DPP software
for the digital product passport.
The digital product passport is coming to more and more product groups — batteries lead the way from 18 February 2027. DPP Hero is the self-service tool for it.
When does DPP apply to which products?
EU Battery Regulation and ESPR - status June 2026
- 1
EU DPP registry
Starts in July 2026 - prepare product data now
- 2
Batteries
Mandatory from 18 Feb 2027 - EV, industrial > 2 kWh, LMT
- soon
Textiles
In preparation under ESPR workplan
- soon
Iron and steel
Prioritised ESPR product group
- soon
Electronics and furniture
Stepwise rollout via ESPR delegated acts
What is a digital product passport?
A digital product passport contains structured, machine-readable data on materials, CO2 footprint, circularity and conformity - accessible through QR code. Difference vs battery passport: battery passport vs digital product passport
Framework
ESPR 2024/1781
Ecodesign regulation in force since July 2024
First implementation
Battery passport
First mandatory DPP category with dedicated regulation
Principle
QR -> product page
Public baseline data, role-based detailed access
Goal
Circular economy
Transparency for origin, repair, recycling and reuse
The first DPP is the battery passport - start now
If you manufacture or import batteries, DPP is not a future topic - it is a fixed 2027 deadline. DPP Hero provides a self-service path.
EV, industrial and LMT
EV batteries, industrial batteries above 2 kWh and LMT batteries require passports from 18 Feb 2027.
7 categories based on DIN SPEC 99100
Guided workflow from identification through labeling.
QR code and public page
Each published product receives a public URL and downloadable QR code.
Supplier links
Partners fill their own sections via share links without separate accounts.
JSON and PDF
Export at any time for audits, documentation and integration.
Ready for EU registry
The central EU DPP registry starts in July 2026.
ESPR expands DPP in phases
DPP Hero is currently focused on battery passports as the first mandatory category.
See ESPR timelineCapture, export, share - no IT project
DPP Hero is a creation and management tool for digital product passports: self-service, ready to use, hosted in German data centers.
Guided data capture
Seven steps with clear field explanations.
- Auto-save with conflict detection
- Supplier links for direct partner input
- CSV import and REST API for full catalogs
Export in your formats
Your structured data remains exportable at any time.
- JSON in BatteryPass Data Model format
- PDF for internal documentation
- Data export at any time
QR code and product page
Every published product gets a public URL and downloadable QR code.
- GS1 Digital Link identification standard
- QR code as PNG or SVG
- Hosting and product pages included in all plans
Frequently asked questions about DPP software
What is DPP software?
A creation and management tool that helps economic operators capture, manage and export digital product passport data in structured form.
What is the difference between digital product passport and battery passport?
Digital product passport is the broader ESPR concept; battery passport is the first mandatory implementation with a fixed date. See battery passport vs digital product passport.
Which product groups come after batteries?
ESPR prioritises textiles, iron and steel, electronics and more. Current status is summarised in ESPR timeline.
Can we start with DPP Hero today?
Yes. For batteries, DPP Hero is ready now: create account, capture data in seven guided steps, and publish. Details on the battery implementation are on the battery passport software page.
How much does DPP software cost?
Start free with 1 product and all features. Paid plans start at EUR49 per month. Full details on the pricing page.
Create your first digital product passport
Create an account, capture data based on DIN SPEC 99100 and publish - 1 product free forever with all features included.