News and changes
New implementing acts, guidelines and positions of supervisory authorities — and what they mean in practice.
What is changing this year in EU supervision of the furniture passport?
An overview of what is changing this year in the way EU member states will soon jointly supervise the furniture passport, and for whom that is relevant.
Read more →What is the most common mistake in the overlap between the furniture passport and the GDPR?
The most common oversight is that companies assume the furniture passport never contains personal data, while names and contact details of employees end up in it unnoticed. This article shows how that happens and how you can prevent it.
Read more →What documents do I need if the supervisor asks for the furniture passport?
An inspection of the furniture passport is not only about the QR code itself, but especially about the documents that demonstrate how the data was created. This article lists which documentation typically plays a role in this.
Read more →How long does it take to update the furniture passport after a change in your product?
The regulation does not specify a fixed period for updating a furniture passport; how long it takes in practice depends on the type of change and the agreements you make in advance.
Read more →What does it cost to incorporate the furniture passport into your purchasing contract?
There is no fixed amount for adapting a purchasing contract to the furniture passport: the costs depend on the number of suppliers, the complexity of the agreements and who does the work.
Read more →Does the furniture passport obligation also apply if I only purchase furniture, rather than sell it?
Those who acquire furniture solely for their own use typically fall outside the core obligation — but they will nevertheless encounter it through the passport. This article shows where the line is drawn.
Read more →What is the difference between manufacturer, importer and distributor in the furniture passport?
The furniture regulation uses three different roles in the supply chain, and each role is assigned a different responsibility for the digital product passport. This article explains how to identify those roles and why it makes a difference for your business.
Read more →What happens if I start talking to my software supplier about the furniture passport too late?
Anyone who delays the conversation with their software supplier won't face a direct fine, but does run the risk of time pressure, higher costs, and an incomplete passport. This article explains what typically goes wrong in practice.
Read more →Does each EU country set different requirements for your software supplier for the furniture passport?
The regulation applies EU-wide, but the way supervisory authorities check the passport can differ from country to country. This article shows what that means for your conversation with your software supplier.
Read more →Can I compile the furniture passport myself?
The regulation does not prescribe who collects and structures the data for the furniture passport. This article explains which steps you can take yourself and where most companies run into practical limits.
Read more →What is changing this year regarding supervision of the furniture passport in the Netherlands?
Who in the Netherlands will subsequently check whether the furniture passport is in order is not yet certain. This article explains what is already clear and what may change this year.
Read more →What is the most common mistake in the purchase contract for the furniture passport?
Many purchase contracts for the furniture passport regulate delivery, but not what happens after. That is the mistake that occurs most frequently, and it can be prevented.
Read more →What documents do you need for the conversation with your software supplier?
An overview of the four items that make a conversation with your software supplier about the furniture passport worthwhile, with special attention to the agreement that is most often forgotten: what happens when you switch.
Read more →How long does it take to designate the provider for the furniture passport?
There is no statutory deadline for designating the provider of the furniture passport; in practice, the processing time depends on the supply chain, internal coordination, and whether the technical implementation is already established.
Read more →What does it cost to prepare your employees for the furniture passport?
An overview of the cost items involved when you need to prepare staff to work with the digital product passport for furniture, and the factors that determine the amount.
Read more →Does the furniture passport obligation also apply to custom-made furniture and project furnishing?
Custom-made furniture and project furnishing are in principle subject to the same rules as mass-produced furniture, but who is responsible for the passport depends on the role in the supply chain.
Read more →What falls under 'furniture' in the Furniture Regulation?
The Regulation works with a broad definition of furniture; this article explains which product groups fall under it, where the boundaries lie and how you can verify this for your own assortment.
Read more →What happens if the furniture passport is no longer accessible before the ten years have passed?
The regulation requires not only the creation of a furniture passport, but also keeping it available for ten years. This article describes objectively what is at stake if that availability falls away in the interim.
Read more →In which language must the furniture passport be if you sell to multiple EU countries?
If you sell furniture to different EU countries, the question arises of which language the digital passport will need to be in. This article explains what is already established on this subject and what may still vary by country.
Read more →Can I host the furniture passport myself?
The furniture passport must remain accessible via a fixed QR code for many years. This article explains what self-hosting involves, what risks come with it, and when outsourcing makes sense.
Read more →Is there a date set this year for the mandatory furniture digital product passport?
There is no fixed implementation date for the furniture digital product passport yet. This article explains where the planning currently stands, what may change this year, and how to keep track of it without having to monitor European documents yourself.
Read more →What is the most common mistake in your conversation with your software supplier about the furniture passport?
Many companies assume that their software supplier will automatically arrange the digital product passport. This often turns out not to be the case, resulting in delays and extra costs.
Read more →What documents do I need in the purchase contract for the furniture passport?
An overview of the documents you as a purchaser request from your supplier, and why establishing who the supplier is the item that is most frequently overlooked in purchase contracts.
Read more →How long does it take to make your software suitable for the furniture passport?
Adapting your software for the furniture passport can take from several weeks to several months, depending on how your product data is already recorded and where delays often arise in practice.
Read more →What does it cost to keep the furniture passport up to date?
