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Product Compliance Data

European product regulations require transparent, verifiable data. We make your data, systems, and processes robust enough that compliance generates measurable business value.

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Product Transparency Is Your Ticket to Market Access

A new foundation for product regulation is emerging in Europe: the Digital Product Passport, Packaging Regulation, Deforestation Regulation, and other frameworks require structured, transparent, and digitally available product and supply chain data. Without this data, companies risk restricted market access, rising compliance costs, and reputational risks in the medium term.

At the same time, transition periods are short, requirements are evolving, and many terms are newly defined in legal language. Companies have to design data models, IT systems, supplier processes, and responsibilities so that they meet both current and future requirements.

Those who prepare systematically now secure clear advantages: faster retail listings, lower compliance costs, reliable sustainability communication, and new marketing and service touchpoints directly at the product.

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What Product Compliance Data Really Means

We use Product Compliance Data as an umbrella term for all the requirements arising from new regulatory frameworks that make products transparently data-driven for consumers—from data sources to governance.

Are the relevant product and supply chain data already available, and where are they located in your system landscape?
How can missing data be generated efficiently or obtained from suppliers and third‑party systems?
Is data quality consistently ensured across all systems, updates, and product life cycles?
Which business logics do you need to calculate metrics such as repairability or recyclability?
Is your system architecture flexible enough to implement new data requirements quickly, securely, and cost‑effectively?
Which processes, roles, and technologies ensure that certificates, product passports, and reports are generated reliably?

Typical Hurdles on the Road to Compliance

Implementing the Digital Product Passport, Packaging Regulation, or Deforestation Regulation is complex on a functional, technical, and organizational level. New EU registries, reporting formats, and strict deadlines collide with grown system landscapes, global supply chains, and unclear responsibilities.

Many companies struggle to understand whether and to what extent they are affected, which data they already have, and how new requirements can be integrated into existing processes without exploding costs and never‑ending projects. This is exactly where our Product Compliance Data Framework comes in. It provides clarity, prioritization, and a structured implementation approach.

Five Key Problem Areas

Supply Chain & Compliance: New EU definitions, registries, and deadlines require clear roles, processes, and documentation.
Data & IT: Fragmented data, rigid architectures, and missing business logics hinder automated compliance.
Organization & Costs: Unclear responsibilities, high investments, and missing business cases slow down decisions.
Traceability & IoT: Complex global value chains make robust traceability and data collection difficult.
Communication & Marketing: Regulatory requirements are rarely translated directly into customer and brand value.

At a Glance

What is the Digital Product Passport (DPP)?

The Digital Product Passport is a standardized digital dataset that consolidates all relevant information about a product across its entire life cycle—from manufacturing and use to disposal or recycling. The DPP is accessed via a technical touchpoint on the product (e.g., QR code, NFC, or RFID) and provides transparency to consumers, authorities, and stakeholders along the supply chain.

What is the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR)?

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is an EU regulation that defines uniform requirements for packaging and packaging waste across the EU. Among other things, it requires packaging to become more recyclable, comply with minimum recycled content thresholds, and in some cases provide a digital proof of recyclability directly on the product. The PPWR replaces national rules with EU‑wide harmonized requirements, registries, and reporting formats.

What is the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)?

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires companies to prove that certain products and raw materials are not linked to deforestation or forest degradation. To do so, precise geodata on the origin of raw materials must be collected, processed, and provided. This is a complex new data type that places specific demands on IT systems and supply chain transparency.

Why do companies need to act now?

Transition periods for the various EU regulations are short. At the same time, new data models, IT systems, and supplier processes must be built or adapted, which requires significant lead time. Missing compliance can lead to restrictions on market access, fines, and reputational damage. Those who act early instead secure competitive advantages such as faster listings, lower compliance costs, and new marketing channels.

Which companies are affected by these regulations?

In principle, all companies that manufacture, import, or distribute physical products in the EU are affected. The specific requirements vary depending on the regulation, product category, and role in the value chain. Terms such as “producer” or “manufacturer” are being redefined and can create complex responsibility questions. An individual analysis is therefore the first step.

What does “product compliance data” mean?

Product Compliance Data encompasses all requirements arising from the introduction of various EU regulatory frameworks that aim to make products transparently data‑driven for consumers. This includes the structured collection, storage, quality assurance, and provision of all regulatory product and supply chain data.

What data are required for the Digital Product Passport?

The DPP requires extensive product data across all life cycle phases, from material and origin data to production data through to information on repairability, recyclability, and disposal. In addition, business logics may be needed to calculate values such as “repairability.” The exact requirements vary by product category and are defined in product‑specific regulations (e.g., ESPR).

What technical foundations do companies need to build?

Companies need a flexible and interoperable IT infrastructure capable of processing data across different systems and stakeholders. This includes modern data pipelines, suitable storage structures, and integration of technical touchpoints such as QR codes, NFC, or RFID into physical products. Systems for generating and managing product passports, certificates, and reports must also be implemented.

What is traceability and why is it important?

