# Iron & Steel (ESPR delegated act)

**Reference:** ESPR working plan — indicative adoption 2026 · **Status:** In preparation · **DPP applies:** Expected ≈2028

> Adoption targeted for 2026 but not verified adopted; obligations expected roughly 18 months later.

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.

**Scope:** Intermediate iron and steel products.

## Key dates

- **2026** — Delegated act adoption (indicative) _(expected)_

- **≈2028** — Steel DPP mandatory (expected) _(expected)_

## Passport information

- Product classification (expected)

- Material characteristics (expected)

- Recycled content (expected)

- Carbon footprint (expected)

- Traceability documentation (expected)

## Sources

- [European Commission — Iron & steel DPP](https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/single-market/digital-product-passport/iron-steel_en)