Digital Product Passport guide

Digital Product Passport: what it is, which data it contains and how it works.

A DPP connects product identity to structured data, documents, evidence and updates. This guide separates the passport, the data carrier and the EU Registry.

Digital identityproduct, variant, batch or serial number
Verifiable datasources, documents and responsibility
Controlled accesspublic, partners, verifiers and authorities
Traceable updatesversions, events and lifecycle
What a DPP is

It is more than a QR code.

The code is the access point. The real value is the infrastructure that collects, checks, publishes and updates the information linked to the product.

Product and supply-chain data

Materials, components, origin, suppliers, technical characteristics and environmental data are organised into a coherent structure.

Documents and evidence

Certificates, declarations, test reports and attachments remain linked to the data they support.

Lifecycle and versions

Repairs, recalls, second life and end-of-life events can feed a readable and verifiable history.

For companies and supply chains

Who prepares Digital Product Passport data?

Operational responsibility depends on the role. Manufacturers, importers and supply-chain partners must be able to contribute without losing control of information.

  • Manufacturers and brands: structure product data, evidence and digital identities.
  • EU importers: collect and supervise information from non-EU suppliers.
  • Suppliers and laboratories: submit authorised data and documents.
  • Verifiers: review evidence and issue traceable assessments where required.
Importer workflow

Collect

Data from guided forms, documents, databases and business systems.

Validate

Completeness, consistency, roles, deadlines and sources are checked.

Publish

The DPP becomes accessible with the appropriate information for each audience.

Update

Events and changes create coordinated versions and an audit trail.

NexusDPP

An end-to-end DPP platform.

NexusDPP connects onboarding, document collection, workflow, checks, digital identities, QR/NFC, access control and integrations.

Role-based workflow

Each stakeholder sees only the tasks, data and documents within their remit.

Platform workflow

Compliance governance

Required fields, rules, versions, audit trails and responsibilities configurable by category.

Compliance approach

QR or NFC access

A clear public view and protected layers for authorised users.

User experience
Frequently asked questions

Digital Product Passport FAQ.

What is the difference between a DPP and a QR code?

A QR code is an identifier or access point. A DPP is the governed set of data, documents, permissions, versions and events linked to the product.

Does a company need to replace its ERP?

No. NexusDPP can receive information from ERP, MES, WMS, databases, files and guided forms.

Is all DPP data public?

No. Public, restricted and confidential data can be separated through role-based access.

Can a company start with one product?

Yes. A pilot on a product, line or batch helps validate available data, gaps, workflow and integrations before scaling.

The NexusDPP response

From European rules to a controlled business process.

NexusDPP is designed to translate requirements, updates and product acts into configurable data fields, responsibilities, supplier requests, checks, approvals, identifiers and access rules. As the regulatory framework evolves, the structure can be updated without rebuilding the entire system.