EU product passports risk raising import barriers, Amazon-backed study warns
( November 2, 2026, 12:57 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Companies supplying the EU market could face higher compliance costs and barriers to entry under digital product passport requirements, according to an Oxera study commissioned by Amazon. Additional traceability and data requirements could affect non-EU suppliers with less developed digital systems and smaller businesses, the report said. While passports could ease trade within the single market, onerous implementation requirements risk creating additional obstacles for imports. Digital passports will become mandatory for certain batteries from early 2027, rules for other product groups will follow. The report is attached....
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