Your up-to-date resource for textile laws and regulations – covering French Eco-Score, DPP, California's SB 253, and more. Updated weekly.
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DPP
Adopted
Digital Product Passport
WHAT
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The Digital Product Passport (DPP) will create product-level digital records showing a garment’s environmental performance, accessed via a QR code or similar data carrier.
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While final requirements are still being defined, EU studies indicate early DPPs will focus on material composition, manufacturing processes, core environmental indicators, chemical compliance, traceability, and durability.
WHO
- The DPP will apply to apparel and textile brands selling in the EU, regardless of where they are based; the exact scope (including footwear) will be confirmed through delegated acts.
WHEN
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The DPP is already part of EU law, with textile-specific delegated acts expected to be adopted in 2027, followed by a minimum 18-month transition period, meaning implementation is expected to start from 2028 onward.
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Many fashion brands are already preparing by building LCA-based data foundations.
California SB 253
Adopted
California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253)
WHAT
- California law requiring mandatory GHG emissions reporting.
- Scope 1 & 2 emissions reporting from the first year; Scope 3 emissions added in the second year.
- Requires disclosure in line with the GHG Protocol.
- Emissions must be reported annually through a California Air Resources Board (CARB) system.
WHO
- B 253 applies to fashion brands that meet all three conditions:
- US-based company or US subsidiary (including US subsidiaries).
- Annual revenue over $1 billion for two consecutive fiscal years.
- Doing business in California.
WHEN
- 2026: First reporting year: Scope 1 & Scope 2 emissions; no third-party assurance required.
- 2027 onward: Scope 3 emissions reporting required; Limited third-party assurance for Scope 1 & 2 begins.
French Eco-Score
Adopted
French Eco-Score
WHAT
- French Eco-score, part of the 2021 Climate and Resilience Law. Assigns a single environmental score (Environmental Cost) to textile products sold in France.
WHO
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Applies to all producers, importers, and distributors placing textile products on the French market, regardless of country of origin.
WHEN
- From October 2025, the voluntary display phase begins (only brands may publish scores).
- From October 2026, third parties may publish scores if brands have not. Environmental Cost becomes mandatory if another environmental score is shown.
EmpCo (UCPD)
Adopted
Unfair CommercialPractices Directive & Empowering Consumersfor the Green Transition Directive
WHAT
- UCPD is the EU’s core law governing B2C marketing and sales practices.
- Sets rules on how brands can communicate product features, pricing, promotions, and environmental
claims. - Has already been enforced against major, well-known fashion retailers.
- EmpCo amends the UCPD by introducing explicit bans on certain greenwashing practices, such as
vague durability claims and unverified sustainability labels.
WHO
- All apparel and footwear brands communicating with consumers in the EU.
- Applies to EU and non-EU brands, across all sales channels (online, retail, wholesale).
- Covers product labels, packaging, websites, ads, imagery, brand names, and sustainability labels.
WHEN
- 2005: UCPD adopted and transposed into national law across the EU.
- 2024: ECGT adopted, strengthening UCPD rules. September
- 2026: Updated UCPD rules start to apply and can be enforced.
EUDR
Adopted
European Deforestation Regulation
WHAT
- Brands must prove that their use of cattle leather, natural rubber, and paper-based products did not contribute to deforestation.
- Requires proof that production did not take place on land deforested after 31 December 2020.
- Involves submitting a due diligence statement to verify the geolocation of production areas. Assigns due-diligence responsibility to the first operator placing the product on the EU market (e.g. footwear brand importing sneakers, not retailer).
WHO
- Applies to several high-risk commodities, including cocoa, coffee, soy, palm oil, leather and timber, as well as products made from these materials (e.g. leather belt, paper packaging).
- Brands placing EUDR-relevant products on the EU market or exporting them. Leather made from non-cattle species is currently out of scope.
WHEN
- 30 December 2026: Rules apply to medium and large companies.
- 30 June 2027: Rules apply to micro and small companies.
