Aligning the EU Regulation on Pesticide Residues with the Digital Product Passport (DPP) and ESG Objectives

The document provides feedback from the DigitalTrade4.EU consortium to the European Commission on aligning the EU Regulation on Pesticide Residues with the Digital Product Passport (DPP) and broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives. It emphasizes the importance of digitalization and sustainability in enhancing food safety, traceability, and transparency across the agri-food sector. The consortium proposes integrating pesticide residue data into DPP systems, leveraging Legal Entity Identifiers (LEI) and Verifiable LEIs (vLEI) for secure traceability, standardizing data exchange protocols, and aligning with ESG reporting frameworks. These recommendations aim to strengthen consumer trust, streamline regulatory compliance, support SMEs, and position the EU as a global leader in sustainable and digitally integrated food systems.