Key points at a glance
- Verify the exact product group and legal act.
- Label indicative dates as indicative.
- Monitor official EU publications and transition periods.
What is binding now
The ESPR establishes the framework, while the Battery Regulation already sets a passport date of 18 February 2027 for specified battery categories.
What the working plan means
The ESPR Working Plan 2025–2030 prioritises product groups and indicative adoption dates; it does not itself create every company obligation.
Maintain a deadline register
Record the legal source, affected products, adoption, entry into force, application and transition dates, owner and last review.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a general DPP obligation in 2026?
No. There are product-specific rules and plans, not one blanket obligation for all products.
How often should deadlines be reviewed?
Review official EU sources regularly and whenever relevant delegated or implementing acts are published.
Official sources
Applicable legal acts and official publications govern legally relevant decisions.
As of: 17 August 2026. This guide provides general information and is not legal advice or a compliance guarantee.
Turn product data into a controlled product passport.
Import existing data, validate completeness and publish approved versions through a stable QR address.