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EU Digital Product Passport Regulation

Everything you need to understand and comply with the ESPR Regulation (EU 2024/1781) and the Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542). Guides, regulation tracking, and readiness assessment.

27
EU Member States
affected
Feb 2027
First deadline
Battery Passports
2030
Universal coverage
all categories
ESPR
Legal basis
Regulation EU 2024/1781

Compliance Deadlines

Key dates by product category.

Mandatory
Feb 2027
Battery Passports
EU 2023/1542
In Progress
Mid 2027
Textile DPPs
ESPR 2024/1781
Planned
2028
Electronics DPPs
ESPR 2024/1781
Planned
2030
All categories
ESPR 2024/1781

DPP Scope

The ESPR regulation applies to virtually all physical products placed on the EU market, with requirements deployed progressively by category.

  • Batteries (industrial, EV, LMT, portable)
  • Textiles, clothing and footwear
  • Consumer electronics and ICT equipment
  • Furniture and construction products
  • Iron, steel and aluminium
  • Chemicals and detergents

Who must comply?

Economic operators placing products on the EU market are responsible for DPP compliance.

  • Manufacturers and brands (primary obligation)
  • Importers bringing products to the EU market
  • Authorised representatives within the EU
  • Distributors and logistics providers
  • Online marketplaces (shared responsibility)
  • E-commerce sellers (Shopify, Amazon, WooCommerce)
ESPR · EU 2024/1781

ESPR: The New European Framework for Sustainable Products

The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) establishes a unified framework to improve product durability, repairability, recyclability, and environmental performance across the EU market.

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Mandatory sustainability requirements
Digital transparency obligations
Lifecycle data reporting
Market surveillance enforcement

Who benefits from the DPP?

The Digital Product Passport creates value across the entire value chain — from production to recycling.

Manufacturers

  • Automated compliance reporting
  • Transparent supply chain data
  • Improved product lifecycle management

Retailers & Distributors

  • Instant access to verified product data
  • Simplified returns and repairs
  • Enhanced consumer trust

Consumers

  • Clear sustainability information
  • Repair and recycling instructions
  • Verified product authenticity

Recyclers

  • Accurate material composition
  • Efficient sorting and processing
  • Higher material recovery rates

Business Benefits of the Digital Product Passport

Competitive Advantage

Stronger sustainability positioning, compliance with upcoming EU regulations, and access to new circular economy markets.

Operational Efficiency

Better data governance, reduced compliance risk, and streamlined product documentation across the entire supply chain.

Market Opportunities

New services in repair, refurbishment and recycling — plus enhanced customer engagement and product traceability.

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