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Practical guides on EU Digital Product Passports, ESPR regulation timelines, and what brands need to do to stay compliant.
The EU DPP Registry Is Live: What the Rulebook Actually Says
The EU DPP Registry went live on 20 July 2026 and Implementing Reg. (EU) 2026/1778 took effect on 6 August 2026. What it stores, how eIDAS verification works, and why registration is not proof of compliance.
Read articleEvery EU Product Passport Deadline, and Which Ones Are Real
A dated, sourced timeline of EU digital product passport obligations. Two are binding (batteries 18 Feb 2027, toys 1 Aug 2030). Textiles, furniture and electronics have no adopted rule at all.
Read articleEU Battery Passport, 18 February 2027: Scope, Data and What Stays Empty
Battery passports are binding from 18 February 2027 under Reg. (EU) 2023/1542 Art. 77, for EV, LMT and industrial batteries above 2 kWh only. Which Annex XIII fields you must fill, and which must be left blank.
Read articleWhat Is a Digital Product Passport? A Plain-English Guide
What a Digital Product Passport is, what data goes in one, and which EU rules actually require it today: batteries from 18 February 2027 and toys from 1 August 2030, with nothing adopted for textiles or furniture.
Read articleLabelEU vs DIY Spreadsheets: Why You Need a Dedicated DPP Tool
Spreadsheets cannot produce ESPR-compliant Digital Product Passports. Learn why a dedicated tool like LabelEU saves time, reduces risk, and meets regulatory requirements.
Read articleLabelEU vs Enterprise DPP Platforms: The Small Business Alternative
Enterprise DPP platforms cost 10,000+ EUR/year and take months to deploy. LabelEU gives small and mid-size businesses the same ESPR compliance in 15 minutes, starting at 50 EUR.
Read articleLabelEU vs Compliance Consultants: Self-Serve Digital Product Passports
Should you hire a consultant or use a self-serve platform for DPP compliance? Compare costs, timelines, and when the hybrid approach works best.
Read articleEU Green Claims Directive: What Changes in September 2026
The EU bans vague green claims from September 2026. Learn which phrases are banned, how to substantiate claims, and what your product labels need.
Read articleHow to Create a Digital Product Passport: A Guide for SMEs
Step-by-step guide to creating your first EU Digital Product Passport. Covers data gathering, QR codes, and compliance for small brands.
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