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European Commission announces fourth battery passport webinar
The European Commission is inviting participants to its fourth webinar on the Digital Product Passport (DPP) for batteries on 26 November 2026. The focus will be on the latest developments concerning guidance on battery passport data points, as well as technical specifications for the Registry API and semantic data model.
The last two DPP standards are expected to be cited in the Official Journal of the EU in November
According to the European Commission’s current schedule, the DPP standards EN 18239:2026 and EN 18246:2026 are expected to be cited in the Official Journal of the EU in November 2026. This would also mean that these two standards trigger the presumption of conformity provided for harmonised standards under the ESPR.
European Commission plans free online access to referenced standards
The European Commission intends to make referenced standards available online free of charge and without access restrictions in the future. The proposal could facilitate access to the technical foundations for DPP implementation, but it has not yet been adopted and currently does not change any binding DPP requirements.
European Commission publishes technical implementation package for the DPP Registry
The European Commission has published new technical guides and machine-readable specifications for connecting to the DPP Registry. The package specifies Registry APIs, authentication, and semantic validation, but does not create any new regulatory obligations.
VDMA conference brings together regulation, standards and practical DPP experience
The VDMA conference in Frankfurt on 17 November 2026 combines regulatory and technical DPP topics with presentations on the battery passport, OPC UA, GS1, ECLASS and ongoing pilot projects.
International DPP approaches improve the traceability of chemicals
International examples of practice show how DPP-like structures can make chemical information available across textile and battery supply chains. At the same time, interoperability, data gaps and the involvement of small businesses remain key challenges.
DPP is becoming a knowledge infrastructure for technical service
The German Customer Service Association classifies the DPP as information logistics for technical service. Problem-oriented pilot projects and measurable service metrics are intended to demonstrate its practical benefits.
EU Commission specifies data points for the battery passport
A new EU guide assigns 71 battery passport data points to the affected battery categories. This gives companies a more specific basis for preparing their data and systems for the mandatory start in February 2027.
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