Why your next receipt might be a passport too
The humble receipt is getting an upgrade. As the EU moves toward mandatory Digital Product Passports (DPPs), one Swedish tech company is reimagining how we keep track of what we buy—and what comes next. Fryda is turning everyday receipts into smart tools for ownership, transparency and sustainability.
The company, which recently joined SwePass as a new project partner, has developed a platform where consumers can already store digital receipts, check warranties, receive offers, and transfer ownership when selling secondhand. With DPPs now entering the picture, Fryda acts as a natural bridge between consumers, retailers, and manufacturers.
– Today, a purchase often ends with a receipt. But there’s so much more value to unlock, both for individuals and for society, says Boudewijn Bos, founder and CEO of Fryda.
Making product passports relevant – not just required
By embedding DPPs into a system people are already using, Fryda lowers the barrier to adoption. Instead of treating product passports as yet another isolated regulation, they become part of a broader digital ecosystem that consumers already find useful.
The technology is ready. What used to take years to build can now be developed in months. But changing user behavior takes longer. Still, the shift is already happening: digital receipts are becoming more familiar, and consumers are starting to expect more from the post-purchase experience.
The key is to show value in everyday situations, like warranty reminders or simplified resale with documentation.
Building trust in the secondhand market
Fryda’s solution also strengthens the secondhand market by offering transparency throughout a product’s lifecycle. With a digital receipt, repair history, and warranty status all in one place, buyers can feel more confident—and more likely to choose reused over new.
– When two listings appear side by side, the one with documentation will always stand out. That’s how you strengthen the circular economy in practice, says Boudewijn Bos.
Environmental data could be a game changer
Among the many types of data a product passport could contain, Fryda sees environmental information, such as material composition and carbon footprint, as key to influencing more conscious buying habits. Much like energy labels, this data can help consumers make better-informed choices.
Fryda is showing that the future of product passports isn’t just about regulation, it’s about making product information useful, trusted, and part of a more sustainable everyday experience.
