Digital Product Passport for Plastics

Plastic transparency is becoming a business standard

Plastic products are under increasing regulatory and market pressure, from requirements for recycled content to proving sustainability throughout the entire lifecycle.

The Digital Product Passport (DPP) enables companies, for the first time, to have full control over plastic-related data, from raw material to recycling.

For manufacturers, distributors and brands, this means clear compliance with EU regulations, verifiable sustainability data and greater transparency towards customers and partners.

Why DPP is crucial for plastics

The plastics industry is facing challenges that can no longer be addressed without structured data:

• complex materials and different types of plastics (PET, HDPE, PP…)
• requirements for the share of recycled material
• pressure to reduce emissions and CO₂ footprint
• inconsistent data across the supply chain

DPP introduces a single source of truth for all product data.

It enables:

• full traceability of materials
• transparency of composition and origin
• more efficient recycling processes
• credible ESG and sustainability claims
Key deadlines for plastics:
2026
Start of preparation and pilot projects for digital passports (testing data, QR codes and systems).
2027
Gradual introduction of DPP for products on the EU market.
• products without structured data will have limited market access
• pressure on transparency and proof of sustainability is increasing

Who is most affected

DPP will particularly impact:
• manufacturers of plastic packaging and products
• raw material and polymer producers
• brands and private label products
• distributors and exporters to the EU market
If you place plastic products on the market, DPP becomes a mandatory part of business.

What a Digital Product Passport for plastics should contain

DPP for plastics consolidates data that is often currently scattered across systems and documentation. In practice, it includes:
Product identity
Name, model, SKU, manufacturer and production location.
Materials and composition
Type of plastic (PET, HDPE, PP…), share of recycled material, additives.
Origin and production
Source of raw materials and production process.
Maintenance and use
Instructions for use, safety and warranty.
End of lifecycle
Instructions for recycling, reuse and disposal.
Sustainability and impact
CO₂ footprint, certificates and environmental data.

Concrete business benefits

Safer market access
Compliance with EU requirements without risk.
Credible sustainability
Transparent and verifiable data instead of “greenwashing”.
More efficient processes
Less manual work and fewer errors.
Better recycling and circular economy
Accurate data enables higher quality waste processing.
Stronger customer trust
Information available with a single QR code scan.

How NOS implements DPP for plastics

NOS provides comprehensive support for implementing the Digital Product Passport:
• consulting and preparation for DPP
• mapping of materials and suppliers
• structuring product data
• integration with ERP, PIM and existing systems
• implementation of the DPP application
• QR / NFC solutions for products
Our approach connects technology and processes, so that DPP becomes a real business tool rather than additional administration.

Conclusion

The plastics industry is entering a phase where transparency is no longer an option, but a standard.
The Digital Product Passport enables companies to take control of data, demonstrate compliance and build a long-term competitive advantage.
Companies that start on time will not only meet regulatory requirements, but will also extract real business value from them.

Contact

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