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Textile Digital Product Passport (DPP)

The EU’s Digital Product Passport Registration System launched on July 20, 2026; rules specific to textiles are expected to be adopted toward the end of 2027. Every manufacturer shipping textile products to the EU market will be required to compile information on materials, origin, environmental data, and product lifespan into a single verifiable record. USB Certification guides you through the entire process, from data preparation to independent verification.

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What is Textile DPP?

The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a structured and verifiable digital identity that accompanies a product throughout its lifecycle. This record contains information about the product’s composition, where it was manufactured, its environmental impact, and what will happen to it at the end of its useful life. A QR code, NFC tag, or RFID tag embedded in the product opens the record; consumers, recyclers, brand owners, and regulatory authorities each access the same data within the scope of their respective authorizations.

Its legal basis is the Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products, which entered into force in 2024—that is, ESPR (EU) 2024/1781. The ESPR is a framework regulation; it establishes general principles, while product-specific rules are set out in secondary legislation known as delegated acts. Textiles are one of the priority product groups. According to the Commission’s timeline, the delegated act specific to textiles is expected to be adopted in the second half of 2027. The textile sector is now debating what data must be prepared, in what format, and by when.

From Türkiye’s perspective, the picture is clear: A textile manufacturer exporting to the EU will be required to provide data as part of the supply chain, even if it is not established in the EU. Buyer brands will request this data from their suppliers to create their own passports. The material and traceability data you collect for the DPP also fulfills a significant portion of the due diligence requests these same brands will make under the CSDDD; you set up the data infrastructure once and use it to meet multiple regulatory requirements.

What’s inside the passport?

The ESPR framework specifies the following data categories for the textile passport; which fields will be mandatory and which will be optional will be finalized when the textile delegated act is published.

Composition and Materials

Types of raw materials, mixing ratios, and a breakdown of the components that make up the product.

Durability and Repairability

The product’s service life, maintenance instructions, repair options, and availability of replacement parts.

Unique product identifier

A unique identifier assigned to each product, batch, or model; the key to the passport and the reference for the registration system.

Origin and Supply Chain

Where and by whom the product is manufactured; supplier visibility from Tier 1 to Tier 3.

Substances of Concern

Declaration regarding hazardous chemical content and substance information under REACH.

Data carrier

Linking a physical product to a digital record using a QR code, NFC, an RFID tag, or GS1 Digital Link.

Environmental footprint

Data on environmental impacts related to carbon footprint, water usage, and production processes.

Recyclability and Service Life

Recycled content ratio, recyclability, and service life guidelines.

Registration and verification

Entry of the product into the EU DPP Registration System, which was launched on July 20, 2026; verification of the registration by customs and market surveillance authorities.

Compliance Calendar and Key Dates

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2024, ESPR in Effect
The Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products (EU) 2024/1781 has entered into force. The legal basis for the DPP has been established, and textiles have been listed as a priority product group.

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2025: The Rules Are Taking Shape
The JRC conducted stakeholder consultations for the textile sector; work was carried out on data requirements and CEN-CENELEC technical standards. Technical preparations for the registration system were completed during this period.

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July 20, 2026: The EU Registration System has been launched
The DPP Registration System has become operational; the Implementing Regulation and the decision regarding the six DPP standards have been published. Manufacturer registrations are being conducted using EU Login and an eIDAS-qualified electronic signature.

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February 18, 2027: DPP Mandatory for Batteries
The first requirement under the EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542) takes effect; this includes batteries for electric vehicles, light-duty vehicles, and industrial applications. For imported products, customs authorities can verify compliance through the registration identifier on the battery passport.

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Second half of 2027, textile delegated act
According to the Commission’s schedule, the adoption of the delegated acts on textiles, aluminum, and rubber is expected. Mandatory and optional data fields will be finalized by this date; implementation will begin following the transition period.

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2028 and Beyond
The Commission’s timeline includes regulations on furniture in 2028 and on mattresses and recycled content in 2029. Textile requirements will also take effect during this period.

