DPP-CQ Standard
DPP-CQ: Digital Product Passport for Cultural & Quality Goods
ICO Std 2001-2026 — An open digital trust standard for cultural products, specialty agricultural goods, geographical indications, and intangible cultural heritage.
📢 Public Review
This standard is currently in Public Review Draft status (v1.3).
- Comment Period: July 6 – August 20, 2026 (Accelerated Procedure · 45-day review)
- Feedback: Open an Issue or email info@icoun.org
Overview
DPP-CQ extends the digital product passport paradigm beyond environmental and circular economy data to encompass cultural value, quality attributes, and craft heritage — addressing a significant gap in the global digital trust landscape.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Six Data Modules | Base Identity (DID), Quality Data, Cultural Data, Geographical Indication, Traceability, Credential Proof |
| Dual Physical Carrier | QR code (low-cost) + NFC (high-security) |
| Three-Level Verification | Quick check (<1s) → Deep verification → Judicial-grade forensics |
| Privacy by Design | Zero-Knowledge Proofs for compliance without disclosing sensitive data |
| Technology Neutral | Multi-chain hash anchoring, no vendor lock-in |
Architecture Layers
| Layer | Series | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Governance & Compliance | 4000 | Standards process · Multi-stakeholder governance · Dispute resolution |
| System & Assessment | 3000 | Institutional credibility · Cross-cultural trust · AI content traceability |
| Product Standards | 2000 | DPP-CQ · GI Mutual Recognition · Haute Couture · ICH |
| Base Protocols | 1000 | DID · Verifiable Credentials · Data Traceability · Cryptographic suites |
Documentation
| Document | Description | Language |
|---|---|---|
| White Paper (中文) | Complete standard specification (ICO-TS-001:2026 v1.3) | 中文 |
| White Paper (English) | Full English version | English |
| Executive Summary | Concise overview for decision-makers | English |
| JSON Schema Reference | Data model specification | — |
| Credential Examples | Sample credential payloads | — |
PDF Downloads
Interoperability
DPP-CQ is built on top of established international standards:
| Standard | Relationship |
|---|---|
| W3C DID / VC | Core technology foundation, fully compliant |
| GS1 / EPCIS | Mapping and interoperability support |
| UNECE DPP Initiative | Active participant in global interoperability framework |
| EU DPP / ESPR | Data mapping for cross-system information sharing |
| ISO 22000 / 26000 | Compatible with quality and social responsibility standards |
Governance
ICO employs a multi-stakeholder governance model:
- General Assembly — Supreme decision-making body, meets annually
- Standards Council — 25% government / 25% industry / 20% academia / 20% civil society / 10% Technical Secretariat (non-voting)
- Technical Secretariat — Neutral execution body; maintains reference implementations, operates Root Resolver Network
- Working Groups — Open participation for all members
How to Participate
| Pathway | Description |
|---|---|
| Technical Contribution | Contribute to reference implementations, SDKs, and tools |
| Standard Development | Join a Working Group to shape the standards |
| Ecosystem Partnership | Become a certified service provider or regional node |
| Adoption | Implement ICO standards in your products or organization |
| Pilot Program | Participate in early pilot projects (tea, ceramics, haute couture) |
Live Platforms
| Platform | URL | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Portal | www.icoun.org/dpp-cq/ | Official standard documentation |
| Product Verification | verify.oppscc.org.cn | Consumer-facing NFC/QR verification |
| Certificate Lookup | verify.icoun.org | Institution certificate verification |
License
- Standards & Documentation: CC BY 4.0
- Reference Implementations: Apache 2.0
Contact
- Organization: International Communication Organization (ICO)
- Standards inquiries: info@icoun.org
- GitHub: ICO-cloud/dpp-cq-standard
Published by the International Communication Organization (ICO) · ICO-TS-001:2026 v1.3