1.4 Scope and limitations

A realistic view of what the Digital Product Passport can and cannot do is essential before committing resources. The passport is a powerful traceability and information layer, but it is neither a finished, plug-and-play product nor a guarantee of sustainability in itself.

This section outlines the boundaries of the technology: what it is designed to cover, which products and timelines apply, and where practical limitations remain, so that potential adopters, and SMEs in particular, can plan with clear expectations rather than assumptions.

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