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Turn DPP Regulation
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We help manufacturers and institutions move from regulatory uncertainty to clear implementation roadmaps, quantified business cases, and scalable circular solutions.

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DPP Advisory Services

We support organisations at every stage of their DPP and circular economy journey.

Manufacturers & SMEs  •  Public Institutions  •  Industry Alliances  •  Investors  •  Pilot Programmes

Each service has a dedicated page with full details

Three Steps to Clarity

1
Discovery & Assessment
We assess your regulatory exposure, data maturity, and organisational readiness — typically in a focused 2-week sprint.
2
Strategy & Roadmap
We deliver a tailored implementation roadmap with clear milestones, resource requirements, and investment projections.
3
Implementation Support
We stay with you through execution — from supplier onboarding to system integration to first DPP deployment.

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See what’s coming — and how we help

DPP Deadlines Are Here. Decisions Can’t Wait.

The first Digital Product Passports become mandatory from 2027 under the Battery Regulation, with ESPR covering 22+ product groups. The Construction Products Regulation, Detergent Act, and Toy Safety Regulation are next in line. For most companies, the challenge is not intent — it’s knowing where to start.

18–24 mo
Implementation timeline
22+
Product groups under ESPR
Significant
Cost of inaction on compliance
  • What data is actually required — and in what structure?
    Our compliance roadmapping identifies exactly this for your product group.
  • How do we collect and validate data across complex supply chains?
    We design supplier integration strategies tailored to your ecosystem.
  • How long does implementation realistically take?
    Our DPP readiness assessment gives you a clear timeline within two weeks.
  • How do we avoid costly misinvestments?
    We align regulatory, technical, and business requirements before you commit.
  • How do we turn compliance into business value?
    We build circular business models that make DPP data a competitive asset.

Our experience from the Battery Passport shows clearly: most companies still face fundamental gaps in data, architecture, and governance. We help close them.

DPP Regulatory Timeline

Key EU regulatory milestones driving Digital Product Passport requirements.

Battery Regulation Reg. 2023/1542
Jul 2023Regulation enters into force
Feb 2025Carbon footprint declaration
Aug 2025Due diligence & performance classes
Feb 2027DPP mandatory (EV & industrial >2kWh)
Aug 2028DPP for all portable batteries
2030Recycled content targets apply
ESPR — Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Reg. 2024/1781
Jul 2024Framework regulation adopted
Q4 2025First delegated acts (textiles, iron & steel)
2026DPP IT infrastructure & registry operational
2027–2028First DPP requirements apply per DA
2028–2030Rolling DPP adoption across product groups
2030+22+ product groups covered
Construction Products Regulation Reg. 2024/3110
Dec 2024New CPR published in OJ
2025–2026EC mandates CEN for harmonised standards
2026–2027System delegated act & DoP digital format
2028First hENs under new CPR published
2028+DPP per product family (18mo after DA)

DPP Regulatory Tracker

Digital Product Passports are mandated across several EU regulations — each with its own timeline. We help you navigate all of them.

