The DPP in brief
The QR code is only the door. The DPP is the structured information space behind it.
The Digital Product Passport (DPP) connects product information and makes it transparent and digitally usable throughout the entire product life cycle – from manufacturing and use through recycling.
What a DPP IS
- structured information space
- access to product information
- linked product data
- usable throughout the life cycle
What a DPP is NOT
- not a PDF
- not a QR code
- not an Excel list
- not an ERP data record
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Which materials were used? Where do they come from?
- Material composition
- Recycled content
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Unique ID, name, model, variant, serial number.
- Serial number
- Model variant
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Technical data and user manual at a glance.
- Technical data
- User manual
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Evidence, CE marking and sustainability labels.
- CE marking
- Sustainability labels
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How is the product properly disposed of or recycled?
- Disposal instructions
- Recyclability
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Available spare parts and repair instructions.
- Available spare parts
- Repair guide
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Care instructions and data that is created or changes during use.
- Care instructions
- Service life
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CO₂ footprint, energy consumption and lifecycle impacts.
- CO₂ footprint
- Energy consumption
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Which stages did the product pass through before reaching you?
- Transport routes
- Suppliers
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Where and under what conditions was the product manufactured?
- Manufacturer
- Production location
What does the DPP mean for your business?
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