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Why One-Size-Fits-All Digital Product Passports Are Failing Manufacturers

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As the European Union accelerates its transition toward a circular and climate-neutral economy, Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are becoming essential tools for ensuring compliance, transparency, and sustainability across product lifecycles. However, not all DPP solutions are created equal. Many manufacturers adopting off-the-shelf or rigid DPP templates quickly discover their limitations—often at the cost of data accuracy, operational efficiency, and regulatory readiness. The Pitfalls of Generic Templates At first glance, industry-standard DPP templates seem like a practical shortcut. They offer a predefined structure that simplifies the early stages of data collection. Yet, these templates frequently fall short in capturing the unique attributes of a manufacturer’s specific product or production process. The result is often incomplete data entry, where important product characteristics—such as custom components, specialised materials, or intricate supply chain details—are eith...
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Preparing for the EUDR: Key Deadlines, Requirements, and Digital Solutions

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The deadline for compliance with the European Union Deforestation Regulation is fast approaching – with the law becoming applicable on 30 December 2025 for large and medium sized companies and 30 June 2026 for micro and small enterprises. Whilst many companies are anxious about this looming deadline, they can’t really complain as the EU has already granted a 12 month additional phasing-in period delaying the original deadline. EUDR Legislation This legislation is designed to limit deforestation and degradation caused by forestry and agricultural activities all over the world, caused by the expansion of agricultural land.  The production of commodities like cattle, wood, cocoa, soy, palm oil, coffee, rubber, and some of their derived products, such as leather, chocolate, tyres, or furniture has led to devastating consequences including impacts on habitats, biodiversity, food security, and climate change. The EU’s Regulation is intended to ensure that European markets are not c...
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