The development of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) for construction products, central to the revised EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR), is steadily advancing. Designed to streamline access to product data, the DPP will become a key tool for CE-marked construction products under the new CPR.
Glass for Europe recently contributed to the European Commission’s consultation on DPP service providers, advocating for a flexible, scalable, and cost-effective system. The association stressed the need to accommodate the entire flat glass value chain, from major float glass producers to smaller processors. Highlighting the potential need for millions of DPPs in the flat glass sector alone, Glass for Europe warned against overly complex certification schemes and emphasized data protection and secure access rights.
A feasibility study published in June assessed three implementation models: centralised, decentralised with licensed service providers, and decentralised with manufacturer-managed databases. The second option emerged as the most balanced in terms of scalability, flexibility, and security.
Next, the European Commission will develop a delegated act outlining the DPP’s technical, legal, and operational framework. Glass for Europe remains committed to supporting its effective implementation and sharing sector-specific insights to ensure a robust and competitive system. 
Source: Glass for Europe with additional information added by Glass Balkan
