The European Business Wallet: a game changer for the Digital Product Passport

We totally agree that European Business Wallets could be the game changer for Digital Product Passports. That's why we are already involved in a number of DPP initiatives!

The analysis below was shared by Dr. Susanne Guth-Orlowski of 4TheRecord, and it captures exactly why this matters.

The European Business Wallet is coming—and it could be a game changer for the Digital Product Passport

What is the European Business Wallet?

A secure, EU-wide digital identity solution for companies—allowing businesses to store, manage, and share verified credentials and documents electronically. Think of it as the business equivalent of the European Digital Identity Wallet for citizens.

How does it connect to the DPP?

The EBW is designed to work hand-in-hand with the Digital Product Passport:

• Companies can use the EBW to issue and sign DPP credentials—proving who is behind the data in a product passport.
• It enables operator identification: the EBW links a verified business identity to the DPP, solving the "who issued this?" question.
• It supports the full data flow: from manufacturer to supply chain partners to regulators and consumers—all with verified, tamper-proof credentials.
• It is built on the European Digital Identity (eIDAS 2.0) framework, ensuring legal recognition across all EU Member States.

Real-world use cases could include

• A manufacturer issues a DPP and signs it via their Business Wallet—instantly verifiable by customs or market surveillance authorities.
• Supply chain partners share verified sustainability credentials directly through the wallet, without manual document exchange.
• Recyclers and end-of-life operators access verified material composition data from the DPP via the EBW—enabling circular economy workflows.

The EBW is the trust anchor for the DPP ecosystem. Without verified business identities, product data cannot be trusted. With it, the DPP becomes a living, verifiable document across the entire value chain.

Want to equip your team with the knowledge to navigate what's coming? 4TheRecord offers a training on Digital Product Passports and the European Business Wallet.