Traceability and Digital Passport Solutions

In response to the growing demand for transparency in global supply chains, governments worldwide are implementing new laws and regulations focused on operational integrity, environmental sustainability, and the protection of human rights. This shift is paving the way for the widespread adoption of Digital Product Passports (DPPs), set to revolutionize the consumer goods industry by offering unparalleled traceability throughout the supply chain. Embracing digital product passports is crucial for businesses aiming to achieve full supply chain visibility.

Only 24%* of business leaders have a deep understanding of their supply chain’s traceability or the complete journey of their products from raw material to a finished goods.

Global governments are introducing regulations in the textile industry to foster transparency and traceability, advocating for the use of Digital Product Passports (DPPs). These initiatives include: 

• The European Union's (EU) drive towards a circular economy highlights the textile sector's profound environmental and societal impacts, emphasizing sustainability.
• The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) focuses on preventing the import of goods linked to forced labor from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China, a significant center for textile production.
• France's Anti-Waste and Circular Economy (AGEC) law further propels this movement by creating a robust framework for the European fashion industry. Mandating Digital Product Passports for selected products, the AGEC law champions a transition to a circular economy, underscoring the critical roles of transparency and traceability across the entire lifecycle of products. This development marks a pivotal advancement in the pursuit of more ethical and sustainable industry standards.

As the fashion industry transitions towards the adoption of Digital Product Passports (DPPs) to meet the requirements of regulatory trusted partners with expertise in Digital Product Passport solutions are going to play a huge role.

Intertek's Advanced Digital Passport Service

Intertek, a global leader in total quality assurance and compliance, stands as a reliable and experienced partner to provide tailored Digital Passport Solutions for the fashion industry. Intertek provides digital passport service, encompassing verification of claims and documentation, risk assessment of suppliers, support in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and eco-design evaluations. Our premium services, including inspections, sustainability tests, and certifications, seamlessly integrate, forming a holistic and detailed product passport.

Advantages of Intertek's Digital Product Passport Services

• Highest level of expertise in Data Management
• Easy to use with user friendly interface
• Open data sharing and interoperability promoting seamless communication and data exchange across stake holders.
• Unique data leverage feature for easy access to testing, inspection, audits, and certification data
• A worldwide network of professionals for onsite claim verifications and certifications
• Expertise in sustainability, ESG to support your end-to-end sustainability strategy
• Eco-design and life cycle assessment tools to improve your products’ environmental impact
• Improve your suppliers risk profile with swift and effective corrective action plans for auditing, testing, and certification processes
• Options to enhance your Digital Product Passport (DPP) with specialized sustainability tests such as Source Clear, ToxClear, cotton origin verification, vegan certification, and high-performance durability testing.

**Poll Results from live webinar on "Traceability in textiles: How traceability and digital passport solution foster sustainability goals” conducted on Jan 17, 2024