ESPR 2025 Latest News: What You Need to Know

Current status of ESPR in 2025

2025 marks a critical implementation phase for the ESPR regulation. Following the official adoption of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 in November 2024, attention turns to the publication of delegated acts that will precisely define the content of the Digital Product Passport for each product category.

The European Commission has published an ambitious schedule for delegated acts throughout 2025, with planned publications for batteries, textiles, electrical and electronic equipment. These delegated acts are critical as they will specify the exact content, format and technical requirements for each DPP.

Delegated acts published in 2025

Batteries: The delegated act for industrial batteries (Article 17) was finalised in February 2025. It defines 8 mandatory parameters including carbon footprint, recycled content, durability and information on conflict minerals. Battery manufacturers must prepare for implementation by February 2027.

Textiles: A delegated act for textiles and footwear is being finalised with a schedule foreseeing publication in April 2025. Required data covers fibre composition, durability, traceability and hazardous substances.

Electronics: The Commission is working closely with stakeholders to define the delegated act for electrical and electronic equipment, with publication planned for June 2025.

Ongoing standardisation process

In parallel with delegated acts, a technical standardisation process is underway at three levels:

CEN/CENELEC/ETSI: European standardisation bodies are developing technical standards to support ESPR. These standards cover DPP architecture, data formats, cryptography and security.

Digital interoperability: The Commission insists on DPP interoperability between different platforms. An open data schema is under development to enable information exchange between systems.

Unique identification: Work is underway to define a unique product identification system compatible with existing barcodes (GTIN, GS1) and QR codes.

Key dates to remember for 2025

January 2025: Publication of implementation guidelines by the European Commission on the minimum DPP content for compliance testers.

February - June 2025: Progressive publication of delegated acts for batteries, textiles, electronics and furniture.

July 2025: Finalisation of technical standards by CEN/CENELEC/ETSI. Companies receive the final specifications to implement the DPP.

September 2025: Opening of pilot project calls for companies wishing to test their DPP implementation before the official entry-into-force dates.

Implications for your strategy

2025 is decisive. Companies must:

Anticipate the publication of delegated acts: Don't wait for the official publication to begin your preparations. Monitor developments via the Commission's official websites and standardisation bodies.

Assess your digital maturity: ESPR requires robust and scalable IT infrastructure. Assess your capacity to manage large volumes of structured data.

Test pilot solutions: Platforms like Arianee already offer implementations compliant with anticipated requirements. A pilot now allows you to correct before mandatory deadlines.

Engage your suppliers: Success depends entirely on the quality of data collected from your suppliers. Start now creating collection and validation processes.

Regulatory opportunities in 2025

2025 also offers opportunities:

Market leadership: Early voluntary DPP adopters will gain credibility with regulators and consumers.

Support programmes: The EU and several Member States (France, Belgium, the Netherlands) are setting up free assistance and training for SMEs.

Peer networking: Many industry conferences and events in 2025 allow you to exchange best practices with other companies.

Conclusion

2025 is the year of regulatory detail. Delegated acts and technical standards finalised in 2025 will precisely define your obligations. Stay informed, test solutions and engage your supply chain. Arianee supports companies on this path with a flexible solution compliant with regulatory developments.