Irina Aguiar
Co-Founder, PassportCraft
Irina Aguiar is a co-founder of PassportCraft, where she translates EU product-compliance law into practical guidance for small brands. Her work covers the Digital Product Passport across ESPR product groups — textiles, batteries, electronics, and furniture — alongside GS1 Digital Link data carriers, recyclability and substance-of-concern reporting, and the delegated-act timelines brands need to plan around. She focuses on turning dense regulatory text into checklists a founder can actually act on.
Articles by Irina Aguiar
France Textile Compliance 2026: PFAS Ban, EPR & Eco-Score
Selling textiles into France? Three rules apply: the PFAS ban (2026), textile EPR, and the coût environnemental eco-score — what each requires and when.
EU Green Claims Ban (ECGT): What Brands Can't Say After Sep 2026
Directive (EU) 2024/825 (ECGT) bans generic green claims and offset-based 'climate neutral' labels from September 27, 2026. Here's what brands can and can't say.
EU Textile EPR: What the Waste Framework Directive Means for Fashion Brands (2026)
Mandatory textile EPR hits the EU by 2028. Eco-modulation links your fees to product sustainability data — the same data in your Digital Product Passport.
EU Omnibus vs DPP: What Actually Changed for Your Brand (2026)
The EU Omnibus simplified CSRD/CSDDD reporting but Digital Product Passport obligations under ESPR remain unchanged. Here's what brands need to know.
DPP Preparation Checklist for Small Brands (2026)
A phase-by-phase DPP preparation checklist for small brands. 28 actions organized by when to do them — from today through compliance day.
DPP Timeline 2026-2030: Every Product, Every Deadline (2026)
Complete EU Digital Product Passport timeline from 2026 to 2030. Every product category, every delegated act, every compliance deadline in one reference.
EU Unsold Clothing Destruction Ban: Brand Guide (2026)
The EU banned destruction of unsold clothing and footwear from July 2026. Here's what the ban covers, who's exempt, and how brands are affected.
EU Battery Passport: What Every Brand Should Know (2026)
The EU Battery Passport becomes mandatory February 2027. Here's what it requires, why it matters beyond batteries, and what fashion brands can learn.
Supply Chain Data for DPP: Get Your Suppliers On Board (2026)
Supply chain data collection is the biggest DPP compliance challenge. Here's how to get your suppliers to share the data your Digital Product Passport needs.
DPP Best Practices: Lessons from Early Adopters (2026)
10 proven best practices for Digital Product Passport implementation — from pilot selection to supplier engagement and turning compliance into advantage.
DPP and GDPR: Data Privacy in Digital Product Passports (2026)
How GDPR applies to Digital Product Passports — what counts as personal data, the 7 GDPR principles mapped to DPP, and practical compliance steps.
Who Needs a Digital Product Passport? Product Scope Guide (2026)
Which products need a Digital Product Passport and when — covering 7+ EU regulations, marketplace seller obligations, non-EU brands, and second-hand products.
Digital Product Passport Examples: Real Battery & Textile DPPs (2026)
See what Digital Product Passports look like in practice — real examples from batteries, textiles, and construction with annotated data fields.
DPP Challenges for Small Brands: What to Expect (2026)
The 7 biggest Digital Product Passport challenges for small brands — supply chain data gaps, costs, regulatory uncertainty, and how to prepare.
How Much Does DPP Compliance Cost? Realistic Breakdown (2026)
A realistic breakdown of Digital Product Passport costs for small brands — from GS1 fees to platform pricing and strategies to minimize spend.
How to Create a Digital Product Passport: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Learn how to create a Digital Product Passport in 7 practical steps. From data audit to QR code deployment — a concrete guide for small brands selling into the EU.
Digital Product Passport for Fashion Brands: Practical Guide (2026)
Everything small and mid-sized fashion brands need to know about Digital Product Passport compliance — timeline, data requirements, costs, and a step-by-step preparation plan.
DPP Data Requirements: What Information You Need to Collect (2026)
A practical breakdown of the data your brand needs for Digital Product Passport compliance — what's confirmed, what's expected, and what to prioritize now.
DPP Penalties: What Happens If Your Brand Doesn't Comply (2026)
EU Digital Product Passport penalties include fines, sales bans, customs detention, and marketplace delisting. Here's what non-compliance actually looks like.
Product Passport QR Codes: How GS1 Digital Link Powers DPPs (2026)
How QR codes connect physical products to their Digital Product Passports — GS1 Digital Link explained, URL structure, resolver architecture, and what brands need to implement.
ESPR Working Plan 2025–2030: Timeline & Delegated Acts (2026)
The ESPR Working Plan 2025–2030 timeline: every product group, delegated act, and compliance deadline — from battery passports in 2027 to full EU coverage by 2030.
What Is a Digital Product Passport? A Complete Guide (2026)
Learn what Digital Product Passports are, why the EU is requiring them, and how they affect your brand's products.