UK SRS
Proposal
Sustainability ReportingStandards (UK SRS)
WHAT
- The UK is transitioning from SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting) to
the broader UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS). - UK SRS is expected to replace SECR’s limited focus on energy use and Scope 1–2 emissions with broader sustainability-related financial disclosures.
- Standards are aligned with IFRS S1 and IFRS S2.
- Expected to introduce Scope 3 emissions reporting.
WHO
- UK-listed companies, particularly those already subject to existing climate or
financial disclosure obligations. - The government is considering extending UK SRS to large private companies,
especially those currently in scope of SECR or TCFD-aligned reporting.
WHEN
- The UK Government’s consultation on exposure drafts closed on 17 September
2025. - 2026/2027: Mandatory adoption for large listed companies is considered by
government.
Netherlands EPR
Adopted
Extended Producer Responsibility – Netherlands
WHAT
- Requires textile producers to fund and organize free consumer take-back of used textiles, pay weight-based EPR fees (~€0.20/kg in 2025), and meet binding reuse and recycling targets that ramp to 75% by 2030, including a rising share of fiber-to-fiber recycling.
WHO
- Applies to Dutch and foreign companies that first place newly manufactured consumer clothing, workwear, or household linens on the Dutch market.
- Footwear, bags, belts, blankets, and curtains are out of scope.
- Stichting UPV Textiel
is the main PRO for textile EPR in the Netherlands.
WHEN
- In force since July 2023; reuse and recycling targets ramp through 2030.
ESRS
Adopted
European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
WHAT
- ESRS defines what and how companies must report under the CSRD.
- 12 standards divided into four main categories: Cross-cutting, Environment, Social, and Governance.
- E1 – Climate Change: requires disclosure of GHG emissions, climate risks, and targets.
WHO
- Applies to brands required to publish sustainability disclosures under CSRD. Textile-specific ESRS are under development, but will now be voluntary. Listed SMEs can now report voluntarily with the VSME ESRS Standard.
WHEN
- 2023: CSRD entered into EU law, introducing ESRS as the reporting framework.
- 2025: First ESRS-based CSRD reports published by former NFRD companies
- 2025: Omnibus I approved, mandating simplification of ESRS.
- 2026: EU expected to adopt a Delegated Act simplifying the general ESRS.
- From 2028: First mandatory reports using simplified ESRS.
CSDDD
Adopted
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
WHAT
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Directive requiring the largest brands to put human rights and environmental due diligence processes in place across their own operations and direct suppliers.
WHO
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Only very large brands remain in scope, those with over 5,000 employees and €1.5bn+ net annual turnover, including non-EU brands with equivalent EU net annual turnover.
WHEN
- Application is expected from 2028, following delays introduced under the Omnibus I Simplification Package.
Latvia EPR
Adopted
Extended Producer Responsibility – Latvia
WHAT
- Operates a dual compliance system: brands either pay the state's Natural Resource Tax directly (~€0.50/kg for textiles) or join a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO), such as Latvijas Zaļais Punkts (LZP), which takes on waste-management obligations at substantially lower, weight-based fees. Most brands comply via a PRO.
WHO
- Applies to Latvian and foreign companies placing clothing, textile-based clothing accessories, household textiles (bed linen, towels), curtains, blankets, or footwear on the Latvian market.
WHEN
- In force since 2022.
ESPR
Adopted
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)
WHAT
- Sets product-level requirements (durability, recyclability, recycled content), introduces the Digital Product Passport (DPP), and bans the destruction of unsold textiles, apparel, and footwear.
WHO
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Ecodesign and DPP requirements apply to every brand selling into the EU (footwear will be addressed later than apparel). The destruction ban and disclosure obligation apply to large and medium-sized brands only (small and micro brands exempt).
WHEN
- Destruction ban applies from 2026 for large enterprises and from 2030 for medium-sized. Textile ecodesign and DPP delegated act expected in 2027.
Green Claims
Paused
Green Claims Directive
WHAT
- Proposed EU rule that would require every explicit environmental claim made to consumers ("recycled," "lower carbon footprint," "water-saving") to be substantiated with a life-cycle assessment built on the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology, and verified by an independent third party before appearing on a hangtag, label, or product page.
