The Digital Product Passport (DPP) will soon become a regulatory requirement in the European Union market. For the textile industry, which is often in the spotlight when it comes to sustainability, transparency, and production conditions, the DPP is not only a new regulation but also an opportunity to build customer trust and strengthen competitive advantage.
To help you assess your readiness in time, we have prepared a self-checklist – a practical tool for self-assessment. It helps identify where you are already prepared and where additional investments in data, suppliers, and internal processes are needed.
Do you have unique identifiers (GTIN, SKU, internal code) for all products?
Do your suppliers provide data on material origin, recycled content, and CO₂ footprint?
Are certificates (OEKO-TEX, FSC, GRS) centrally stored and up to date?
Is there a process for regularly checking the accuracy and timeliness of supplier data?
Do you have defined criteria for selecting and ranking suppliers (quality, compliance, sustainability)?
Can your suppliers provide data in a standardized format (Excel, API, XML)?
Is there a procedure for validating compliance of supplier data with REACH, ISO, or GHG standards?
How do you proceed when a supplier cannot deliver all required data?
Who is internally responsible for data maintenance (procurement, quality, IT)?
Is there a clear policy for data updates (frequency, mandatory changes)?
Are suppliers required to report any change in material/process and provide a new data set?
Do you have an established workflow: supplier → internal validation → entry into ERP/PIM?
Are you aware that transparency down to the raw material level will be mandatory for the EU market?
Do you know which additional data you will need to collect after 2027 (GHG, recyclability, LCA)?
Is there a policy for languages and translation of data for different markets?
Do you plan to define DPP as a condition for collaboration with suppliers?
- Do you monitor supplier performance in delivering complete and timely data?
- Do you have a plan for supplier audits related to sustainability and transparency?
- Do your contracts include clauses on mandatory data delivery for DPP?
- Do you plan to require digital integration (API, platform) from suppliers, or will you work semi-manually (Excel, PDF)?
Preparing for the Digital Product Passport is not just a regulatory challenge but also an opportunity to create a more sustainable and transparent business model. This self-checklist is designed to help you identify your current position and the steps you need to take to be ready for 2027.
For collaboration and more information, feel free to contact us at info@nos.hr.
