Current EU roadmap
DPP deadlines: separate binding dates from indicative policy timelines.
Not every product has the same DPP deadline. This timeline separates confirmed implementation milestones from indicative ESPR working-plan dates.
| Date | Milestone | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul 2026 | EU DPP Registry became operational | Completed |
| Sep 2026 | Commission roadmap lists decision work on remaining DPP standards | Roadmap milestone |
| Q4 2026 | Sector-specific iron & steel work and battery access-rights work | Indicative / pending |
| 18 Feb 2027 | Battery passport for LMT, EV and industrial batteries above 2 kWh | Binding date |
| 2027 | Indicative ESPR measure timing for textiles, tyres and aluminium | Working-plan timing |
| 2028 | Indicative ESPR measure timing for furniture | Working-plan timing |
| 2029 | Indicative ESPR timing for mattresses and ICT products | Working-plan timing |
Do not treat indicative adoption dates as application deadlines. Binding obligations and transition periods come from final product-specific legal acts.
Battery Passport is the clearest near-term date
Article 77 of the EU Battery Regulation sets 18 February 2027 for LMT batteries, EV batteries and industrial batteries above 2 kWh.