Key points at a glance
- Use a real dataset in the evaluation.
- Clarify ownership, exports and exit arrangements contractually.
- Check security, availability and access controls.
Test functional fit
Ask the provider to model your product hierarchy, import your data, run validation and publish a controlled model-, batch- or item-level passport.
Review technology and security
Evaluate APIs, standards, authentication, roles, audit logs, backups, incident processes, hosting and long-term identifier availability.
Check commercial resilience
Compare total operating cost, support, limits, roadmap, data export and a transition plan if the contract ends.
Frequently asked questions
Should a provider promise automatic legal compliance?
Treat such claims cautiously. Product-specific applicability and company responsibility cannot be delegated to a tool.
What export should be required?
A complete, documented, machine-readable export of product data, evidence, versions, identifiers and relevant relationships.
Official sources
Applicable legal acts and official publications govern legally relevant decisions.
As of: 17 August 2026. This guide provides general information and is not legal advice or a compliance guarantee.
Turn product data into a controlled product passport.
Import existing data, validate completeness and publish approved versions through a stable QR address.