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
Preparatory work on delegated acts for priority product groups (batteries are governed separately by the Battery Regulation, applying from Feb 2027)
February 2027
Battery DPP mandatory (EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542)
2027–2028
Textile delegated act tentatively slated for adoption in 2027; requirements apply at least 18 months later. Electronics and ICT have no single delegated act: two horizontal requirements apply instead (reparability, indicative 2027; recyclability of electrical and electronic equipment, indicative 2029)
2030
Further categories phased in as delegated acts are adopted — no universal deadline has been set
Sectors & Priority Products
Batteries
DPP live from Feb 2027. EV batteries, industrial batteries >2kWh. QR code mandatory.
STATUS: CONFIRMED
Textiles
Delegated act tentatively slated for adoption in 2027. Expected to cover fiber composition, durability, recyclability, carbon footprint.
STATUS: IN PROGRESS
Electronics & ICT
Smartphones, laptops, servers. No single delegated act: covered by two horizontal ESPR requirements (reparability, recyclability of electrical and electronic equipment) plus a separate measure for mobile phones and tablets.
STATUS: HORIZONTAL REQUIREMENTS 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.