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The EU Digital Product Passport: Implications and Practical Guidance for the Battery Industry

The European Union’s Digital Product Passport (DPP) introduces new transparency and data requirements across the batteries value chain — from raw materials to end‑of‑life. 

  • Training and workshops

On May 27, we held a webinar on the EU Digital Product Passport for batteries, exploring upcoming data requirements, industry readiness, and offering support for SMEs through a live Q&A. The session provided practical guidance for the battery value chain.

  • batteries
  • Wednesday 27 May 2026, 09:00 - 13:00 (CEST)
  • Online only

Files

  • 29 MAY 2026
The EU Digital Product Passport_Implications and Practical Guidance for the Batteries Industry Webinar_May 27 Presentation
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Programme

  1. 27 May 2026, 09:15 - 09:30 (CEST)
    Opening Remarks

    Ms Stefka DZHUMALIEVA, Head of Unit, Single Market Implementation Tools 

  2. 09:30 - 09:45 (CEST)
    Digital Product Passport: Recent Developments and Upcoming Implementation Milestones (Focus: Batteries Business Case)

    Mr Alexandru ION, Digital Product Passport Team Leader 

     

  3. 09:45 - 10:30 (CEST)
    Focus Batteries' Passport: Updates on Data Requirements and Interoperability

    Mr Ewout DEURWAARDER, Policy Officer Sustainable Products 

  4. 10:30 - 11:00 (CEST)
    State of Play: Industry Readiness

    Mr Alexandru ION, Digital Product Passport Team Leader 

     

  5. 11:00 - 11:30 (CEST)
    Case Studies and Practical Examples

    Mr Hanno FOCKEN, Managing Director – Operations, Governance & Scaling

    Catena-X Automotive Network e.V.

  6. 11:30 - 12:30 (CEST)
    Live Q&A

    Panel discussion and audience questions 

  8. 12:30 - 12:45 (CEST)
    Closing Remarks and Conclusion

Practical information

When
Wednesday 27 May 2026, 09:00 - 13:00 (CEST)
Where
Online only
Languages
English
Organisers
Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs

Description

To support industry understanding and preparation, the webinar explored what the Digital Product Passport means in practice for companies operating in or affected by the batteries ecosystem, including manufacturers, suppliers, recyclers, service providers, and SMEs.

What we covered:

  • Data requirements: what information needs to be collected, managed, and shared — and why it matters
  • Industry readiness: where the batteries sector stands today and what steps organisations should consider next
  • Support for SMEs: practical guidance, tools, and available support to help smaller companies prepare
  • Live Q&A: an opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with experts

Attendance was limited to 1,000 participants to maintain interaction quality and ensure the best possible experience.

You can view the recording here.

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Contacts

General contact

Digital Product Passport Team

Name
Digital Product Passport Team
Email
GROW-DIGITAL-PRODUCT-PASSPORTatec [dot] europa [dot] eu