The Ecodesign Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/1781; ESPR for short), which officially came into force on 18 July 2024, requires that so-called digital product passports be created for specific product groups in future. The main reason for this is to create transparency for authorities and the public. However, some aspects are still unclear, such as the mandatory content per product and the technical implementation.
In principle, the product passport (in accordance with Art. 7 and Annex III ESPR) may contain the following information, among other things:
► Information on substances of concern
► Information for disposers/recyclers
► Product parameters or performance parameters
► Operating and repair instructions
Depending on the type of product, the specific contents of the product passport will be regulated in more detail in the coming years through delegated acts.
The current timetable for implementation is as follows:
- On 9 April 2025, the EU Commission launched a public consultation to develop, among other things, requirements for data storage, certification and infrastructure for DPPs. This was completed on 1 July 2025. Based on the feedback, specific requirements are now being determined at EU level.
- For batteries, the introduction of a mandatory DPP for products placed on the market is planned for 18 February 2027.
- The introduction for construction products is to follow in 2028.
- Other product groups (textiles, electronics, furniture, tyres, detergents, etc.) are to be included in the DPP framework by 2030.
- A central EU register for DPPs is expected to be in place by mid-2026.
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