The full set of eight European standards for the Digital Product Passport (DPP) is now complete. With the publication of EN 18239 on access rights management, information system security, and business confidentiality, and EN 18246 on data authentication, reliability and integrity, the technical foundation for the DPP under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is in place.
TrusTrace has followed this work closely through the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS), where the national mirror committee SIS/TK 639 “Digital Product Passports” tracks and feeds into CEN-CENELEC JTC 24 “Digital Product Passport - Framework and System”, the European committee developing the DPP standards. This gives us direct line of sight into what is coming and how it will land for brands.
The eight European DPP standards developed under CEN/CENELEC JTC 24 are now complete. EN 18239 and EN 18246 join the six standards published earlier in 2026, covering identifiers, data carriers, data exchange, storage, APIs and interoperability. Together, they form the technical backbone brands will rely on to comply with the Digital Product Passport requirements under ESPR. Textiles is one of the first product groups in scope. Brands that start preparing their data now will move faster when their delegated act arrives.
Two new European standards have been published, completing the set of eight harmonised standards that underpin the Digital Product Passport. EN 18239 covers access rights, information system security, and business confidentiality. EN 18246 covers data authentication, reliability, and integrity. They join the six DPP standards published earlier in 2026 to form a single interoperable framework.
The eight standards were developed by CEN-CENELEC Joint Technical Committee 24 (JTC 24) under European Commission Standardisation Request M/604. Once cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, they will confer a presumption of conformity with the relevant articles of ESPR, meaning brands that implement DPPs in line with these standards can demonstrate compliance with the regulation.
The eight standards, at a glance:
Textiles is one of the first product groups in scope for the DPP under ESPR. That means fashion and apparel brands are among the earliest movers, not one of the later waves. When the delegated act for textiles is adopted, brands selling into the EU will need to issue a DPP for products in scope, giving consumers, regulators, repairers and recyclers access to structured product information via a data carrier such as a QR code.
The eight standards decide the plumbing: how the identifier on your garment resolves, how data carriers should behave, how data is exchanged and stored, who can see what, and how the data can be trusted. If your product data infrastructure is not aligned with this framework, your DPP will not be interoperable, and interoperability is the whole point.
TrusTrace follows the DPP standards work through the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS), the national body that hosts SIS/TK 639 “Digital Product Passports”. SIS/TK 639 is the Swedish mirror committee to CEN-CENELEC JTC 24, the European joint technical committee developing the DPP standards under Mandate M/604. Sweden also plays a leading role at European level: SIS holds the secretariat for JTC 24 Working Group 2, which covers unique identifiers and data carriers.
Being close to the standards work means we have tracked EN 18239 and EN 18246 from draft to publication, alongside the six earlier standards. This helps us anticipate where the DPP framework is heading and design our platform so brands can build DPPs on TrusTrace with confidence that they align with the European standards regulators will expect.
Start with your data, not the technology. Much of the information a DPP will need already exists inside brands and their supplier network, but it is fragmented across PLM, ERP, sourcing platforms, compliance tools and supplier spreadsheets. The brands that will move fastest when the textiles delegated act lands are the ones that have already mapped where their product data lives and how it flows.
Practical steps to take now:
What are EN 18239 and EN 18246?
EN 18239 is the European standard for access rights management, information system security, and business confidentiality within the Digital Product Passport. EN 18246 is the European standard for data authentication, reliability and integrity. Together they cover who can access DPP data, how it is protected, and how you can trust that the data is genuine.
Are all eight DPP standards now published?
Yes. With EN 18239 and EN 18246 published, the full set of eight European standards developed under CEN-CENELEC JTC 24 is now complete. The other six (EN 18216, EN 18219, EN 18220, EN 18221, EN 18222 and EN 18223) were published earlier in 2026.
Does this mean the Digital Product Passport is now mandatory for textiles?
Not yet. The DPP obligation for textiles will apply once the product-specific delegated act under ESPR is adopted and enters into force. The standards give brands the technical framework to build against so they are ready when that happens.
When is the textile delegated act expected?
The textile delegated act is expected to be adopted in 2027. Under ESPR, brands then get at least 18 months from the entry into force of the delegated act before compliance becomes mandatory, so realistic enforcement of the textile DPP falls in 2029 or later. That sounds far off, but the data foundation the DPP will run on takes time to build, which is why preparation should start now.
Do the standards themselves make my brand compliant with ESPR?
The standards are a voluntary route to compliance. Once cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, they will confer a presumption of conformity with the relevant articles of ESPR. Following the standards is the most practical way to demonstrate that your DPP meets the regulation's requirements.
Where can I get the official standards?
The standards are available for purchase through national standards bodies. In Sweden, this is the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS). Other EU member state standards bodies distribute them as well.
How can TrusTrace help fashion and apparel brands prepare for the DPP?
TrusTrace helps brands build the traceability data foundation the DPP will run on, from raw material tier down to finished product. Our platform is designed to align with the European DPP standards framework, and our engagement with the Swedish Institute for Standards and SIS/TK 639 keeps us close to how the framework evolves.
TrusTrace helps you get ready for the Digital Product Passport with confidence. We provide the traceability data and DPP infrastructure fashion and apparel brands need to comply with ESPR, aligned with the European DPP standards. Explore our DPP solution or speak with one of our experts.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult legal professionals for guidance specific to your situation.