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The hard part is the data behind the QR code
A passport is only as good as its data. For most manufacturers and importers, that data sits with many suppliers, in spreadsheets, PDFs and email threads.
Supplier data is scattered
Requirements reach tier 2 and tier 3 suppliers, and each one answers in a different format.
Approvals are hard to prove
When an authority or a customer asks who approved a value and when, the answer is spread across inboxes.
Dates differ by sector
Batteries have a fixed date. Steel, aluminium, textiles and others follow as each delegated act is adopted.
From supplier request to published passport
Define the scope
Choose the product group and the passport requirements that apply. Requirements are kept as versioned schemas.
Collect from suppliers
Suppliers receive a secure link and send data and documents from a phone or a desktop. No account is needed to respond.
Verify the data
Each field is checked for completeness and format. AI can suggest values from documents. A person reviews and approves every field, and each approval is logged.
Publish the passport
The passport is published as a signed, versioned record behind a QR code, with separate views for the public and for authorised parties.
AI drafts the data. A person approves it.
Supplier documents arrive on the platform. AI pre-reads them and drafts the data, then watches the dates and asks again when something expires, at every tier of your supply chain.
- You requestAsk each supplier for the documents a product needs, at every tier.
- Supplier uploadsThey answer on the platform. No attachments in your inbox.
- AI pre-readsAI extracts the fields into a draft and flags anything it is unsure about.
- A person decidesA reviewer corrects, approves or rejects. The decision is logged.
- AI watches and asksThe platform monitors expiry dates and asks the supplier to renew.
Velocity
A supplier uploads a document and AI drafts its fields right away, so your team starts from a draft instead of a blank form.
Less time spent
Requests, reminders and follow-ups happen on the platform instead of in email. Your team reviews drafts instead of retyping documents.
Self-organising
Each document is filed against the right product, supplier and requirement, so nobody sorts attachments by hand.
Audit-ready
The platform tracks validity dates. It alerts you before a certificate expires or needs renewal, and asks the supplier for a new one.
Always a human decision
AI drafts and a person decides. Nothing is approved or published without a named reviewer, and each decision is logged.
What the research says about time and cost
Email, searching for documents and retyping information take a large part of the working week. Independent studies measured how much time email takes and how much AI assistance saves.
These studies cover general knowledge work and customer support, not AuditSci DPP. Your results will depend on your suppliers and documents, so we do not promise a figure. You can measure time and cost on your own product line.
What the platform includes
Everything between a supplier request and a published, auditable passport.
Supplier data requests
Request data by secure link. Track who answered, who did not, and what is missing.
Requirement checks
Completeness and format checks against the passport schema for each product group.
Review and approval
A reviewer approves each field. Every decision is written to an audit trail that cannot be overwritten.
Evidence library
Keep certificates and test reports linked to the fields they support.
Identifiers and QR codes
Persistent product, operator and facility identifiers, and print-ready QR codes.
Public passport view
A fast, readable page for the public tier, with machine-readable output.
Access tiers
Different views for the public, for parties with a legitimate interest and for authorities.
Signed versions
Each published version is hashed and signed. Corrections create a new version.
Backup and export
Full export of passports and evidence, and a backup route to an independent service provider.
API and webhooks
Connect your ERP, PLM or product database.
EU Digital Product Passport calendar
Only batteries have a fixed legal date today. Other product groups follow once their delegated act is adopted. Dates are indicative unless marked as law, and were last checked on 31 October 2026.
