The regulations shaping product transparency in the EU.

The foundational regulation requiring Digital Product Passports for products sold in the EU. Gives the European Commission the mandate to set product-specific ecodesign requirements through delegated acts. Replaces the Ecodesign Directive; textiles are a first-wave priority.

France's national anti-waste law requiring textile brands to publish product-level environmental data online (composition, recycled content, traceability, microplastics). Furthermore, a new French law published on July 8, 2026, targets fast-fashion practices, introducing financial penalties on eco-contributions starting September 2026.

Mandatory notification database managed by ECHA under the Waste Framework Directive. Brands and importers must submit information on articles containing Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) above 0.1% weight-by-weight. Covers finished garments, trims, and accessories placed on the EU market.

France and Denmark have enacted national bans on PFAS in clothing and textiles ahead of the pending EU-wide restriction. These are legally binding now for brands selling into either market, and are distinct from the broader EU REACH restriction still under evaluation.

The proposed comprehensive restriction on over 10,000 PFAS substances under REACH Annex XVII. Covers production, use, and placing on the market — including textiles. This is the largest chemical restriction ever proposed under REACH, but has not yet been adopted as binding legislation.

The Digital Product Passport is the EU's primary tool for delivering ESPR ecodesign data to consumers, auditors, and recyclers. Central registry launched in July 2026. Mandatory DPP requirements will be introduced per product category through delegated acts. Textile-specific data requirements have not yet been formally adopted; brands should begin infrastructure preparation now.