DPP dates are confusing because some are binding law and some are indicative plan. This guide separates the two and shows your preparation window by product group.
Only regulations in force (e.g. the Battery Regulation) give firm dates. Until a delegated act is published, dates for groups such as textiles and steel are indicative and can shift. The rule: judge a date by its legal basis.
The table below shows each group with its legal basis and status — which is binding law, and which is indicative plan?
| Group / date | Basis and status |
|---|---|
| Batteries — 18 February 2027 | Binding: Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 |
| Textiles & apparel — ~2027/2029 | Delegated act ~2027; mandatory ~2028–2029 (indicative) |
| Iron & steel — ~2028+ | Working-plan priority; delegated act pending |
| Aluminium — ~2028+ | Working-plan priority; delegated act pending |
| Furniture — ~2028+ | Working-plan priority; delegated act pending |
| Tyres — ~2028+ | Working-plan priority; delegated act pending |
There is usually 12–24 months from a delegated act to mandatory use; but buyer demand arrives earlier. Data collection (especially carbon and tier-2/3 origin) needs the longest lead time. So your practical start date is before the legislation — the moment your first major buyer asks.
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This guide is for information only and is not legal advice. Regulatory dates are indicative and may change; verify decisions against current EU legislation.