Understand the EU Digital Product Passport rules
Independent, source-linked guidance on who is affected, which deadlines are confirmed, and what product data businesses should prepare under ESPR and the EU Battery Regulation.
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Our explainers distinguish rules already in force from product-category requirements that still depend on delegated acts.
Compliance Deadlines
Key dates for mandatory Digital Product Passport implementation across product categories.
| Deadline | Product Category | Legal Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2027 | Battery Passports | EU 2023/1542 | mandatory |
| Pending delegated act | Textile DPPs | ESPR 2024/1781 | expected |
| Pending delegated act | Electronics DPPs | ESPR 2024/1781 | planned |
| Phased rollout | Additional product groups | ESPR 2024/1781 | planned |
Regulation Guides & Data
Detailed analysis of EU DPP requirements by product category and regulation.
What is a Digital Product Passport?
Definition, data fields, QR code requirements, and compliance obligations under ESPR.
In ForceBattery Regulation (EU 2023/1542)
Battery passport requirements, carbon footprint declaration, recycled content, state of health data.
UpcomingTextile DPP Requirements
Fiber composition, supply chain transparency, durability, recyclability, and REACH compliance.
TimelineESPR Timeline & Roadmap
Full implementation schedule from 2024 to 2030, delegated acts, and enforcement milestones.
PlannedElectronics DPP
Energy efficiency, repairability score, spare parts, software updates, critical raw materials.
ToolCompliance Checklist
Step-by-step checklist for e-commerce businesses: assessment, data collection, platform setup, launch.
Scope of DPP Requirements
The ESPR regulation applies to virtually all physical products placed on the EU market, with requirements rolled out through product-specific delegated acts.
- ■Batteries (industrial, EV, LMT, portable)
- ■Textiles, clothing, and footwear
- ■Consumer electronics and ICT equipment
- ■Furniture and construction products
- ■Iron, steel, and aluminium products
- ■Chemicals and detergents
Who Must Comply?
Economic operators placing products on the EU market bear responsibility for DPP compliance.
- ■Manufacturers and brands (primary obligation)
- ■Importers bringing products into the EU market
- ■Authorised representatives within the EU
- ■Distributors and fulfilment service providers
- ■Online marketplaces (shared responsibility)
- ■E-commerce sellers (Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon)
Need to create Digital Product Passports?
PassportEU.app helps Shopify merchants prepare, review, and publish QR-linked Digital Product Passports. The Free plan includes up to 3 published passports for testing the complete workflow.
Prepare your Shopify catalogReadiness and publishing software; not legal advice or a certification of compliance.