Resources
Blog Article
New Report Explores the Future of Copyright Infrastructure in the AI Era
Jul 14, 2026
Our CEO Dr. Carsten Stöcker contributed the concept of a Digital Copyright Passport, demonstrating how Verifiable Credentials and trusted digital identity infrastructure can enable verifiable copyright and licensing information across digital and physical assets.
From DSCSA Deadlines to FDA Warning Letters: What Pharma Trading Partners Need to Do Now
Jun 10, 2026
This article recaps FDA DSCSA enforcement developments in the US pharmaceutical supply chain from 2023 to 2026, with a focus on the first publicly available DSCSA dispenser warning letter and the Sterling Distributors wholesaler case. It explains what went wrong, why Authorized Trading Partner checks and VRS readiness matter now as FDA waivers and exemptions continue to narrow, who is affected, when the remaining deadline applies, and how companies can strengthen DSCSA compliance.
The New EU Digital Product Passport Registry Draft: What Companies Need to Prepare For
Jun 2, 2026
This document is based on a draft version of the Implementing Regulation (Ref. Ares(2026)4424976). Based on the draft European Commission implementing regulation, the EU is establishing a central Digital Product Passport (DPP) registry to securely store unique identifiers and monitor product compliance. To register or update a DPP, companies must comply with strict new identity and data requirements.
Case studies
EU PPWR: Trusted Packaging Data for DPP Readiness
Oct 26, 2026
Learn how companies placing packaging on the EU market can prepare structured packaging data for PPWR compliance and future DPP requirements.
Digital Product Passport: Build or Buy?
Oct 26, 2026
Understand the real cost of DPP compliance and how to reduce complexity with a dedicated Digital Product Passport platform.
Choosing the Right DPP Granularity
Oct 26, 2026
Explore how the right Digital Product Passport granularity can support compliance, traceability, and circular economy use cases.
Videos
Digital Product Passport Explainer Video Series
Learn what Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are, why they matter, and how EU regulations like ESPR and the Battery Regulation impact your business.
The Master Data Hub for DSCSA Compliance
Every drug in the US supply chain must be traceable under DSCSA. Yet, many companies still manage trading partner verification using disconnected spreadsheets and emails, leading to costly gaps during audits.
WE BUILD Consortium - How to set up a European Business Wallet.
The European Business Wallet is a core component for enabling secure, interoperable, and trustworthy digital identities for organizations across Europe. Spherity is part of the WE BUILD Consortium. Learn more about WE BUILD: https://www.webuildconsortium.eu
Podcasts
Product Passport Pioneers - #5 with Michele Galatola, European Commission
Michele Galatola, Senior Policy Officer at the European Commission, discusses the new ESPR regulation and its impact on digital product passports, including implementation timelines and EU Customs requirements.
Product Passport Pioneers - #4 with Douglas Johnson-Poensgen, Circulor
Douglas Johnson-Poensgen, CEO of Circulor, talks about the company's role in sustainability, carbon neutrality, and its work on the Battery Passport with the Global Battery Alliance, Catena-X, and Gaia-X.
Product Passport Pioneers - #3 with Tilmann Vahle, Systemiq
Tilmann Vahle from Systemiq explores the digital product passport and introduces the consortium members of the "Battery Pass" project, funded by the German Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action.
Webinars
Webinar-Recording (4/4): EUDI-Wallet as Enabler for Payments - Smart risk diversification and convenient payment processes
Discover how the EUDI Wallet is transforming the financial landscape. In this final part of our series with PwC Germany, we explore how verifiable identity data enables secure payment processes, reduces fraud, and supports the shift toward embedded finance. Watch the recording to learn how to automate transactions and meet regulatory requirements with ease.
DSCSA Expert Webinar Key Takeaways: Your Toolbox for VRS, Credentials and Interoperability
Discover four key takeaways from our DSCSA webinar covering Verification Router Service (VRS), Authorized Trading Partner (ATP) credentials, and interoperability as the November 27 deadline approaches.