The European Union has taken a leading role in shaping a variety of data and AI regulations. One of its most recent initiatives, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), extends this regulatory momentum into the manufacturing sector. Under this new regulation, manufacturers and their partners will be required to create and maintain digital product passports—comprehensive, full life-cycle digital records that capture the raw materials, components, and attributes of every manufactured product. 

Although the ESPR has officially passed into law, enforcement across most industries isn’t expected until sometime between 2027 and 2030. Even so, the outlined requirements are already evolving from a regulatory initiative into a market expectation. That means now is the time to move beyond simple understanding what the digital product passport (DPP) is and start applying it strategically across your business to drive value and readiness.

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