Labels & Legislation
-
Wednesday, 24 April 2024Muted welcome for final approval of CSDDD
BRUSSELS - The European Parliament has today given its final approval to legislation that will make larger companies responsible for human rights and environmental issues in their global supply chains. Approval for the European Union's (EU) landmark… -
Tuesday, 23 April 2024European Parliament backs forced labour law
BRUSSELS - The European Parliament has approved rules to ban the sale, import and export of goods made using forced labour from the European Union (EU). The regulation, driven by concerns about human rights in the Xinjiang region of China, would be… -
Friday, 19 April 2024Cascale sets out 2024 policy priorities
SAN FRANCISCO - Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, has outlined its main areas of policy focus for this year when several major nations face key national elections. Countries including the US, UK, India and Pakistan, as well as the… -
Friday, 12 April 2024AAFA backs bid to extend African trade deal
WASHINGTON DC – The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) trade body has welcomed moves to extend the trade agreement between the US and eligible Sub-Saharan African countries for another 16 years. AAFA, which represents more than 1,000… -
Thursday, 11 April 2024Call to add textile waste to Basel Convention
BRUSSELS - European Union (EU) states France, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Austria are calling for textile waste to be covered by the Basel Convention to restrict exports to developing countries. They urged the EU Environment Council to support… -
Monday, 08 April 2024Australia to make firms reveal climate risks
SYDNEY - ESG risk management company Fair Supply has produced a report to help companies stay onside of proposed new Australian legislation which would require companies to disclose their climate change-related financial risks. The Treasury Laws… -
Monday, 08 April 2024US urged to speed up sustainable procurement rules
WASHINGTON DC – US civil societies are urging the US government to swiftly implement its previously announced raft of sustainable procurement rules for buyers across all federal departments, while also calling on the European Union to implement a… -
Monday, 08 April 2024US tightens up on forced labour textile risks
WASHINGTON DC - The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced plans to protect the US textile industry by tightening up restrictions on imports suspected of being produced with forced labour. The DHS says it has intensified the checking… -
Friday, 05 April 2024French MPs back ban on PFAS in textiles
PARIS - French MPs have backed a bill which would restrict the manufacture, import and sale of "non-essential" products - including textiles - containing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). Dubbed 'forever chemicals' for their durability in… -
Friday, 05 April 2024SEC puts climate disclosure rules on hold
WASHINGTON DC - The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has put on hold its new rules requiring US listed companies to disclose their climate-related risks and CO2 emissions to investors. Amidst multiple legal challenges, the regulator… -
Wednesday, 20 March 2024SEC climate rules on hold following challenge
WASHINGTON DC - The US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) recently adopted climate-related disclosure rule has been put on hold following a legal challenge. The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted an 'administrative stay'… -
Wednesday, 20 March 2024Intertek to verify Better Cotton standard
BOXBOROUGH - Inspection and testing organisation Intertek has been approved as a third-party verifier (3PV) to perform audits in compliance with the Better Cotton’s Chain of Custody (CoC) standard. Launched in October 2023, the CoC standard is… -
Friday, 15 March 2024
European CSDDD approved - with concessions
BRUSSELS - European proposals to make companies responsible for human rights and environmental issues in their global supply chains have finally been approved - albeit with significant concessions. The European Union's landmark Corporate… -
Friday, 15 March 2024French MPs back levies on ultra fast fashion
PARIS – A bill which would impose an environmental surcharge of up to €10 ($11) per garment on ultra-fast fashion companies, such as China-owned Shein, has been approved by France's National Assembly. All voting lawmakers in the lower house of the… -
Wednesday, 13 March 2024MEPs vote to beef up EPR scheme for textiles
BRUSSELS - MEPs have today voted to strengthen a proposed extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme for textile waste as part of a revision of the European Union's (EU) Waste Framework Directive. The European Parliament agreed the EPR scheme,… -
Tuesday, 12 March 2024European Parliament backs green claims directive
BRUSSELS – Legislation which would require companies to justify the environmental claims made for their products has today been overwhelmingly backed by the European Parliament. A full plenary session of parliament voted to adopt the European… -
Friday, 08 March 2024
SEC approves watered down climate rules
WASHINGTON DC - The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted new rules requiring companies to disclose their climate-related risks and CO2 emissions to investors - albeit with significant concessions. Around 10,000 large companies,… -
Thursday, 07 March 2024
Last ditch bid to save EU due diligence law
BRUSSELS - European legislators are expected tomorrow to make a last ditch effort to agree a deal on legislation to make brands and retailers liable for human rights and environmental issues in their global supply chains. However, it is believed… -
Wednesday, 06 March 2024US bill includes $14bn for textile circularity
WASHINGTON DC - A new US bill to counter the economic influence of China includes more than $14 billion in incentives to accelerate the transition of the fashion and textiles industry to circularity. The Americas Trade and Investment Act (Americas… -
Wednesday, 06 March 2024
European bodies reach forced labour law deal
BRUSSELS - The European Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on legislation to ban the products made with forced labour from the European single market. It follows the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act in the US… -
Tuesday, 05 March 2024ASTM to explore new hemp standards
PENNSYLVANIA - Global standards organisation ASTM International and the Federation of International Hemp Organizations (FIHO) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop new standards for industrial hemp. Hemp is reported to provide… -
