Digital passport for PVC products

A few days ago in Brussels, VinylPlus, the voluntary programme for sustainability in the PVC value chain, launched the VinylPlus Digital Passport Programme. The Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are digital records that provides comprehensive information about a product and its entire value chain. VinylPlus is running a pilot project to develop and test DPPs for three different plasticised PVC products – tarpaulins, cushion flooring and roofing – together with an industry consortium of three flexible PVC products manufacturers and VinylPlus partners: Beaulieu International Group, Renolit and Sioen.  3E, a company specialised in the development of Digital Products Passports, is also part of the project.

In the intentions of the promoters of the initiative, companies are advantaged in adopting the DPP because it will enhance transparency, traceability, and regulatory compliance in the construction sector. By providing a harmonized system for data management, the DPP ensures smooth market access under the new Construction Products Regulation (CPR) while reducing trade barriers across the EU. As sustainability and digitalization reshape the industry, the DPP will help companies meet evolving regulatory demands, improve supply chain efficiency, and support circular economy goals – all while preparing for future integration with the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).