It is not the preparation, but the maintenance of a furniture passport that is a recurring cost item. This article shows which factors determine that amount and where you can inquire about it in concrete terms.
Read more →Does the furniture product passport obligation also apply to small businesses?
Company size is not the only factor that determines whether you are subject to the furniture product passport requirement. This article explains which characteristics are relevant and where you can verify them.
Read more →Do I need to process personal data for the furniture passport?
The furniture passport revolves around product data, but in practice contact details may also come into play. This article explains where the line is drawn and how that relates to the GDPR.
Read more →What happens if the data in the furniture passport is incorrect?
Incorrect or outdated data in the digital product passport is a different situation than a missing passport. This article explains clearly what is at play here and what you should pay attention to.
Read more →Does supervision of the furniture passport differ per EU country?
The obligation for the digital product passport comes from a single EU regulation, but which authority checks it and what penalties apply is arranged separately per member state.
Read more →Can I create the QR code for the furniture passport myself?
Creating a QR code is technically simple, but the data carrier for the furniture passport must meet requirements that go beyond generating an image. This article shows what you can do yourself and where the limits are.
Read more →What changes to product safety rules for furniture this year?
Apart from the future digital product passport, there is already a separate regulation that sets requirements for the safety and traceability of furniture. This article explains what has recently changed in this regard and who it is relevant for.
Read more →What is the most common mistake when collecting data for the furniture passport?
The most common mistake is not the passport itself, but the way companies collect the underlying data: too late, too fragmented and not sufficiently aligned with suppliers.
Read more →What documents do I need to designate the provider for the furniture passport?
An overview of the documents needed to establish the provider of the furniture passport, with an explanation of why the ten-year duration is the most decisive detail in this regard.
Read more →How long does it take before your company is ready for the furniture passport?
There is no statutory deadline for the furniture passport yet, but practice has its own timeline. This article shows which steps determine that timeline and where companies often get stuck.
Read more →What does it cost to make your software compatible with the furniture passport?
The costs of adapting your business software to the digital product passport vary considerably depending on your company; this article explains which factors determine the price.
Read more →Does the furniture passport requirement also apply to second-hand or renovated furniture?
Second-hand furniture generally falls outside the furniture passport requirement, but if a product undergoes thorough renovation, a company may still be considered a manufacturer. This article explains where that boundary lies.
Read more →Who checks whether my company has the furniture passport in order?
An overview of what the regulation says about supervision and enforcement of the digital product passport for furniture, and what is already established for Dutch companies and what is not yet.
Read more →What happens if I don't arrange a digital product passport for my furniture?
What the regulation describes about the consequences of a missing furniture passport, and why preparing now is wise even though the date is not yet fixed.
Read more →Is the furniture passport regulated differently abroad?
The content of the digital product passport comes from one EU regulation and is the same everywhere, but supervision and a number of existing national rules around furniture can vary by country.
Read more →Can I arrange the digital product passport for furniture myself?
You can do part of the work on the furniture passport yourself, but a number of technical and legal aspects require specialized knowledge or software. This article shows where the line is drawn.
Read more →What is changing this year in the rules for the furniture passport?
An overview of the status of the EU process concerning the digital product passport for furniture: what will happen this year, and what is not yet fixed.
Read more →What is the most common mistake when designating the supplier for the furniture passport?
Companies often confuse the role of supplier with that of manufacturer. This article explains where that mistake comes from and how you can clarify the role distribution in your own supply chain.
Read more →What documents do I need for a digital product passport for furniture?
An overview of the documents you need to collect for a furniture passport, with particular attention to the section where most companies encounter difficulties: information about substances of concern in components from suppliers.
Read more →How long does it take to draw up a digital product passport for furniture?
There is no fixed standard for the processing time of a furniture passport: the duration depends on how much data is already in place and how quickly the right people within the organization respond. This article shows where the time really goes.
Read more →What does a digital product passport for furniture cost?
There is no fixed European amount for the product passport: the costs depend on your range, the state of your data and how long the passport needs to stay online.
Read more →Does the furniture passport requirement also apply to my company?
Not every company that manufactures, sells or installs furniture will be dealing with the digital product passport. This article explains which factors determine this.
Read more →What is a digital product passport for furniture?
An explanation of what the digital product passport for furniture entails, what it will contain and why the exact entry into force date has not yet been established.
Read more →The product passport for furniture has become an important instrument in the European furniture industry. Furnipas helps manufacturers and suppliers meet these new requirements with a reliable, user-friendly solution.
In 2024 we see more and more companies preparing for the implementation of EU regulations on digital product passports. This affects virtually all furniture producers and has implications for your business operations. Furnipas supports you step by step through the entire process.
The benefits of a good product passport extend beyond compliance alone. It improves transparency in your supply chain, helps you demonstrate sustainability and strengthens the trust of your customers. Consumers and professional buyers increasingly want to know where their furniture comes from and how it is made.
With Furnipas you get a complete toolkit to record and exchange all necessary information in an organised manner. From material composition to recyclability, from fire safety to origin – everything in one place.
For many furniture producers this is still uncharted territory. That is why we offer advice and support alongside our platform. Our experts help you understand what is expected of you and how to implement it most efficiently.
Would you like to know more about how Furnipas can help your business? Contact us for a personal conversation.