Traceability

Traceability refers to the ability to track, document, and verify the origin, movement, processing, and handling of products, materials, or components across the supply chain. It enables companies to trace where something comes from and how it has been produced, transformed, and transferred between actors, supporting the implementation of contractual and regulatory requirements by enabling risk identification, compliance verification, and action where needed. It is a key feature of several EU product regulations, such as the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), where product information and digital product passports support traceability across the product lifecycle.