Digital Product Passport

Germany: Government Submits Draft Law Modernising Ecodesign and Energy Consumption Labelling

Germany’s Federal Government has submitted to the Bundestag a draft framework law to modernise national implementation of EU ecodesign and energy-consumption labelling rules, replacing the current product law and updating the Energy Consumption Labelling Act, with main application foreseen from August 2026.[^1^](https://dserver.bundestag.de/btd/21/051/2105141.pdf) If adopted broadly as proposed, manufacturers, importers and distributors of energy-related products in Germany will face tighter market surveillance, expanded resource-efficiency and repair obligations, and higher sanction and reputational risk for non-compliant or incorrectly labelled products, requiring early compliance planning across portfolios.[^1^](https://dserver.bundestag.de/btd/21/051/2105141.pdf)

10 Apr 2026, 15:31dserver.bundestag.deGermany

European Parliament Questions Implementation of Construction Products Regulation (EU) 2024/3110 and Delays in European Assessment Documents (E-001171/2026)

The European Parliament has formally challenged the Commission over implementation delays for the new Construction Products Regulation (EU) 2024/3110, specifically regarding missing technical assessment documents. This regulatory bottleneck threatens market access for innovative products and may stall infrastructure projects until sustainability and digital reporting frameworks are fully operational.

1 Apr 2026, 14:41europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Staff Working Document on Whole‑Life Carbon in Buildings

The European Commission has outlined the transition to mandatory whole-life carbon reporting for buildings, requiring national roadmaps by 2027 and full reporting for new builds by 2030. This shift necessitates that construction and equipment manufacturers prioritize digital product passports and harmonized carbon data to maintain market access and support building-level sustainability compliance.

27 Mar 2026, 20:42data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Council Drafts Corrigendum To Batteries Regulation Annex XIII Marking Cross-Reference

The EU Council has issued a draft corrigendum to the Batteries Regulation to correct technical cross-references for marking requirements in Annex XIII. This correction provides necessary legal clarity for manufacturers to ensure labeling and marking compliance as the Regulation's implementation progresses.

27 Mar 2026, 07:53data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

EU: Value Of Beauty CEOs Urge Regulatory Simplification For Beauty Sector Competitiveness

The Value of Beauty Alliance has issued a high-level call for EU regulatory simplification, citing the cumulative burden of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, Packaging Regulation (PPWR), and upcoming REACH revisions. Businesses should anticipate intensified industry lobbying to align environmental mandates with sector-specific safety needs, while monitoring the 2026 evaluation of the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation for potential structural shifts.

26 Mar 2026, 19:30valueofbeauty.comEuropean Union

EU JRC Launches 3rd-Milestone Consultation On Textile Products Under ESPR

The EU has opened a critical consultation on ecodesign requirements for textiles, setting the stage for mandatory sustainability and circularity standards under ESPR. Businesses must engage now to influence the technical criteria and Digital Product Passport (DPP) parameters that will determine future market access and compliance costs in the European textile market.

25 Mar 2026, 16:30susproc.jrc.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU JRC Publishes Methodology for Digital Product Passport Data Requirements Under ESPR

The EU Joint Research Centre has released the formal methodology for determining Digital Product Passport (DPP) data requirements under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). This framework establishes the criteria for mandatory product data disclosure, signaling a shift toward granular supply chain transparency and standardized digital reporting for market access.

22 Mar 2026, 10:12publications.jrc.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Adopts New Detergents and Surfactants Regulation; UK Explanatory Memorandum Confirms Northern Ireland Application

Regulation (EU) 2026/405 replaces the 2004 Detergents Regulation, introducing Digital Product Passports and stricter biodegradability requirements from September 2029. Manufacturers must prepare for mandatory digital transparency and phased-in material restrictions to maintain EU and Northern Ireland market access.

20 Mar 2026, 13:52eur-lex.europa.euEuropean UnionUnited Kingdom

European Commission Outlines Customs and Market Surveillance Actions on Dangerous Cosmetics

The European Commission is ramping up enforcement against non-compliant cosmetics through joint customs and market surveillance actions targeting e-commerce and imports. Companies should anticipate heightened border scrutiny and data-driven compliance checks as the EU integrates Digital Product Passports into its reformed customs and market surveillance frameworks.

19 Mar 2026, 19:39europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Plans European Product Act and Market Surveillance Regulation Revision to Tackle Non-Compliant Third-Country Online Imports

The European Commission has signaled plans to revise the Market Surveillance Regulation via a new European Product Act to tighten enforcement on non-EU imports. This initiative signals a shift toward stricter accountability for authorized representatives and the use of Digital Product Passports to automate compliance checks at the border.

