The EU’s push for Digital Product Passports (DPPs) is no longer a future vision. From Parliament endorsements to real-world pilot tests, October brought multiple signals that DPPs are moving from concept to obligation.

If you're a manufacturer, supplier, or distributor, the time to act is now.

1. Parliament backs DPPs as a core requirement

On 21 October, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on a “new legislative framework for products.” One of its clearest messages: DPPs should become a horizontal requirement across all product categories - not limited to select sectors.

The resolution describes DPPs as essential for transparency, traceability and informed decision-making, and even suggests that they replace existing declarations of conformity.

This is strong political backing for the EU’s Ecodesign Regulation and a warning against delaying investment in DPP-ready systems.

2. Enforcement gets serious: Toy Safety Regulation adopts DPPs

The Council of the EU has also made its move. On 13 October, a press release on the revised Toy Safety Regulation confirmed that DPPs will be used to strengthen enforcement.

Each toy will be linked to a passport containing key safety data, supporting both customs controls and market surveillance.

This sets a precedent: DPPs won’t just be regulatory paperwork - they’ll be active enforcement tools.

3. Standardisation steps up: Key deadlines & invitations

Standardisation is catching up fast, with calls for industry participation:

• ISO/IEC Joint Committee proposal: BSI’s October blog notes that a proposal for a global technical committee on DPPs is being reviewed. Stakeholders were submitting comments until mid October 2025.

• Join BSI Committee IST/47/-3: UK organisations are invited to help shape EU DPP standards.

• Harmonised standards expected: According to One Click LCA’s recent guide, the first EU-wide DPP standards should be published by end of 2025.

Engaging now gives manufacturers a chance to shape the rules - not just react to them.

4. CIRPASS‑2 launches pilot systems across sectors

CIRPASS‑2, the EU’s flagship project for DPP infrastructure, has unveiled its system architecture and launched 13 cross-sector pilot deployments. These span textiles, electronics, tyres and construction.

The architecture is being showcased at high-profile events like the DPP Festival (9 October, The Hague), where policymakers, tech providers and industry leaders meet to explore deployment pathways and challenges.

This isn’t theory - real DPP systems are being tested and refined, right now.

5. Looking ahead: Delegated acts and tech choices

All signs point to the first delegated acts landing by late 2025, specifying detailed DPP requirements for priority product groups.

Early commentary also suggests that NFC (Near Field Communication) may be favoured over QR codes in some cases, due to its greater durability and tamper resistance.

That’s a technical nuance with big implications for manufacturers choosing how to embed DPP access into their products.

Why this matters now

October’s developments confirm that DPPs are moving quickly from policy to enforcement, from draft specs to real-world trials.

Manufacturers that act now by embedding compliant DPPs and scalable tracking tech will be ready for what’s next. Those who wait risk playing catch-up just as enforcement begins.

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Article sources

1. https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-10-2025-0242_EN.html#:~:text=Digital%20product%20passport%20

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