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DigitalProductPassports.co.za operates as a forensic trust registry — a tamper-evident ledger of SHA-256 document hashes. The Registry records that a document existed in a specific state at a specific time. It does not independently verify the contents, accuracy, or legal sufficiency of any document submitted for hashing.

A minted Digital Product Passport is a cryptographic proof of document integrity. It is not a guarantee of regulatory compliance, export approval, or customs clearance.

Nothing on this website, including the content produced by the DPP AI assistant ("Ask DPP!"), constitutes legal advice. The DPP AI assistant provides general information about Digital Product Passport regulations, EU ESPR requirements, and South African export compliance. It is not a substitute for advice from a qualified attorney, compliance consultant, or customs broker.

For legal advice specific to your business situation, consult a qualified South African attorney or EU regulatory specialist.

The EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) (EU) 2024/1781 and its delegated acts are subject to ongoing amendment and clarification by the European Commission. While we make every effort to keep our Knowledge Base and DPP AI assistant current, we cannot guarantee that all information reflects the latest regulatory position at the time you read it.

Always verify compliance requirements directly with the relevant EU authority or your customs broker before shipping.

The DPP AI assistant's responses are generated by a consensus of five AI models (Perplexity, Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT-4o, Google Gemini, and xAI Grok). While we have designed the system to prioritise accuracy and cite official sources, AI models can make errors. Do not rely solely on DPP's responses for critical compliance decisions.

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