The Centre International des Technologies de l’Environnement de Tunis (CITET) recently organized a national information and awareness day on the Digital Product Passport (DPP). This initiative is part of the Project for Accompanying the Ecological Transition of the Mobility Industry (PATE-IM), supported by the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) Tunisia and in collaboration with professional partners. The event brought together institutions, technical centers, professional organizations, and companies to discuss the challenges and opportunities related to the DPP.
The event focused on the strategic issues of DPP for Tunisia, European orientations and deadlines, as well as key concepts related to traceability, transparency, circularity, and data sharing. International experiences were also presented in various sectors, including textiles, electronics, automotive, and batteries. The day provided a platform for exchange and discussion among stakeholders on the evolution of European requirements and the preparation of Tunisian actors.
Kmaira Ben Jannet Mzali, Director General of CITET, emphasized the importance of supporting Tunisian companies in the face of new environmental and regulatory requirements. She highlighted the need to strengthen their ability to anticipate changes in international markets. The event aimed to raise awareness and understanding of DPP among Tunisian stakeholders and to encourage their active participation in the transition towards a more sustainable and circular economy.
Thierry Béranger, Head of the Trade Section at the European Union (EU) Delegation in Tunisia, stressed the European perspectives and orientations on ecological transition and circular economy. He highlighted the regulation on eco-design for sustainable products (ESPR) and the progressive deployment of DPP. The EU is committed to supporting Tunisia in its transition towards a more sustainable and circular economy.
The Digital Product Passport is an essential tool for sustainable product development, enabling the tracking and tracing of products throughout their lifecycle. It provides stakeholders with access to information on product characteristics, environmental impact, and end-of-life management. The DPP is expected to become a key requirement for companies operating in the European market.
The national information day on DPP is part of a broader initiative to support Tunisia's transition towards a more sustainable and circular economy. The project "Partnerships for Employment and Support to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Tunisia II" is mandated by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ Tunisia.
The event concluded with a call to action for Tunisian stakeholders to actively engage in the transition towards a more sustainable and circular economy. The implementation of DPP is expected to bring significant benefits to Tunisian companies, including improved environmental performance, increased transparency, and enhanced competitiveness in the European market.
Key points
- The Digital Product Passport will become a key requirement for companies operating in the European market.
- The event aimed to raise awareness and understanding of DPP among Tunisian stakeholders.
- The DPP provides stakeholders with access to information on product characteristics, environmental impact, and end-of-life management.
