What Should French Shops Do Now for the DPP?

Even though the Digital Product Passport (DPP) has not yet switched on for most product groups, there is plenty a French shop can do now. The DPP comes from the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/1781), which is directly applicable across the EU and rolls out gradually through delegated acts. Because textiles are an early-priority group, France’s large fashion sector will feel the change relatively soon.

Start with your suppliers

The single most useful thing you can do is begin gathering data from your supply chain. A DPP needs composition, sustainability, reparability and recycling information, and most of it originates with your manufacturers and distributors. Ask them now whether they can provide this data in a structured form, or whether they will supply a ready-made data carrier.

Concrete steps to take today

• Identify which of your products fall into early groups such as textiles.
• Contact suppliers about supplying passport data and QR data carriers.
• Plan French-language consumer content for the human-readable elements.
• Decide where the QR code will sit on products, packaging and listings.
• Assign one person to track the delegated acts and progress.

Mind the French specifics

The substance of the DPP is set at EU level, but enforcement runs through French market-surveillance authorities, and consumer information for products sold in France is generally expected in French. Building accurate French-language content early avoids a rushed translation effort later. For broader French obligations, see our France country hub.

To see when your specific products are likely to need a passport, try our DPP timeline tool, and read the wider context in the complete DPP guide.

This article is educational and does not constitute legal advice; consult a qualified professional for guidance on your specific situation.