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§04.01 · EU REGISTRY

The EU DPP Registry — What It Is and When It Goes Live.

The European Commission's central registry, the July 2026 launch date, and what EU Digital Passport Processor does right now.

What is the EU DPP Registry?

The EU DPP registry is the central European Commission database that holds references to all Battery Passports. It is being developed under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1346.

The registry does not store the full passport data — it stores a reference (URL) to the passport hosted by the economic operator's chosen platform (such as EU Digital Passport Processor).

When does it launch?

The registry is expected to launch in July 2026. The EU Battery Regulation's DPP mandate takes effect on 18 February 2027.

StateDateEvent
In force18 Aug 2025Phase 1 — Due Diligence & Carbon FootprintSupply chain due diligence and carbon footprint declarations required for LMT and industrial batteries >2 kWh.
Imminent19 Jul 2026EU DPP Registry Goes LiveThe European Commission's central registry opens. EU Digital Passport Processor switches from mock to live submission automatically.
Key date18 Feb 2027Phase 3 — Battery Passport MandatoryEvery EV battery, industrial battery >2 kWh, and LMT battery on the EU market requires a registered DPP. No DPP = cannot clear EU customs.

What EU Digital Passport Processor does until July 2026

EU Digital Passport Processor operates in mock submission mode:

  • Your passport data is stored and fully ready for submission
  • When you click "Submit to EU Registry", a mock submission reference is created
  • No data is sent to any external system in mock mode
  • All mock references are stored and will be used for live resubmission when the registry opens
No action required when the registry goes liveEU Digital Passport Processor automatically switches to live mode and resubmits all your active passports when the EU registry launches in July 2026.

Can I demonstrate compliance before July 2026?

Yes. Your EU Digital Passport Processor passports are fully compliant with the Annex XIII data requirements right now. The QR code and public viewer work immediately. The only missing element is the registry reference number — which cannot exist until the registry launches. Show OEM or procurement teams the live public viewer as evidence of DPP readiness.

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