- REACH · CLP
- Industry DPP
Digital Product Passport for Chemicals
Petrochemicals, fertilisers, adhesives, consumer chemicals, and every formulated product you sell needs a Digital Product Passport that speaks the language chemical buyers already trust — SDS-aligned composition, CLP hazard classification, and UFI-linked traceability, built directly in Shopify.
2027
Chemicals product group wave
12+
Years EU compliance experience
Free
Plan — up to 10 products
5 min
Average setup time
A digital record that travels with every batch, drum, and bottle
A Digital Product Passport (DPP) for chemicals is a machine-readable data record built on the same substance and hazard data you already maintain for REACH and CLP — repackaged into a format buyers, regulators, and downstream users can scan and trust instantly.
Each formulation or batch gets a scannable code tied to its Unique Formula Identifier — traceable straight to poison centre records.
Substance and concentration data mirrors your Safety Data Sheet's Section 3 — no separate data entry, no conflicting records.
Reclassify under CLP or re-register a substance under REACH, and the passport updates automatically — the label never needs reprinting.
Formulators, distributors, and industrial buyers scan the same code to pull safe-handling, storage, and disposal guidance instantly.
Built on REACH and CLP — extended by ESPR
Chemicals already carry more regulated data than almost any other product category. A DPP doesn’t replace REACH registration or your CLP classification — it packages that existing data into the scannable, buyer-facing format the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation now expects for chemical product groups like adhesives, fertilisers, and consumer formulations.
Registration numbers, SVHC declarations, and concentration ranges feed directly into passport fields — nothing is re-entered from scratch.
GHS pictograms, signal words, and hazard statements carry straight across from your existing classification and labelling.
Adhesives, fertilisers, and consumer chemical formulations sit in an early ESPR product group — targeted alongside washing appliances.
- REACH · substance registration
- CLP · hazard classification & UFI
- ESPR · scannable Digital Product Passport
Required DPP data
What your chemicals DPP must include
Four data categories cover what ESPR expects and what REACH and CLP already require you to hold. PassoNext maps each one to a guided, pre-built field.
REACH-aligned declarations
- CAS number and REACH registration number
- Concentration ranges for each constituent
- Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) status
- Polymer / UVCB substance identifiers
- Raw material origin and sourcing details
CLP-compliant, UFI-linked
- GHS hazard pictograms and signal word
- Hazard and precautionary statements (H/P codes)
- Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) code
- Physical, health, and environmental hazard classes
- Poison Centre Notification (PCN) reference
SDS Sections 6–14, made scannable
- Required PPE and exposure controls
- Storage conditions and incompatibilities
- ADR / UN transport classification
- First-aid and spill-response measures
- Full Safety Data Sheet, linked and downloadable
Beyond the safety data sheet
- Biodegradability and ecotoxicity data
- VOC content and emissions declarations
- REACH authorisation or restriction status
- Carbon footprint per production batch
- Container and packaging recyclability
Live DPP preview
See a chemical passport, exactly as a downstream buyer would.
Every field below is generated from your Shopify product data and SDS, and stays current as formulation, classification, or REACH status changes.
- Substance composition and concentration ranges
- GHS hazard pictograms and UFI code
- Safe handling, storage, and transport class
- Linked Safety Data Sheet, always the latest version
Who must create the chemicals DPP?
REACH already defines these roles precisely — ESPR simply adds the DPP obligation on top of responsibilities you likely already hold.
Companies that manufacture a substance or blend a mixture bear primary responsibility for the accuracy of composition and hazard data.
Companies bringing chemical products into the EU from outside must confirm REACH registration and a valid DPP before sale.
Businesses that repackage, relabel, or resell a chemical product must ensure the passport travels with it, unchanged and current.
Non-EU manufacturers can appoint an EU-based Only Representative under REACH to carry both registration and DPP obligations.
How it works
A compliant chemicals DPP in 6 steps — from Shopify
No re-authoring your SDS, no separate compliance platform. PassoNext plugs into your existing Shopify catalogue.
Composition, CAS numbers, and hazard classification — pull directly from your existing SDS and REACH registration dossier.
One-click install from the Shopify App Store. Connect your store in under two minutes — no developer needed.
Guided fields validate entries against REACH and CLP schema as you type, with templates for common chemical product types.
PassoNext validates the data and creates a compliant Digital Product Passport for the product or variant.
A unique GS1 Digital Link QR code is automatically generated and linked to the DPP, ready for printing on hang tags, care labels, or packaging.
Print the QR code on the product. If product information changes (supplier, materials, certifications, etc.), the DPP updates automatically while the same QR code continues to work.
What happens without a DPP for your chemicals?
Chemical compliance data is unforgiving of errors — our templates are built to match what your SDS already says, not a generic form.
Chemical products without a valid DPP can't be placed on or made available in the EU — including via Shopify or distributor networks.
Chemical agencies already inspect REACH and CLP compliance — a missing DPP becomes an additional, easily flagged violation.
Border authorities cross-check hazard labelling and passport data on chemical shipments; non-compliant batches risk seizure.
Industrial buyers and distributors increasingly require DPP-readiness as a supplier prerequisite for chemical products.
ESPR's chemicals product group is rolling out in 2027 — build now, not later.
Your REACH and CLP data is already there. Turn it into a passport before the mandate lands.
- Templates built on REACH & CLP
- Syncs directly with Shopify products
- Linked SDS, always the latest version
- UFI-linked QR codes, generated automatically
- Live updates, no re-printing labels
- Free plan — up to 10 products
Frequently asked questions
When does the DPP requirement apply to chemical products?
Is a DPP different from my Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
They’re closely related but not the same. Your SDS is a 16-section document required under REACH for professional and industrial use. A DPP is a scannable, structured passport aimed at a broader audience — buyers, retailers, and consumers — that surfaces the most relevant SDS data alongside sustainability information the SDS doesn’t cover. PassoNext links your full SDS to the passport rather than replacing it.
Does this apply to online sellers on Shopify?
Yes. ESPR applies to any economic operator placing products on the EU market, including e-commerce and Shopify sellers. If you ship adhesives, fertilisers, or consumer chemical products to EU customers through your store, you’ll need a valid passport for each product regardless of channel.
What is a UFI code, and do I need one for the passport?
A Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a 16-character code required under CLP for hazardous mixtures, linking a product to its Poison Centre Notification. If your product already carries a UFI, PassoNext links it directly to the passport so emergency responders and buyers reach the same record from either code.
Who is responsible if I reformulate a product?
The manufacturer or formulator making the change is responsible for updating the substance composition, hazard classification, and any affected REACH or Poison Centre records. PassoNext reflects the update in the live passport immediately — the QR code on existing packaging keeps working without a relabel.
