News & Insights
Stay ahead of EU compliance — regulatory updates, expert articles, and industry developments
DPP Agent's Validator Now Checks Against EN 18216–18223
DPP Agent's public validator now checks every Digital Product Passport against the published EN 18216-18223 series, ESPR Base mandatory fields and CIRPASS-2 schema overlays. Test your DPP before regulatory enforcement begins.
EN 18216 to 18223: The Six CEN Standards That Define a Compliant Digital Product Passport
CEN/CENELEC has published EN 18216-18223 — the six European standards that define a compliant Digital Product Passport system under ESPR. Here is what each one requires.
What is a Digital Product Passport? Complete Guide 2026
Learn what a Digital Product Passport (DPP) is, why the EU requires them under ESPR, and how they affect your business. Complete guide with timelines, requirements, and practical steps for 2026.
ESPR Regulation Explained: What You Need to Know
The EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR, EU 2024/1781) explained in plain language. Scope, timelines, DPP requirements, and what businesses must do to comply.
ESPR Compliance Timeline: Key Deadlines for 2026-2027
Complete ESPR compliance timeline for 2026-2027. Key deadlines for DPP Registry, battery passports, textile delegated acts, and what to do at each stage.
How to Create a Digital Product Passport: Step-by-Step
Step-by-step guide to creating a Digital Product Passport for EU ESPR compliance. From data collection to QR code generation to EU Registry. Practical advice for manufacturers and brands.
Digital Product Passport Requirements for Textiles
Digital Product Passport requirements for textiles under EU ESPR. What data you need, expected timelines, and how to prepare your textile or fashion brand for DPP compliance.
DPP Compliance Costs: What to Expect and the ROI Case
What does DPP compliance cost? Breakdown of Digital Product Passport implementation costs, hidden expenses, and the ROI case for early adoption under EU ESPR.
GS1 Digital Link and DPP: How They Work Together
How GS1 Digital Link works with Digital Product Passports. The URL standard behind DPP QR codes, format explained, and why generic QR solutions won't work for ESPR compliance.
DPP QR Codes: How Product Passports Use QR Technology
How QR codes work in Digital Product Passports. GS1 Digital Link format, placement, sizing, printing, and why standard QR codes don't meet EU ESPR requirements.
EU Battery Passport: Requirements and Deadlines
EU Battery Passport requirements under the Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542). Mandatory from February 2027. Deadlines, required data fields, and how to comply.
CIRPASS and CEN/CENELEC: DPP Standards Explained
CIRPASS and CEN/CENELEC DPP standards explained. How European standardization bodies defined the technical framework for Digital Product Passports under ESPR.
Ready to start your DPP compliance?
Create your first Digital Product Passport in minutes.
Open DPP Studio