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Plain-language explainers of the ESPR, the Battery Regulation, and every delegated act that turns them into sector obligations.
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The product categories with a DPP in force or in advanced rulemaking.
Batteries
In forceBattery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. Carbon-footprint obligation in force since 18 Feb 2026; full DPP from 18 Feb 2027.
Applies from: 18 February 2027 (full DPP)
Construction products
In forceRevised CPR (EU) 2024/3110 generally applicable since January 2026. DPP phased per product family through 2032.
Applies from: 8 January 2026 (general)
Toys
AdoptedRegulation (EU) 2025/2509 in force since 1 Jan 2026. Mandatory Digital Product Passport for every toy on the EU market.
Applies from: 1 August 2030 (DPP)
Detergents & surfactants
AdoptedRegulation (EU) 2026/405 adopted 11 Feb 2026. DPP and digital labelling replace the 2004 rules.
Applies from: 23 September 2029
Latest news and events
Short, dated summaries of the latest regulatory movements, standards and Foundation announcements.
2026-07-19
The EU central DPP registry goes live, and it wires customs into imports
The Commission's central Digital Product Passport registry arrives on its 19 July 2026 deadline, governed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1778. It lets customs check imported goods, so importers into the EU need it on their radar.
2026-07-19
EU ban on destroying unsold clothes and footwear now applies
From 19 July 2026, large companies are prohibited under the ESPR from destroying unsold clothes, accessories and footwear. It is a separate ecodesign obligation from the textiles Digital Product Passport, and it reaches non-EU brands that sell into the EU.
2026-07-15
Six horizontal DPP standards are now cited in the Official Journal
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1736 of 14 July 2026 cites six EN 18xxx Digital Product Passport standards, giving them a presumption of conformity under the ESPR. The two security standards, prEN 18239 and prEN 18246, are not yet included.
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