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Iron & Steel (ESPR delegated act)

The first ESPR product group in the working plan, chosen for its carbon intensity. Requirements are expected to focus on carbon footprint and recycled content.

In short

  • ●Adoption targeted for 2026 but not verified adopted; obligations expected roughly 18 months later.
Status
In preparation
DPP applies
Expected ≈2028
Scope
Intermediate iron and steel products.

Key dates

  1. expected

    Delegated act adoption (indicative)

  2. expected

    Steel DPP mandatory (expected)

Information the passport contains

  • Product classification (expected)
  • Material characteristics (expected)
  • Recycled content (expected)
  • Carbon footprint (expected)
  • Traceability documentation (expected)

Sources

  1. European Commission — Iron & steel DPP

Last reviewed 2 November 2026. Guidance only — not legal advice.

Dates marked "expected" depend on acts not yet adopted. Reviewed 2 November 2026.

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