Which Products Get a DPP First in Italy?

The Digital Product Passport (DPP) does not apply to all products at once. It comes from the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/1781), which is directly applicable in Italy and rolls out gradually, product group by product group, through delegated acts. So the real question for an Italian seller is not “when does the DPP start” but “when does my product group get its passport”.

The indicative order of arrival

On current indicative timing, the sequence begins with batteries, whose battery passport is expected from around 18 February 2027. Textiles and iron and steel are among the early-priority groups expected from roughly 2027 onwards. These dates are indicative and depend on the delegated acts being finalised, so treat them as planning signals rather than fixed deadlines.

Why this matters especially for Italy

Italy’s economy is strong in exactly the sectors that lead the rollout. Fashion and textiles are a cornerstone of Italian manufacturing and export, and iron and steel are significant too. That means a larger-than-average share of Italian sellers will find their products in the early DPP groups.

• Batteries and battery-containing products — first, indicatively from early 2027.
• Textiles, including much of Italy’s fashion sector — early priority.
• Iron and steel — early priority, relevant to Italian industry.

What to do about it

If your catalogue includes textiles or steel-related goods, assume you are near the front of the queue and begin gathering supplier data now, along with Italian-language consumer content. To check your own products against the schedule, use our DPP timeline tool, and read the wider context in the complete DPP guide.

This article is educational and does not constitute legal advice; consult a qualified professional for guidance on your specific situation.