DPP date confirmed Delegated act in preparation — DPP expected In ESPR working plan — DPP timeline TBD
Batteries
Regulation adopted 2023
DPP from Feb 2027
Battery Reg. 2023/1542
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Packaging
Regulation adopted 2025
Digital label from Aug 2028
PPWR 2025/40
Get Compliance Check →
Toys
Regulation adopted 2025
DPP from Aug 2030
Toy Safety Reg. 2025/2509
Get Compliance Check →
Textiles for Apparel
Delegated act expected ~2026
DPP expected ~2028
ESPR 2024/1781
Get Compliance Check →
Iron & Steel
Delegated act expected ~2026
DPP expected ~2028
ESPR 2024/1781
Get Compliance Check →
Construction Products
Regulation adopted 2024
DPP after delegated act
CPR 2024/3110
Get Compliance Check →
Vehicles (End-of-Life)
Trilogue agreed Dec 2025
Applies 2 yrs after adoption
ELV Reg. 2023/0284(COD)
Get Compliance Check →
Washing Machines
Delegated act expected ~2026
DPP expected ~2028
ESPR 2024/1781
Get Compliance Check →
Dishwashers
Delegated act expected ~2026
DPP expected ~2028
ESPR 2024/1781
Get Compliance Check →
Aluminium
Delegated act expected ~2027
DPP expected ~2029
ESPR 2024/1781
Get Compliance Check →
Tyres
Delegated act expected ~2027
DPP expected ~2029
ESPR 2024/1781
Get Compliance Check →
Electronic Displays
Delegated act expected ~2027
DPP expected ~2029
ESPR 2024/1781
Get Compliance Check →
Detergents
Regulation pending adoption
DPP expected ~2029
Detergents Reg. (pending)
Get Compliance Check →
Furniture
Delegated act expected ~2028
DPP planned ~2030
ESPR 2024/1781
Get Compliance Check →
Electric Motors & Variable Speed Drives
Delegated act expected ~2028
DPP planned ~2030
ESPR 2024/1781
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EV Chargers
Delegated act expected ~2028
DPP planned ~2030
ESPR 2024/1781
Get Compliance Check →
Fridges & Freezers
Delegated act expected ~2028
DPP planned ~2030
ESPR 2024/1781
Get Compliance Check →
Refrigerating Equip. with Sales Function
Delegated act expected ~2028
DPP planned ~2030
ESPR 2024/1781
Get Compliance Check →
Local Space Heaters
Delegated act expected ~2028
DPP planned ~2030
ESPR 2024/1781
Get Compliance Check →
Mattresses
Delegated act expected ~2029
DPP planned ~2031
ESPR 2024/1781
Get Compliance Check →
Light Sources & Control Gear
Delegated act expected ~2029
DPP planned ~2031
ESPR 2024/1781
Get Compliance Check →
Tumble Dryers
Delegated act expected ~2030
DPP planned ~2032
ESPR 2024/1781
Get Compliance Check →
Mobile Phones & Tablets
Delegated act expected ~2030
DPP planned ~2032
ESPR 2024/1781
Get Compliance Check →
Welding Equipment
Delegated act expected ~2030
DPP planned ~2032
ESPR 2024/1781
Get Compliance Check →
Products transitioning from the Ecodesign Directive

These 19 product groups are currently regulated under the Ecodesign Directive and will transition to the ESPR. Under Article 79, existing measures remain in effect until 31 December 2026. New ESPR delegated acts — including DPP requirements — are expected after this transition period.

Photovoltaic Panels Space & Combination Heaters Water Heaters Solid Fuel Local Space Heaters Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps Solid Fuel Boilers Air Heating & Cooling Products Ventilation Units Vacuum Cleaners Cooking Appliances Water Pumps Industrial Fans Circulators External Power Supplies Computers, Servers & Data Storage Power Transformers Professional Refrigeration Equipment Imaging Equipment Comfort Fans

… and many more regulations are following.

Explore Our Regulatory Deep Dive Training
CircularTech Forum — First Global DPP Award Ceremony, ~25 attendees on stage

Why Choose CircularTech Forum for DPP Compliance?

We are a European Centre for Digital Product Passports based in Cologne. We don’t just explain regulation — we help you decide and implement.

  • Deep expertise in DPP, ESPR, Battery Regulation, and EU frameworks
  • Practical experience from real DPP implementation projects
  • Direct connections to EU Commission, standardisation bodies, and investors
  • Focus on implementation, investment readiness, and scale
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Frequently Asked Questions About Digital Product Passports

What is a Digital Product Passport (DPP)?+
A Digital Product Passport is a structured digital record that contains sustainability, compliance, and lifecycle data for a physical product. Mandated by EU regulations such as the Battery Regulation and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), DPPs enable transparency across supply chains and support circular economy goals including repair, reuse, and recycling.
Who needs DPP consulting?+
Any manufacturer, importer, or distributor placing products on the EU market that fall under DPP-mandated regulations. This currently includes batteries (from February 2027) and will expand to 22+ product groups under ESPR, plus construction products, detergents, and more. Public institutions, investors, and industry alliances also benefit from advisory on regulatory strategy and circular business models.
What are the key DPP compliance timelines?+
The Battery Regulation requires DPPs for EV and industrial batteries from February 2027, with portable batteries following in August 2028. ESPR delegated acts are expected from 2025 onwards, with DPP obligations applying 18 months after each act enters into force. Implementation typically takes 18–24 months, so early preparation is critical to avoid last-minute gaps.
What does CircularTech Forum offer?+
CircularTech Forum provides end-to-end DPP consulting and circular economy advisory services: compliance readiness assessments, implementation roadmapping, supplier data integration, training programmes, and strategic advisory. We combine deep regulatory expertise with hands-on experience from projects like the Battery Passport, giving organisations a clear path from uncertainty to implementation.

Ready to Turn Regulation into Strategy?

Whether you’re preparing for mandatory DPPs, evaluating circular investments, or designing your implementation roadmap — we help you move from uncertainty to clarity.

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