Digital Product Passport for Furniture

Product transparency is becoming a new market advantage

The furniture industry is entering a period in which the data accompanying a product is becoming increasingly important, from material composition and origin of raw materials to instructions for maintenance, repair, disassembly and recycling.

The Digital Product Passport enables tracking of all information throughout the entire product lifecycle. For manufacturers, importers and brands, this means greater control over data, easier proof of compliance and stronger market credibility.

Furniture has already been recognised as one of the priority product groups within the ESPR regulation, which means that preparation is necessary already today.

Why DPP is important for the furniture industry

Furniture has a long lifecycle, multiple material components and complex supply chains. A single product may include wood, metal, plastic, textiles, foam, adhesives and coatings, often from different suppliers and multiple countries. DPP enables:

• greater transparency of materials and the supply chain
• clearer data on origin and certificates
• support for repair, reuse and recycling
• easier access to information for customers and partners
Key deadlines for furniture:
Mid-2026
Publication of specific DPP requirements for the furniture industry (materials, data, passport structure).
2027 – 2028
Gradual introduction of mandatory DPP implementation for furniture on the EU market.
• products without a DPP will have limited access to the market and distribution
• increasing pressure on transparency and compliance is expected

Who is most affected

Those most affected will be those placing products on the market or managing them as part of their own portfolio:
• furniture manufacturers
• furniture importers into the EU
• brands and private label models
• distributors and retailers managing their own product portfolios

What a Digital Product Passport for furniture should contain

A Digital Product Passport for furniture consolidates key data that is often currently scattered across different systems and documentation.
Product identity
Name, variants, SKU, manufacturer and country of production.
Materials and origin
Types of materials (wood, metal, textile…) and certificates (FSC, PEFC).
Maintenance and use
Instructions for use, maintenance and warranty.
Repair and disassembly
Spare parts, repair options and disassembly instructions.
End of lifecycle
Information on recycling, return and reuse.

Concrete business benefits

Greater market credibility
Customers, distributors and B2B partners increasingly demand verifiable information on materials, sustainability and product origin.
Stronger premium positioning
A transparent material profile and verifiable origin can increase product value and strengthen trust in the brand.
Fewer complaints and longer product lifespan
Clear instructions for maintenance, repair and spare parts reduce customer frustration and extend the product’s usable life.
Support for circular business models
DPP facilitates repair, reuse, refurbishment and responsible recycling, especially important for furniture with a long lifecycle.
Better preparation for future requirements
Companies that establish data structures and processes early will be able to implement future obligations more easily without additional operational pressure.

How NOS implements DPP for furniture

NOS provides comprehensive support for implementing the Digital Product Passport:
• consulting and preparation for DPP
• mapping of materials, suppliers and existing data sources
• structuring data for products, variants and components
• integration with ERP, PIM and Excel systems
• implementation of the DPP application
• QR and NFC product connectivity
Our approach connects technology and business processes, so that DPP becomes real value rather than an administrative obligation.

Conclusion

In the furniture industry, product value increasingly depends on the quality of the data that accompanies it.
The Digital Product Passport enables manufacturers, importers and brands to increase transparency, demonstrate compliance and create a foundation for long-term market advantage.
Companies that start on time will not only meet future requirements, but will also build a stronger, more credible and more sustainable product portfolio.

Contact

For expert consultation and a demonstration of how DPP can improve your business, contact us at:
info@nos.hr