The European Commission announced on July 20, 2026 that the Digital Product Passport Registry and its testing environment were live. Textile apparel is identified as a priority product group, although product-specific requirements and timing must be followed through official EU rules.
What a Digital Product Passport is
The Commission describes the DPP as a digital container for product information intended to support transparency, circularity, informed choices and compliance. The registry connects unique product identifiers with required metadata.
Why lingerie data needs structure
A bra or lingerie set can combine outer fabric, lining, elastic, foam, wire, closures, labels and packaging. Brands should create consistent style, component, supplier and artwork records before a specific DPP obligation applies.
What buyers can prepare now
- Stable style and variant identifiers
- Controlled material and component records
- Supplier and production-location references
- Approved label, care and packaging data
- A documented process for revisions and substitutions
Do not invent compliance claims
The exact required data depends on applicable legislation and product-specific rules. Importers and brands should verify current obligations with the relevant authorities and qualified advisers.
DPP readiness starts with accurate product data, not with adding a QR code to an incomplete record.
Official source checked July 31, 2026: European Commission — The Digital Product Passport Registry is now live.