DPPera blog
- Digital Product Passport: The Complete Guide (2026)
What the EU Digital Product Passport is, who it applies to, real deadlines per industry, what data it must contain and how to prepare - explained in plain language, updated for 2026.
- The EU DPP Registry just went live. Here is what it actually means
On 20 July 2026 the European Commission launched the central Digital Product Passport registry. No, DPP is not mandatory for your products yet - here is what changed and what did not.
- DPP deadlines by industry: the real timeline (2026-2030)
Batteries on 18 February 2027, textiles realistically 2028-2029, furniture around 2029-2030. A sober, sourced timeline of EU Digital Product Passport obligations per industry.
- Who does the DPP apply to? Small brands and non-EU sellers too
There is no small-business exemption from the Digital Product Passport. If your product enters the EU market, the DPP applies - whether you are a manufacturer, importer or a non-EU brand selling direct.
- How much does a DPP cost? Honest numbers for small and mid-size brands
Quotes range from 350 EUR a year to 500 000 EUR per product. Here is what a Digital Product Passport really costs a small brand - tools, data work and hidden items, with realistic ranges.