The Digital Product Passport (DPP) brings significant changes to how furniture and interior manufacturers manage their product data. Starting in 2027, all products in this sector will be required to have a digital passport that provides transparency about material origin, sustainability, recyclability, and repairability.
To prepare in time, companies need to assess their current data, processes, and supplier collaboration. This self-checklist helps you quickly evaluate your level of readiness and identify areas that need adjustment – from data structure to supplier relationships.
Do you have a unique identifier (GTIN, SKU, internal code) for each furniture item?
Do you record the origin and type of materials (e.g., FSC-certified wood, recycled metals, certified fabrics)?
Do you have a centralized database for certificates (e.g., FSC, PEFC, EU Ecolabel)?
Is there a system for regular verification and updating of material and component data?
Do you have clearly defined criteria for supplier selection and evaluation (sustainability, quality, compliance)?
Can your suppliers provide material data in a standardized digital format (Excel, API, XML)?
Do you verify the compliance of supplier data with REACH, ISO, or ESG standards?
Do you have a plan for situations where a supplier cannot provide all required information?
Who is responsible for entering and maintaining product data (technical documentation, marketing, IT)?
Do you have a defined policy for data updates (frequency, revisions, mandatory changes)?
Are changes to materials, finishes, or packaging documented and approved through an internal process?
Do you have an integrated workflow between suppliers, internal teams, and ERP/PIM systems?
Do you monitor supplier performance in providing complete and accurate data?
Do you have a plan for periodic supplier audits related to transparency and sustainability?
Do you include clauses in contracts requiring suppliers to share data necessary for DPP?
Do you plan to implement digital integration (API, platform) for data exchange with partners, or work semi-manually (Excel, PDF)?
- 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)?
Introducing the Digital Product Passport in the furniture and interior sector creates opportunities to strengthen sustainability, transparency, and market competitiveness. The self-checklist is the first step toward compliance – a tool that helps you clearly understand your current position and what needs to be improved.
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