The EU Digital Product Passport is coming. This infographic shows which sectors are affected first, the regulatory timeline from 2025 to 2030, and what data your DPP must contain.
EU Digital Product Passport
ESPR Regulation — Timeline & Sector Overview
Regulatory Timeline
July 2024
ESPR (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation) entered into force
2025–2026
Delegated acts for priority product groups (batteries already live)
February 2027
Battery DPP mandatory (EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542)
2027–2028
Textiles, electronics, and construction products DPP requirements expected
2030
DPP required for all regulated product categories
Sectors & Priority Products
Batteries
DPP live from Feb 2027. EV batteries, industrial batteries >2kWh. QR code mandatory.
STATUS: CONFIRMED
Textiles
Delegated act expected 2026. Covers fiber composition, durability, recyclability, carbon footprint.
STATUS: IN PROGRESS
Electronics
Smartphones, laptops, servers. Repairability score, spare parts availability, expected lifetime.
STATUS: IN PROGRESS
Construction
Steel, cement, insulation. Material composition, embodied carbon, recyclability.
STATUS: PLANNED
Required DPP Data Fields
Product identity & manufacturer
Material composition
Carbon footprint (cradle-to-gate)
Durability & expected lifetime
Repairability & spare parts
Recycled content percentage
End-of-life handling instructions
Compliance & certifications
Sources: EU ESPR Regulation 2024/1781, Battery Regulation 2023/1542, EU Commission DPP Preparatory Study
Why Start Now?
Even if your product category isn't regulated yet, preparing your DPP infrastructure early gives you a competitive advantage. Companies that already collect product lifecycle data will find compliance far less costly. Use our DPP Tool to start building your digital product passport today.