Digital Product Passport for Beauty, Personal Care & Pharma

Current ESPR status and what sustainability teams should prepare for

Phased regulation. Inevitable requirement.

Under the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), all goods placed on the EU market are expected to be covered by a Digital Product Passport by 2032. Implementation happens step by step through delegated acts. Beauty, personal care, and pharmaceutical products are not yet mandatory, but will be included over time - regardless of inspection timing.

At the same time, consumers are increasingly demanding transparency and switching to brands that provide it.

Understand what to prepare →

  • Products impacted

    • Cosmetics and skincare products
    • Personal care products (hair, hygiene, body care)
    • Over-the-counter pharmaceutical products
    • Primary and secondary packaging

  • Timeline

    • Not mandatory in early ESPR phases
    • Sector-specific rules to follow
    • All goods covered by 2032

  • Regulatory focus

    • Future compliance obligation
    • Growing consumer demand for transparency
    • Increased scrutiny of environmental claims

FAQ Digital Product Passports for Beauty, Personal Care & Pharma

Are Digital Product Passports required today for these products?

No. These product groups are not part of the first mandatory DPP phases.

Does this mean companies can wait?

No. While inspections may not apply yet, the obligation applies to all goods by 2032, and preparation is expected to happen progressively.

Why are brands already preparing?

Because data collection takes time, and consumers increasingly favor brands that are transparent about products, packaging, and impact.

What information is likely to be required?

Product identification, packaging composition, manufacturing information, end-of-life instructions, and environmental indicators, aligned with existing cosmetics and pharmaceutical regulation.

Digital Product Passports are not only a compliance requirement — they are becoming a market expectation.

Brands that prepare early avoid risk and respond faster to consumer demand.

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