Last reviewed: September 19, 2026
Digital product passport for detergents: what applies, and when.
A plain summary with sources. Not legal advice.
Prepare for 2029 today.
The Detergents Regulation makes a digital product passport mandatory for detergents from 23 September 2029. Veregis prepares the data; the public page and QR code work today.
Jul 2024
ESPR in force
Source: Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR)Mar 2026
Detergents Regulation in force
Source: Regulation (EU) 2026/405Jul 2026
Commission DPP registry test environment opened
Source: DPP Registry (testing environment)September 23, 2029
DPP obligation for detergents
Source: Regulation (EU) 2026/405
Dates come from the requirement set and link to their source. Veregis is not connected to the EU registry; the registry is not yet accepting registrations.
Who, what, when
| Who | What | From | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| All product groups | Ecodesign framework (ESPR) enabling passports | 2024 | Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR) |
| Detergents and surfactants | Detergents Regulation (EU) 2026/405 in force | 2026 | Regulation (EU) 2026/405 |
| Commission | DPP registry test environment | 2026 | DPP Registry (testing environment) |
| Detergents placed on the EU market | Digital product passport mandatory | 23 Sep 2029 | Regulation (EU) 2026/405 |
A passport you can open today
Scan the code or open the link: a real, published sample from the demo workspace.
Registry status
Veregis is not connected to the EU DPP registry. The registry is not yet accepting registrations; connection follows once the official procedure exists.
Questions
Is a passport mandatory today?
No. For detergents the obligation applies from 23 September 2029; other product groups follow their own delegated acts.
What data goes into it?
Identity, economic operator, ingredients, usage and safety information, documents, packaging. The exact list comes from the delegated act.
What is on the QR code?
A short URL to the public page. The carrier can move to GS1 Digital Link later without changing your data.