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Digital Product Passport
The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is set to become a core regulatory and strategic requirement for companies placing physical goods on the European market. Introduced under the EU Eco‑design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), the DPP aims to enhance transparency, traceability and sustainability across product value chains, while supporting circular economy objectives and effective market surveillance.
For organisations seeking to remain competitive in Europe, the Digital Product Passport is not just a compliance exercise – it is a driving force behind transforming product design, data management and value‑chain collaboration. Now is the time to integrate DPP requirements into product strategy, development and operations.
Our expertise
With PwC’s proven expertise in EU product legislation, digital reporting frameworks, and regulatory implementation, you have a trusted partner at your side to support the design and implementation of your Digital Product Passport—helping you translate regulatory requirements into a strategic enabler for traceability, transparency, and long‑term value across the product lifecycle.
Any questions?
Companies affected by upcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements under EU and related Swiss regulations should act now and start preparing their data, systems, and governance without delay.
What is the Digital Product Passport?
The Digital Product Passport is a digital record of product‑specific information, typically accessible via a QR code or similar data carrier. It consolidates essential data along the product lifecycle and across the value chain, enabling businesses, consumers and regulators to make informed decisions.
The DPP is designed to support the objectives of the ESPR, which seeks to:
- improve product durability, repairability and recyclability
- reduce environmental impacts across the entire product lifecycle
- increase transparency on materials, substances of concern and environmental footprints
- prevent premature obsolescence and promote circular business models
The exact data elements required in a Digital Product Passport will be defined through product‑specific delegated acts and introduced in a phased manner, depending on product category.
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Which products will be affected?
The ESPR serves as an umbrella framework and identifies specific product categories for which delegated acts or product‑specific regulations will be adopted.
ESPR and DPP regulation came into force in 2024 and the actual requirements will be set out progressively through Delegated Acts for specific product categories. The technical, operational and data requirements are complex. This timeline provides an indicative roadmap for businesses and stakeholders to prepare for upcoming regulatory changes across diverse product materials and industries.
Our recommendation
Companies should anticipate evolving requirements and align product development cycles, data systems and governance models well in advance of market placement.
Why the Digital Product Passport matters for your business
The Digital Product Passport will directly impact how companies design, produce, document and place products on the EU market. Beyond regulatory compliance, the DPP enables organisations to:
- increase transparency and traceability across complex value chains
- strengthen product data governance and interoperability
- support circular economy strategies such as repair, reuse and recycling
- improve readiness for market surveillance and regulatory compliance checks
To manage phased implementation effectively, organisations should map their product portfolios against anticipated delegated acts, identify products likely to fall into early implementation waves, and translate regulatory requirements into product specifications and structured data fields.
How PwC can help you
PwC supports organisations across the entire Digital Product Passport journey – from early readiness assessments to operational implementation and long‑term value creation.
By combining regulatory expertise, sustainability insight and digital capabilities, PwC helps you move beyond compliance and use the Digital Product Passport as a lever for transparency, resilience and competitive advantage.
What we offer
Regulatory Impact
& Scoping
Understand how ESPR and Digital Product Passport requirements apply to your product portfolio, markets, and value chains, and what this means for your business.
Portfolio & Data Readiness Assessment
Identify gaps in product, supply‑chain, and sustainability data, and assess current data quality, availability, and ownership across systems.
Target Data Model & Governance Design
Define future‑proof data models, roles, and governance structures aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
DPP Integration & Architecture
Integrate Digital Product Passport requirements into product design, IT architecture, and operational processes, ensuring scalability and interoperability.
Implementation Roadmap & Phasing
Develop a pragmatic, phased implementation roadmap that aligns regulatory deadlines with business priorities and technical feasibility.
Supplier & Value Chain Enablement
Support suppliers and partners in meeting data requirements through clear standards, onboarding approaches, and collaboration models.
Organizational Readiness & Change
Prepare your organization through role definition, operating model updates, and change management to support DPP at scale.
Future‑Proofing & Regulatory Evolution
Ensure readiness for future ESPR extensions, additional product categories, and evolving regulatory and market expectations.
The benefits for clients
Contact us
Partner, Sustainable Capital and Sustainability & Strategic Regulatory Leader, PwC Switzerland
+41 79 267 84 89
Patricia Costa
Director, Sustainability & Strategic Regulatory, PwC Switzerland
+41 79 558 56 39
Klaudia Meszaros-Musiol
Manager, Sustainability & Strategic Regulatory, PwC Switzerland
+41 79 849 77 62
Yves Dennler
Partner, Technology & Transformation, PwC Switzerland
+41 76 369 08 88