WHO
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Would have applied to every brand or retailer making voluntary environmental claims to EU consumers (B2C), fashion included.
WHEN
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EU's Green Claims Directive is paused, but stricter enforcement of existing greenwashing laws continues under UCPD.
NY Fashion Act
Proposal
New York Fashion Act
WHAT
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Would require fashion brands to map their supply chain, disclose environmental and social impacts, set science-based emissions targets, and put due diligence procedures in place to prevent and remediate harm.
WHO
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Applies to fashion businesses with annual global revenue exceeding $100M.
WHEN
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First introduced in 2022; reintroduced as S4558/A4631 in February 2025 and currently under review in New York's 2025–2026 legislative session.
Waste Framework
Adopted
EU Waste Framework Directive
WHAT
- Establishes EU-wide separate textile waste collection and introduces textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), making producers financially and operationally responsible for the collection, sorting, reuse, and recycling of textile waste.
WHO
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Applies to all brands placing textiles on the EU market. Scope includes apparel, footwear, accessories, and home textiles.
WHEN
- 2025: Separate textile waste collection already in place.
- By June 2027: EU countries must translate the new textile EPR rules into national law.
- By April 2028: Textile EPR schemes must be operational, and fees start applying.
- From 2029: Requirements will also apply to micro-enterprises.
Labeling Regulation
Adopted
EU Textile Labeling Regulation
WHAT
- Sets labelling requirements for textile products placed on the EU market. Requires disclosure of fiber composition and non-textile parts of animal origin.
- Revision aims to:
- Include additional product information (e.g. origin, care instructions, sustainability-related parameters).
- Define what should be on physical labels and what on DPP.
- Reflect new fibers, recycled materials, and recycling technologies.
WHO
- EU and non-EU textile brands selling textile products in the EU.
- Footwear is excluded, as it is regulated separately under EU footwear labeling rules.
WHEN
- Since 2011: Current Textile Labeling Regulation in force.
- Q2 2026 (expected): European Commission proposal for the revised regulation.
- Late 2027/2028 (expected): New labeling requirements start to apply.
France EPR
Adopted
Extended Producer Responsibility – France
WHAT
- Requires brands to register with a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO, primarily Refashion), declare annual volumes placed on the French market, pay EPR fees, display the Triman logo, and comply with the ban on destroying unsold textiles and footwear.
- Fees are eco-modulated since January 2025: bonuses for durability, recycled content, and recognized environmental labels; penalties for designs that hinder recyclability.
WHO
- Applies to French, EU, and non-EU brands placing clothing, footwear, or household textiles on the French market, including non-EU brands selling online to French consumers.
- 100% leather or natural fur garments, and products made from 100% upcycled materials already covered by EPR fees, are out of scope.
WHEN
- In force since 2007 – France was the first country in the world to introduce textile EPR. Eco-modulation has applied since January 2025.
Hungary EPR
Adopted
Extended Producer Responsibility – Hungary
WHAT
- Requires textile producers to register with the national waste management concession MOHU, submit quarterly reports, and pay weight-based EPR fees (164 HUF/kg from 2025, up from 145 HUF/kg).
- Late filings or unpaid fees trigger administrative fines on top of the outstanding EPR fees.
WHO
- Applies to Hungarian and foreign companies placing apparel, footwear, clothing accessories, household linens, curtains, blankets, or carpets on the Hungarian market.
- Foreign brands can appoint a national authorized representative.
WHEN
- In force since 2023; updated fee rate applies from Q4 2025 market placements, with tighter enforcement since April 2025.
Italy EPR
Proposal
Extended Producer Responsibility – Italy
WHAT
- Would require producers to register in a national producer register, join a PRO (or run an approved individual compliance system), pay eco-modulated EPR fees, and report volumes placed on the market alongside collection, reuse, and recycling performance data.
- Expected to operate within the broader SNET framework, which combines EPR, eco-scoring (A–E), and fast-fashion penalties.
