Why do I need a Digital Product Passport?

A Digital Product Passport is a standardised, structured data record linked to a physical product via a unique identifier — typically a QR code, RFID tag or serial number. It holds public-facing compliance information (accessible to customs authorities, buyers, consumers) and, where applicable, private supply chain data (accessible only to authorised parties). EU DPPs must be registered in the EU DPP Registry and maintained for the product's full lifecycle. Eco Wise's DPPs are built on GS1-native data standards, ensuring compatibility with the EU registry architecture and existing supply chain identification systems.

Which certifications can TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium provide through this partnership?

Through this partnership, the following certification and verification services are available and connectable to your Eco Wise DPP: DPP Data Conformity Check; Life Cycle Assessment (LCA); Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Verification; Product Carbon Footprint Verification (including via the Carbon Footprint by Tami platform); CBAM Verification; FSC Chain of Custody Certification; OK Recycled Certification (recycled content, EN 15343:2007 / ISO 14021:2016); and Reinforcing Steel Conformity Certification. Additional certification lines may be scoped on request depending on your product category.

What regulations does this partnership cover?

The joint service is designed to address EU ESPR (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation — EU/2024/1781); EU CPR (Construction Products Regulation — relevant DPP provisions from 2028–2030); CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism); LCA and EPD standards (EN 15804, ISO 14044, applicable PCRs); and FSC and recycled content standards. The service can be extended to UK Building Safety Act obligations and other country-level requirements on request.

How does the joint service work?

Eco Wise and TÜV AUSTRIA operate under a coordinated engagement model. You receive a joint proposal that clearly defines each party's scope. TÜV AUSTRIA leads regulatory gap assessment, data methodology, verification and certification. Eco Wise leads DPP platform deployment, data collection infrastructure and EU registry integration. Each party invoices separately for its defined scope. Delivery timelines depend on the complexity of your product portfolio and certification requirements — typically 1.5 to 12 months from kick-off to live DPP.

What data do I need to provide?

The specific data requirements depend on your product category and the applicable EU regulation. In general, DPPs require a combination of product identification and technical specification data; compliance and conformity documentation (test results, Declarations of Performance or Conformity, CE marking records); environmental performance data (carbon footprint, recycled content, repairability, recyclability); and supply chain traceability data. TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium will conduct a regulatory gap assessment in Phase 1 to identify precisely what is required for your products, and Eco Wise will map those requirements to data collection workflows.

Do I need to change my existing systems?

Not necessarily. Eco Wise's DPP platform is designed to work alongside your existing ERP, PLM and compliance management systems. In many cases, data can be extracted from existing sources and structured for DPP compliance without requiring system replacement. Our onboarding process maps your current data landscape and identifies the most efficient path to DPP readiness. TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium's existing certification work — if you are an existing client — can be connected directly into your DPPs, reducing duplication.

Eco Wise operates a sovereign data architecture. Your product data is stored on your own infrastructure — Eco Wise holds only the reference structure and anonymised index, not the data content itself. TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium processes data only to the extent required for verification and certification under its accreditation obligations, and both parties operate in full compliance with GDPR. The partnership agreement includes explicit data minimisation, purpose limitation and breach notification obligations.

What exactly is a Digital Product Passport?

The EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR — EU/2024/1781) requires manufacturers placing regulated products on the EU market to issue Digital Product Passports. These are not optional enhancements to your product documentation — they will be a legal condition of market access. The first product groups under ESPR are expected to have delegated acts published from 2025 onwards, with construction products following under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) from 2028. Beyond legal compliance, buyers, procurement teams and financial institutions are increasingly requiring verified product data before purchase or investment decisions.

Why does my DPP data need to be verified or certified?

Under EU regulations, DPP data must be accurate and, for certain data fields, independently verified or certified by an accredited third party. Self-declared data that has not been verified carries regulatory risk — and commercial risk, as buyers increasingly require certified claims for procurement decisions. TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium's accredited verification and certification adds the layer of credibility that regulators and customer's trust. Eco Wise's platform is designed to receive and structure verified outputs directly into your DPP data fields, so certification and data management work together rather than in parallel.

