The EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) Central Registry System Goes Live on 19 July 2026

The EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) Central Registry System (DPP Registry) goes live on 19 July 2026. From February 2027, companies that fail to establish EPCIS-based identifier resolution infrastructure supporting DPP compliance for batteries may face shipment restrictions in regulated product categories.

Time is moving fast, and preparations need to accelerate.

We have prepared a concise checklist to help you get ready.

1: Determine Which Products Fall Within the Scope of the DPP

The first step is to determine which of your products are within scope. The ESPR Regulation (EU 2024/1781) introduces Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements in phases according to product category:

2 kWh+ batteries — mandatory from 18 February 2027 (industrial batteries, electric vehicle batteries, light means of transport batteries)

Textiles and apparel — expected in the second half of 2027

Electronics and ICT equipment — expected in 2028 (WEEE scope + ESPR)

Furniture — expected in 2028–2029

Construction products — expected in 2029–2030

If you distribute industrial batteries above 2 kWh in the EU, you are within scope for the July 2026 registry launch. Electric vehicle battery manufacturers are also within scope from the same date. All other categories should use this period to begin preparations, even if their mandatory deadlines come later — data collection and supply chain compliance challenges are substantial.

2. Step: Appoint a DPP Compliance Officer

DPP compliance is not a one-time project. It is an ongoing operational function covering product data management, supply chain coordination, regulatory monitoring, and system maintenance. Without a designated owner, the program will become stalled within the committee.

For SMEs with limited staff, this typically means assigning an existing person in operations, product management, or quality as the responsible lead, with defined time allocation and decision-making authority. Their responsibilities include maintaining the product data inventory, managing relationships with DPP service providers and competent authorities, monitoring regulations, and ensuring that data quality standards are met.

The requirements, data fields, and technical standards for the battery, textile, and electronics sectors differ significantly.

3. Step: Prepare Your Product Data

Before moving to DPP production, you need a clear understanding of what data you have, what is missing, and how long it will take to complete the gaps.

4. Step: Register with Your National Competent Authority

To have your products included in the EU Digital Product Passport (EUDPP) registry, you must register as an economic operator with the national competent authority in your primary EU market. For manufacturers, this is typically the Member State where your registered EU office or authorized representative is located.

Registration processes vary by Member State, and the European Commission’s EUDPP portal provides centralized access to national registration portals. The key information required during registration will include company legal details, product category codes (HS codes + ESPR product group codes), conformity assessment procedures, and contact details for market surveillance authorities.

Contact our expert team to start your textile DPP processes and build your data infrastructure. Reach out to us now.