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EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
The EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation establishes a framework for product requirements, including digital product passports. Product-specific delegated acts determine the passport's contents and whether it identifies a model, batch or individual item. For fashion teams, the immediate planning question is who can supply reliable product information and keep it connected to the goods being sold. The Commission describes textile requirements as a future delegated act, with adoption planned for the fourth quarter of 2027. Registry arrangements already have a separate implementing regulation. A brand can organise supplier evidence and ecommerce responsibilities now; the eventual textile act will determine the required information and application date.
At a glance
- Status
- In force; textile requirements pending
- Jurisdiction
- European Union
- Effective
- July 18, 2024
- Last checked
- Sep 9, 2026
- Topics
- Law & Rights
What to check
- Identify the relevant product-specific act before treating a passport requirement as applicable. ESPR's default transition is at least 18 months after an act enters into force, with exceptions.
- Assign an owner for required product information and keep it accurate, complete and current.
- Plan access at the online point of sale alongside the product's data carrier; final textile details remain pending.
History and changes
Textile act planned for Q4
The Commission's indicative target concerns adoption, not a textile compliance deadline.
Registry arrangements adopted
The Commission adopted Implementing Regulation 2026/1778 for the DPP registry.
Framework entered into force
Article 80 sets entry into force 20 days after publication; product-specific duties have their own application dates.
Regulation published
ESPR was published in the Official Journal.