Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 — ESPR

Every product will soon carry a passport of its own.

Certus DPP helps exporters prepare for the EU's Digital Product Passport mandate — assessing what your sector needs, connecting you to an accredited DPP platform, and keeping your product data current as new categories come into force.

Specimen record
ESPR / DPP
CategoryTextiles
OriginDeclared
CompositionVerified
StatusRegistry-linked
Product data collected from your supply chain
Structured to ESPR delegated act requirements
Published through an accredited DPP platform
Linked to the EU Digital Product Passport Registry
QR CARRIER · PRODUCT DATA · REGISTRY LINK — illustrative format only
FrameworkRegulation (EU) 2024/1781
RegistryEU Digital Product Passport Registry
First categoryBatteries, Feb 2027
Rollout2026 – 2030
Why it matters

A DPP is how a product proves what it's made of, where it came from, and what happens to it next.

As the EU phases the mandate in sector by sector, an increasing share of exporters selling into the EU market will need a compliant passport before they can keep shipping.

01

Identify

A structured, machine-readable record of a product's materials, origin, and compliance status, accessible via a QR code or data carrier on the product itself.

02

Comply

Required to place covered products on the EU market once the delegated act for that category takes effect — starting with batteries, then textiles, iron, steel, and more.

03

Trade

Removes friction at customs and with EU distributors and retailers who will expect a valid passport before accepting a shipment.

How it works

Four steps, handled for you.

We assess what your sector requires, prepare your product data, and connect you to an accredited DPP platform — then keep your passport current as requirements evolve.

01

Assess

Share your product categories and export markets. We identify which ESPR delegated acts apply and when your compliance deadline falls.

~15 min
02

Prepare

We help structure your supply chain and product data — materials, origin, recyclability — into the format your sector's delegated act requires.

1–3 weeks
03

Connect

Your data is published through an accredited DPP platform partner and linked to the EU Digital Product Passport Registry.

Platform-dependent
04

Maintain

We track upcoming delegated acts affecting your categories and help you update your passport data before new requirements take effect.

Ongoing
Built for

Exporters in the first wave of ESPR sectors.

Battery & EV component manufacturers
Textile & apparel exporters
Iron, steel & metal producers
Furniture manufacturers
Tyre producers
Consultancies managing multiple exporter clients
Rollout timeline

The mandate arrives sector by sector, not all at once.

Each product category becomes binding only once its delegated act is adopted. Here's the order the Commission has indicated so far.

Feb 2027

Batteries

All batteries above 2 kWh placed on the EU market must carry a Digital Product Passport — the first enforcement date under the framework.

2027–2028

Textiles, iron & steel

Fashion brands and metal product manufacturers become subject to DPP requirements as their delegated acts take effect.

2028–2029

Electronics

Smartphones, laptops, and other consumer electronics are expected to require passports on a similar timeline.

2029–2030

Broader categories

DPP requirements extend to most remaining consumer and industrial goods sold in the EU.

How we work

A facilitation service, not a software vendor.

We don't build the passport platform — we help you prepare for it and connect you to an accredited provider. Pricing for the passport itself is set by that provider, not by us.

What we do

Assess which delegated acts apply to your products, help structure your supply chain data, and manage the connection to an accredited DPP platform on your behalf.

What we don't do

We are not the DPP platform itself, and we don't set or mark up platform pricing. You see the provider's actual rate before you commit to anything.

Why it's structured this way

The technical infrastructure for DPPs already exists and is well built. Our role is making sure you don't have to navigate it — or the underlying regulation — alone.

Certus DPP is a compliance facilitation service. Digital Product Passports are issued and hosted by accredited platform providers; Certus DPP prepares your data and manages the relationship on your behalf.
Questions

Frequently asked

Does my product need a DPP right now?

Only if it falls under a category with an adopted delegated act. Batteries above 2 kWh are first, from February 2027. Textiles, iron, and steel follow shortly after. If you're unsure which category you fall under, that's the first thing we help you establish.

What happens if I don't have a passport by the deadline?

Products without a valid passport in a covered category cannot legally be placed on the EU market once that category's delegated act is in force — this applies at customs and at the point of sale.

Do I need to build my own DPP system?

No. Accredited platforms already handle the technical side — hosting, QR generation, registry linking. Our role is preparing your product data correctly and connecting you to one of these platforms.

My business isn't EU-based. Does this still apply to me?

Yes. The obligation applies to any product placed on the EU market, regardless of where it's manufactured. Exporters outside the EU are directly affected.

Get started

Find out what your sector needs.

Tell us about your products and export markets, and we'll tell you which requirements apply to you and when.

No payment required at this stage. We'll confirm your timeline and next steps directly.
Prefer email? Write to info@certusdpp.com.