Read the label.
Know the identity.
DPP, GS1, GTIN and EPC — what they mean, how they connect, and how to work with them. Explanations with sources. Tools you can use immediately.
Encoding example
One product type.
One individual item.
095211418901271001+The check digit helps catch input errors. The serial distinguishes individual items.
Start with your question.
What belongs in a product passport?
Start with data, responsibilities and access. Then look at the rules for your product.
Read the explanationWhat do the numbers on a barcode mean?
Distinguish GTIN, UPC and EAN, with check-digit and leading-zero examples.
Read the explanationHow does a GTIN become an EPC?
Work through company prefix, item reference, serial and the SGTIN-96 format.
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Dates, labels and the next step.
EU DPP timeline by product category
Separate binding passport dates for batteries and toys from the indicative ESPR timetable for textiles, steel, furniture and other products. Includes official sources and scope limits.
QR and RFID: two ways to reach one identity
Choose a carrier based on who needs to read it and with which device. Compare QR, NFC and UHF RFID, then plan print quality and read-back checks.
From a product code to a production-ready label
Prepare the identifiers, serial-allocation rules and production records before printing. Use a small pilot to check encoding, print output and access.