Is PassportLab compatible with GS1 standards?

Yes. PassportLab is built on GS1 standards. We natively support GS1 Digital Link URIs and Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs), ensuring your Digital Product Passports are fully interoperable with global supply chain standards.

Is PassportLab compatible with Shopify and WooCommerce?

Yes. PassportLab offers native Shopify and WooCommerce sync connectors on Professional and Enterprise plans. Connect your store, browse your product catalog, and import SKUs directly — DPP data is mapped automatically. You can also import your full catalog via JSON and CSV bulk import templates.

What happens to my data if I want to leave PassportLab?

Under the EU Data Act 2026, you have the right to data portability. You can export all your product passports in a machine-readable format at any time. This ensures that you can maintain your 10-year regulatory compliance even if you move to a different infrastructure.

How do I verify my B2B status?

PassportLab is a strictly B2B service. During registration, providing a valid Company Name is mandatory to verify your status as an entrepreneur (§ 14 BGB).

What data must an EU Digital Product Passport contain?

Under ESPR, a DPP must contain: unique product identifiers (GTIN, serial number, batch number), material composition and recycled content percentages, carbon footprint data (kg CO₂e), circularity metrics (repairability, recyclability, end-of-life instructions), conformity declarations and applicable EU standards, economic operator identity (manufacturer or importer), and country of origin. The exact data fields vary by product category and are defined in the applicable ESPR Delegated Regulation.

What is the EU ESPR regulation?

The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR) is EU legislation that replaces the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC. It extends ecodesign requirements to nearly all physical product categories sold in the EU and introduces the Digital Product Passport (DPP) mandate. ESPR requires manufacturers and importers to create machine-readable, standardized product data records accessible via QR code. The regulation phases in by product category: batteries in 2027, textiles, iron & steel, and aluminium in 2027, electronics and furniture from 2028 onward.

How much does Digital Product Passport compliance cost?

With PassportLab, EU Digital Product Passport compliance starts free — the Free plan supports up to 5 active passports at no cost, including a public DPP page, GS1 Digital Link QR code, and W3C Verifiable Credential signing. The Starter plan for up to 100 products is €149/month. Professional (up to 1,000 products) is €449/month. Enterprise (up to 10,000 products) is €990/month. Annual billing saves 20%. Custom pricing is available for larger catalogs.

What is GS1 Digital Link and how does it work in DPPs?

GS1 Digital Link (ISO/IEC 18975) is an open standard that encodes a product's GTIN and other identifiers into a URI-format QR code (e.g. https://id.passportlab.io/01/04012345000010/21/ABC123). Any scanner — consumer apps, customs systems, or market surveillance tools — can resolve this URI to the product's Digital Product Passport without proprietary middleware. PassportLab generates GS1 Digital Link-compliant QR codes for every passport and cross-resolves GTINs against the global GS1 registry (id.gs1.org) when a product isn't found locally.

Can small businesses and SMEs use Digital Product Passports?

Yes. PassportLab is designed to be accessible for SMEs. The Free plan requires no credit card and supports 5 passports — enough to test compliance with your first product lines. The Starter plan at €149/month scales to 100 active products. No coding or EDI integration is required: product data can be entered manually or imported via CSV. Supplier data from factories in China, Turkey, or elsewhere can be entered directly by the importer.

What is the difference between a Digital Product Passport and a CE mark?

A CE mark is a conformity declaration that a product meets EU safety, health, and environmental standards — it is a marking on the physical product. A Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a dynamic digital data record linked to the product via a QR code. A DPP can contain CE Declaration of Conformity documents as attached evidence, but it also includes sustainability data (materials, carbon footprint, recyclability) that CE marking does not require. Both may be legally required simultaneously for products in regulated categories from 2026 onward.

PassportLab – Digital Product Passports for EU Importers & Brands

2026ESPR Enforcement Deadline

10 YearsMandatory Data Retention

23EU Official Languages Supported

< 5 minTime to First Passport

Why Importers & Brands Choose PassportLab

Reducing the legal friction of EU market entry.

PassportLab transforms supplier data into verifiable Digital Product Passports. As an importer, you are the 'Manufacturer' in the eyes of the EU — we provide the compliance infrastructure to protect your shipments and your market access.

EU enforcement begins in phases from 2026. For textile, battery, and electronics importers, preparation should start now — collecting accurate supplier data from overseas factories takes time.

Now — 2025

Begin collecting supplier data for battery and textile products. ESPR data schemas are live — the earlier you start, the smoother your first submission.

February 2026

Iron & Steel DPP mandates take effect. EU customs authorities begin verifying GS1 Digital Link identifiers at the border.

2027

Textiles, Apparel, Aluminium, and Tires enter enforcement. Products without a compliant DPP cannot be placed on the EU market.

2028 and beyond

Electronics, ICT, Furniture, and Mattresses follow. Build your infrastructure now — retroactive compliance is not possible.

What is a Digital Product Passport (DPP)?

When do I need to comply with EU ESPR?

Am I responsible for the DPP if I import from outside the EU?

What happens if a product is scanned at the border without a DPP?

Do I need my suppliers to use PassportLab?

What is the 10-year storage rule?

Your products need a Digital Product Passport to sell in the EU from 2026.

Your Compliance Timeline

Now — 2025

February 2026

2027

2028 and beyond

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