News and changes
New implementing acts, guidelines and positions of supervisory authorities — and what they mean in practice.
What is changing this year in mattress supervision?
Many entrepreneurs are wondering whether the supervisory authority will take a different approach to mattresses this year. That varies by regulation: one is already in force, the other still needs to be implemented.
Read more →The most common mistake with one mattress passport for multiple mattress models
Many companies try to use one digital product passport for an entire series of mattresses. This often goes wrong, because the passport is linked to one specific product with its own composition.
Read more →What documents do you need if you rent mattresses instead of selling them?
When renting mattresses to hotels or institutions, you need largely the same documents as for sales, but with one difference: the passport must remain current as long as the same mattress is put into use repeatedly.
Read more →How long does it take for the supervisory authority to respond to a missing mattress passport?
No concrete response deadline is specified anywhere: the processing time of a supervisory matter depends on the supervisory authority, the risk and the completeness of your file. This article explains what is and is not established, and where businesses run into problems in practice.
Read more →What does it cost to adapt your procurement contracts to the mattress passport?
The mattress passport also affects the contracts you have with suppliers and wholesalers. This article explains which factors determine the costs involved, without quoting fixed amounts that won't match your situation anyway.
Read more →Does the mattress passport also apply to second-hand or renovated mattresses?
An overview of when a second-hand or refurbished mattress falls under the new passport requirement, and when it does not.
Read more →What personal data are included in a mattress product passport?
A mattress product passport focuses on the product, not the buyer — but once a company manages the passport or links it to customer data, GDPR comes into play through a different route.
Read more →What happens if the party hosting your mattress passport stops providing the service?
If the software company behind your mattress passport ceases operations, your obligation does not automatically disappear — but the QR code may become unreachable. This article explains who remains responsible and what you can establish in advance.
Read more →What do you ask your software supplier if you also sell mattresses abroad?
The mattress product passport regulation applies throughout the EU, but language, supervision and sometimes an additional national register can differ from country to country. This article sets out which questions you should ask your software supplier about this.
Read more →Can I create the QR code for the mattress passport myself?
Generating a QR code is straightforward, but the code must continue to point to current, structured data that remains accessible for ten years. That determines where doing it yourself reaches its limits.
Read more →Do you need to inform your staff about the mattress passport?
The digital product passport affects not only your administration, but also the people who work with mattresses. This article explains when information provision, worker participation and new tasks come into play.
Read more →The most common mistake in conversations with your software provider about the mattress passport
Companies often think that a software provider who technically delivers the digital product passport also guarantees its accuracy. This is a misconception with consequences that only become apparent later.
Read more →What documents do you need when purchasing mattresses from a wholesaler?
If you purchase mattresses not directly from the manufacturer but through a wholesaler or distributor, different documents apply than in the case of imports or your own brand. This article sets out which documents you need in that case and why.
Read more →How long before the mattress regulation takes effect for your company?
The mattress regulation has no single countdown but multiple timelines at once: EU decision-making, a possible transition period, and the time your own preparation takes.
Read more →What does it cost to switch to a different mattress passport provider?
The cost of switching to a different mattress passport provider depends on your current contract, the way data is transferred, and what happens to the QR code on the mattress.
Read more →Does the General Product Safety Regulation apply to my business?
The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) is already in force and is separate from the future mattress digital product passport. This article explains when these rules apply to your business and when they do less.
Read more →Does my mattress also need CE marking in addition to the digital product passport?
CE marking and the digital product passport are two different instruments, each with their own purpose; this article explains how they relate to each other and when CE marking is or is not required for mattresses.
Read more →What happens if I don't apply a QR code to my mattress?
An overview of what is descriptively known about the consequences of missing the QR code that links to the digital product passport of a mattress, and what you can do about it now.
Read more →Must the mattress passport be in the language of the country if you sell abroad?
If you sell mattresses in multiple EU countries, the question arises of which language the data in the passport must be available in. This article explains why this can currently differ per member state and what that means for the design of your passport.
Read more →Can I prepare the technical documentation for the mattress passport myself?
An overview of what should be included in the technical documentation for the mattress passport, what you can compile yourself as a company, and where the practical boundary with outsourcing lies.
Read more →What is changing this year for the Digital Product Passport due to GDPR?
GDPR itself is not changing, but the digital product passport brings product information and sometimes customer data closer together. This article explains where this happens and what it means for your business.
Read more →The most common mistake when designating who manages the mattress passport
At many companies, one person thinks another is managing the mattress passport, resulting in no one submitting or updating the data. This article shows where that assumption goes wrong and how you can prevent it.
Read more →What documents do you need when importing mattresses from outside the EU?
When importing mattresses from outside the EU, there is an additional layer of paperwork, in addition to the data for the digital product passport. This article sets out which documents are typically requested and why the role of importer requires slightly more documentation.
