- PPWR · SUP Directive
- REACH
Digital Product Passport for Plastics
Acrylics, polyesters, silicones, and every plastic product or package you sell carries a resin identity worth making visible. Recycled content, resin codes, and microplastics compliance — scannable from a single label, built directly in Shopify.
PPWR
EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation
12+
Years EU compliance experience
Free
Plan — up to 10 products
5 min
Average setup time
A digital record that travels with every bottle, tub, and part
A Digital Product Passport (DPP) for plastics is a machine-readable data record built on the same polymer and recyclability data you already track for packaging compliance — repackaged into a format shoppers, sorters, and recyclers can scan and trust instantly.
Each product or production run gets a scannable code linking to a live, always-current passport.
The same resin identification code moulded into the plastic carries into a fuller, structured passport record.
Shift a feedstock ratio or switch suppliers, and the passport reflects it automatically — no relabelling stock.
Recyclers and sorting facilities scan the same code to confirm polymer type and route the item correctly.
Starts with the code already moulded into the plastic
Every plastic product already carries a resin identification code — the number inside the recycling triangle. PassoNext uses that code as the foundation of the passport, then adds the structured data a triangle alone can’t show.
Required DPP data
What your plastics DPP must include
Four data categories cover what PPWR, the SUP Directive, and REACH already expect you to track. PassoNext maps each one to a guided, pre-built field.
Resin-code aligned
- Resin identification code (1–7)
- Polymer type and grade
- Additive and colorant declarations
- Multi-layer or mono-material construction
rPCR / rPET traceability
- Post-consumer recycled content percentage
- Virgin polymer feedstock origin
- Chain-of-custody or mass-balance certification
- Bio-based content, where applicable
REACH-aligned, microplastics-checked
- Substances of concern (REACH list)
- Microplastics restriction compliance
- Phthalate and BPA declarations
- Food-contact compliance status, where relevant
Built for the sorting line
- Design-for-recycling rating
- Sorting and collection instructions
- Single-use vs. reusable classification
- Take-back and reprocessing programme details
Live DPP preview
See a plastics passport, exactly as a shopper — or sorter — would.
Every field below is generated from your Shopify product data and stays current as feedstocks, formulations, or certifications change.
- Resin code and polymer type
- Recycled content percentage and origin
- Substance safety and microplastics status
- Sorting instructions and recyclability rating
Who must create the plastics DPP?
PPWR and existing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes already define these roles — the passport adds a scannable layer on top.
The company moulding or converting the plastic bears primary responsibility for polymer and safety data accuracy.
Companies bringing plastic products or packaging into the EU from outside must confirm a valid DPP before sale.
Businesses registered under Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging already report similar data — the DPP builds on it.
Non-EU brands can appoint an EU-based representative to carry DPP obligations on their behalf.
How it works
A compliant plastics DPP in 6 steps — from Shopify
No re-authoring your compliance records, no separate platform. PassoNext plugs into your existing Shopify catalogue.
Resin code, recycled content, and substance declarations — pull directly from your existing supplier and EPR records.
One-click install from the Shopify App Store. Connect your store in under two minutes — no developer needed.
Guided fields validate entries against PPWR and REACH structure as you type, with templates for common plastic 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.
Recyclability and digital labelling requirements are phasing in — build now, not later.
Your resin, recycled-content, and EPR data is already there. Turn it into a passport before the mandate reaches your category.
- Templates built on PPWR & REACH data
- Syncs directly with Shopify products
- QR codes generated automatically
- Resin-code aligned from the start
- Live updates, no re-printing labels
- Free plan — up to 10 products
Frequently asked questions
When exactly does the DPP requirement apply to plastic products?
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation introduces digital labelling and recyclability requirements that phase in by category over the coming years, on top of the already-established Single-Use Plastics Directive and REACH microplastics restriction. Rather than commit to one date, we’d recommend checking the current PPWR implementation schedule for your specific product and packaging type before treating any deadline as fixed.
Is a DPP different from the recycling triangle already on my product?
Yes. The resin identification code — the number inside the triangle — tells a sorter the polymer type and nothing more. A DPP builds on that same code but adds recycled content percentage, substance safety data, and sorting instructions in a structured, scannable format, rather than a single static symbol.
Does the microplastics restriction affect my product?
The EU’s REACH restriction on intentionally added microplastics phases in bans across specific product categories over time, such as certain loose glitter, granular infill, and some cosmetic microbeads. If your product falls into a restricted category, that compliance status is a required field in the passport’s Chemical Safety category.
I already report under an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme — do I need to duplicate that data?
No. PassoNext is built to reuse the polymer, weight, and recyclability data you already report under your national EPR scheme, rather than asking you to re-enter it. The passport surfaces the shopper-relevant parts of that same data in a scannable format.
Does this apply to online sellers on Shopify?
Yes. PPWR and related plastics regulations apply to any economic operator placing products or packaging on the EU market, including e-commerce and Shopify sellers. If you ship plastic products or packaging to EU customers through your store, the same requirements apply regardless of channel.