WHO
- Any company placing covered products on the Italian market – Italian brands and manufacturers, EU and non-EU brands selling into Italy, importers, and online sellers.
- Scope: clothing, footwear, accessories, leather goods, home and household textiles, and mattresses.
WHEN
- Draft decree published for public consultation in April–May 2025; scheme expected to enter into force in 2026 following adoption of the final decree, though no confirmed date has been published.
Spain EPR
Proposal
Extended Producer Responsibility – Spain
WHAT
- Would require producers to register with the national Registry of Product Producers, join a collective compliance system (SCRAP), report annual market volumes, and finance the full cost of collection, sorting, recycling, and consumer awareness initiatives — with eco-modulated EPR fees.
- Only registered producers would be allowed to place covered products on the Spanish market.
WHO
- Any brand placing covered products on the Spanish market
- Scope: textile-based apparel, footwear, household and technical textiles, waterproof clothing, leather goods, and certain textile-related accessories.
- Non-Spanish brands must appoint an authorized representative in Spain.
WHEN
- Draft Royal Decree published in 2025; final approval expected in 2026, with producer registration shortly after and collection/sorting obligations phased in alongside the EU Waste Framework Directive timeline.
California EPR
Adopted
Extended Producer Responsibility – California
WHAT
- Requires producers of apparel and textiles sold in California to join an approved PRO that runs a statewide system for the collection, repair, reuse, sorting, and recycling of covered products.
- SB 707 is the first mandatory textile EPR scheme in the U.S.
WHO
- Applies to producers of apparel, footwear, and other textile products sold in California.
- Detailed product scope will be clarified through implementing regulations and PRO plans.
WHEN
- Signed into law September 2024.
- The PRO must submit its detailed plan to the state by January 2026, and producers must participate in an approved PRO by July 2026.
- The system rolls out progressively once plans are approved.
New York EPR
Proposal
Extended Producer Responsibility – New York
WHAT
- Producers to finance and manage end-of-life treatment for textile products sold in New York, either through a collective PRO or an approved individual system.
- Producers must offer free and convenient consumer take-back, and report annually on the weight of textile waste collected, how it was treated (reuse, recycling, disposal), and whether collection targets were met.
WHO
- Would apply to producers of textile products sold in New York.
- Detailed product scope will be clarified through the final bill text and implementing regulations.
WHEN
- Senate Bill S3217 introduced in January 2025; not yet law.
- If enacted, producers would have to submit a collection program plan by the end of December 2026 and implement or join an approved textile collection system by July 2027, after which covered products could not be sold in New York unless the producer is compliant.
Washington EPR
Proposal
Extended Producer Responsibility – Washington
WHAT
- Would require apparel and textile producers to join a PRO, support a free statewide collection system with drop-off and mail-back options, pay eco-modulated fees, and report annually on products sold and reuse/recycling outcomes.
- Retailers, distributors, and online marketplaces would be barred from selling covered products unless the producer is compliant.
WHO
- Brands, manufacturers, importers, and – if none are in Washington – retailers or distributors selling apparel, footwear, or textile products in the state.
- Secondhand-only sellers and companies under $1M global turnover are exempt.
WHEN
- If enacted: register or join a PRO by January 2027, PRO plan submitted by January 2029, implementation from April 2031.
The FABRIC Act
Proposal
The FABRIC Act
WHAT
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The Fashion Accountability and Building Real Institutional Change (FABRIC) Act, introduced in the US Senate in May 2022, aims to address the environmental and social impact of outsourcing garment production.
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Proposes a 30% tax credit for clothing producers willing to relocate their manufacturing to the US.
WHO
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The FABRIC Act targets clothing producers and fashion brands operating within the United States.
WHEN
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Introduced in the US Senate in May 2022. Still needs to pass the Senate and House of Representatives before becoming law.
California SB 261
Paused
Climate-Related Financial Risk Bill (SB 261)
WHAT
- SB 261 (the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act) requires large
brands to assess and disclose how climate change could
impact their financial performance and operations.
