You can generate a digital product passport for free today. That helps with the easy part. A plain look at what free tools cover, what an EU importer is still on the hook for, and the dates that matter before February 2027.
A low software subscription can be enough when your supplier data is in order. This guide explains when an importer can stay self-serve — and when hands-on factory support is worth paying for.
If you import energy storage into the EU, you cannot place affected products on the market from 18 February 2027 unless a digital battery passport is reachable by QR code. The page behind the code is the easy part. Months go on chasing the factory for data — and that is where most importers get stuck.