Regulation · ESPR

ESPR: the guide to the regulation and the Digital Product Passport

The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR, (EU) 2024/1781) has been in force since 18 July 2024 and introduces the Digital Product Passport as a cross-cutting requirement, product group by product group. This page brings together the 2025–2030 Working Plan timeline, what the DPP actually requires, and how it connects to the Battery Passport and the EU Registry.

2025–2030 Working Plan

Priority product groups and expected dates

Adopted by the European Commission on 16 April 2025 (COM(2025) 187). The dates are indicative: each product group only becomes binding with its own delegated act, which also sets the actual application date — typically 18 months after the act enters into force.

Product group Expected delegated act Status
Iron and steel 2026 Delegated act expected
Textiles, apparel (footwear: separate study) 2027 Delegated act expected
Tyres 2027 Delegated act expected
Furniture 2028 Delegated act expected
Aluminium 2028 Delegated act expected
Mattresses 2029 Delegated act expected

Footwear isn’t part of the first Working Plan: the Commission has started a separate study, expected by the end of 2027, before deciding on any requirements. Tyres and mattresses don’t have a dedicated MyLime vertical today.

What it requires

What a DPP contains under the ESPR

  • Unique product identifier and link to the EU Registry
  • Durability, reparability and spare-parts availability
  • Recycled content and end-of-life recyclability
  • Supply chain information and material origin
  • Carbon and environmental footprint, where required by the delegated act
  • Access via a data carrier (QR, NFC or RFID) linked to the physical product

The exact list of mandatory fields is set by the delegated act of each product group: the ones above are the cross-cutting requirements set by the ESPR itself, common to every delegated act.

By industry

How the ESPR applies to the industries MyLime covers

For the Battery Passport — the first digital passport already mandatory by law — see the dedicated guide. For the European registry where every DPP is identified, see the EU Registry guide.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the ESPR

Is the Digital Product Passport already mandatory today, for any product?
No. The ESPR regulation (EU) 2024/1781 has been in force since 18 July 2024, but the DPP obligation only kicks in group by group, once the Commission adopts the specific delegated act. The 2025–2030 Working Plan (COM(2025) 187, adopted on 16 April 2025) sets the priorities: iron and steel in 2026, then textiles/apparel, tyres, furniture, aluminium and mattresses between 2027 and 2029. Until the delegated act for your product group is adopted and applicable, the DPP remains voluntary.
What if my product isn’t covered by a delegated act yet?
The DPP stays optional, but it isn’t wasted effort: brands that adopt it now reach the regulatory deadline with an already-proven system, historical data already collected, and a marketing asset (authenticity, traceability, certified resale) usable right away — regardless of the obligation.
How does an ESPR delegated act actually work?
For each product group, the European Commission adopts a delegated act that sets: ecodesign requirements (durability, reparability, recyclability, recycled content), the mandatory DPP contents, and the application date — typically 18 months after the act enters into force. The dates on this page for each product group come from the Working Plan and remain subject to confirmation in the final delegated act.
What’s the difference between ESPR and the Battery Passport?
They’re two separate regulations. The ESPR (EU) 2024/1781 introduces the DPP group by group through delegated acts, on the timeline shown on this page. The Battery Passport instead comes from the Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, a separate text that already makes the digital passport mandatory from 18 February 2027 for EV, LMT and industrial batteries over 2 kWh — the first DPP deadline set by law in the EU. More: Battery Passport guide.
Where are DPPs registered at EU level?
Article 13 of the ESPR requires the Commission to set up an EU registry, live since 20 July 2026, that stores the unique identifier of every DPP (not the full data, which stays hosted by the manufacturer or service provider). More: EU DPP Registry guide.

Prepare your brand

Find out when the ESPR will affect your product.

A free 15-minute call to understand where your industry stands and how to be ready for the delegated act.

Book a free call →