Branched supply chains
Leather, textiles, plastics and metal in one product — with tanneries and precursors in Southern Europe, North Africa and Asia. Every tier has different evidence.
Industry solution
Digital Product Passport for footwear & leather goods
From upper material to tanning to sole: Passenta brings your product and supply chain data into an auditable structure — before the EU demands it.
Where your industry stands
In the ESPR preparatory studiesThe first ESPR working plan prioritises textiles (apparel); footwear and leather goods are already being examined in the EU preparatory studies and are considered candidates for the next round. Those who document materials, chemicals and supply chain today will only have to publish later instead of catching up.
As of July 2026. Regulatory information summarised to the best of our knowledge — not legal advice; the EU legal texts prevail.
What the industry is dealing with
Chemicals in focus
Tanning agents, adhesives, dyes: buyers and authorities increasingly ask about ingredients and conformity — scattered PDF certificates no longer suffice.
Retail requirements now
Large retail partners demand supply chain and sustainability data today, regardless of EU deadlines — those who cannot deliver drop out of the assortment.
What Passenta takes over
Supplier collaboration without accounts
Tannery in Italy, sewing shop in Portugal: Passenta requests your suppliers via link — in their language (all 24 official EU languages), without registration, with reminders and forwarding to upstream suppliers.
Evidence instead of claims
Certificates and test reports attach directly to the product, with validity dates and a gap report. Sustainability claims stay substantiated — guarding against greenwashing accusations.
Passport with QR code
Published passports are signed, immutable versions with a GS1-format QR code — ready for labels, web shops and later the EU registry.
Industry profile available in Passenta — field catalogue included.
- Signed, immutable passport versions
- Supplier collaboration in all 24 official EU languages
- Transparent pricing — no sales call required
Frequently asked questions
Is there already a passport obligation for footwear?
No. The first ESPR working plan prioritises apparel textiles; footwear and leather goods are being examined in the EU preparatory studies and are likely to follow in one of the next rounds. Binding deadlines only arise with the delegated act.
Why start now if the obligation is still missing?
Because collecting data from the supply chain is the slowest part. Tanneries and precursors don't reply overnight — once the chain is captured, publishing later is a click. Besides, retail partners already request much of this data today.
Does Passenta also work for leather goods beyond shoes?
Yes. Bags, belts and accessories use the same structure: materials, origin, chemical evidence, supply chain. The industry profile is in preparation; you can start immediately with the base profile.
Ready for the next step?
Start with your product data — or try Passenta without obligation using sample data.