| Date | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2024 | Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR, Regulation (EU) 2024/1781) enters into force. | Law |
| 16 Apr 2025 | First ESPR Working Plan 2025 to 2030 adopted: textiles, furniture, tyres, mattresses, iron and steel, aluminium, plus horizontal measures. | Law |
| 27 May 2026 | Six CEN-CENELEC DPP standards published: EN 18216, 18219, 18220, 18221, 18222 and 18223. | Standard |
| Jul 2026 | EU DPP Registry reported as operational. | Indicative |
| 18 Aug 2026 | Date set in the Batteries Regulation for the implementing act on who may access battery passport data (legitimate interest). Not adopted by this date. Commission timetable: Q4 2026. | Law |
| Q4 2026 | Delegated act for iron and steel expected. Implementing act on battery passport access rights expected. | Indicative |
| Q1 2027 | Delegated act on DPP service providers expected. | Indicative |
| 18 Feb 2027 | Battery passport mandatory for electric vehicle, light means of transport and industrial batteries above 2 kWh (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, Article 77). QR code on all batteries from the same date (Article 13(6)). | Law |
| Q2 2027 | Implementing act on digital credentials. Delegated act on unique identifiers. Horizontal delegated act on repairability. | Indicative |
| 18 Aug 2027 | Battery supply chain due diligence obligations apply (postponed by Regulation (EU) 2025/1561). | Law |
| Q3 to Q4 2027 | Delegated acts expected for textiles, aluminium and tyres. | Indicative |
| 2028 | DPP expected to become mandatory for packaging, iron and steel, and construction materials. Delegated act for furniture expected. | Indicative |
| 2029 | DPP expected to become mandatory for ICT products, tyres, aluminium, textiles and detergents. Delegated act for mattresses and horizontal delegated act on recycled content expected. | Indicative |
| After 2030 | Second Working Plan: further product groups (for example paints and lubricants). | Indicative |
Sources: European Commission (DG GROW, June 2026 presentation), Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR), Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (Batteries). Check EUR-Lex for the current status of each act. Other sources place some dates one year earlier or later.
Industries we serve
We start with three sectors where supplier data is hardest.
Batteries
Battery passport required from 18 February 2027 (law)
Passport mandatory from 18 February 2027 for electric vehicle, light means of transport and industrial batteries above 2 kWh. The hard part is data from cell, material and sourcing suppliers.
See batteriesIron, steel and aluminium
Steel delegated act expected around the end of 2026 (indicative)
Delegated act for steel expected around the end of 2026, passport indicated from about 2028. Aluminium follows. Customers will ask for product-level data and test certificates.
See iron, steel and aluminiumTextiles and apparel
Delegated act expected in 2027 (indicative)
Delegated act expected in 2027, passport indicated for 2028 to 2029. Brands will pass data requests to their suppliers first.
See textiles and apparelTyres, electronics, furniture, mattresses, construction products and detergents follow later.
The regulations behind the passport
Plain explanations, not legal advice. Check EUR-Lex for the current text.
ESPR
Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 sets the framework for the Digital Product Passport across product groups. Each group follows once its delegated act is adopted.
Read about the ESPREU Battery Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 requires a battery passport from 18 February 2027 for electric vehicle, light means of transport and industrial batteries above 2 kWh.
Read about the Battery RegulationSecurity
Encrypted in transit
Every connection to the platform uses HTTPS.
Role-based access
Administrator, reviewer and reader roles, with multi-factor authentication available for approvers.
Audit trail
Every approval is recorded, with who and when, and cannot be overwritten.
Your data stays yours
Passports and evidence are designed to be exported in open formats.
We do not claim certification. AuditSci DPP structures and records the data. Responsibility for conformity stays with the economic operator.
From the blog
What is a Digital Product Passport? A plain guide for manufacturers and importers
A Digital Product Passport is a structured record of a product's data, reached through a QR code. See what it holds, who is responsible and where to start.
31 October 2026BatteriesDigital battery passport: what the 18 February 2027 deadline covers
From 18 February 2027 some batteries need a digital passport and a QR code. See which batteries are in scope, what is still open and how to prepare.
31 October 2026BatteriesWhat data does a battery passport need? A category-by-category view
The battery passport covers identification, composition, performance, carbon footprint, supply chain and end of life. See who usually holds each kind of data.
