Call for evidence: digital product record policy

This call for evidence aims to gather stakeholder views on digital product record (DPR) policy. DPRs, such as the EU’s Digital Product Passport (EU DPP), which will apply in Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework, are being explored internationally as a means of providing product information and sustainability data across supply chains.

We are exploring whether a UK DPR policy could be used to streamline the provision of a range of product information for businesses, while enhancing transparency and traceability for consumers and Market Surveillance Authorities. This forms part of a wider aim to understand where benefits can be delivered to UK businesses and consumers through digitalisation of compliance processes.

We are inviting views on DPRs in general, the impacts of existing DPR policy (for example, on businesses selling into the EU and in Northern Ireland), and what the UK should consider when developing domestic policy on DPRs for goods.