameworks.

Based on our popular webinar ‘Navigating the Digital Product Passport: What are Your Compliance Obligations?‘ held in June 2025, this guide details key upcoming developments and the actionable measures your organization should implement to ensure compliance.

This Guide Covers

  • The Foundations of the Digital Product Passport
  • Regulatory Drivers and Strategic Intent
  • Scope and Application: Who and What Is Affected?
  • Architecture of the Digital Battery Passport
  • Transfer of Responsibility in Batteries
  • EcoDesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)
  • Application to Toy Safety: A Case Study in Consumer Goods
  • Global and Cross-Sector Developments
  • Webinar Q&A: Real-world questions answered on the Digital Product Passport

Authors

Michelle Walsh

Manager – Global Regulatory Compliance

Leading global regulatory compliance with expertise in circular economy, ecodesign, energy efficiency, ESG reporting on sustainable resource use, WEEE, and the transboundary movement of hazardous waste.

Dila Şen

Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Leading global regulatory compliance with expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and batteries.

Andrew O'Neill

Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Global regulatory compliance for batteries and toys outside of Europe, interpreting and applying safety, chemical, labelling, sustainability, and market access requirements across North America, Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.