19 Mar 2026, 10:07europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Industry Groups Call For Review Of ESPR Article 16(5) Labelling Provisions

EU industry associations are urging the European Commission to delay and amend ESPR labelling requirements to prevent regulatory overlap and prioritize digital disclosure. This advocacy signals a strategic push for a 'digital-first' compliance model that favors the Digital Product Passport over mandatory physical sustainability labels.

17 Mar 2026, 08:07a.storyblok.comEuropean Union

EU Council Presidency 2nd Compromise Note on Amending Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 (Critical Raw Materials Regulation)

The EU Council Presidency has released a second compromise proposal to amend the Critical Raw Materials Regulation, emphasizing alignment with Ecodesign standards and the defence sector. Companies should anticipate integrated reporting via Digital Product Passports and harmonized recycled content methodologies to streamline supply chain transparency.

12 Mar 2026, 21:28data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

Council Decision (EU) 2026/563 Sets EU Position on March 2026 UNECE WP.29 Vehicle Regulation Proposals

The EU has established its voting position for the March 2026 UNECE WP.29 session, backing new and updated UN regulations for vehicle safety, emissions, and digital monitoring. These standards will be integrated into the EU type-approval framework, signaling imminent technical requirements for brake particulate emissions, environmental vehicle passports, and advanced driver assistance systems.

12 Mar 2026, 05:47eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Stakeholders Call For Stronger Enforcement Under Market Surveillance Regulation Amid Commission Review

EU stakeholders are pushing for a major overhaul of the Market Surveillance Regulation after summer 2026 to tackle non-compliant imports and e-commerce risks. Future reforms will likely mandate EU-based liability for all sellers and leverage digital product passports, significantly increasing the enforcement pressure on global supply chains.

11 Mar 2026, 11:41research.hktdc.comEuropean Union

Council of the EU Issues Third Compromise Draft Conclusions on 2030 Consumer Agenda

The Council of the EU has circulated a third compromise draft of the 2030 Consumer Agenda, prioritizing digital fairness, circular economy transitions, and strengthened product safety enforcement. This political steer signals forthcoming legislative action, including the Digital Fairness Act and more centralized EU-level enforcement of consumer protection and safety standards.

9 Mar 2026, 18:56data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Council Presidency Issues Compromise Draft Conclusions on 2030 Consumer Agenda and Digital Fairness

The EU Council has advanced draft conclusions for the 2030 Consumer Agenda, prioritizing digital fairness, sustainable consumption, and the modernization of product safety enforcement. This signals a shift toward more aggressive cross-border market surveillance and the integration of Digital Product Passports into consumer protection and circular economy frameworks.

9 Mar 2026, 17:28data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Adopts Regulation (EU) 2026/405 on Detergents and Surfactants

The EU has adopted Regulation (EU) 2026/405, replacing the 2004 Detergents Regulation with modernized rules on biodegradability, safety, and digitalization effective September 2029. Strategic planning must account for phased biodegradability mandates for polymers and organic ingredients, alongside the mandatory rollout of Digital Product Passports and stricter microbial safety standards.

6 Mar 2026, 19:51eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Taiwan And EU Agree Technical Dialogues On CBAM, ETS And Circular Economy

Taiwan and the EU have established a formal technical dialogue to align carbon pricing, CBAM implementation, and circular economy standards. This cooperation signals a move toward mutual recognition of carbon fees and verification, potentially reducing compliance costs and administrative burdens for exporters.

6 Mar 2026, 16:20enews.moenv.gov.twTaiwanEuropean Union

EU Council Final Compromise On Regulation For Vehicle Circularity And End-Of-Life Vehicles

EU co-legislators have finalized the Vehicle Circularity Regulation, introducing mandatory recycled plastic content and strict design-for-recycling requirements for all new vehicle types. OEMs must secure high-quality post-consumer material streams and prepare for significant operational shifts in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and digital lifecycle tracking.

6 Mar 2026, 16:16data.consilium.europa.euEuropean UnionEuropean Economic Area

EU ELV Circularity Regulation Moves Towards Adoption With Recycled Plastic Targets and Export Ban Timeline

EU co-legislators have finalized the ELV Circularity Regulation, mandating 25% recycled plastic content and design-for-disassembly requirements for new vehicle types. Automotive OEMs must secure closed-loop supply chains and integrate digital circularity passports into type-approval processes to maintain market access and manage end-of-life liabilities.

6 Mar 2026, 12:51data.consilium.europa.euEuropean UnionEuropean Economic Area