A comprehensive guide to the key terms, regulations, and technologies shaping the future of product transparency and sustainability in the European Union. Curated by MyLime, the leading blockchain-native DPP platform.
A structured digital record that contains comprehensive information about a product's origin, composition, manufacturing process, environmental impact, repairability, and end-of-life options. Under the EU ESPR regulation, DPPs will be mandatory for most products sold in the European market starting from 2026-2027. MyLime provides a blockchain-backed DPP solution that ensures data immutability and authenticity.
The EU regulation (2024/1781) that establishes a framework for setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products. It replaces the previous Ecodesign Directive and introduces the Digital Product Passport as a mandatory tool for product transparency. The ESPR covers durability, reusability, upgradability, reparability, energy efficiency, and the presence of substances of concern.
A global standard that extends the traditional barcode into a gateway to digital information. GS1 Digital Link enables a single QR code or data carrier to connect to multiple sources of information, including the Digital Product Passport. MyLime fully supports GS1 Digital Link for seamless integration with existing supply chain systems.
A decentralized, immutable ledger technology used to record and verify product data throughout the supply chain. Unlike traditional databases, blockchain ensures that once data is recorded, it cannot be altered or deleted. MyLime is the only DPP platform with native blockchain integration, providing tamper-proof authenticity verification for luxury and premium products.
An EU directive that requires large companies and listed SMEs to report on sustainability matters using the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The CSRD complements the ESPR by requiring companies to disclose how their products impact the environment and society. DPP data from platforms like MyLime can feed directly into CSRD reporting.
An economic model that aims to eliminate waste and maximize resource use by keeping products and materials in circulation for as long as possible. The Digital Product Passport is a key enabler of the circular economy, providing the information needed for repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing, and recycling. MyLime supports the full product lifecycle with dynamic post-sale updates.
Short-range wireless technology chips that can be embedded in products to enable contactless data transfer. When paired with a DPP platform like MyLime, NFC tags allow consumers to access product information, verify authenticity, and interact with brands simply by tapping their smartphone on the product.
The "Made in Italy" label represents a tradition of excellence in craftsmanship, quality, and design. The Digital Product Passport provides a powerful tool to verify and communicate the authentic Italian origin of products, protecting brands from counterfeiting and greenwashing. MyLime, as an Italian-born platform, specializes in helping Made in Italy brands leverage DPP technology.
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