The DPP for the chemicals sector

Download our guide now to understand how the DPP will transform the chemical industry: from formulation traceability to the safe management of substances, discover the strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and enable the transition toward sustainable molecules.

The inclusion of chemical substances and mixtures among the priority categories regulated by the ESPR marks a crucial evolution for an industry that represents the foundation of countless supply chains. The Digital Product Passport (DPP) will require manufacturers and formulators to go beyond traditional Safety Data Sheets (SDS) by creating a dynamic "digital twin" capable of tracking the entire molecular genealogy of their products. From the origin of raw materials and synthesis processes, to the carbon footprint and the presence of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs), every batch must be accompanied by verifiable, standardized, and interoperable data. For chemical companies, governing this complex information architecture is not merely an impending legal compliance obligation. Rather, it becomes the indispensable technological and strategic infrastructure to support downstream customers in their ecodesign goals, facilitate the safe recovery of end-of-life materials, and irrefutably validate investments in green chemistry.

Main insights included::

• Regulatory requirements and essential data sets.
• Traceability and data integrity.
• Access control and complex governance
• Supply chain due diligence.
• Life cycle management and circularity.
• Strategic advantages and business cases.