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the same question a dozen times this year: "When exactly do we need to be ready?" The honest answer is that some dates are locked in and others are still moving. That ambiguity isn't a reason to wait — it's a reason to understand precisely what's confirmed, what's expected, and what's still uncertain. *Last updated: May 2026* ## The ESPR framework is already in force The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation ([ESPR, Regulation (EU) 2024/1781](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1781)) received final Council adoption on 27 May 2024, was signed into law on 13 June 2024, and entered into force on 18 July 2024. This is the overarching legal framework that makes [Digital Product Passports](https://trackvision.ai/blog/what-is-a-digital-product-passport) mandatory for products sold in the EU. The regulation itself doesn't set product-specific deadlines. Instead, it delegates those details to individual delegated acts — one per product category. It's the textiles delegated act that determines when your compliance obligation actually begins. On 16 April 2025, the European Commission published its [ESPR Working Plan 2025-2030](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/circular-economy/ecodesign-sustainable-products-regulation_en), confirming textiles as the top priority product category. That's not a surprise to anyone tracking this space, but it does remove any remaining doubt about sequencing. ## What's confirmed Several milestones have fixed dates. These aren't projections — they're published in regulation or official Commission communications. **ESPR enters into force: 18 July 2024** — Done. The framework that underpins all future DPP requirements is legally binding. **ESPR Working Plan published: 16 April 2025** — The Commission's roadmap for 2025-2030 explicitly names textiles as the first ESPR product group for DPP requirements. **Unsold textile destruction ban: 19 July 2026** — Large enterprises (as defined by the Accounting Directive 2013/34/EU — meeting at least two of: 250+ employees, \>€50M turnover, or \>€25M balance sheet total) will be [prohibited from destroying unsold textiles](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/new-eu-rules-stop-destruction-unsold-clothes-and-shoes-2026-02-09_en) under ESPR Article 35(3). Medium-sized enterprises follow in 2030. This isn't a DPP requirement, but it signals the pace of regulatory action in the textiles sector. **EU Central DPP Registry establishment: 19 July 2026** — Per ESPR Article 12(1), the registry infrastructure must be established by this date. However, brands won't need to connect product data until their specific delegated act transition period ends — for textiles, that's 2027-2028 at the earliest. **Battery Passport mandatory: 18 February 2027** — This operates under a separate regulation ([EU 2023/1542](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1542)), not ESPR. But it's relevant as a benchmark — the first mandatory DPP of any kind in Europe. ## What's expected but not yet final The textiles-specific dates haven't been formally adopted. Here's where the Commission's public statements and the regulatory process point. **Textiles delegated act proposal: late 2026** — The Commission is expected to release its proposal for public consultation in the second half of 2026. This draft will contain the specific [data requirements](https://trackvision.ai/blog/dpp-data-requirements) for textile DPPs. **Textiles delegated act adoption: Q1-Q2 2027** — After the proposal, there's a 4-week public feedback period followed by a scrutiny period of two months (extendable by a further two months at the request of Parliament or Council, per ESPR Article 89(6)). If no objections are raised, the act enters into force 20 days after publication in the Official Journal. **Mandatory textile DPP compliance: Q3 2028 to Q4 2028** — Per ESPR Article 7(1), the application date must be at least 18 months after the entry into force of the specific delegated act. If the act enters into force in Q1 2027, the compliance deadline falls around Q3 2028. If entry into force slips to Q2 2027, the deadline shifts to Q4 2028. **Exact data requirements: pending** — ESPR Annex III defines 16 broad data categories (items (a) through (p)), and the Commission's preparatory studies have outlined specific fields for textiles. Note that delegated acts can add categories beyond this baseline per Article 7(2)(b). The precise, legally binding [data requirements for textiles](https://trackvision.ai/blog/2026-03-29-dpp-requirements-textiles-apparel) won't be confirmed until the delegated act is published. ## The timeline at a glance | Date | Milestone | Status | | --- | --- | --- | | Jul 2024 | ESPR enters into force | **Confirmed** | | Apr 2025 | Working Plan published — textiles top priority | **Confirmed** | | Jul 2026 | Unsold textile destruction ban (large