ESPR implementing regulation: digital product passport (DPP) registry arrangements
Adopted under Article 13(5) ESPR, this implementing regulation sets the structure of the Commission's digital product passport (DPP) registry, identity verification of economic operators and value chain actors, the DPP registration procedure, data management and security. It covers products under ESPR delegated acts and other products that EU law requires to be registered, including batteries, construction products, toys and detergents. Adopted 16 July 2026, published in the OJ on 17 July 2026 and in force from 6 August 2026.
Timeline
- 6 Aug 2026Implementing regulation enters into force
- 18 Feb 2027AuthoritiesDeadline for Member States to appoint national administrators (Art 7)
- 31 Dec 2032AuthoritiesFirst Commission evaluation due by end 2032 (Art 23)
Key facts
- Reference
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1778
- Adopted
- 16 Jul 2026
- Published
- 17 Jul 2026
- Status
- In force
- Amendments
- Implements Article 13(5) of Reg (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR)
- Topic
- Product Compliance
- Industries
- Cross-sector, Electronics Manufacturing, Construction & Facilities, Toy Manufacturing, Chemicals & Energy, Textiles & Footwear
Main compliance requirements
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Related legislation
- Implements Article 13(5) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR). Related: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1736 (DPP harmonised standards), Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (Battery Regulation), Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 (data protection by EU institutions).
Official sources
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1778 of 16 July 2026 laying down the implementation arrangements for the digital product passport registry set up under Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Full text on EUR-Lex (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1778)