The DPP Strategist: Expert Q&A
Curated by Daniele Rozzoni
About
Daniele Rozzoni
Advisor Digital Product Passport & ESPR
I have built my career at the intersection of strategy, international markets, and innovation. I hold a degree in Management and Marketing from Bocconi University, followed by decades of experience in leading multinational companies: Reckitt & Colman, Benckiser, Henkel — including direct experience in China, in Beijing — Iveco, with a phase based in Brussels. Finally, I co-founded Customer 1st, a company specialized in customer experience and digital transformation. Read More
Expert Questions & Answers
Q&A 1
What Is the Digital Product Passport and Why Is It Not Just a Label?
Q&A 2
Which Sectors Will Be Required to Adopt the DPP First — and When?
This is the question I hear most often in meetings with C-level executives. And I understand why: it sounds like a simple…
Q&A 3
Is the DPP Just a QR Code — or Is There More to It?
Q&A 4
Will the DPP Force Companies to Disclose Trade Secrets and Suppliers?
This is the question every entrepreneur, manufacturer, and supply chain manager asks as soon as they realize the Digital Product Passport…
Q&A 5
Is My ERP Sufficient for the DPP — or Do I Need to Change Everything?
Q&A 6
Do I Need to Create a Separate Digital Passport for Every Single Product, or Is One per Product Type Enough?
This is one of the most practical Digital Product Passport questions I get — and I understand why: it feels like the answer should be a single number. One passport per model? Per batch? Per individual item?
Q&A 7
My Suppliers Are in Asia and Are Not Subject to EU Regulations: How Can I Obtain the Data Required for the DPP?
Q&A 8
What Happens to My Product’s Compliance if the QR Code Is Damaged or the Server Hosting the Data Is Shut Down After Five Years?
Q&A 9
Does the DPP Automatically Protect Us from Accusations of Greenwashing — or Is It Just Additional Bureaucracy?
Q&A 10
The Regulation for My Sector Is Not Yet Defined: Is It Better to Act Now or Wait Until Everything Is Clear?
What You’ll Find Here
This section brings together expert answers to the most relevant questions around DPP and ESPR. Content is designed to be clear, practical, and decision-oriented — helping you understand what the regulation means for your business.
Expect to find:
- Core concepts explained simply
- Practical implementation insights
- Key regulatory implications
- Strategic guidance for companies
The Q&A reflects real market questions and evolving regulatory scenarios. Key themes include:
- ESPR & DPP requirements
- Data and system implications
- Supply chain challenges
- Compliance and risk areas
Use this section as a starting point to move from understanding to action.
