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ESPR & EU Regulations

Everything manufacturers need to track as ESPR moves from law on paper to enforced reality. This category covers official EU announcements, implementing acts, registry launches, and Commission guidance as they land. It's written for compliance teams who need to know exactly what changed, when it takes effect, and what it requires. Expect direct breakdowns of new standards and deadlines, not general theory.

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Battery Passport Access Rights: The Missing Implementing Act and What to Build Before February 2027
ESPR & EU Regulations
October 26, 2026

Battery Passport Access Rights: The Missing Implementing Act and What to Build Before February 2027

The Commission missed its own deadline for the battery passport access rules, but the passport deadline stays. Here we sort out what is already settled, what isn't, and how to build the restricted layer so it still works once the final rules arrive.

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How to Register a Digital Product Passport in the EU Registry: Implementing Regulation 2026/1778 Step by Step
ESPR & EU Regulations
October 21, 2026

How to Register a Digital Product Passport in the EU Registry: Implementing Regulation 2026/1778 Step by Step

The EU registry has been live since July and its rules have applied since 6 August 2026. Before you can register a single passport, your company has to be verified through eIDAS. We walk through the process, what the automatic checks prove and who may register for you.

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EU Green Claims Rules Since 27 September 2026: Why Structured Product Data Matters More Now
ESPR & EU Regulations
October 14, 2026

EU Green Claims Rules Since 27 September 2026: Why Structured Product Data Matters More Now

Since 27 September 2026, generic claims like “eco-friendly” need recognised excellent environmental performance, and sustainability labels need a certification scheme or a public authority behind them. We look at what changed and where the Digital Product Passport helps, and where it doesn’t.

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EU Battery Passport 2027: Who Needs One, What Goes In It, and What Is Still Missing
ESPR & EU Regulations
October 5, 2026

EU Battery Passport 2027: Who Needs One, What Goes In It, and What Is Still Missing

The battery passport is the first Digital Product Passport the EU actually requires. We explain which batteries need one, what the Commission's 71 data points cover and which rules are still missing five months before the deadline.

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EU Guarantee Notice and GARAN Label: The 2026 Rules
ESPR & EU Regulations
October 1, 2026

EU Guarantee Notice and GARAN Label: The 2026 Rules

Two standardised EU disclosures since 27 September: a general legal guarantee notice and a product-specific GARAN label. Retailers display them, but GARAN only works with the producer's data per model.

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PPWR vs. Digital Product Passport: Is EU Packaging Regulation the Same as the DPP?
ESPR & EU Regulations
August 31, 2026

PPWR vs. Digital Product Passport: Is EU Packaging Regulation the Same as the DPP?

Manufacturers keep asking about PPWR and DPP in the same breath. They're not the same obligation. Here's what each regulation actually requires on your QR code, and when.

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Digital Product Passport for Electronics: What Applies Now, What Comes Next, Who Is Actually Affected in 2027

Digital Product Passport for Electronics: What Applies Now, What Comes Next, Who Is Actually Affected in 2027

The "electronics 2027" claim is only half right. Consumer electronics missed the first ESPR wave, but the battery passport catches e-mobility manufacturers in February 2027, and the Right to Repair Directive is already here. What actually applies, with sources.

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EN 18216 to EN 18223: The Six Harmonised DPP Standards Explained (2026)

EN 18216 to EN 18223: The Six Harmonised DPP Standards Explained (2026)

Implementing Decision 2026/1736 gave the Digital Product Passport its first six harmonised standards, covering data exchange, identifiers, data carriers, storage, APIs, and interoperability. Here is what each one governs and what it means if you are building or buying DPP tooling.

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