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Beyond the PDF: EU DPP Requires Structured Data

For years, the EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) has been discussed as a futuristic, abstract concept under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). As we navigate mid-2026, the theory has violently collided with reality.

With the mandatory EU Battery Passport taking effect in February 2027, manufacturers and importers are currently in a mad dash to collect, format, and host their supply chain data. If you are still relying on shared folders full of PDFs and Excel spreadsheets to manage your compliance, you are on a collision course with EU Customs.

How to Legally Prove Your Eco-Claims

Your brand spent two years and thousands of euros redesigning a product. You finally achieved a supply chain that uses 100% recycled plastics. The accredited auditor came, inspected the facility, and handed you a pristine Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certificate.

You proudly print "Made with 100% Recycled Plastic" on your product box.

Under the new EU Green Claims Directive, you are still at risk of a massive fine. Why? Because having the proof in a filing cabinet is no longer enough. The law explicitly mandates that the substantiation for your claim must be available to the consumer at the point of sale.