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Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are a core part of the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and other product-specific regulations (e.g. the Detergents and Surfactants Regulation). With the objective of increasing product data transparency and enabling circularity, there will be direct implications for companies marketing products. Indirectly, these will extend upstream to manufacturers and importers.

As Chief Technology and Product Officer, I spend a lot of time thinking about where technology can create real value for our clients, and where it risks creating more noise than progress. AI is one of those areas where both are true.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has initiated 14 new public consultations on testing proposals, with a submission deadline of 16 October 2025. These consultations are part of ECHA's ongoing efforts to identify Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) under the REACH Regulation. The inclusion of a substance in the SVHC Candidate List can trigger regulatory obligations, including authorisation requirements and communication in the supply chain.