Join us for a free webinar exploring the latest developments in the Digital Product Passport (DPP) and what they mean for the fashion and textile sector, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This session will provide an update on the implementation of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), including the expected timeline for the textiles delegated act, the evolving Digital Product Passport framework, and the launch of the EU Digital Product Passport Registry. It will also examine how international, European and national standards are being developed to support DPP implementation and help businesses prepare for future product information, interoperability and compliance requirements.
This webinar is organised by The Centre for Sustainable Design® at UCA in collaboration with BSI as part of the EU Just Fashion project. Just Fashion aims at accelerating climate transition in the fashion industry, by providing businesses in the partner countries with a reference framework and tools to shift their production methods, internal procedures and final products towards more sustainable models that are low carbon, circular and socially inclusive.
The webinar will be led by Professor Martin Charter and Sashini Jinasena from The Centre for Sustainable Design® at UCA with input from BSI.
Objectives
This webinar will help participants:
Understand the Digital Product Passport (DPP): Gain an overview of the purpose, scope and current status of the DPP under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), and its implications for the fashion and textile sector.
Explore the latest implementation developments: Understand the current ESPR implementation timeline, including anticipated developments relating to the textiles delegated act, Digital Product Passports and the EU DPP Registry.
Learn how standards support DPP implementation: Gain insights into the role of international (ISO), European (CEN/CENELEC) and national (BSI) standards in supporting interoperable, consistent and effective Digital Product Passport implementation.
Identify practical considerations for SMEs: Explore the key actions fashion and textile businesses, particularly SMEs, can take to prepare for future Digital Product Passport requirements and broader ESPR implementation.
Audience
This webinar is relevant for owners, product developers, sustainability professionals, compliance managers, standards practitioners and policymakers in EU-based SMEs and in the fashion, clothing and textile sector, as well as suppliers to the sector.
Agenda
10:00 – Welcome & Introduction
10:05 – DPP: introduction and relationship to ESPR
Context and Background
Overview of the DPP: key objectives, scope, and current legislative status.
How the DPP fits within broader ESPR regulations.
Key DPP data elements relevant to fashion and textiles (e.g., material content, origin, care, recyclability).
Implications for product design, supply chains, and end-of-life strategies.
ESPR implementation timeline: current status, expected milestones and anticipated timelines for the textiles delegated act and DPP implementation.
EU Digital Product Passport Registry: purpose, role, governance and latest developments.
10:15 – DPP: overview of standards development
How standards support DPP implementation and ensure data quality.
Overview of international, European and national standards, including:
CEN/CLC JTC 24 – DPP Framework and System
ISO TC154 – Processes, data elements and documents in commerce, industry and administration.
ISO/PWI 25534-1 – Global DPP standard (UNECE + ISO).
ISO/IEC/JTC Digital Product Passport
IEEE SA P3828 DPP – Reference Architecture and Technical Requirements
China Textile DPP
10.25 – CEN/CLC JTC 24 – DPP Framework and System Dr Thomas Knothe, Chair of JTC 24 Digital Product Passport System and Architecture, CEN and CENELEC
10.40 – Playbook and Action Checklist for SMEs Professor Martin Charter and Sashini Jinasena, The Centre for Sustainable Design® at UCA
10:50 – Q&A
11.00 – Close
Registration
The event is free of charge, but you need to register via rcarruthers@uca.ac.uk by sending your name, job title, and organisation. On receipt, you will be sent instructions to join the webinar.
Further information
For more information contact: Ros Carruthers The Centre for Sustainable Design ® UCA +44 (0) 1252 892772
