Digital Product Passport 2027: Which Products Are Mandatory and What You Must Do Now
2027 is the year Digital Product Passports become legally mandatory for the first major product categories under EU law. Batteries face a hard deadline of 18 February 2027. Textiles follow in 2027–2028. Electronics and tyres are close behind. This guide covers every 2027 deadline, the data requirements for each category, and the exact steps manufacturers must take before the EU DPP Registry goes live on 19 July 2026.
Products with Mandatory DPPs in 2027
Industrial & EV Batteries
Textiles & Apparel
Tyres
Electronics & ICT
The Battery Passport: February 2027 Hard Deadline
The EU Battery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542) is the first piece of EU legislation to mandate a Digital Product Passport for a specific product category. From 18 February 2027, industrial batteries with a capacity above 2 kWh, electric vehicle batteries, and light means of transport (LMT) batteries must carry a Digital Battery Passport before they can be placed on the EU market.
The Battery Passport is more demanding than the general ESPR DPP framework. It requires real-time data on the battery's state of health (SoH) — meaning the passport must be updatable throughout the battery's operational life. It also requires supply chain due diligence data under the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation, covering the sourcing of cobalt, lithium, nickel, and lead.
For African mining companies — particularly South African manganese and lithium producers, and DRC cobalt miners — the Battery Passport creates a direct commercial requirement. EU battery manufacturers will not be able to use African minerals without a DPP-compatible supply chain. The Africa DPP Registry's Mining sector hub is specifically designed to address this requirement.
What Manufacturers Must Do Before 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Which products require a Digital Product Passport in 2027?
In 2027, mandatory Digital Product Passports are required for: (1) Industrial and EV batteries under EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 (mandatory from February 2027), (2) Textiles and apparel under the ESPR Textile Delegated Act (expected adoption Q2 2027, mandatory from 2027–2028), and (3) Tyres under the ESPR Tyre Delegated Act (expected 2027). Batteries have the hardest deadline — February 18, 2027.
What happens if I sell products in the EU without a DPP in 2027?
Products without a valid Digital Product Passport cannot legally be placed on the EU market after the mandatory deadline for their category. EU customs authorities will have automated verification systems that scan QR codes and check DPP records against the EU Registry. Products that fail verification will be held at the border. Importers face fines, product seizure, and potential market bans.
When is the battery DPP deadline in 2027?
Under EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542, industrial batteries, EV batteries, and LMT batteries require a Digital Battery Passport from February 18, 2027. The passport must contain: battery model, manufacturer, manufacturing plant, carbon footprint (kg CO₂e per kWh), recycled content of cobalt, lithium, nickel and lead, state of health, and supply chain due diligence information.
How long does it take to get a DPP before the 2027 deadline?
On the Africa DPP Registry, the minting process takes under 15 minutes once you have your compliance documents ready. However, collecting the underlying data — fibre composition certificates, chemical test reports, carbon footprint calculations, certifications — can take 4–12 weeks. Manufacturers should begin data collection immediately. The EU DPP Registry goes live on 19 July 2026, and early registration gives you a verified record before the 2027 mandatory deadline.
The 2027 Deadline Is 9 Months Away
Data collection takes 4–12 weeks. Registration takes 15 minutes. Start now.
Register Your BusinessExplore the Full DPP Regulatory Framework
Every page in this knowledge cluster is cross-referenced to the EU ESPR Regulation (EU) 2024/1781. Navigate the complete framework below.
- Digital Product Passport for Textiles
- Digital Product Passport Example
- Digital Product Passport Requirements Under ESPR
- Digital Product Passport Implementation Guide
- Digital Product Passport Regulatory Timeline
- When Will Digital Product Passports Be Required
- Digital Product Passport 2026 — July 19 EU Deadline