Focus for labelling and product information: Digital product passport, product information, data carriers and sector-specific requirements
| Legal act | Role | Official text |
|---|---|---|
| Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation | Base legal act | Open EUR-Lex |
Entry into force, start of application and transitional periods are listed separately, each with its source.
| Date | Type | Description | Official text |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2024 | Entry into force | Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation | EUR-Lex |
| 19 Jul 2026 | Other | By 19 July 2026 the Commission sets up the digital registry for unique product identifiers (Art. 13(1)). | Source |
| 19 Jul 2026 | Start of application | The ban on destroying unsold consumer products listed in Annex VII (including clothing and clothing accessories) applies from 19 July 2026 (Art. 25(1)). Micro and small enterprises are excluded. | Source |
| 19 Jul 2030 | Start of application | For medium-sized enterprises the ban on destroying unsold consumer products applies from 19 July 2030 (Art. 25(1)). | Source |
Deadlines and classification: research as of 19 October 2026, compiled from the official texts. The official text in its currently applicable version prevails.
A fitting topic does not mean that a QR code is mandatory or may replace mandatory particulars on the product. The monitor is not a substitute for legal advice.
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Legal acts, corrigenda, consolidated versions and follow-up acts, newest first.
The documents come from EUR-Lex, the EU legal portal. Titles appear in the German version; the official text is authoritative.
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