The Digital Product Passport Glossary

Essential terms to navigate Digital Product Passports

Digital Product Passports introduce a vocabulary that spans European regulation, product identification, data management and technical infrastructure. Understanding these terms is essential for interpreting requirements, following regulatory developments and making informed implementation decisions.

The DPP Dictionary brings together key concepts from the European Digital Product Passport framework in one accessible reference. Each entry provides a concise definition, helping readers understand how different elements of the DPP ecosystem fit together.

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A practical reference for DPP terminology

From the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to unique identifiers, interoperability and the EU DPP Registry, the dictionary covers the terminology that companies increasingly encounter when approaching Digital Product Passports.

Organised alphabetically, it is designed to be consulted whenever a term needs clarification, whether during regulatory research, internal discussions or project planning.

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What you'll find in the dictionary

• Regulation and standards: ESPR, delegated and implementing acts, harmonised standards and conformity.
• Product identification: unique identifiers, data carriers and passport granularity.
• DPP infrastructure: the EU DPP Registry, service providers and decentralised architecture.
• Data and interoperability: machine-readable data, open standards, portability and system interoperability.
• Legal roles and responsibilities: economic operators, manufacturers, importers and market-related obligations.

A concise resource for navigating the language of Digital Product Passports.

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