New EU Regulation: Digital product passport (2026/1778)

Overview

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1778 of 16 July 2026 laying down the implementation arrangements for the digital product passport registry set up under Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 of the European Parliament and of the Council

This implementing regulation sets out detailed technical rules for applying existing EU legislation. Published on 2026-07-16, it introduces specific rules that will affect how products are designed, manufactured, documented, and placed on the EU market.

Key Details

• CELEX number: 32026R1778
• Publication date: 2026-07-16
• Full text: View on EUR-Lex
• Type: Implementing Regulation
• Jurisdiction: EU

What This Means for Businesses

Implementing regulations provide the detailed technical rules needed to apply existing EU legislation in practice. They typically establish calculation methods, reporting formats, testing standards, or conformity assessment procedures. These are directly enforceable and must be followed precisely.

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.