--- title: "Let’s find out which products and industries are required to have a DPP." description: "This article provides a detailed analysis of the impact of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) in the European Union, outlining the overarching regulatory framework of the ESPR (EU Regulation 2024/1781)—which is based on a series of delegated acts—and exploring its priority application to the textile" url: https://www.dppdesigner.com/en/articles/which-products-and-industries-must-have-a-dpp language: en published: 2026-01-02 updated: 2026-11-02 category: "Normativa" publisher: "DPP Designer" --- # Let’s find out which products and industries are required to have a DPP. This article provides a detailed analysis of the impact of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) in the European Union, outlining the overarching regulatory framework of the ESPR (EU Regulation 2024/1781)—which is based on a series of delegated acts—and exploring its priority application to the textile ## Key takeaways - The Digital Product Passport (DPP) introduces mandatory sustainability traceability in the EU, beginning in February 2027 with batteries and construction products, and subsequently extending—via the ESPR Regulation (EU 2024/1781) and specific delegated acts—to key sectors such as textiles, electronics, metals, furniture, and plastics. # Which Products and Industries Must Adopt the Digital Product Passport (DPP)? The **Digital Product Passport (DPP)** is a cornerstone of the *European Green Deal* and the circular economy promoted by the European Union. It is a digital tool designed to collect and share structured data throughout a product's entire lifecycle—from the origin of its raw materials to instructions for recycling or repair. But which industries will be subject to the DPP requirement, and what is the implementation timeline? In this article, we will examine the EU regulatory framework, distinguishing between the overarching **ESPR** (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation) and **sector-specific regulations**. --- ## 1. The General Framework: The ESPR (Regulation (EU) 2024/1781) The foundational framework for most product categories is established by **[Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR – Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1781/oj/eng)**. The regulation stipulates that, in principle, **all physical products placed on the European Union market** will be required to have a DPP, with the exception of certain categories excluded from the outset (such as food, animal feed, medicinal products for human or veterinary use, and motor vehicles already subject to type-approval requirements). ### How is the ESPR implemented? While the ESPR sets out the general rules, the technical specifications for each product category will be introduced progressively through **delegated acts issued by the European Commission**. Each delegated act will establish: - The specific data to be included in the passport for that particular product group. - The level of access to information for consumers, authorities, and waste management operators. - The timelines for mandatory implementation. --- ## 2. Priority Sectors and Products under the ESPR The European Commission has defined a preliminary work plan identifying industrial sectors with the highest environmental impact, which will be the first to be regulated through delegated acts. ### A. Textiles and Footwear - **Products covered**: Clothing, footwear, home textiles, and textile accessories. - **Key DPP data**: Fiber composition, presence of substances of concern, supply chain traceability, carbon and water footprint, and information on repairability and recyclability. ### B. Electronics and ICT (Electrical and Electronic Equipment) - **Products covered**: Smartphones, tablets, PCs, displays, televisions, and small and large household appliances. - **Key DPP data**: Repairability index, availability and cost of spare parts, presence of critical raw materials (CRMs), durability, and ease of disassembly. ### C. Steel, Aluminum, and Metals - **Products covered**: Semi-finished metal products, profiles, and components for the manufacturing and automotive industries. - **Key DPP data**: Percentage of recycled content, carbon footprint of primary/secondary production, and traceability of raw materials. ### D. Furniture and Furnishings - **Products covered**: Furniture for domestic, commercial, and office use. - **Key DPP data**: Certifications for the wood/materials used, assembly/disassembly instructions, chemicals used for surface treatments, and durability. ### E. Chemicals and Plastics - **Products covered**: Polymers, and chemical mixtures for industrial and consumer use. - **Key DPP data**: Digitized safety data sheets, toxicity levels, presence of microplastics, and recycling potential. --- ## 3. Sector-Specific Regulations (Outside of or Integrated into the ESPR) Certain high-impact or highly regulated industrial sectors are subject to specific legislation that runs parallel to the ESPR. ### A. Batteries and Electric Vehicles The battery sector is the **absolute frontrunner** for the introduction of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) in the EU. - **Regulatory reference**: **[Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (Batteries Regulation)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32023R1542)**. - **Products covered**: - Batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). - Industrial batteries with a capacity exceeding 2 kWh. - Batteries for light means of transport (LMT: e-bikes, e-scooters). - **Mandatory date**: **February 18, 2027**. - **Key DPP data**: Full life-cycle carbon footprint, percentage of recycled metals (lithium, cobalt, nickel, lead), battery state of health (SoH), and performance history. ### B. Construction Products The construction and structural materials industry is subject to its own dedicated set of regulations. - **Regulatory reference**: **[Regulation (EU) 2024/3110 (CPR Revision)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/3110/oj/ita)**. - **Products covered**: Cement, etc.