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Cybersecurity
Webinar: EU Digital Product Passport for Batteries
(latest information, key requirements, and industry perspectives) A webinar organized by the European Commission dedicated to the introduction of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) for batteries, as part of the implementation of the new EU Battery Regulation. The webinar provides an overview of the latest activities of the European Commission regarding the implementation of the Digital Passport for batteries, new obligations for economic operators, and key deadlines for compliance. The information presented is particularly relevant for countries in the process of accession to the EU, including Montenegro, considering the need for timely alignment with new sustainability, circular economy, and digital tracking requirements related to the origin, composition, and use of products. The Digital Product Passport is an electronic system that enables access to information about the battery throughout its entire lifecycle—from raw materials, manufacturing, and use, to reuse, recycling, and disposal. The European Commission emphasizes that companies should start preparations early due to significant data and digital system requirements. For Montenegro, as a candidate country for EU membership, this topic is especially important because: