DPP Timeline 2026–2030 — Digital Product Passport deadlines by category

Looking for the Digital Product Passport (DPP) timeline? The Digital Product Passport timeline is the EU's master schedule for determining when each product category must have a digital passport, stretching from batteries in February 2027 to mobile phones and tablets around 2031. The ESPR Work Plan 2025–2030, adopted on April 16, 2025, defines precisely which products are covered and when. Every company placing physical products on the EU market — manufacturers, distributors, repairers — must know where their category stands. This article is a living reference that we update as dates change and delegated acts are published.

Key takeaways

•The ESPR Work Plan 2025–2030, adopted on April 16, 2025, is the reference document for all DPP delegated acts
•The battery passport (February 2027) is the first mandatory DPP — a proving ground for the entire system
•The textile delegated act is expected in Q2 2027, with compliance roughly 18 months later (~late 2028/2029)
•Steel and iron are the other pioneer category alongside textiles (delegated act adoption in 2026)
•A mid-term review of the Work Plan is scheduled for 2028
•Infrastructure milestones (CEN/CENELEC standards, EU registry, GS1 Sunrise) affect all product categories

2026: The foundation year

2026 is the year infrastructure is put in place. No product-specific DPP is yet mandatory (batteries arrive in February 2027), but the systems that will enforce compliance are being deployed.

Date	Event	What it means
May 2026	Six of the eight CEN/CENELEC DPP standards JTC 24 published (EN 18216, 18219, 18220, 18221, 18222, and 18223); prEN 18239 and prEN 18246 still in development (~Q3 2026)	Technical specifications for data carriers, APIs, interoperability, and security are finalized. This is what DPP platforms and after-sales service systems build on.
2026 (expected)	Adoption of the iron and steel delegated act	The first product-specific delegated act under ESPR. Sets a precedent for scope and data requirements.
2026 (expected)	Adoption of the dishwasher delegated act	Update of energy-related products under ESPR — relevant for home appliances.
July 19, 2026	Ban on destruction of unsold goods for large companies	End of destruction of unsold clothing, accessories, and footwear. First firm ESPR compliance deadline for fashion.
July 20, 2026	EU Central DPP Registry goes live (operational)	Production registry is live (secure interface + API). Registers identifiers, metadata and the link to decentralised DPP content. Sector-specific use (e.g. batteries) still depends on the applicable semantic catalogue.
August 6, 2026	Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1778 enters into force (DPP Registry legal framework)	Registry operating rules: eIDAS identity verification, model/batch/item registration, technical checks, semantic repository and list of verified DPP Service Providers.
July 26, 2026	Deadline for battery due diligence guidelines	The Commission must publish guidelines on responsible sourcing of cobalt, lithium, nickel, and graphite.
July 31, 2026	Transposition of the Right to Repair Directive	EU member states must implement repair obligations in national law. Clothing is on the extension list.
August 2026	Expansion of battery labeling requirements	Manufacturer information, capacity, hazardous substances, and critical raw materials must appear on battery labels.
September 27, 2026	Consumer Empowerment Directive (ECGT) applies	Ban on generic environmental claims ('eco-friendly', 'green', 'sustainable') without substantiation. Brands must back every green claim with verified evidence.
December 30, 2026	EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) applies to large operators	Large companies must prove their products (leather, rubber, wood, etc.) are deforestation-free. Relevant for brands sourcing leather and rubber.

Why 2026 matters even if your deadline is years away

Six CEN/CENELEC JTC 24 standards are published (OJEU references via Decision 2026/1736) and the EU DPP Registry has been operational since 20 July 2026 (legal framework 2026/1778 applicable from 6 August 2026). If you are building internal systems, selecting a DPP platform, or planning after-sales data collection, this is the foundation to target now. Waiting for your category's delegated act without preparing the infrastructure means building on shifting ground.

2027: The first DPP takes effect

2027 is the year the DPP becomes real. The battery passport launches, the textile delegated act is expected, and the transition from barcodes to GS1 QR codes reaches critical mass.

Date	Event	What it means
February 2027	First annual report on destruction of unsold products	Large companies must report volumes of destroyed unsold products in a standardized format.
February 18, 2027	Battery passport mandatory	Every EV battery, light means of transport (LMT) battery, and industrial battery above 2 kWh must have a QR code linking to a digital passport. First large-scale application test.
Q2 2027	Adoption of the textile/apparel delegated act (expected)	Defines exactly what data textile DPPs must contain. This is the trigger event for DPP preparation.
2027	Adoption of the tires delegated act	Definition of DPP requirements for tires.
2027	GS1 Sunrise — global transition from barcodes to QR codes	Global retail infrastructure begins supporting QR codes at point of sale. A single QR code can serve checkout and DPP data access.
2027	Portable batteries must be removable/replaceable	Consumer right to replace batteries in devices — direct impact on after-sales service and repairers.
2027	CEN/CENELEC DPP standards become mandatory	Technical standards published in 2026 become the required baseline.
2027	Repairability scores for consumer electronics begin	Horizontal measure under ESPR — applies first to electronics and home appliances.
April 2027	End of CIRPASS-2 project	The European DPP pilot project concludes. Results from thirteen pilots in textiles, electronics, tires, and construction inform final requirements.
August 2027	Battery due diligence obligations apply	Supply chain sourcing requirements for battery raw materials take effect.

The textile delegated act is the starting gun

When the textile delegated act is published (expected in Q2 2027), the countdown begins. Brands will have roughly 18 months to achieve full compliance. Data collection, platform selection, QR code integration, and supplier engagement must all be completed within that window. Companies that have already connected their after-sales service to the DPP will have a significant advantage.

2028: Expansion

2028 marks the mid-term review of the Work Plan and the adoption of delegated acts for the next wave of product categories.

Date	Event	What it means
2028	Mid-term review of the ESPR Work Plan	The Commission assesses progress and may adjust timelines.
2028	Adoption of the aluminium delegated act	DPP requirements for aluminium products.
2028	Adoption of the furniture delegated act	DPP for furniture and potentially mattresses.
2028	Adoption of the EV chargers delegated act	Requirements for energy-related products.
2028	Adoption of the refrigerators/freezers delegated act	Update of energy-related products — core home appliances.
2028	Adoption of the electric motors delegated act	Requirements for industrial products.
~April 2028	Textile EPR schemes operational	Member states must establish extended producer responsibility schemes for textiles. France already has Refashion, operational since 2007.
~Late 2028/early 2029	Textile DPP requirements apply	Every textile product placed on the EU market must have a compliant DPP.
~2028/2029	Tire DPP requirements apply	~18 months after delegated act adoption.
~2027/2028	Iron and steel DPP requirements apply	~18 months after delegated act adoption in 2026.

2029 and beyond

Date	Event	What it means
2029	Adoption of the mattresses delegated act	If not combined with furniture in 2028.
2029	Recycled content / recyclability of EEE	Horizontal measure for electrical and electronic equipment.
~2029/2030	Aluminium DPP requirements apply	~18 months after adoption in 2028.
~2029/2030	Furniture DPP requirements apply	~18 months after adoption in 2028.
August 1, 2030	Digital Product Passport under the Toy Safety Regulation takes effect	Application date confirmed by Regulation (EU) 2025/2509.
July 19, 2030	Destruction ban extends to medium-sized companies	Fashion brands with 50 to 249 employees can no longer destroy their unsold goods.
2030	Adoption of the mobile phones/tablets delegated act	The last product category in the current Work Plan.
~2031/2032	Mobile phones/tablets DPP requirements apply	~18 months after adoption in 2030.
2033	Full textile value chain traceability (proposed)	Phase 3 of the progressive traceability approach from the ESPR textile preparatory study.

The complete product category map

All product categories from the ESPR Work Plan 2025–2030, with their expected timeline:

Product category	Type	Delegated act adoption	DPP compliance (~18 months later)
Batteries (EV + LMT + industrial >2 kWh)	Separate regulation	Adopted	February 2027
Iron and steel	ESPR intermediate	2026	~2027/2028
Dishwashers	ESPR energy-related	2026	~2027/2028
Textiles/apparel	ESPR final	Q2 2027	~Late 2028/2029
Tires	ESPR final	2027	~2028/2029
Aluminium	ESPR intermediate	2028	~2029/2030
Furniture	ESPR final	2028	~2029/2030
Mattresses	ESPR final	2029	~2030/2031
EV chargers	ESPR energy-related	2028	~2029/2030
Refrigerators/freezers	ESPR energy-related	2028	~2029/2030
Electric motors	ESPR energy-related	2028	~2029/2030
Mobile phones/tablets	ESPR energy-related	2030	~2031/2032

Complementary studies underway

Footwear — feasibility study expected by end of 2027
Paints and coatings
Detergents
Lubricants
Chemicals

Other regulations with DPP requirements

ESPR is not the only EU regulation requiring product passports:

Regulation	Product scope	DPP timeline
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on batteries	EV + LMT + industrial batteries	February 2027
Construction Products Regulation (EU) 2024/3110	Construction materials	Main provisions January 2026; reporting 2030–2032
Critical Raw Materials Regulation (EU) 2024/1252	Products with permanent magnets	Labeling Nov. 2025; MPC disclosure May 2027
Toy Safety Regulation (EU) 2025/2509	Toys	August 1, 2030
Detergents Regulation (under revision)	Detergents	~2028/2029 (expected)

Which deadlines have already been postponed?

Delays are part of EU regulatory implementation, not an anomaly. Understanding the pattern helps you plan realistically.

Requirement	Initial date	Current status	Lesson
Battery carbon footprint methodology	2024	Still not adopted as of May 2026	Complementary methodologies are the first to slip
Battery due diligence	August 2025	Postponed to August 2027	Industry maturity arguments can shift timelines
DPP service provider requirements	End of 2025	Still pending	Ecosystem governance takes longer than expected
CEN/CENELEC DPP standards	Mid-2025 (informal)	Six of eight standards published in May 2026	Standards slip by months, not years
Textile delegated act	'2027' (wave)	Q2 2027 (best estimate)	Specific acts follow the Work Plan, with variability

The pattern is clear: core deadlines (such as the battery passport date set in regulation) hold firm. Complementary requirements (methodologies, guidelines, governance acts) are delayed. For textiles, the delegated act may slip by a quarter, but once adopted, the 18-month compliance window is unlikely to be extended.

How to use this timeline

Do not treat these dates as predictions. Treat them as planning parameters. If you start preparing based on 'expected' dates and the actual date slips by 6 months, you have gained 6 months of preparation. If you wait for confirmed dates and they arrive on time, you have lost 18 months. The cost of being early is zero. The cost of being late is market access.

Key infrastructure milestones (all categories)

These milestones affect every company regardless of product category:

Milestone	Date	Impact
CEN/CENELEC DPP standards	Six of eight standards published in May 2026; two in development (~Q3 2026)	Defines the technical requirements that all DPPs must meet
EU Central DPP Registry	Live 20 July 2026 · IR 2026/1778 from 6 August 2026	UPI / metadata registration before placing on the market (DPP content remains decentralised)
GS1 Sunrise 2027	2027	QR code infrastructure for retail enters main phase
Battery passport in effect	February 2027	First real DPP — proof of concept for the entire ecosystem
End of CIRPASS-2	April 2027	Pilot results inform final standards and requirements
Mid-term Work Plan review	2028	Commission may adjust product timelines

What is the critical path for your business?

Whether you are a home appliance manufacturer, distributor, repairer, or textile brand, these are the dates that matter most:

When	What to do
Now (2026)	Start structuring your product and after-sales data. Understand the ESPR framework and connect traceability with after-sales service.
July 2026	The EU DPP Registry and destruction ban take effect. First compliance test for fashion.
Q2 2027	Textile delegated act published — exact DPP data fields are defined. Select your DPP platform.
2027–2028	Implementation window. Build systems, integrate QR codes, connect after-sales service to DPP data.
~Late 2028/2029	Textile compliance deadline. Every affected product on the EU market needs a DPP.

Verisav connects the DPP to after-sales service: repair history, parts traceability, regulatory compliance — the timeline gives you preparation time if you use it now.

2026: The foundation year

2026 is the year infrastructure is put in place. No product-specific DPP is yet mandatory (batteries arrive in February 2027), but the systems that will enforce compliance are being deployed.

Date	Event	What it means
May 2026	Six of the eight CEN/CENELEC DPP standards JTC 24 published (EN 18216, 18219, 18220, 18221, 18222, and 18223); prEN 18239 and prEN 18246 still in development (~Q3 2026)	Technical specifications for data carriers, APIs, interoperability, and security are finalized. This is what DPP platforms and after-sales service systems build on.
2026 (expected)	Adoption of the iron and steel delegated act	The first product-specific delegated act under ESPR. Sets a precedent for scope and data requirements.
2026 (expected)	Adoption of the dishwasher delegated act	Update of energy-related products under ESPR — relevant for home appliances.
July 19, 2026	Ban on destruction of unsold goods for large companies	End of destruction of unsold clothing, accessories, and footwear. First firm ESPR compliance deadline for fashion.
July 20, 2026	EU Central DPP Registry goes live (operational)	Production registry is live (secure interface + API). Registers identifiers, metadata and the link to decentralised DPP content. Sector-specific use (e.g. batteries) still depends on the applicable semantic catalogue.
August 6, 2026	Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1778 enters into force (DPP Registry legal framework)	Registry operating rules: eIDAS identity verification, model/batch/item registration, technical checks, semantic repository and list of verified DPP Service Providers.
July 26, 2026	Deadline for battery due diligence guidelines	The Commission must publish guidelines on responsible sourcing of cobalt, lithium, nickel, and graphite.
July 31, 2026	Transposition of the Right to Repair Directive	EU member states must implement repair obligations in national law. Clothing is on the extension list.
August 2026	Expansion of battery labeling requirements	Manufacturer information, capacity, hazardous substances, and critical raw materials must appear on battery labels.
September 27, 2026	Consumer Empowerment Directive (ECGT) applies	Ban on generic environmental claims ('eco-friendly', 'green', 'sustainable') without substantiation. Brands must back every green claim with verified evidence.
December 30, 2026	EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) applies to large operators	Large companies must prove their products (leather, rubber, wood, etc.) are deforestation-free. Relevant for brands sourcing leather and rubber.

Why 2026 matters even if your deadline is years away

2027: The first DPP takes effect

2027 is the year the DPP becomes real. The battery passport launches, the textile delegated act is expected, and the transition from barcodes to GS1 QR codes reaches critical mass.

Date	Event	What it means
February 2027	First annual report on destruction of unsold products	Large companies must report volumes of destroyed unsold products in a standardized format.
February 18, 2027	Battery passport mandatory	Every EV battery, light means of transport (LMT) battery, and industrial battery above 2 kWh must have a QR code linking to a digital passport. First large-scale application test.
Q2 2027	Adoption of the textile/apparel delegated act (expected)	Defines exactly what data textile DPPs must contain. This is the trigger event for DPP preparation.
2027	Adoption of the tires delegated act	Definition of DPP requirements for tires.
2027	GS1 Sunrise — global transition from barcodes to QR codes	Global retail infrastructure begins supporting QR codes at point of sale. A single QR code can serve checkout and DPP data access.
2027	Portable batteries must be removable/replaceable	Consumer right to replace batteries in devices — direct impact on after-sales service and repairers.
2027	CEN/CENELEC DPP standards become mandatory	Technical standards published in 2026 become the required baseline.
2027	Repairability scores for consumer electronics begin	Horizontal measure under ESPR — applies first to electronics and home appliances.
April 2027	End of CIRPASS-2 project	The European DPP pilot project concludes. Results from thirteen pilots in textiles, electronics, tires, and construction inform final requirements.
August 2027	Battery due diligence obligations apply	Supply chain sourcing requirements for battery raw materials take effect.

