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Future Vision 2030 – From 2D Code to Digital Product Passport

April 7, 2026 FTI 2026,  April/May

From 2030 onwards, products in the EU are expected to carry a digital identity: the “Digital Product Passport” (DPP) will become mandatory for many industries. This new level of transparency is made possible by the global adoption of GS1 2D codes. In Europe, sustainability and the circular economy are thus increasingly becoming a legal requirement, no longer merely voluntary goals.

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