As the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) mandates Digital Product Passports (DPPs) by 2026–2030, enterprises must understand how DPPs fundamentally differ from static labels. This article compares data capacity, updateability, accessibility via NFC, regulatory alignment, environmental impact, and strategic value — with real-world applicability using RFIDHY NFC tags and NFCWORK solutions.