WHO
- SB 261 applies to companies with over $500 million in revenue and requires disclosure of climate-related financial risks.
WHEN
- Enforcement of SB 261 is currently paused and being reviewed.
PPWR
Adopted
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
WHAT
- Establishes new standards and targets for all packaging materials, including protective garment bags, shoe boxes, and e-commerce shipping materials.
- The goal is to use less packaging, minimize (and in some cases, ban) single-use plastics, and adopt more circular packaging solutions.
- Harmonizes national packaging EPRs across EU member states.
WHO
- All brands placing packaging or packaged products on the EU market.
- Applies to EU and non-EU apparel and footwear brands, B2B and B2C.
WHEN
- August 2026: Regulation starts to apply across the EU. Brands have to comply with packaging EPR obligations and prepare for 2030 thresholds.
- 2030: Major requirements take effect. All packaging must be recyclable and meet a minimum recyclability performance grade. Plastic packaging must meet minimum post-consumer recycled content thresholds, while grouped, transport, and e-commerce packaging must comply with the 50% maximum empty-space limit.
- By 2030 and 2040: EU Member States must reduce per-capita packaging waste by 5% by 2030, 10% by 2035, and 15% by 2040, compared to 2018 levels.
Omnibus I
Adopted
Omnibus I Simplification Package
WHAT
- EU legislative package amending CSRD and CSDDD (+ ESRS).
- Introduces changes to scope, timelines, and implementation requirements.
- Objective: reduce administrative burden while maintaining core sustainability reporting and due diligence obligations.
- Will develop a centralised digital portal offering reporting templates
WHO
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Affects fashion companies in scope of CSRD and CSDDD, including large EU and non-EU brands operating in the EU.
WHEN
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January 2025: EU Competitiveness Compass launched.
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December 2025: Omnibus I Simplification Package approved through the EU legislative process.
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Early 2026: Final approval by EU Member States.
Fast-Fashion Bill
Proposal
Italy's Fast-Fashion Bill
WHAT
- Proposed national law targeting fast-fashion and ultra-fast-fashion brands.
- Introduces a national textile Eco-Score (SNET) classifying products from A (lowest impact) to E (highest impact). Used by authorities to determine penalties and EPR fees, not consumer-facing.
- Advertising ban: From January 1, 2026, ads for ultra-fast-fashion are proposed to
be banned, including influencer promotions. - Parcel eco-tax: A €2–4 tax on small parcels (< 2 kg) with textile products shipped from outside the EU.
WHO
- All fashion brands selling in Italy, regardless of company size or headquarters.
- Non-EU brands shipping into Italy are explicitly covered (including via ecommerce).
- Measures primarily target fast-fashion and ultra-fast-fashion brands.
WHEN
- October 2025: Bill introduced in the Italian Senate.
- Current status: Not adopted, still under committee review; amendments ongoing.
Green Claims Code
Adopted
UK Green Claims Code
WHAT
- Fashion brands must ensure all environmental claims are accurate, specific, and
evidence-based. - Claims such as eco-friendly, sustainable, recycled, carbon neutral, or low
impact must be clearly defined and backed by data. - Built around six core principles, including truthfulness, clarity, lifecycle
consideration, fair comparison, and evidence-based claims.
WHO
- All apparel and footwear brands selling or marketing products to UK consumers.
- Applies to UK and non-UK brands, including e-commerce sites, retail packaging,
labels, and influencer marketing.
WHEN
- Already in force under UK consumer protection law.
- From April 2025: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) can directly fine
brands for misleading green claims. Penalties can reach up to 10% of global
turnover.
Textile compliance hub
EU textile regulations have expanded under the European Green Deal to cover the full product lifecycle – from labelling and eco-design standards to emissions disclosure and Digital Product Passports. In the US, near-term compliance pressure is increasingly shifting to state-level regulation, with several US states initiating textile EPR laws, and California taking the lead by making Scope 3 reporting obligatory. This hub offers a detailed insight into these changes, guiding sustainability managers through textile compliance. If you have any questions about staying compliant, please don't hesitate to contact our team!
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