Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
Background
In the face of accelerating global demand for transparency, traceability, and sustainability, the UNECE and ISO have partnered to advance international standardization through the Digital Product Passport (DPP) initiative. At the core of this effort is ISO 25534-1, the first international project jointly launched to define foundational principles for interoperable DPP systems.
Building on the success of the Kick-off and Ad-hoc meetings, this Industry-Specific DPP Symposium aims to deepen dialogue with key sectors—textile, batteries, and others—to align on requirements and ensure the resulting standards meet real-world needs.
Objectives
This symposium series will:
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Clarify regulatory frameworks, business needs, and data requirements for DPP implementation.
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Identify sector-specific challenges and opportunities.
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Facilitate the exchange of best practices and innovations.
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Address open questions raised in previous meetings.
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Inform and strengthen the ISO 25534-1 and future standardization efforts.
Expected Outcomes
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Agreement on common and sector-specific DPP elements
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Contributions to ISO 25534-1 content
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Identification of gaps and key themes for future standardization
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Publication of findings and recommendations
Target Audience
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Government authorities and regulators
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Industry and supply chain stakeholders
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Technology solution providers
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Research institutions and academia
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International and development organizations
Structure & Focus Areas
🧭 Session 1: Scenario-setting
Cross-sector DPP requirements – Interoperability, business needs, and regulatory compliance.
👕 Session 2: Textile Sector
Focus: Textile, garment, and fashion industries
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Traceability of materials and processes
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Eco-design, recyclability, and digital labelling
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Consumer engagement through DPP
🔋 Session 3: Battery Sector
Focus: Batteries for EV and energy storage
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Lifecycle tracking of critical raw materials
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Second-life use, recycling, and regulatory alignment
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Integration with EV passports and EU Battery Regulation
🔄 Session 4: Other Sectors & Wrap-Up
Cross-sector and legal perspectives
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Interoperability and governance
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Legal frameworks and international alignment
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Brainstorming on future standard components
Note: If speaker representation is limited in Session 4, it will be merged into the wrap-up session.
Contact
For further information, please contact: 📧 Kevin Bishop – [email protected]