enterprises) | **Confirmed** | | Jul 2026 | EU Central DPP Registry established (Art. 12) | **Expected** | | Late 2026 | Textiles delegated act proposal | **Expected** | | Feb 2027 | Battery Passport mandatory (separate regulation) | **Confirmed** | | Q1 – Q2 2027 | Textiles delegated act enters into force | **Expected** | | Q3 – Q4 2028 | Textile DPP mandatory | **Expected** (18 months post-entry into force) | ## What about other product categories? Textiles are first under ESPR, but they won't be alone for long. The Working Plan outlines a rolling schedule: - **Iron and steel** — delegated act expected 2026, alongside textiles - **Electronics** — delegated act expected 2028-2029 - **Furniture** — delegated act expected 2028 - **Construction products, tyres, aluminium** — 2028-2030 If you operate across multiple product categories, the textiles delegated act will establish patterns that subsequent acts are likely to follow. Your investment in textiles compliance infrastructure will almost certainly transfer. ## What this means for your planning The uncertainty around exact dates shouldn't delay preparation. Three things are clear enough to act on right now. **The data categories are already known.** ESPR Annex III defines what information a DPP must contain: material composition, carbon footprint, manufacturing origin, durability metrics, end-of-life instructions, and more. The delegated act will add specifics, but the broad structure is settled. You can begin [mapping your data gaps](https://trackvision.ai/blog/dpp-compliance-preparation) against these categories today. **Supplier data collection is the longest lead-time item.** Getting clean, verified data from tier 2 and tier 3 suppliers takes months, not weeks. Every compliance team we've spoken to identifies this as the critical path. Starting now, even with imperfect requirements, puts you 6-12 months ahead of brands that wait for the final text. **Budget on a Q3 2028 target.** For planning purposes, assume the delegated act enters into force in Q1 2027 and work backwards from the 18-month compliance deadline. That gives you a target of Q3 2028. If the timeline shifts later, you'll be ahead rather than scrambling. ## How TrackVision helps TrackVision's DPP platform is built for exactly this kind of regulatory environment — where you need to start before the final rules are published. Our [AI Research Assistant](https://trackvision.ai/capabilities/ai-for-supply-chain) tracks live regulatory developments and maps them to your specific product catalogue, so you always know which requirements apply to your products. The [Supplier Portal](https://trackvision.ai/capabilities/product-traceability) automates data collection from your supply chain, letting suppliers self-serve rather than requiring your team to chase spreadsheets. And our [Compliance Assessment](https://trackvision.ai/solutions/dpp) module scores your readiness against current and anticipated requirements, highlighting the gaps that matter most. Brands using TrackVision typically go from fragmented product data to a functioning DPP programme in 4-8 weeks. [Talk to us about your timeline](https://trackvision.ai/contact). --- ## Frequently asked questions ### When does the ESPR textiles DPP become mandatory? The textiles delegated act is expected to enter into force in Q1-Q2 2027, with mandatory compliance 18 months later per ESPR Article 7(1) — placing the deadline around Q3-Q4 2028. The exact date will be specified in the delegated act itself. ### What data will a textile DPP require? Exact requirements await the final delegated act, but ESPR Annex III outlines 16 data categories including material composition, carbon footprint, country of manufacture, and end-of-life instructions. The Commission's preparatory studies have provided further detail specific to textiles. ### Is the battery passport the same as a textile DPP? No. The battery passport falls under a separate regulation (EU 2023/1542) with its own timeline and data requirements. Textile DPPs are governed by the ESPR framework. However, both share the same principle of product-level digital transparency, and the battery passport's rollout provides a useful precedent for implementation patterns. ### How long do companies have to comply after the delegated act enters into force? Per ESPR Article 7(1), the application date must be at least 18 months after the entry into force of the specific delegated act (which is typically 20 days after publication in the Official Journal). The exact duration is specified in each individual delegated act and could vary. ### Can I start preparing before the delegated act is published? Yes, and it's strongly advisable. ESPR Annex III already defines the data categories. The Commission's preparatory studies outline specific textile fields. Starting supplier data collection now — the single longest lead-time item — is the most impactful step you can take. 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