3.1.4 Who is accountable for each field

Every data requirement needs an accountable party, not just a data source. In practice this means naming, for each field, who enters the value, who can amend it, and who is liable if it is wrong. This distinction between accountability, not just custody, is what turns a spreadsheet of data requirements into a functioning system, and it is the bridge into the next section: no single company along the value chain can be accountable for all of a garment’s data on its own. The DPP is a data infrastructure, not just a label: per the EPRS, it is a structured collection of product-related data accessible throughout the value chain. Each passport combines a unique product identifier, a dataset of verified information, and an access point (QR code, RFID or digital twin) — connecting producers, brands, regulators and consumers.

RESOURCE INSIGHT : How Europe’s Data Revolution Will Transform Fashion and Circularity — Sustainable Brand Platform, 2025. The DPP is a data infrastructure, not just a label: per the EPRS, it is a structured collection of product-related data accessible throughout the value chain. Each passport combines a unique product identifier, a dataset of verified information, and an access point (QR code, RFID or digital twin) — connecting producers, brands, regulators and consumers. Source: https://www.sustainablebrandplatform.com/articles/how-europes-data-revolution-will-transform-fashion-and-circularity-through-the-digital-product-passport

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