{"id":12615,"date":"2024-12-03T12:00:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T11:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nos.hr\/?page_id=12615"},"modified":"2024-12-31T10:19:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T09:19:19","slug":"digital-product-passport","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nos.hr\/en\/digital-product-passport\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Product Passport"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1519190934231{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 65px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1625565940197{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1699364545201{margin-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Digital Product Passport (DPP): A Key to Sustainability in the European Union” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:ABeeZee%3Aregular%2Citalic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1733220247001{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”The Vision of Climate Neutrality by 2050″ font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:ABeeZee%3Aregular%2Citalic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1733220299079{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]As part of the effort to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, several regulations have been adopted to achieve this goal. On March 30, 2022, the European Commission introduced the ESPR proposal, which is now nearing approval by the EU Council and is expected to come into effect in June\/July 2024.<\/p>\n

The regulation aims to reduce environmental impacts throughout the product life cycle through effective digital solutions, fostering more sustainable and circular products.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

In this context, the following initiatives will play a key role in helping the EU achieve climate neutrality:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. \n
      \n
    1. Promoting a circular economy<\/li>\n
    2. Enhancing recycling<\/li>\n
    3. Extending product life cycles<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

       <\/p>\n

      One of the significant initiatives is the introduction of the Digital Product Passport (DPP), designed to collect and share data about products and their supply chains.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”What is the Digital Product Passport (DPP)?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:ABeeZee%3Aregular%2Citalic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1733220396840{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

      The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a digital record containing key information about a product, including details on the materials used in its production, energy efficiency, repairability, recyclability, and disposal options. This digital tool provides a comprehensive overview of the product’s lifecycle, making information accessible to various stakeholders\u2014manufacturers, consumers, regulators, and recycling companies.<\/p>\n

      [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Obligations and Applications of the Digital Product Passport (DPP)” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:ABeeZee%3Aregular%2Citalic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1733220440407{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]The Digital Product Passport (DPP) will become mandatory starting in 2025. Any manufacturer or supplier wishing to sell products in the European market will need to meet DPP requirements. These requirements apply to both finished and semi-finished products.<\/p>\n

      The implementation of the Digital Product Passport begins with products that consume the most resources and those with the greatest potential for circularity (repair, reuse, and recycling).<\/p>\n

      The initial product categories include batteries and textiles<\/strong>, with construction materials and electrical devices<\/strong> to follow soon.<\/p>\n

      The DPP obligation does not apply to food, dietary products, or pharmaceuticals.<\/em><\/p>\n

      The Digital Product Passport offers companies the opportunity to collect and manage detailed product information, contributing to product and supply chain sustainability. It also enables suppliers and manufacturers to make more informed sustainability decisions and create stronger sustainability claims.<\/p>\n

      By scanning the DPP, consumers gain insight into the composition and supply chain of a product. It also provides clarity on how the product can be repaired, reused, or recycled. Modern consumers demand transparency and access to information, and the DPP addresses these needs effectively.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Benefits of the Digital Product Passport (DPP)” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:ABeeZee%3Aregular%2Citalic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1733220514987{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]The Digital Product Passport (DPP) offers several advantages, summarized as follows:<\/p>\n