Registry · live 19 July 2026

The EU DPP Registry, explained

The central EU Digital Product Passport Registry opened for registration on 19 July 2026. It is the backbone index that ties every passport to a unique, persistent registration identifier — and the point at which a passport becomes a legally filed record rather than a private data set.

Last updated: 6 July 2026

What changed on 19 July 2026: registration became possible for all in-scope categories. A shipment whose product has no registered passport can be detained at the EU border once the product group's obligation is live.

What the registry is

It is not where the passport data lives — it is an index. Each registered passport receives a unique, persistent registration identifier and a proof of registration. The full product data stays with the economic operator's chosen system (like PassPer); the registry holds identifiers, the commodity code, the responsible operator, and pointers.

What it validates on submission

When a passport is submitted, the registry automatically checks:

the existence and semantic completeness of the mandatory data fields for the applicable delegated act;
conformity with the required granularity level (model, batch or item);
the validity of the commodity code (CN / TARIC), where relevant;
the presence of a valid qualified electronic signature or seal under eIDAS;
the backup-provider link, where relevant.

Proof of registration

On acceptance the registry issues a proof of registration — a secure electronic document carrying the Commission's qualified seal. It is valid for 90 days and can be regenerated at any time. Registration data is retained in the registry for ten years from first registration (longer where sector law requires).

Who must register and how

The economic operator placing the product on the EU market registers — manufacturer, importer, or authorised representative. Every registered version must be individually signed with a qualified electronic seal; the signing requirement applies to each version, not just the first. Submission is via the registry's secure interface or its API. PassPer's submission pipeline is built to this specification, carrying commodity code, granularity, backup link, seal reference and proof fields.

Frequently asked questions

When did the EU DPP Registry open?

19 July 2026 — registration became possible for all in-scope categories on that date.

Does my product data get stored in the EU registry?

No. The registry stores identifiers, the commodity code, the responsible operator and pointers. The passport data itself stays in your chosen system; the registry indexes it.

What is proof of registration?

A secure electronic document carrying the Commission's qualified seal, issued when a passport is accepted. It is valid for 90 days and regenerable at any time.

Do I need eIDAS sealing to register?

Yes. The registry validates a qualified electronic signature or seal under eIDAS on every registered version. PassPer's qualified-seal signing is built in and activates with the certificate.

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