ESPR Timeline: Every Deadline You Need to Know (2025–2030)
Complete timeline of ESPR deadlines by product category. Know when batteries, textiles, furniture, and electronics need Digital Product Passports.
The EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) doesn't hit all at once. It rolls out in phases, with different product categories getting different deadlines. This article lays out every confirmed and expected date so you can plan ahead.
Last updated: January 2026
Dates for batteries are confirmed in the regulation text. Dates for other categories are based on published delegated acts and European Commission timelines. We update this page as new dates are confirmed.The full ESPR timeline
July 2024
ESPR regulation enters into force
The framework regulation is adopted. Product-specific rules will follow via delegated acts.
2025–2026
Delegated acts published for priority categories
The European Commission publishes detailed rules for batteries, textiles, and other priority product groups.
February 2027
Batteries — DPP mandatory
All batteries placed on the EU market must carry a Digital Product Passport. Includes industrial, EV, and portable batteries above 2 kWh.
2028 (expected)
Textiles — DPP mandatory
Clothing, fabrics, and textile products will require DPPs. Delegated act expected in 2027.
2028–2029 (expected)
Furniture & electronics
Furniture (wood sourcing, durability) and consumer electronics are next in line.
2030+
Remaining ESPR product categories
Toys, packaging, appliances, lighting, and other categories will follow as delegated acts are finalized.
Batteries: the first deadline
Batteries are the testing ground for the entire DPP system. The EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542) requires a Digital Product Passport for all batteries placed on the EU market starting February 2027.
EU Battery Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542
Requires DPPs for industrial, EV, and portable batteries above 2 kWh. Must include chemistry, capacity, carbon footprint class, recycled content, and end-of-life handling.
This covers a wide range of products:
- Electric vehicle batteries
- Industrial batteries (energy storage, backup)
- Portable batteries above 2 kWh capacity
- Products containing these batteries (e.g., e-bikes, power tools)
Don't underestimate supply chain data
Battery DPPs require data that many brands don't currently track: cell chemistry breakdowns, recycled cobalt/lithium percentages, carbon footprint per kWh. Start gathering this from your suppliers now — it takes months, not weeks.Textiles: the big one
Textiles will affect the largest number of businesses. Every clothing brand, fabric supplier, and fashion retailer selling in the EU will need DPPs for their products.
The delegated act for textiles is expected in 2027, with enforcement beginning around 2028. Required data will include:
- Fiber composition with percentages
- Country of manufacture
- REACH compliance status
- Care and washing instructions
- Recycled content percentage
- Durability (pilling, color fastness scores)
Furniture and electronics
Furniture DPPs will focus on wood sourcing (for deforestation-free supply chains), durability ratings, and spare parts availability. Electronics DPPs will emphasize repairability scores, software support periods, and hazardous substance declarations.
Both categories are expected to require DPPs by 2028–2029, though exact dates depend on delegated act timelines.
What to do right now
Regardless of your product category, the preparation steps are the same:
- Identify your category — Know which delegated act applies to your products and when.
- Audit your data — Do you have material compositions, origin data, and environmental metrics for each product?
- Choose a DPP platform — You'll need a system to host passport pages, generate QR codes, and manage updates.
- Start with a pilot — Generate passports for a few products to identify data gaps before the deadline.
The early advantage
Brands that adopt DPPs before they're required gain a competitive edge. Retailers increasingly prefer suppliers who can provide compliance data upfront. Being ready early means fewer scrambles and better shelf placement.