European regulations requiring a Digital Product Passport
ESPR sets a common framework. Sector-specific acts will define DPP requirements and application dates. The battery passport falls under the Battery Regulation, with an obligation from 18 February 2027 for the batteries in scope.
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ESPR & Digital Product Passport
The ESPR makes the Digital Product Passport mandatory for products sold in the European Union. Delegated act timeline, required content, and how to prepare.
EU DPP Registry
The EU central registry records the passports placed on the market. What it registers, what it does not store, and the DPP Service Provider role to comply.
WEEE & Electrical Equipment
Traceability obligations for electrical and electronic equipment. Role of producer responsibility organisations, repairability index, and DPP integration in the WEEE sector.
Battery Pass
Mandatory battery passport for all industrial batteries and electric vehicles. Required data: carbon footprint, recycled content, performance.
AGEC Act & CSRD
Repairability index, eco-contribution, non-financial reporting. How the Arianee DPP feeds both your AGEC obligations and your CSRD reporting.
Several regulations. One single platform.
Your obligations depend on what you sell and where you sell it. A single SKU can trigger 2 to 4 regulations at once. We handle the matrix — you handle your business.
| Category | EU | France | Germany | Global |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Batteries & EV Industrial · automotive · storage | BatteryESPR | BatteryAGEC | BatteryCatena-X | Catena-XPCDS |
Textile & Fashion Apparel · luxury · footwear | ESPR | ESPRAGEC | ESPR | PCDS |
Agri & Commodities Coffee · cocoa · timber · soy | EUDR | EUDR | EUDR | — |
Electronics Consumer · industrial | ESPRWEEE | ESPRAGEC | ESPR | PCDS |
Furniture & Durables Home · appliances | ESPR | ESPRAGEC | ESPR | — |
| Covered by Arianee | 6+ native regulationsout of the box | |||
An empty cell means the regulation does not apply to that sector or zone. Sources: JRC145830 (March 2026), ESPR Working Plan (Apr. 2025), Battery Regulation EU 2023/1542, EUDR EU 2023/1115, French AGEC Act 2020-105.
Beyond ESPR: a global wave of DPP regulations
The DPP is not limited to ESPR. The European Commission has adopted a coherent deployment strategy for the Digital Product Passport across several sector-specific regulations, covering batteries, toys, detergents, packaging, construction products and critical raw materials. This regulatory convergence creates a harmonised digital traceability framework for the whole industry.
Table 2 — Product groups for which a DPP is foreseen beyond the ESPR
| Product group | Legal basis | DPP obligation | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batteries | Battery Regulation EU 2023/1542 | Explicitly defined mandatory DPP | Under sector-specific acts |
| Toys | Toy Safety Regulation | DPP planned; Commission empowered via delegated acts (Art. 47) | 12 months after entry into force |
| Detergents & surfactants | Detergents & Surfactants Regulation | Digital product information planned (DPP or equivalent) | 30 months after entry into force |
| Packaging | Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation | Harmonised digital labelling aligned with DPP concept | From 12 August 2028 |
| Construction products | Construction Products Regulation | DPP system established (Art. 75); DPP required for manufacturers (Art. 80) | Jan. 2026 + 18 months |
| Critical raw materials | European Critical Raw Materials Act | Data carrier required (functionally aligned with DPP) | Enforcement Nov. 2026 |
Source: JRC145830, Table 2 — Product groups for which a DPP is foreseen beyond the ESPR
What does this mean for your business?
- •Regulatory convergence: A coherent DPP framework is emerging across multiple regulations, beyond ESPR.
- •Staggered timeline: Battery Pass in 2027, packaging in 2028, construction in 2026. Strategic preparation is critical.
- •Single infrastructure: Arianee provides a unified DPP platform to address all these regulations.
Regulation is not waiting
Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR) makes the Digital Product Passport mandatory for products sold in the EU. Here are the key deadlines to plan for.
ESPR adopted
ESPRRegulation (EU) 2024/1781 is officially published in the Official Journal of the EU.
First delegated acts
ESPRPublication of the first detailed requirements per product category.
EU DPP registry
ESPRThe central European DPP registry opens. Operators must register their DPPs with a certified DPP Service Provider.
Textile DPP
ESPRFirst DPP obligations for the European textile industry.
Battery Pass mandatory
Battery PassBattery passport mandatory for all industrial and EV batteries sold in the EU.
Electronics & EEE DPP
WEEEDigital passport mandatory for electrical and electronic equipment.
Furniture DPP
ESPRThe DPP extends to furniture products sold in the European Union.
Full coverage
ESPRThe Digital Product Passport covers every product category planned under the ESPR.
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