ESPR 2024/1781 · Timeline
ESPR textile timeline — registry vs apparel duty
IR (EU) 2026/1778 has been in force since 6 August 2026. The 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).
What happened on 6 August 2026?
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1778 entered into force. It sets up the EU Digital Product Passport registry as an identifier index — not a store of passport documents.
Does apparel have a registration duty now?
No. Apparel has no registration duty until a textiles delegated act is adopted. The Commission indicates Q4 2027 adoption (indicative). Textile DPP is not mandatory in 2026 or 2027.
Is Pacod an official EU registry partner?
No. Pacod is not a licensed, accredited, or official EU registry partner. Registry submission from the product remains a payload that is assembled, not transmitted, until a live connection exists.
What should fashion brands do now?
Organize product and supplier data and keep quality evidence on the style record. Publishing a consumer-facing DPP follows once a textiles delegated act defines required fields.
Timeline at a glance
- 6 August 2026 — IR (EU) 2026/1778 in force (identifier registry)
- Q4 2027 (indicative) — Commission indication for textiles delegated-act adoption
- Apparel registration duty follows that act — not a 2026 or 2027 textile DPP mandate
Author: Pacod · Last updated September 2026 · Not legal advice. Sources: Regulation (EU) 2024/1781, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1778.
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