Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1736 on harmonised standards for Digital Product Passports
The Decision publishes six DPP harmonised-standard references in the Official Journal, enabling presumption of conformity with the ESPR Articles 10 and 11 requirements they cover.
- 1EN 18216:2026 covers data exchange protocols.
- 2EN 18219:2026 covers unique identifiers.
- 3EN 18220:2026 covers data carriers.
- 4EN 18221:2026 covers data storage, archiving and persistence.
- 5EN 18222:2026 covers APIs for passport lifecycle management and searchability.
- 6EN 18223:2026 covers system interoperability.
Overview
The Decision publishes six DPP harmonised-standard references in the Official Journal, enabling presumption of conformity with the ESPR Articles 10 and 11 requirements they cover.
Core points from the official source
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- EN 18216:2026 covers data exchange protocols.
- EN 18219:2026 covers unique identifiers.
- EN 18220:2026 covers data carriers.
- EN 18221:2026 covers data storage, archiving and persistence.
- EN 18222:2026 covers APIs for passport lifecycle management and searchability.
- EN 18223:2026 covers system interoperability.
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Source and editorial information
- Category: Law and policy
- Issuer: European Commission
- Document: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1736 on harmonised standards for Digital Product Passports
- Identifier: CELEX 32026D1736
- DPP Lens review date: July 20, 2026
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Editorial note
The Official Journal decision cites six standards. EN 18239 and EN 18246 are part of the wider eight-standard set but are not OJ-cited harmonised standards as of 20 July 2026.
The Official Journal decision cites six standards. EN 18239 and EN 18246 are part of the wider eight-standard set but are not OJ-cited harmonised standards as of 20 July 2026.
DPP Lens provides operational interpretation, not legal advice or an official conformity assessment. Always rely on the linked official text.
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