EU Product Compliance 2026: ESPR, Digital Product Passports and Battery Regulation Explained
The ESPR is the EU regulation that mandates Digital Product Passports for physical goods sold in the EU.
Get Your Digital Product Passport →What Is the ESPR?
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is the EU framework that sets mandatory sustainability requirements and introduces the Digital Product Passport for almost all physical goods placed on the EU market.
Official Reference: EUR-Lex Regulation (EU) 2024/1781.
What Is a Digital Product Passport?
A Digital Product Passport is a mandatory digital record containing comprehensive data about a product's lifecycle, materials, and environmental impact, accessible via a QR code on the physical product. Read the full ESPR compliance guide for more depth.
Who Must Comply?
EU and non-EU manufacturers, importers, and distributors who place covered products on the EU market.
Which Products Are Affected and When?
| Product category | Delegated act status | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | Adopted | Feb 2027 |
| Textiles & Apparel | Drafting | 2027 |
| Iron & Steel | Drafting | 2027 |
The Battery Passport
The Battery Regulation requires a specific passport for industrial and EV batteries by February 18, 2027. Learn more about Battery Passport Requirements.
How to Get Compliant
The process involves three steps: assess your product category, prepare the required lifecycle data, and register your DPP.