The dates are based on the Commission’s indicative timeline and may be updated depending on the legislative process. Companies that begin preparing their data now, rather than waiting for the regulations to take effect, will be able to manage the transition period in a planned manner rather than under pressure.

Plan your Textile Passport now

Being prepared when the Delegated Act is published is much more cost-effective than starting to collect data on that very day. USB Certification will assess your current situation and develop a customized roadmap for you. Contact us for a free strategic scoping consultation.

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Preparing for the DPP in Four Steps

1. Map Your Products

List the textile lines, product groups, and suppliers of each component covered by the scope. This will help you determine where to start.

2. Collect the data

Compile information on materials, origin, maintenance, and circularity from your supply chain. Your existing certifications—such as GRS, GOTS, and OCS—serve as verified data sources at this stage.

3. Configure and connect

Convert disorganized tables and supplier declarations into a machine-readable standard passport format. Integration with ERP and PLM systems is established at this stage.

4. Publish and keep it up to date

Create the passport and register it in the EU Registration System; attach the QR or RFID tag to the product; and update the registration as regulations change. The DPP is a living record; it evolves along with the product.

What does USB Certification offer?

The Registration System links your product’s identifier to the address where your data is hosted. To gain access to the EU market, that data itself must be accurate and independently verified; this is the responsibility of an accredited conformity assessment body.

Through the Lean DPP Transition & Certification program, developed in collaboration with USB Certification and Beyond Bar Code, the process—from raw data to a verified, market-ready passport—is managed under one roof.

Regulatory Analysis

Assessing the impact of the ESPR framework and sector-specific EU regulations on your company.

Data and Supply Chain Mapping

Supplier visibility from Tier 1 to Tier 3, BOM (Bill of Materials) traceability, and collection of lifecycle data.

Digital Identity Architecture

QR and NFC-based product identification, secure infrastructure, and integration with existing systems.

Preparation for Certification

As a conformity assessment body accredited by TÜRKAK and IOAS, we provide independent verification of your product claims and documentation ready for audit.

SME Fast Track

8–10 weeks

It aims to achieve rapid adaptation using existing capacity without requiring unnecessary IT investment.

OEM Advanced Track

12–16 weeks

It establishes an enterprise-scale DPP architecture with deep integration with ERP, PLM, and MES systems, designed for multi-site operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Commission’s timeline, the delegated act specific to textiles is expected to be adopted in the second half of 2027; the obligations will take effect following a transition period after its adoption. The first requirement under the system applies to batteries: February 18, 2027. Dates may be updated depending on the legislative process; it is safer to bring the preparation forward rather than tie it to the effective date, as the most time-consuming part of the process is collecting data from the supply chain.

If you’re shipping products to the EU market, then yes. Although the obligation to create the passport lies with the party placing the product on the EU market, the data used to fill out the passport comes from your factory. Buyer brands will request information on materials, origin, and environmental data from their suppliers. Companies that can provide this data on a regular basis will replace those that cannot.

No. The QR code is merely an access point. Behind it lies a unique product identifier, a structured, machine-readable data record, and a registry that links this record to EU systems. A static PDF or landing page does not serve as a substitute for the DPP.

The DPP Registration System has been operational at registry.product-passport.ec.europa.eu since July 20, 2026. Registration is done via EU Login; companies verify their identity using an eIDAS-qualified electronic signature or electronic seal (QES/QSeal) and designate their authorized representative. Once registration is complete, the system generates a Unique Registration Identifier (URI) for your passport, which is used for customs and market surveillance purposes.

It helps. These certificates represent the independently verified status of the recycled content, organic content, and supply chain traceability data that will be submitted to the DPP. If you have a certified supply chain, you’ll start your DPP preparation with a significant advantage.

No. Access in the DPP is tiered. While information such as maintenance instructions or composition is available to consumers, supplier details and commercially sensitive data are disclosed only to authorized authorities or specific business partners.

The estimated timeframe is 8 to 10 weeks for SMEs and 12 to 16 weeks for multi-site OEM operations. The duration and cost vary depending on the breadth of your product portfolio, the number of suppliers, and the maturity of your existing IT infrastructure. A customized proposal will be prepared for you following the scope discussion.

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