This register lists the legislative acts and official documents currently in force that govern the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the Digital Product Passport (DPP) framework in the European Union. Each entry links directly to the primary source — EUR-Lex for legislation, European Commission portals for official communications and working plans. Updated 22 April 2026.
The editorial principle is simple: we don't paraphrase, we reference. In case of any discrepancy between the summary on this page and the official text, the official text prevails. This page is updated as soon as a new act is published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
ESPR Framework — Founding Act
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is the horizontal framework under which the Digital Product Passport is introduced. It replaces the previous Ecodesign Directive (2009/125/EC) and extends the scope to nearly all physical products placed on the EU market.
| Official reference | Date | Subject | Primary source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 of the European Parliament and of the Council | 13 June 2024 | Establishes a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for sustainable products, amending Directive (EU) 2020/1828 and repealing Directive 2009/125/EC. Introduces the Digital Product Passport as a cornerstone instrument under Articles 9-15 and 77-83. Entered into force 18 July 2024. | EUR-Lex — 2024/1781 |
Working Plans and Implementation Strategy
The European Commission has published a multi-annual working plan setting priority product categories for ESPR delegated acts, and a dedicated implementation strategy for the Digital Product Passport.
| Official reference | Date | Subject | Primary source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication COM(2025) 187 final — ESPR and Energy Labelling Working Plan 2025-2030 | 16 April 2025 | Five-year working plan identifying priority product categories for the first ESPR delegated acts: iron and steel, aluminium, textiles (garments and footwear), furniture including mattresses, tyres, detergents, paints, lubricants, chemicals, energy-related products, and ICT/electronics products. Mid-term review scheduled for 2028. | EUR-Lex — COM(2025) 187 |
| Commission implementation strategy for the Digital Product Passport | Updated 2025 | Technical and organisational roadmap for DPP deployment: identifiers and data carriers, access rights, DPP registry, web portal, interoperability layers. | European Commission |
| Commission call for evidence — DPP service provider certification scheme | 9 April 2025 | Public consultation on proposed requirements and potential certification scheme for DPP service providers, to support the preparation of the delegated act. | European Commission |
Sector-Specific Acts Governing Product Passports
Pending the adoption of ESPR delegated acts, several sectoral regulations already establish product-passport-style obligations. These continue to apply as lex specialis.
| Official reference | Date | Subject | Primary source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 — Batteries and waste batteries | 12 July 2023 | Introduces the Battery Passport as a mandatory digital identifier for industrial batteries, EV batteries and LMT (light means of transport) batteries above 2 kWh. Application from 18 February 2027. | EUR-Lex — 2023/1542 |
| Regulation (EU) 2024/3110 — Construction Products Regulation (CPR) | 27 November 2024 | Recast CPR repealing Regulation (EU) No 305/2011. Introduces the Digital Product Passport for construction products, with a transitional period and sector-specific technical specifications. | EUR-Lex — 2024/3110 |
| Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 — Market surveillance and compliance of products | 20 June 2019 | Establishes market-surveillance rules applicable to products subject to Union harmonisation legislation, including future DPP-equipped products. | EUR-Lex — 2019/1020 |
Related Horizontal EU Frameworks
The DPP intersects with several horizontal EU frameworks that define the information environment in which passports operate.
| Official reference | Date | How it relates to DPP | Primary source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation (EU) 2016/679 — GDPR | 27 April 2016 | Governs the processing of any personal data included in a DPP, for example repair technician identifiers or supply-chain worker data. | EUR-Lex — GDPR |
| Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 — AI Act | 13 June 2024 | Relevant to DPP platforms that use AI for data extraction, classification or verification. | EUR-Lex — AI Act |
| Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 — DORA | 14 December 2022 | Applicable to financial entities providing DPP-related services; sets ICT risk-management standards. | EUR-Lex — DORA |
Official Complementary Resources
The following Commission portals supplement the legislative framework with practical guidance and implementation updates:
- European Commission — DG GROW: Ecodesign for Sustainable Products
- DG Environment — ESPR FAQ (4th iteration)
- Green Forum — ESPR implementation hub
- Interoperable Europe Portal — Circular Economy Rolling Plan 2026
Update Log
22 April 2026. Initial publication of the register with 10 official texts: one ESPR founding regulation (2024/1781), three working plan and implementation documents, three sectoral acts (Batteries, CPR, Market Surveillance), and three horizontal frameworks (GDPR, AI Act, DORA).
Methodology and Disclaimer
This register is compiled from the following primary sources: EUR-Lex (Publications Office of the European Union), official communications of the European Commission, and sector-specific Commission portals (DG GROW, DG Environment, DG TAXUD). All summaries are strictly factual; they express no legal interpretation and cannot substitute for consultation of the official text or for the advice of a qualified legal or compliance professional.
Preparatory acts (proposals for directives or regulations, European Parliament opinions, parliamentary reports) are not included in this register but may be consulted via the context links provided by EUR-Lex.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the founding legal act for Digital Product Passports in the EU?
Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024, known as the ESPR (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation). It entered into force on 18 July 2024 and establishes the general DPP framework that is then specified by sector through delegated acts.
Which product sectors will get a DPP first?
Batteries are first under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, mandatory from 18 February 2027. Under the ESPR 2025-2030 Working Plan adopted by the Commission in April 2025 (COM(2025) 187 final), textiles, iron and steel, aluminium, furniture, tyres, detergents, paints, lubricants, chemicals, and ICT/electronics are identified as priority categories for the first round of ESPR delegated acts.
Where is the Digital Product Passport defined in the ESPR?
Articles 9 to 15 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 set out the DPP requirements, and Articles 77 to 83 address enforcement and market surveillance. The specific data requirements for each product category are then defined in sector-specific delegated acts adopted under the Commission's multi-annual working plan.
What is the difference between the ESPR DPP and the Battery Passport?
The Battery Passport is defined by a separate sectoral regulation — Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on batteries and waste batteries — with its own hard deadline of 18 February 2027. The ESPR DPP (Regulation 2024/1781) is a framework for other product categories, deployed through delegated acts. Both systems will interoperate through the future EU DPP Registry.