Verifiable and Traceable Product Conformity Data

The alignment of digital product passports, digital trade single windows, product sustainability legislation, and the pervasive digitalization of trade-related documents marks a critical juncture in the transmission of product conformity data. Simultaneously, the evolution of accountancy standards is prompting fresh requirements for disclosing sustainability performance, emphasizing the need for dependable and traceable supplier sustainability data. This paper delineates the endeavors of the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and E-business (UN/CEFACT) in developing an interoperable framework to incorporate product conformity data into digital trade processes.