Traceability refers to the ability to track the path of a product or its components along the entire supply chain. It is a core requirement for meeting regulatory obligations such as the Deforestation Regulation (geodata) or the Digital Product Passport (proof of origin). IoT‑based traceability makes it possible to generate data directly from production and provide it in real time.

What organizational changes are required?

Companies need to redefine responsibilities for data and processes and adjust cross‑department collaboration. This includes clear accountability for data quality and accuracy, change management, metadata management, and collaboration with suppliers for data provision. Marketing and service use cases should be designed strategically and backed by a solid business case.

What does implementation cost and how can ROI be calculated?

Costs vary depending on the starting point, industry, and scope of the regulations involved. Companies must invest in new structures, systems, roles, and processes. However, automation, AI, and high data quality can significantly reduce costs and resource requirements. A phased MVP approach enables rapid implementation with controlled costs. ROI is driven by avoided fines, lower compliance costs, new marketing channels, and competitive advantages.

How does b.telligent support implementation?

With the Product Compliance Data (P|C|D) framework, b.telligent offers an end‑to‑end approach from regulatory impact analysis and requirements engineering to project design and full implementation. The portfolio includes data management, platform and architecture, IoT traceability, governance, marketing integration, data security, data carrier management, and AI‑supported data generation.

Our Framework: Product Compliance Data (P|C|D)

With our Product Compliance Data Framework, we guide you from the initial impact assessment to ongoing operations. We combine regulatory understanding, data and IT expertise, IoT, and marketing to implement compliance efficiently and with tangible value.

Analysis & Clarity

We clarify exposure, risks, and opportunities and define which regulations are truly relevant for you.

Requirements & Project Design

We derive requirements, prioritize areas for action, and tailor an executable project package to your organization.

Data & Platform

We structure data, optimize quality, and develop a scalable, integrable infrastructure for product transparency.

IoT & Traceability

We create technical foundations to generate data from production and products reliably and efficiently.

Governance & Organization

We establish clear roles, processes, and responsibilities for sustainable compliance and data quality.

Operations & Managed Services

If desired, we take over operation, monitoring, and further development of your product compliance solutions.

Focus: Digital Product Passport (DPP)

The Digital Product Passport is one of the most visible and business‑critical regulations of the coming years. With our Product Compliance Data Framework, we lay the foundation for the DPP and other requirements, from data models and architecture through to IoT touchpoints.

We Get You DPP-Ready

In our “KICKSTART Your Digital Product Passport” workshop, we show you which data, processes, and architecture decisions are relevant right now to systematically prepare for the requirements of the Digital Product Passport. More information will follow shortly.

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What P|C|D Delivers for You

Product Compliance Data is not just a compliance project. It is a lever for efficiency, growth, and better customer experiences.

Secure market access through clear proof of compliance and minimized regulatory risk
Scalable infrastructure that meets current and future requirements flexibly and automatically
Reliable data foundation with traceability and high data quality across the supply chain
Lower effort through automation, AI‑supported data generation, and structured governance
New marketing and service touchpoints directly at the product and better first‑party data

Product Compliance Data: Insights to Impact

With our modular “Insights to Impact” offering, you move from an initial assessment to a concrete project setup in just a few steps—either end‑to‑end or as a focused MVP.

Discovery (no cost)

High‑level gap analysis, pain points, and quick wins, optionally with legal assessment by Noerr.

Impact & Scope

In‑depth analysis of data processes and architecture, followed by a roadmap, action plan, and project scope.

Product Data MVP

Design of a reference architecture and MVP for fast, measurable results.

Ready for the First Step?

Book a non‑binding conversation so we can assess your current situation and outline the right “Insights to Impact” setup for you. You will quickly understand where you stand and which next step is worth taking.

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Achieve Compliance With b.telligent and Strong Partners

As one of the leading data, analytics, and AI consultancies in the DACH region, we combine deep technical expertise with experience in regulations such as the DPP, Packaging Regulation, and Deforestation Regulation.

Our technology and partner network ensures that solutions are compliant, scalable, and future‑ready.

Our Partner Network for Product Compliance Data

Legal: Noerr | European product regulations and governance.
Consulting & Sustainability: Bloom Partners, MCG, Envolved | Strategy and sustainable business models.
Tech & Solutions: Osapiens, Spherity, Narravero | DPP, traceability, and scalable compliance solutions.

Proven Solutions From Real-World Practice

Our clients show how data platforms, IoT, and modern architectures already enable traceability, transparency, and compliance today.

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What Our Clients Say

b.telligent’s traceability portal has sustainably optimized our production processes. Their tailored portal solution is a major asset for our company, both internally and externally. They are more than just a supplier—they are our strategic partner for innovation and success.

Stefan Endorff

Director Digital Transformation at FRÄNKISCHE Industrial Pipes

The Stackable data platform gives us new insights into our products. We are now able to identify and analyze deviations in operational data and draw conclusions to support our customers.

Max Schönsteiner

Head of research & development at Martin GmbH

Your Contact

Fill out the contact form below or book a initial meeting directly with our Product Compliance Data expert Kai.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you.

Kai Brinckmeier

Principal Consultant