The textile delegated act is the starting gun

2028: Expansion

2028 marks the mid-term review of the Work Plan and the adoption of delegated acts for the next wave of product categories.

Date	Event	What it means
2028	Mid-term review of the ESPR Work Plan	The Commission assesses progress and may adjust timelines.
2028	Adoption of the aluminium delegated act	DPP requirements for aluminium products.
2028	Adoption of the furniture delegated act	DPP for furniture and potentially mattresses.
2028	Adoption of the EV chargers delegated act	Requirements for energy-related products.
2028	Adoption of the refrigerators/freezers delegated act	Update of energy-related products — core home appliances.
2028	Adoption of the electric motors delegated act	Requirements for industrial products.
~April 2028	Textile EPR schemes operational	Member states must establish extended producer responsibility schemes for textiles. France already has Refashion, operational since 2007.
~Late 2028/early 2029	Textile DPP requirements apply	Every textile product placed on the EU market must have a compliant DPP.
~2028/2029	Tire DPP requirements apply	~18 months after delegated act adoption.
~2027/2028	Iron and steel DPP requirements apply	~18 months after delegated act adoption in 2026.

2029 and beyond

Date	Event	What it means
2029	Adoption of the mattresses delegated act	If not combined with furniture in 2028.
2029	Recycled content / recyclability of EEE	Horizontal measure for electrical and electronic equipment.
~2029/2030	Aluminium DPP requirements apply	~18 months after adoption in 2028.
~2029/2030	Furniture DPP requirements apply	~18 months after adoption in 2028.
August 1, 2030	Digital Product Passport under the Toy Safety Regulation takes effect	Application date confirmed by Regulation (EU) 2025/2509.
July 19, 2030	Destruction ban extends to medium-sized companies	Fashion brands with 50 to 249 employees can no longer destroy their unsold goods.
2030	Adoption of the mobile phones/tablets delegated act	The last product category in the current Work Plan.
~2031/2032	Mobile phones/tablets DPP requirements apply	~18 months after adoption in 2030.
2033	Full textile value chain traceability (proposed)	Phase 3 of the progressive traceability approach from the ESPR textile preparatory study.

The complete product category map

All product categories from the ESPR Work Plan 2025–2030, with their expected timeline:

Product category	Type	Delegated act adoption	DPP compliance (~18 months later)
Batteries (EV + LMT + industrial >2 kWh)	Separate regulation	Adopted	February 2027
Iron and steel	ESPR intermediate	2026	~2027/2028
Dishwashers	ESPR energy-related	2026	~2027/2028
Textiles/apparel	ESPR final	Q2 2027	~Late 2028/2029
Tires	ESPR final	2027	~2028/2029
Aluminium	ESPR intermediate	2028	~2029/2030
Furniture	ESPR final	2028	~2029/2030
Mattresses	ESPR final	2029	~2030/2031
EV chargers	ESPR energy-related	2028	~2029/2030
Refrigerators/freezers	ESPR energy-related	2028	~2029/2030
Electric motors	ESPR energy-related	2028	~2029/2030
Mobile phones/tablets	ESPR energy-related	2030	~2031/2032

Complementary studies underway

Footwear — feasibility study expected by end of 2027
Paints and coatings
Detergents
Lubricants
Chemicals

Other regulations with DPP requirements

ESPR is not the only EU regulation requiring product passports:

Regulation	Product scope	DPP timeline
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on batteries	EV + LMT + industrial batteries	February 2027
Construction Products Regulation (EU) 2024/3110	Construction materials	Main provisions January 2026; reporting 2030–2032
Critical Raw Materials Regulation (EU) 2024/1252	Products with permanent magnets	Labeling Nov. 2025; MPC disclosure May 2027
Toy Safety Regulation (EU) 2025/2509	Toys	August 1, 2030
Detergents Regulation (under revision)	Detergents	~2028/2029 (expected)

Which deadlines have already been postponed?