31 October 2026Create your first passport
You bring one product line. We set up the data requirements and the supplier requests with you, and you invite your suppliers to answer on the platform.
Who it is for
Product compliance, regulatory affairs, sustainability and quality teams in battery, steel, aluminium and textile companies selling in the EU.
What you get
Hands-on setup and direct access to the team that builds the product.
What we ask
One product line and one or two suppliers to invite.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Digital Product Passport (DPP) mandatory?
Yes, for certain product categories, with requirements being introduced progressively across the EU. Batteries are among the first: from 18 February 2027, a Digital Battery Passport will be required for electric vehicle batteries, light means of transport batteries, and industrial batteries with a capacity above 2 kWh.
For other product categories, mandatory requirements will apply according to the relevant delegated acts adopted under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). Preparing your product data now can help your business stay ahead of upcoming obligations.
Who is responsible for creating and maintaining a Digital Product Passport?
The economic operator placing the product on the EU market is responsible for ensuring that the Digital Product Passport meets applicable regulatory requirements. This is typically the manufacturer or, in certain cases, the importer or another responsible economic operator.
AuditSci provides the technology to structure, manage, validate and maintain passport information. However, legal responsibility for regulatory compliance remains with the responsible economic operator.
What is a Digital Product Passport?
A Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a structured digital record containing information about a product throughout its lifecycle. It can include product identification, materials and composition, environmental impact, repairability, performance, supply chain information and end-of-life instructions.
Under the EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), passports are designed to make relevant product information accessible to authorised stakeholders, including consumers, businesses, regulators and recycling operators.
Each passport is linked to its physical product through a data carrier, such as a QR code.
Is a QR code enough to comply with DPP requirements?
No. A QR code is simply the access point to a Digital Product Passport.
A compliant DPP requires structured and reliable product information, persistent product identification, appropriate access permissions, data interoperability and long-term availability. Depending on the applicable product-specific requirements, additional information and technical capabilities may also be necessary.
AuditSci helps businesses manage these elements through a centralised DPP management platform.
What information must a Digital Product Passport contain?
The required information depends on the product category and its applicable EU legislation.
For batteries, the requirements are established in Annex XIII of Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 and include information such as battery identification, composition, performance, carbon footprint, supply chain and end-of-life data.
For other product categories, the specific information requirements will be established through the corresponding delegated acts under the ESPR.
AuditSci helps organise product information and supplier data according to the requirements applicable to each product category.
Does AuditSci certify that my business is DPP compliant?
No. AuditSci is a technology platform, not a certification body or regulatory authority.
The platform helps businesses collect, organise, validate and maintain the information needed to support their Digital Product Passport obligations. It also helps establish traceability and maintain structured records.
The responsibility for ensuring regulatory conformity remains with the economic operator.
How can I get started with AuditSci DPP?
You can start with a single product line and gradually expand across your product portfolio.
The process typically involves:
- Identifying the applicable DPP requirements for your product category.
- Creating your product passport structure.
- Defining the information required from suppliers.
- Inviting suppliers to submit relevant product and material data.
- Reviewing and validating the collected information.
- Preparing the passport for publication and access.
AuditSci helps centralise this process, reducing fragmented spreadsheets, manual follow-ups and disconnected supplier records.
Can I use my own domain for Digital Product Passport QR codes?
AuditSci is designed to support a domain-controlled identification and resolution approach, allowing businesses to maintain greater control over their product passport access infrastructure.
The objective is to ensure that product QR codes remain associated with your organisation's domain rather than depending entirely on a software vendor's domain.
Contact our team to discuss availability and implementation requirements.
How much does AuditSci DPP cost?
Pricing depends on the size of your product portfolio, the number of passports required, supplier participation and implementation requirements.
We offer tailored pricing based on your operational needs, whether you are starting with a single product line or managing a larger product portfolio.
Contact our team to discuss your requirements and receive a tailored quotation.