The EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) introduces the Digital Product Passport as a mandatory requirement for textiles. Here is what your brand needs to know.
Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR) enters into force. Textiles identified as priority product group.
Delegated acts for textiles expected. Pilot DPP implementations begin for early adopters.
Technical specifications for textile DPP finalised. Digital infrastructure requirements confirmed.
DPP mandatory for textiles placed on the EU market. Non-compliance means market access denied.
Full ESPR enforcement. All sustainability requirements (durability, repairability, recycled content) apply.
Brand information, country of manufacture, economic operator details.
Tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers, factory locations, audit status.
SKU, EAN, product name, category classification, season.
Fibre content, origin, recycled content percentage, OEKO-TEX or GOTS certifications.
QR/NFC/RFID carrier, GS1 Digital Link, data registry.
Washing instructions, durability claims, repair guidance.
SVHC substances, REACH compliance, ZDHC MRSL conformance.
Recyclability, disassembly instructions, take-back programmes.
Carbon footprint, water use, environmental impact claims.
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