Read more →How long does it take before your software supplier delivers the mattress passport?
The lead time at a software supplier depends on three phases: selection, data submission and technical integration. This article shows where those phases are delayed in practice.
Read more →What does a digital product passport cost if you sell multiple mattress models?
The cost of a digital product passport does not depend on a fixed rate, but on the number of models, the extent to which data can be reused, and how often specifications change.
Read more →Does the mattress passport apply to my hotel if I purchase mattresses for own use?
Hotels, B&Bs and care facilities often purchase mattresses for own use rather than for resale. This article explains when such purchases fall under the mattress regulation and when you as an end-user are exempt.
Read more →What is the difference between manufacturer, importer and distributor for mattresses?
The mattress regulation recognises different roles in the supply chain, each with their own obligations. This article explains what distinguishes a manufacturer, importer and distributor, and why this classification determines who manages the passport.
Read more →What happens if you do not keep the data in your mattress passport up to date?
A mattress passport is not a snapshot but a file that lasts for ten years. What happens if the data in it becomes outdated depends on what exactly changes and who notices it.
Read more →Does supervision of the mattress passport differ per EU country?
The regulation for the digital product passport applies throughout the EU, but who specifically supervises it and what language the passport must be in can vary per country. This article explains what remains the same and what does not.
Read more →Can I arrange the hosting of my mattress passport myself?
You can organize the technical storage of a mattress passport yourself, but the regulation sets requirements on availability and connections that go beyond simply putting a file online. This article shows where the boundary lies.
Read more →What is changing this year due to the General Product Safety Regulation for mattresses?
Since December 2024, the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) applies to mattresses, separate from the future digital product passport. This article explains what is new and who it affects.
Read more →The most common mistake with the QR code on the mattress passport
Companies often arrange the content of the mattress passport carefully, but then stumble over the QR code itself: incorrect linking, incorrect placement, or a code that is not updated.
Read more →What documents do you need if you sell mattresses under your own brand?
If you sell mattresses under your own brand name, the list of documents you need for the digital product passport changes. This article sets them out and explains why, precisely with a private label, one detail requires extra attention.
Read more →How long does it take to implement a change in your mattress product passport?
A mattress product passport is not a one-time document: if something changes about the product, that information must be updated. This article explains the steps in that process and where the timeframe gets held up in practice.
Read more →What does maintaining a digital product passport for mattresses cost?
After setting up the passport, there are maintenance costs: for changes to product data, new variants, and the hosting that must last ten years. This article explains where those costs come from and what determines them.
Read more →Does the mattress regulation apply to my company as a buyer or reseller?
Not only manufacturers have to deal with the mattress regulation: resellers, specialist bed retailers and hotel procurement can also have a role. This article explains when that is the case.
Read more →What is a 'supplier' in the mattress regulation?
The term 'supplier' determines who in the chain is responsible for the digital product passport of a mattress. This article explains what the concept means and what it involves in practice.
Read more →What happens if I don't arrange a digital product passport for my mattresses?
A straightforward overview of what is at stake if a mattress manufacturer or seller does not have the digital product passport in order in time, and what is already established and what is not.
Read more →Do you also sell mattresses in other EU countries? Here's what changes for your passport
The ESPR applies throughout the EU in the same way, but around the mattress passport, language, supervision and additional national rules differ per country. What that means for you when you sell across borders.
Read more →Can I arrange the digital product passport for mattresses myself?
An overview of what you as a manufacturer or importer can organise yourself for the mattress passport, and which parts require more technical requirements.
Read more →What is already changing this year due to ESPR for mattresses?
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is a framework regulation that is being implemented step by step; there is no fixed date yet for mattresses. This article explains what does and does not change this year, and where you can follow that.
Read more →The most common mistake when collecting data for the mattress passport
Companies preparing for the digital mattress passport often make the same mistake: they collect data only when the passport is required, instead of recording what is known about each mattress now.
Read more →What documents do you need for a digital product passport for a mattress?
An overview of the documents typically needed to compile a mattress product passport, and why, specifically for mattresses, the origin of individual material layers requires the most research work.
Read more →How long does it take to set up a digital product passport for a mattress?
The turnaround time for a digital product passport depends mainly on how complete your product data already is, not on the regulation itself. This article walks through the steps and shows where companies encounter delays in practice.
Read more →What does a digital product passport for mattresses cost?
There is no fixed rate for the digital product passport of a mattress; this article explains which cost items typically apply and what determines their amount.
Read more →Does the digital product passport for mattresses also apply to my company?
An overview of who in the chain will be dealing with the mattress passport and who is likely to stay outside, with an honest answer to what remains uncertain about this.
Read more →What is a digital product passport for a mattress?
A digital product passport bundles the data of a mattress in a single digital file, accessed via a QR code. This article explains what it contains, who compiles it, and why the implementation date is not yet fixed.
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