ESPR — Digital Product Passport
The European Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) introduces a Digital Product Passport requirement for goods sold on the European market. For luxury watches, the applicable delegated act is expected between 2028 and 2030. Unlimitime is built natively for this framework.
The Regulation
The ESPR (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation) establishes a Digital Product Passport (DPP) framework for goods sold on the European market. Implementation is phased by product category.
The first categories (batteries, textiles) fall under the 2027 timeline. Luxury watches fall under a separate delegated act. Based on the current regulatory schedule, this delegated act is expected between 2028 and 2030. The preparation window is now.
Each watch must have a unique digital identifier linked to its production data, materials and supply chain.
Information must be accessible to authorities, distributors and consumers in a standardised, interoperable format.
Non-compliance results in prohibition from the European market. No passport, no sale.
The Challenge
Large groups have the resources to develop internal solutions. Independent manufacturers do not. The compliance window is finite, and the infrastructure does not yet exist at scale.
The Solution
The Unlimitime certification architecture is designed to be natively compatible with the requirements of the European Digital Product Passport framework.
Every Unlimitime certification generates a unique digital identifier, compliant with the product identification standards required under ESPR.
The 99 criteria cover and exceed ESPR traceability requirements. Standardised, interoperable, exportable format.
The Certified Asset Registry provides the public access required by the regulation. QR code, direct link, API. Compliant with accessibility requirements.
No infrastructure investment. No internal development. Integration in weeks, not months. Operational before the regulatory deadline.
Benchmark
| Dimension | Internal development | Unlimitime |
|---|---|---|
| Initial investment | $150K – $500K | $0 |
| Deployment timeline | 12 – 18 months | 4 – 6 weeks |
| Annual maintenance | $50K – $150K | Included |
| Required expertise | Dedicated IT team | None |
| Interoperability | To be developed | Native |
| International recognition | Limited to the brand | Independent standard |
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