Digital Product Passport for Furniture
Under ESPR, furniture and mattresses are expected to be addressed through later sector rules. Current planning points to passport requirements around 2030, covering materials, durability, repairability, and recyclability data.
Timeline & Key Dates
ESPR regulation adopted
The regulation establishes the legal basis for Digital Product Passports across all product categories, including furniture.
Delegated acts for furniture expected
The European Commission is expected to publish furniture-specific DPP requirements that would define the relevant data fields and formats.
Furniture passport obligations expected
Furniture and mattress passport requirements are currently expected around 1 January 2030, subject to the final delegated acts and scope definition.
Expected DPP Data Requirements
Wood Certification
FSC, PEFC or equivalent certification. Origin of wood raw materials and legal harvesting verification.
Material Composition
Complete breakdown of materials — wood species, upholstery fabrics, foams, metals, adhesives, and coatings.
Durability Scores
Expected product lifespan, structural testing results, and resistance ratings for everyday use.
Repairability Information
Availability of spare parts, repair instructions, and ease-of-repair scores for consumers and professionals.
Recyclability & Disassembly
Disassembly instructions, recyclable percentage, and recommended end-of-life handling procedures.
Chemical Substances
Declaration of hazardous substances (SVHC), VOC emissions, and compliance with REACH regulation.
Who is Affected?
The furniture DPP is expected to affect economic operators involved in bringing furniture products to the EU market, including:
- Furniture manufacturers — responsible for creating and maintaining the DPP with accurate product data
- Importers — are likely to need controls for passport data on non-EU furniture supply
- Retailers & distributors — should prepare for product-information checks at point of sale
- Contract furniture suppliers — B2B and commercial furniture also within scope
The scope covers wooden furniture, upholstered furniture, mattresses, office furniture, kitchen furniture, and outdoor furniture. Both residential and commercial products are included.