Article 23 2

2.   Where a unique operator identifier is not yet available, Article 12(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 shall apply to economic operators that create or update a digital product passport under this Regulation. Any rules and procedures for the lifecycle management of unique identifiers and data carriers set out in delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 12(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 shall also apply in respect of unique identifiers and data carriers under this Regulation.