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Glossary & FAQ
Browse our expert articles and guides on glossary & faq.
What is a Bill of Materials (BOM) in DPP Context
A comprehensive guide to Bills of Materials (BOMs) and their critical role in Digital Product Passports, including how s...
CE Marking and ESPR: Complete Explanation
Everything businesses need to know about how CE marking requirements change under the ESPR, including conformity assessm...
What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
A comprehensive guide to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), explaining how it works, its relationship with the ESPR...
Digital Twin vs Digital Product Passport: Key Differences
A clear comparison of Digital Twins and Digital Product Passports, explaining their different purposes, data models, use...
What is a Unique Product Identifier in ESPR
A thorough guide to unique product identifiers under the ESPR, covering serialisation standards, data carrier requiremen...
Understanding Substance of Concern Under ESPR
A detailed explanation of what substances of concern are under the ESPR, how they must be tracked and disclosed in Digit...
What is Product Serialisation and Why DPPs Need It
Learn what product serialisation means, how it works, and why it is a foundational requirement for Digital Product Passp...
Circular Economy Glossary for DPP Professionals
A comprehensive glossary of circular economy terms that every Digital Product Passport professional needs to understand,...
What is Ecodesign and Why It Matters
Understand what ecodesign means, how it has evolved under EU regulation, and why it is central to the ESPR and Digital P...
Understanding Supply Chain Due Diligence for DPPs
Learn how supply chain due diligence requirements intersect with Digital Product Passports and what businesses need to d...
What is a Product Category Rule (PCR)
Understand what Product Category Rules are, how they standardise environmental assessments, and their role in Digital Pr...
Data Carrier Explained: QR, NFC, RFID for DPPs
Understand what data carriers are and how QR codes, NFC tags, and RFID chips serve as the physical link between products...