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Industries First Affected

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When, What, How?

The Digital Product Passport (DPP) will be introduced in phases across different sectors according to the Work Plan 2025–2030. Industries with a high environmental footprint and key importance for the circular economy will be affected first. This will primarily impact manufacturers, importers, and retailers in priority sectors, as the new requirements will come into effect earliest there and set the standard for other product categories on the European market.

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List of Affected Industries

Batteries

From February 2027, all electric vehicles, light means of transport, and industrial batteries over 2 kWh will be required to have a digital product passport. This sector will be the first real example of DPP implementation in the EU, laying the foundation for its subsequent introduction in other industries.

Textiles and Clothing

Due to their significant environmental footprint, textile products are among the first categories expected to require a mandatory DPP. The requirement will come into effect from July 2027. The new rules will apply to manufacturers, importers, and distributors, aiming for transparency in product composition, sustainability, and recyclability.

Electronics

Electronic products are among the priority categories for DPP, with specific requirements expected to come into effect by the end of the decade. Passports will contain data on energy efficiency, repairability, component traceability, and waste management.

Construction Products and Materials

The sector plays a key role in carbon emissions in the EU and is among the priorities for DPP introduction by the end of the decade. Passports will contain information about material origin, carbon footprint, sustainability, and possibilities for reuse and recycling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Batteries are first (from 2027), followed by textiles, electronics, and construction materials. This is key due to the high environmental footprint and the need for traceability.

They must ensure that every product has a valid passport, accessible to customers, partners, and regulators. This is a condition for placing products on the European market.

These sectors are associated with high emissions, difficult recyclability, and significant waste. DPP aims to reduce environmental impact and promote more sustainable production.

Information about composition, material origin, energy efficiency, carbon footprint, repairability, recyclability, and conditions for safe use.

It will provide transparency and traceability, facilitating collaboration, trust, and access to new markets in the EU.

Earlier compliance, avoiding sanctions, competitive advantage, greater customer trust, and the opportunity for financing through European programs.

Yes, other sectors will gradually be included, such as furniture, tires, mattresses, steel, aluminum, and materials with high energy consumption.

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