Why Every Toy Will Soon Need a Digital Product Passport

The EU is introducing the new Toy Safety Regulation, replacing the long-standing Toy Safety Directive. One of the most significant changes is the requirement for a Digital Product Passport (DPP).

The timeline is phased:

• The Regulation is expected to enter into force in late 2025.
• The DPP requirement will apply from mid-2028.
• Full implementation of the Regulation will be required by summer 2030.

From these dates onward, every toy placed on the EU market will need a scannable DPP containing compliance details such as chemical safety data, test reports, importer details, and recycling guidance.

The DPP is intended to:

• Give regulators direct access to compliance data.
• Support faster checks at customs and in the marketplace.
• Improve transparency across the supply chain.

For manufacturers, importers, and distributors, this will be a mandatory requirement for EU market access. Any manufacturer outside the EU must also appoint an EU Authorised Representative to ensure compliance obligations are met.

We’ve put together a full guide to what’s changing and the practical steps you should take to prepare.

👉 Read the full article here: The Future of Toy Compliance: Understanding the New EU Toy Safety Regulation and the Digital Product Passport

At AuthorisedRepCompliance.com we act as EU and UK Authorised Representatives, and at ProductComplianceSupport.co.uk we provide global compliance support, including preparing DPPs and technical files.

We are already preparing our own systems to enable us to provide Digital Product Passport services as the new rules come into effect. If you have questions about the DPP or how it will apply to your products, we’re happy to help.