Timelines

DPP Deadlines by Sector

All enforcement dates for the EU Digital Product Passport across product categories, from the 2027 battery mandate to the 2030+ extended rollout. Updated to reflect current ESPR delegated act progress.

Phase 1Now–Feb 2027

Batteries (mandatory, primary legislation)

Act immediately — no grace period after Feb 2027.

Phase 22027–2030

Textiles, Electronics, Iron & Steel, Furniture, Tyres, Appliances

Begin data mapping now. Delegated acts imminent.

Phase 32030+

Paints, Chemicals, Construction, Semiconductors, Mattresses

Monitor consultation progress. Begin readiness planning.

Urgency:CriticalHighMediumPlanned

Product SectorDeadlinePhaseStatusKey DPP Focus Areas

Batteries (Industrial & EV)

First mandatory DPP. Includes EV, industrial ≥2 kWh, LMT batteries.

Feb 2027Phase 1CriticalCarbon footprint per kWh, manufacturer data, replaceability, recycling instructions

Textiles & Apparel

Covers garments, accessories, footwear. Fibre composition and repair index required.

Mid 2028Phase 2HighFibre composition, recycled content, carbon footprint, care instructions, end-of-life

Electronics & ICT

Smartphones, laptops, tablets. Repairability score and spare parts data.

2028–2029Phase 2HighMaterial composition, repairability, software update support, hazardous substances

Furniture

Material sourcing, durability, reparability, recyclability, chemical content.

2028–2030Phase 2MediumMaterial sourcing, durability, reparability, recyclability, chemical content

Tyres

Rolling resistance class, wet grip, noise, recycled content.

2028–2030Phase 2MediumMaterial composition, rolling resistance, wear indicators, recycling pathways

Iron & Steel

Recycled content, production emissions, chemical composition, country of origin.

2028–2030Phase 2MediumRecycled content, production emissions, chemical composition, origin

Home Appliances

Energy efficiency class, spare parts availability, end-of-life handling.

2028–2030Phase 2MediumEnergy efficiency, repairability, spare parts availability, end-of-life

Packaging

DPP required when contained product requires one. Recyclability data.

Per productPhase 2MediumRecyclability, recycled content, refillability, compostability

Detergents & Surfactants

Ingredient transparency, biodegradability data, packaging recyclability.

2029Phase 2MediumIngredient list, biodegradability, packaging recyclability, SVHC content

Mattresses

Material composition, flame retardants, recyclability, take-back scheme.

2029–2030Phase 3PlannedMaterial composition, flame retardants, recyclability, end-of-life take-back

Paints & Coatings

VOC content, hazardous substances, recyclability of packaging.

2030Phase 3PlannedVOC content, hazardous substances, packaging recyclability

Chemicals

SVHC declarations, SCIP database alignment, safety data sheet linkage.

2030Phase 3PlannedSVHC declarations, SCIP alignment, safety data sheets, exposure scenarios

Construction Products

Carbon footprint, recycled content, recyclability at end-of-life.

2030+Phase 3PlannedCarbon footprint, recycled content, recyclability, material declarations

Semiconductors

Supply chain origin, critical minerals content, recycled material.

2030+Phase 3PlannedCritical raw materials, supply chain traceability, recycled content

Note: Dates for Phase 2 and Phase 3 sectors are based on current Commission consultation progress and may shift by 6–12 months when delegated acts are formally published. The battery deadline (February 2027) is fixed in primary legislation.

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