Digital Product Passport (DPP)
Compliance isn't a label. It's an enforceable identity record.
What a Digital Product Passport really is
A Digital Product Passport is a persistent digital identity record linked to a product across its lifecycle. It enables verification, traceability, and compliant disclosure across supply chains, marketplaces, and regulators — without relying on paperwork or assumptions.
What DPP regulations require
- • Persistent product identity + structured information
- • Category-specific obligations defined via delegated acts
- • Differentiated access rights across stakeholders
- • Auditability and integrity of records
- • Market surveillance and enforcement support
How TRU answers the call
- • Unit Identity Rail for physical goods
- • Permissioned ledger for immutable evidence records
- • Time + location metadata at each tap (policy-scoped)
- • Enforcement at control points (approve / deny / flag)
- • API-first integration with enterprise workflows
Why carriers are not compliance
QR codes and static labels can point to information, but they can't prove identity or enforce outcomes. DPP requires verifiable identity, controlled disclosure, and audit-grade evidence — not just links.
Public vs Restricted DPP Data (Illustrative)
DPP programs require controlled disclosure: some fields can be public, while audit-grade data must be restricted.
| Data element | Public | Restricted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product identifier / model | Yes | Yes | Baseline passport discovery and indexing. |
| Manufacturer identity | Often | Yes | Public brand info; deeper operator details restricted. |
| Composition / materials | Often | Yes | Category-dependent; controlled disclosure supported. |
| Certifications / claims | Sometimes | Yes | Public summaries; evidence trail restricted. |
| Repair / recycling guidance | Often | Sometimes | Often public; deeper service history may be restricted. |
| Chain-of-custody events | No | Yes | Restricted; used for audit, recall, enforcement. |
| Verification outcomes | No | Yes | Restricted outcomes at control points (returns/resale/compliance). |
| Time + GPS location | No | Policy-scoped | Captured only if enabled; access is role/policy controlled. |
Illustrative only. Exact fields vary by delegated act and category.
Immutable records with time and location
Each TRU interaction can generate an immutable event on a private blockchain. When enabled, events include time and GPS location, creating a verifiable chain of custody to support audits, recalls, and enforcement.
Illustrative Market Surveillance Workflow (MSA)
How DPP evidence can move from verification to action.
Built on SecureTap IP
TRU is protected by SecureTap's established intellectual property, covering unit identity issuance, verification rails, immutable event logging, and enforcement logic across commerce and compliance workflows.
Delegated-Act Readiness Checklist
Delegated acts define the exact fields by product category. This checklist keeps you ready without guessing the timeline.
Identity + carrier strategy+
Define how each product is identified and where the carrier lives (package, label, on-item), with lifecycle durability.
Structured data mapping+
Map DPP fields to PLM/ERP/WMS sources; set governance for updates, versioning, and truth maintenance.
Public vs restricted disclosure+
Implement controlled disclosure (public vs restricted) with role-based access and audit trails.
Auditability and immutable evidence+
Record verification events as immutable evidence (permissioned ledger) for audits, recalls, and disputes.
Control-point enforcement workflows+
Define approve/deny/flag logic at returns, resale, compliance checks — then integrate into real workflows.
Privacy + data protection posture+
Decide what gets collected (time/location), why, and who can access it — policy-scoped and privacy-safe.
FAQ
Answers, without the fog.
What is the EU Digital Product Passport (DPP)?+
A DPP is a structured digital record linked to a product that supports verification, traceability, and compliant disclosure across lifecycle and channels.
Does a QR code satisfy DPP requirements?+
A QR code can be a carrier, but it is not a security model. DPP needs verifiable identity, controlled access, and auditability.
How does TRU support auditability?+
TRU records verification events as immutable evidence (permissioned ledger) to support audits, disputes, and enforcement.
Does TRU capture time and GPS location?+
Yes, when enabled. Time/location capture is policy-scoped and access-controlled.
Who can access restricted DPP data?+
Role-based access supports controlled disclosure for operators, marketplaces, and regulators.
How does TRU integrate with enterprise systems?+
TRU integrates via APIs into ERP/PLM/WMS/marketplaces — no rip-and-replace.
Preparing for Digital Product Passport?
Request the SecureTap DPP implementation brief under controlled disclosure.