Tag: european union
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EU ban on destruction of unsold apparel and footwear starts for large companies in July 2026
New measures under the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to prevent the destruction of unsold apparel, clothing, accessories and footwear, will apply to large companies from July 19, 2026. Medium-sized companies are expected to follow the ban on destruction of the product groups in 2030. The Delegated and Implementing Acts will support businesses…
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EDANA warns of high costs from nonwovens misclassification for importers
EDANA, the global association of the nonwovens and related industries, reminds of the legal requirement to comply with the EU rules on customs classification when importing nonwovens from third countries outside the EU. In this regard, EDANA underlined that it was recently discovered that there appears to be a high level of customs misclassification occurring…
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How will Türkiye position itself as global textile trade is reshaped?
Global trade, reshaped by the free trade agreements signed by the European Union in January, is altering the competitive balance in Europe — Türkiye’s largest export market. The customs advantages India will gain through its agreement with the EU, along with emerging new trade blocs, are leading Türkiye to reassess its position in the global…
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How will the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation affect exporters?
Prepared as part of the European Union’s efforts to reduce packaging waste and strengthen its circular economy objectives, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will become directly applicable in all EU Member States as of 12 August 2026. Adopted by the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament on 19 December 2024…
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EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform is officially launched
Today, the European Commission officially launched the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform. This is a new digital space designed to support stakeholders across the textiles ecosystem towards increased sustainability, digitalisation, competitiveness and resilience. The event offered a guided tour through this new platform, and participants got a sneak peek into how platform users can initiate discussions,…