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An ESPR-aligned passport on the same 2D barcode you already plan to print

The EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation sets the data fields a Digital Product Passport must carry. The platform's public passport sections map onto those fields. The 2D barcode on pack is the entry point.

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The data ESPR asks for, by group

ESPR is a framework. The exact required fields are set per category in delegated acts. These six groups are common to most categories already drafted.

Identity

GTIN and Digital Link URL
Manufacturer name and address
Model and SKU references
Country of origin

Materials

Bill of materials breakdown
Recycled content percentage
Substances of concern
Critical raw materials

Durability & repair

Expected lifetime
Spare parts availability
Repair instructions and manuals
Software update policy

Sustainability

Carbon footprint indicators
Water and energy use
Recyclability
Reuse and remanufacturing options

Supply chain

Country and region of origin
Tier-1 supplier disclosure
Chain of custody events
Certifications and audits

End of life

Disassembly instructions
Recycling pathway
Hazardous content handling
Take-back program info

How the platform maps onto ESPR data

Each ESPR data group has a corresponding place in the platform. Nothing on this list is aspirational.

What ESPR asks for	Where in the platform	Notes
ESPR identity fields	Product record + Digital Link URL	Validated GTIN, stable /01/{gtin} URL, manufacturer block.
ESPR materials fields	Ingredients + materials sections	Per-component breakdown with type, source and recycled-content flags.
ESPR sustainability fields	Sustainability section + certifications	Carbon, water and energy indicators plus certificate pills.
ESPR supply-chain fields	Batch & origin module	Lot, raw material, supplier and event records, tied to the GTIN.
ESPR end-of-life fields	Recycling + retailer sections	Recycling pathway, disposal instructions and take-back retailers.

Ten-question DPP readiness checklist

Run through this before your next packaging refresh. Each yes points at a feature in the dashboard, each no flags work to do.

01Do you have a GS1-allocated GTIN for every SKU you sell in the EU?
02Is your packaging artwork ready to carry a 2D barcode in the next print run?
03Have you mapped your product story content to ingredients, materials, certifications and origin?
04Do you know which ESPR delegated act applies to your category, or that your category isn't covered yet?
05Are your sustainability claims backed by evidence you can attach as certifications?
06Do you have a tier-1 supplier list you can disclose at the level your category requires?
07Have you confirmed batch and lot identification practice for traceability?
08Can you hand a customer a recycling pathway and end-of-life instructions?
09Are your data fields stored somewhere you control and can keep current?
10Do you have first-party scan analytics to see how the passport is being used?

Quick answers

When does ESPR start applying?

The ESPR framework regulation came into force in 2024. Specific category requirements roll out through delegated acts on a staggered schedule from 2025 to 2030. Iron and steel, batteries, textiles, electronics, ICT and chemicals are among the first categories.

Does my product category have to comply?

Only when a delegated act for your category exists. The platform supports passports for cosmetics, food and packaging today and is designed to extend as more category schemas are published.

Do I need a separate code for the EU DPP?

No. The same GS1 Digital Link 2D barcode that handles retail point-of-sale also resolves to the public passport. One code on pack, two purposes.

What about data hosting and residency?

Workspace data is stored on managed Postgres in Frankfurt (EU). Daily backups, named EU sub-processors only, GDPR-compliant export and account deletion in settings.

Keep going

Sunrise 2027 readinessPlan your packaging migration around the retail point-of-sale milestone.Read more GS1 Digital Link explainedThe web URI that carries your GTIN into the EU DPP.Read more Platform overviewIdentity, passport, traceability, engagement, analytics, trust.Read more How it worksFrom GTIN to first scan in five clear steps.Read more

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