New EU Regulation: Digital product passport (2026/1736)

Overview

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1736 of 14 July 2026 on harmonised standards for digital product passports drafted in support of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 of the European Parliament and of the Council

This implementing decision establishes specific measures for applying existing EU legislation. Published on 2026-07-14, it introduces specific rules that will affect how products are designed, manufactured, documented, and placed on the EU market.

Key Details

• CELEX number: 32026D1736
• Publication date: 2026-07-14
• Full text: View on EUR-Lex
• Type: Implementing Decision
• Jurisdiction: EU

What This Means for Businesses

EU regulations under the ESPR framework translate high-level goals into specific, enforceable product requirements. When new legislation is published, it typically establishes performance requirements, information disclosure obligations, or standardised calculation methodologies.

Businesses that manufacture, import, or distribute products in the EU market should review this regulation carefully to determine whether it applies to their product portfolio. Non-compliance can result in products being barred from the EU market.

How to Prepare

To stay ahead of this legislation, we recommend the following steps:

• Read the full text — review the official text on EUR-Lex to understand the specific requirements and timelines.
• Assess your product portfolio — determine which of your products fall within scope.
• Update your Digital Product Passports — ensure your DPPs include all newly required data fields. MyProductPassport supports the full range of ESPR and sector-specific DPP requirements.
• Engage your supply chain — collect any upstream data needed for compliance, such as materials composition, recycled content, or manufacturing process information.
• Monitor future updates — both the EU and UK continue to develop product sustainability legislation. Subscribe to regulatory alerts to stay informed.

MyProductPassport makes it straightforward to create and manage compliant Digital Product Passports. Our platform tracks regulatory changes automatically and ensures your DPP data stays aligned with the latest requirements.