ESPR implementing decision: harmonised standards for the digital product passport (DPP)
This implementing decision publishes in the OJ the references of six harmonised standards for digital product passports: EN 18216 (data exchange protocols), EN 18219 (unique identifiers), EN 18220 (data carriers), EN 18221 (data storage, archiving and persistence), EN 18222 (APIs) and EN 18223 (system interoperability). Under ESPR Article 41(2), DPPs conforming to these standards are presumed to meet the requirements of ESPR Articles 10 and 11 they cover. Adopted 14 July 2026, published and in force on 15 July 2026.
Timeline
- 15 Jul 2026References of six DPP harmonised standards published in the OJ; presumption of conformity from that date
Key facts
- Reference
- Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1736
- Adopted
- 14 Jul 2026
- Published
- 15 Jul 2026
- Status
- In force
- Amendments
- Supports Articles 10, 11 and 41 of Reg (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR)
- Topic
- Product Compliance
- Industries
- Cross-sector, Electronics Manufacturing, Textiles & Footwear, Consumer Goods Manufacturing
Main compliance requirements
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Related legislation
- Based on Article 41(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR) (presumption of conformity), covering requirements of Articles 10 and 11. Related: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1778 (DPP registry), Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 (European standardisation).
Official sources
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1736 of 14 July 2026 on harmonised standards for digital product passports drafted in support of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Full text on EUR-Lex (Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1736)