Digital Product Passport (DPP) 2026 Guide
What Brands, Manufacturers and Sourcing Teams Must Prepare For
Strategic preparation guide for Digital Product Passport compliance under the EU's ESPR (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation).
Executive Summary
Starting from 2026, Digital Product Passport becomes mandatory for all textiles, batteries, electronics and construction products sold in the EU market.
Textiles and apparel sector compliance begins in 2027
Non-compliance may result in EU market access ban
Supply chain-wide data collection infrastructure required
Applies to all 27 EU member states + EEA countries
Which Sectors Are Affected?
DPP requirements under ESPR are being phased in by sector.
Textiles & Apparel
All textile products including clothing, home textiles, and technical textiles.
Batteries & Accumulators
Industrial, EV, and portable batteries.
Electronics & ICT
Consumer electronics, IT equipment, telecommunications.
Construction & Building
Building materials, prefabricated elements, insulation.
Core DPP Requirements
Every Digital Product Passport must include the following data categories.
Product Lifecycle Data
Traceability from raw material to end-of-life.
- Manufacturing date & location
- Supplier information
- Logistics history
- Warranty & service records
ESG & Sustainability Metrics
Environmental, social and governance performance indicators.
- Carbon footprint (Scope 1-3)
- Water usage
- Social compliance certificates
- Circularity rates
Data Transparency
Accessible information in standardized format.
- Machine-readable format
- Multilingual content
- Real-time updates
- Verifiable claims
Digital Access Infrastructure
Instant access via QR code or NFC.
- Unique identifier
- Secure data storage
- API integration
- 10+ year accessibility
5-Step DPP Preparation Framework
Strategic roadmap for DPP compliance transition.
Current State Assessment
Evaluate existing data collection capabilities across your supply chain.
Data Infrastructure Setup
Establish digital systems to collect supplier data.
Supplier Onboarding
Integrate all supply chain participants into the system.
Pilot Implementation
Test DPP system with limited product range.
Full-Scale Deployment
Expand DPP system to entire product portfolio.
Free DPP 2026 Readiness Guide
All the resources you need for DPP compliance transition in one package.
- DPP Data Requirements Checklist
- Supplier Readiness Assessment Survey
- Sector Compliance Timeline
- ROI Calculator Tool
- Board Presentation Template
DPP Compliance with Pronize
Data collection, standardization and traceability infrastructure across the supply chain.
Supplier Data Collection
Collect data from all suppliers in standard format. Excel, API or direct portal entry.
Data Standardization
Transform data from different sources into DPP-compliant format.
Multi-Tier Traceability
Full supply chain visibility from Tier 1 to Tier N.
Compliance Infrastructure
DPP creation and management system compliant with ESPR requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Digital Product Passport is a digital identity document containing all sustainability, traceability and environmental performance data collected throughout a product's lifecycle. It is becoming mandatory for certain product categories under the EU's ESPR regulation.
Mandatory compliance begins in 2027 for batteries, 2027 for textiles and apparel, 2028 for electronics, and 2029 for construction materials. However, companies are advised to start preparing their data infrastructure 12-18 months in advance.
Products that do not meet DPP requirements cannot enter the EU market, are stopped at customs, and cannot receive CE marking. There are also risks of financial penalties and reputational damage.
You need to assess your suppliers' digital data collection capacity, certification status, and traceability systems. Pronize's supplier readiness assessment tool simplifies this process.
Product composition, manufacturing location, carbon footprint, water usage, social compliance certificates, recycling instructions, and repairability information are the main data categories. Sector-specific requirements may also apply.
Yes, modern DPP solutions can integrate with common ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics via API. Pronize offers ready integrations for all major ERP systems.
Start Your DPP Journey Today
Time is running out for 2026 compliance. Plan your strategic steps now.