What happens if I don't act now?

DPP readiness requires data collection, system integration and — for certified claims — a full certification cycle. For complex product portfolios or supply chains, that process can take four to twelve months. Waiting until regulations come fully into force leaves insufficient time to comply without disruption to market access. Manufacturers who prepare now can also capture commercial advantages — using verified DPP data in sales conversations, procurement bids and sustainability reporting ahead of competitors.

When do the DPP requirements apply to my products?

The timeline varies by product category. EU ESPR delegated acts — which specify the DPP requirements for each product group — are being published on a rolling basis from 2025 onwards. Construction products under the CPR are expected to face DPP requirements from 2028–2030. CBAM reporting obligations are already active for regulated importers. We recommend initiating a regulatory gap assessment now to understand your specific obligations and start preparing data collection infrastructure ahead of the deadline.

How long does it take to get a compliant DPP in place?

For a straightforward product model DPP with data conformity review, the typical timeline is 1.5 to 2.5 months. For DPPs that also require certification (LCA, EPD, carbon footprint, chain of custody), the full process typically runs 4 to 8 months depending on data availability and certification scope. Full enterprise programmes covering multiple standards across a large product portfolio typically run 6 to 12 months. Starting early allows time to work through these processes without compliance pressure.

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Digital Product Passport Compliance — Verified and Certified

Eco Wise and TÜV AUSTRIA: your end-to-end partner for EU ESPR, CPR and CBAM compliance — from data infrastructure to accredited certification.

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Strategic Partner: TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium

Eco Wise has formed a strategic partnership with TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium, an accredited testing, inspection and certification body based in Rotselaar, Belgium.

Through this collaboration, Eco Wise clients can access end-to-end Digital Product Passport services under one coordinated engagement model — from DPP data platform deployment to third-party data verification and regulatory certification.

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TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium: Building Trust in Digital Product Passport Data

The success of a Digital Product Passport starts with reliable product data.

How We Support Dpp Readiness

Working closely with clients, TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium provides practical, hands-on support throughout the data journey

Defining clear roadmaps toward DPP readiness

Identifying gaps in existing product and sustainability data

Improving data quality, consistency, and traceability

Preparing data for effective integration into Digital Product Passports

This support is inherently sector-specific, as industries differ in data structures, maturity levels, and operational challenges. TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium tailors its approach to each context, ensuring that organizations can transform their data into a format that is usable, scalable, and future-oriented.Our goal is simple: turn complex product data into reliable, usable information that supports compliance, transparency, and business growth.

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Independent Validation By TÜV AUSTRIA

While TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium focuses on guidance, structuring, and readiness, the broader TÜV AUSTRIA body acts as an independent and accredited third party responsible for validation and certification. TÜV AUSTRIA provides:

Independent verification of product data

Accredited certification processes

Objective and impartial assessment of data quality and reliability

This clear separation ensures that product data is not only well-prepared, but also externally validated and trustworthy.

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How They Create Value For Our Clients

A Digital Product Passport is only as trustworthy as the data behind it. We support organizations in preparing their product data for integration into Digital Product Passports by ensuring that it is:

Structured and consistent across systems
Accurate and traceable throughout the value chain
Independently verified by an accredited TÜV AUSTRIA body

A key element is product-level data validation. This step is critical, as it ensures that the data entering the Digital Product Passport is not only available, but also credible, trustworthy, and reliable for all stakeholders.

Our Collaboration

Through this collaboration, we bring together data readiness and DPP implementation in a complementary way. This joint approach supports a transition toward transparent, trustworthy, and scalable product data ecosystems.

Why This Partnership Matters

This collaboration ensures that clients benefit from:

Structured data collection and preparation from different stages of the supply chain
Credible product data backed by independent verification
Greater trust in Digital Product Passport information
A solid foundation for transparent and reliable data exchange
Reduced risk of inconsistent or unreliable product information

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By combining TÜV AUSTRIA’s expertise in data readiness solutions with Eco Wise’s Digital Product Passport platform, we help organizations build trusted, future-proof product data ecosystems. From raw data to trusted Digital Product Passports.

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