Delays are part of EU regulatory implementation, not an anomaly. Understanding the pattern helps you plan realistically.

Requirement	Initial date	Current status	Lesson
Battery carbon footprint methodology	2024	Still not adopted as of May 2026	Complementary methodologies are the first to slip
Battery due diligence	August 2025	Postponed to August 2027	Industry maturity arguments can shift timelines
DPP service provider requirements	End of 2025	Still pending	Ecosystem governance takes longer than expected
CEN/CENELEC DPP standards	Mid-2025 (informal)	Six of eight standards published in May 2026	Standards slip by months, not years
Textile delegated act	'2027' (wave)	Q2 2027 (best estimate)	Specific acts follow the Work Plan, with variability

How to use this timeline

Key infrastructure milestones (all categories)

These milestones affect every company regardless of product category:

Milestone	Date	Impact
CEN/CENELEC DPP standards	Six of eight standards published in May 2026; two in development (~Q3 2026)	Defines the technical requirements that all DPPs must meet
EU Central DPP Registry	Live 20 July 2026 · IR 2026/1778 from 6 August 2026	UPI / metadata registration before placing on the market (DPP content remains decentralised)
GS1 Sunrise 2027	2027	QR code infrastructure for retail enters main phase
Battery passport in effect	February 2027	First real DPP — proof of concept for the entire ecosystem
End of CIRPASS-2	April 2027	Pilot results inform final standards and requirements
Mid-term Work Plan review	2028	Commission may adjust product timelines

What is the critical path for your business?

Whether you are a home appliance manufacturer, distributor, repairer, or textile brand, these are the dates that matter most:

When	What to do
Now (2026)	Start structuring your product and after-sales data. Understand the ESPR framework and connect traceability with after-sales service.
July 2026	The EU DPP Registry and destruction ban take effect. First compliance test for fashion.
Q2 2027	Textile delegated act published — exact DPP data fields are defined. Select your DPP platform.
2027–2028	Implementation window. Build systems, integrate QR codes, connect after-sales service to DPP data.
~Late 2028/2029	Textile compliance deadline. Every affected product on the EU market needs a DPP.

Verisav connects the DPP to after-sales service: repair history, parts traceability, regulatory compliance — the timeline gives you preparation time if you use it now.

DPP Timeline 2026–2030: every Digital Product Passport deadline by category

Key takeaways

2026: The foundation year

Why 2026 matters even if your deadline is years away

2027: The first DPP takes effect

The textile delegated act is the starting gun

2028: Expansion

2029 and beyond

The complete product category map

Complementary studies underway

Other regulations with DPP requirements

Which deadlines have already been postponed?

How to use this timeline

Key infrastructure milestones (all categories)

What is the critical path for your business?

Further reading

Verisav resources

Official sources

Move from the DPP timeline to compliance

Frequently asked questions

When do textile DPPs become mandatory?

Will these deadlines be postponed?

Does this timeline apply to non-European companies?

What if my product spans multiple categories?

Where can I track updates to these dates?

Is there a single deadline for the Digital Product Passport?

Has the EU Omnibus package changed the DPP timeline?

DPP Timeline 2026–2030: every Digital Product Passport deadline by category

Key takeaways

2026: The foundation year

Why 2026 matters even if your deadline is years away

2027: The first DPP takes effect

The textile delegated act is the starting gun

2028: Expansion

2029 and beyond

The complete product category map

Complementary studies underway

Other regulations with DPP requirements

Which deadlines have already been postponed?

How to use this timeline

Key infrastructure milestones (all categories)

What is the critical path for your business?

Further reading

Verisav resources

Official sources

Move from the DPP timeline to compliance

Frequently asked questions

When do textile DPPs become mandatory?

Will these deadlines be postponed?

Does this timeline apply to non-European companies?

What if my product spans multiple categories?

Where can I track updates to these dates?

Is there a single deadline for the Digital Product Passport?

Has the EU Omnibus package changed the DPP timeline?