The European Commission commissioned a feasibility study on the establishment of a Digital Product Passport (DPP) system under the new Construction Products Regulation (CPR, 2024/3110). The CPR harmonises rules for marketing construction products across the Single Market, with the DPP designed to improve transparency by providing digital access to performance data, environmental characteristics, regulatory compliance, and end-of-life information. The study analysed how such a system could be implemented while ensuring alignment with the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and compatibility with Building Information Modelling (BIM). 

Three main options were assessed: (1) a centralised EU database managed by the Commission, (2) a decentralised model with licensed DPP service providers, and (3) a decentralised model where manufacturers manage their own databases supported by backup service providers . Each option was evaluated against financial, technical, and qualitative Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including cost, scalability, flexibility, and usability. Stakeholder engagement through surveys, expert groups, and consultations was key to shaping recommendations . 

The findings suggest that while a centralised solution offers full control, it is costly and slow to deploy. Decentralised approaches—particularly the licensed service provider model—are more scalable, cost-efficient, and adaptable to industry needs.