Community & Participation

Join the DPP-CQ Community

DPP-CQ is developed through an open, multi-stakeholder process. We welcome contributions from all sectors — industry, academia, civil society, government, and individual experts.

Current Public Review Period
The Second Public Review for DPP-CQ v2.0.0-draft runs from Sep 1 to Oct 15, 2026. We especially welcome feedback on:
  • Three-tier carrier specification (L1/L2/L3) clarity
  • GS1 Digital Link interoperability requirements
  • SD-JWT VC credential format implementation guidance
  • Chinese cryptography (SM2/SM3/SM4) optional module
  • Sustainability module alignment with ISO 14067
  • AI transparency disclosure requirements
Get Involved

Ways to participate

Submit Feedback

Open an Issue on our GitHub repository for technical questions, specification suggestions, or to report issues. All feedback is tracked and addressed in subsequent revisions.

GitHub Issues →

Join Working Groups

Participate in our four working groups: Technical WG, Governance & Compliance WG, Interoperability WG, and Use Cases & Pilots WG. Each WG meets regularly and welcomes new members.

Apply by Email →

Ecosystem Partnership

Become a certified service provider, regional node operator, or industry partner. We partner with technology vendors, certification bodies, trade associations, and government agencies.

Partner with Us →

Pilot Program

Join early pilot deployments across product categories. Current pilots cover Longjing tea, Jingdezhen ceramics, and haute couture. Pilots provide hands-on experience and direct influence on the specification.

Join Pilot →
Resources

Stay connected

GitHub Repository

Access the full specification, JSON schemas, example credentials, reference implementation, and issue tracker. All open-source under Apache 2.0 and CC BY 4.0.

github.com/ICO-cloud/dpp-cq-standard →

Email

For general inquiries, partnership proposals, working group applications, and formal public comments:

info@icoun.org →

ICO Website

Visit the International Communication Organization's main website for information about other standards, partnerships, and organizational background.

www.icoun.org →
How to Comment

Submitting public comments

During the public review period (Sep 1 – Oct 15, 2026), anyone may submit formal comments on the DPP-CQ v2.0.0-draft specification. Comments help ensure the standard is technically sound, implementable, and meets the needs of all stakeholders.

  1. Identify the section — Reference the specific section number or clause you are commenting on.
  2. State your comment — Clearly describe the issue, suggestion, or concern. Include proposed alternative text where possible.
  3. Provide rationale — Explain why the change is needed — e.g., interoperability concern, implementation difficulty, or alignment with another standard.
  4. Choose a channel — Submit via GitHub Issues (preferred) or email to info@icoun.org.

All comments are compiled by the Technical Secretariat, reviewed by the relevant working group, and formally addressed in the next draft revision. Commenters receive acknowledgment of receipt.

Shape the future of cultural product verification.

Your feedback, expertise, and participation make this standard better. Join a global community committed to building trusted digital infrastructure for cultural and quality products.

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