Further analysis of the enforcement mechanism reveals that competent authorities across multiple member states are expected to adopt a phased approach, with initial focus on high-risk product categories before extending surveillance to broader market segments. The transition period, while
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The EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) will become mandatory for electronics manufacturers under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), with implementation beginning in 2027-2028. The regulation requires comprehensive product information including materials composition, repairability data, carbon footprint, and end-of-life instructions accessible via QR codes or data carriers.
Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 establishing the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation entered into force on 19 July 2024. The ESPR delivers on commitments made in the European Green Deal communication of 11 December 2019, expanding beyond energy-related products to cover nearly all physical goods sold in the EU market.
The Digital Product Passport represents a fundamental shift from voluntary sustainability reporting to mandatory digital disclosure. Unlike previous ecodesign measures focused primarily on energy efficiency, the DPP system requires manufacturers to provide verified product data throughout the entire lifecycle, from raw material extraction to end-of-life management.
The European Commission adopted the 2025-2030 ESPR Working Plan on 16 April 2025, establishing the regulatory timeline for product categories. Electronics face horizontal requirements for repairability and recycled content with initial measures expected to be adopted in 2027, followed by enforcement in 2027-2028.
Specific product categories under electronics regulation include mobile phones and tablets, with later deadlines scheduled for 2030. However, initial horizontal measures covering repairability rules for electronics are anticipated in 2027.
The Commission published Commission Delegated Regulation C(2026) 659 final on 9 February 2026, supplementing the ESPR by setting out derogations from the prohibition of destruction of unsold consumer products. This regulation provides the legal framework for managing product end-of-life scenarios within the DPP system.