In brief

Key points at a glance

  • Separate products, models, batches and individual items clearly.
  • Keep changes, approvals and published versions traceable.
  • Use open interfaces and exportable data to avoid lock-in.
01

Core responsibilities

The platform should manage master data, materials, evidence, identifiers and sustainability information, while separating internal drafts from approved public releases.

02

How to assess a solution

Test a real company dataset and clarify data ownership, complete exports, stable identifiers, access rights and availability after a provider change.

03

A practical rollout

Start with one representative product family, named data owners and a reusable template before scaling integrations.

  • Choose a representative product
  • Map source systems and owners
  • Separate required, internal and public data
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is a QR code already a DPP?

No. It is only a data carrier; a DPP also needs identification, structured data, access rules and update processes.

Must DPP software run in the cloud?

No. Cloud, self-hosted and hybrid operation can all be suitable when they meet the relevant requirements.

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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.

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