IR (EU) 2026/1778 has been in force since 6 August 2026. The EU DPP registry is an identifier index, not a passport store. Apparel has no registration duty until a textiles delegated act; the Commission indicates Q4 2027 adoption (indicative). Textile DPP is not mandatory in 2026 or 2027.
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
Establishes the EU Digital Product Passport framework for textiles and other product groups. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1778, in force 6 August 2026, sets the registry as an identifier index — not a store of passport documents. Apparel has no registration duty until a textiles delegated act is adopted.
IR (EU) 2026/1778 in force: 6 August 2026 (34 days since it took effect)
The Commission indicates Q4 2027 adoption for a textiles delegated act (indicative). That act is what would create apparel registration duties. Pacod is not a licensed, accredited, or official EU registry partner. Textile DPP is not mandatory in 2026 or 2027.
- Digital Product Passport when delegated acts apply
- QR code at point of sale (when required)
- Material composition disclosure
General Product Safety Regulation
Requires traceable supply chain documentation and verifiable digital product identity for consumer goods sold in the EU.
In force: 13 December 2024 (635 days since it took effect)
Active since December 13, 2024. Product traceability and economic operator details are enforceable now.
- Product traceability
- Digital product identity
- Economic operator registration
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation of Chemicals
Brands must disclose SVHCs present in products above 0.1% concentration with supplier-level data.
Ongoing enforcement: 1 January 2023 (1347 days since it took effect)
SVHC disclosure obligations are active. New SVHC listings trigger consumer information deadlines.
- SVHC disclosure above 0.1%
- Supplier-level chemical data
- Consumer right to information within 45 days
Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive
The live EU instrument for environmental claims in consumer-facing messaging is Directive (EU) 2024/825 (EmpCo). It applies from 27 September 2026. This is a messaging cutover, not a textile Digital Product Passport mandate and not a QMS buying trigger. The Green Claims Directive was not adopted.
EmpCo application date: 27 September 2026 (18 days remaining)
From 27 September 2026, EmpCo restricts certain generic environmental claims in consumer communications. It does not require textile DPPs and does not set a factory quality-system obligation.
- No generic environmental claims without recognised excellence
- Substantiation of claims used in consumer messaging
- Does not create a textile DPP or QMS purchase duty
French Anti-Waste for a Circular Economy Law
French law requiring product information disclosure for durability, repairability, and recycled content for brands selling in France.
In force: 1 January 2023 (1347 days since it took effect)
Active in the French market. Repairability index and recycled content rules apply by category.
- Repairability index
- Recycled content disclosure
- End-of-life instructions