Wednesday, 28 February 2024European due diligence fails to win backing
BRUSSELS - European Union proposals to make companies liable for human rights and environmental impacts in their global supply chains have been dealt a major blow today when they failed to achieve the approval of the European Council. A vote on the… -
Friday, 16 February 2024IAF, ITMF move to address audit fatigue
ZURICH - The International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) have published a joint manifesto aimed at addressing audit and standard fatigue in the apparel and textile industry. Launched as part… -
Friday, 16 February 2024Progress for EU greenwashing proposals
BRUSSELS - The proposed legislation on new rules to ban greenwashing and improve consumer information on product durability, a move that could have a significant impact on the textile and clothing sector’s labelling and marketing practices, has… -
Thursday, 15 February 2024FibreTrace, OpenAtlas combine on deforestation
SINGAPORE - Traceability solutions provider FibreTrace has partnered with Amsterdam deep tech firm OpenAtlas to help companies comply with the European Union's (EU) Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Fibretrace combines digital and physical technology… -
Wednesday, 14 February 2024
MEPs vote to adopt EPR proposals for textiles
BRUSSELS - MEPs in the European Parliament's influential Environment Committee have today adopted proposals to better prevent and reduce textile waste across the European Union (EU). They backed the EU's proposed Waste Framework Directive, which… -
Friday, 09 February 2024
EU due diligence: 'routine' vote postponed
BRUSSELS - European Union proposals to make companies liable for human rights and environmental issues in their global supply chains appear to be in jeopardy after the postponing of a meeting which had been expected to rubberstamp the legislation.… -
Tuesday, 06 February 2024Germany slated for due diligence law threat
BRUSSELS - Campaigners have condemned German politicians who they say are threatening to derail European Union (EU) proposals to make companies liable for human rights and environmental issues in their global supply chains. It comes just days ahead… -
Wednesday, 31 January 2024Businesses challenge California climate laws
SACRAMENTO - A coalition of business groups is suing the US state of California over its new corporate climate disclosure laws which it claims overstep its authority by effectively imposing national legislation. The US Chamber of Commerce, American… -
Friday, 26 January 2024Olam Agri launches cotton certification programme
SINGAPORE – Agriculture supply chain management firm Olam Agri has formally launched its regenerative agriculture programme to support the production of traceable and sustainably grown cotton. With claims to be the largest certified regenerative… -
Friday, 26 January 2024European Council agrees on forced labour ban
BRUSSELS - The European Council has today agreed its position on the European Union's (EU) proposed ban on products made with forced labour from the single market. It follows recent reports that members had been unable to reach agreement on the… -
Friday, 26 January 2024US under pressure to beef up forced labour law
WASHINGTON DC - The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is coming under pressure to beef up the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) amidst fears that loopholes are devastating US textile and apparel manufacturers. The House Select… -
Thursday, 25 January 2024GRI updates biodiversity standard
AMSTERDAM – The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has published an update to one of its key transparency standards in a bid to to boost the global response to the biodiversity crisis. The GRI says the the update to the biodiversity standard, known… -
Thursday, 25 January 2024AAFA says US states must align on PFAS
OLYMPIA - The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) is urging lawmakers in Washington state to align their proposed legislation restricting the use of PFAS in apparel with similar moves in other US states. AAFA, which represents more than… -
Wednesday, 24 January 2024New York Fashion Act backers stage rally
ALBANY - Supporters of the New York Fashion Act will hold a rally in the state capital of Albany today in a bid to press legislators to back the proposed legislation this year. The Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act was first… -
Tuesday, 23 January 2024Law could ban recycling logos on clothing
SACRAMENTO - Clothing and other textile products could be banned from displaying the 'chasing arrows' recycling logo in Calfornia because of the lack of textile recycling in the state. Lawmakers in the US state introduced a new law - SB 343 - in… -
Thursday, 18 January 2024
EU Parliament backs greenwashing rules
BRUSSELS - The EU Parliament has approved new rules to ban greenwashing and improve consumer information on product durability, a move that could have a significant impact on the textile and clothing sector's labelling and marketing practices.… -
Monday, 15 January 2024
New fashion bill introduced in Washington state
OLYMPIA - A new bill aimed at holding major fashion brands to account for their global environmental and human rights impacts has been introduced in the US state of Washington. Bill 2068 is based on New York state's proposed Fashion Sustainability… -
Thursday, 11 January 2024PETA complaint against SFA Cashmere Standard
WASHINGTON DC - The PETA animal welfare organisation has lodged a complaint with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against the Sustainable Fibre Alliance's (SFA) Cashmere Standard certification. PETA claims that the SFA, whose members include… -
Thursday, 11 January 2024Keep up to date on standards and legislation
WAKEFIELD – With the ever-increasing array of incoming new legislation designed to reduce the environmental and social impacts of the fashion and textiles industry, it’s been a busy time updating our online guide to Textile Standards & Legislation.… -
Tuesday, 09 January 20241,000-plus fashion imports checked under UFLPA
WASHINGTON DC - More than 1,000 US fashion imports worth at least $46 million have been checked since the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) came into effect, according to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Latest figures reveal that a… -
Tuesday, 09 January 2024Oeko-Tex announces 2024 certification updates
ZURICH - Chemical management specialist Oeko-Tex has announced new regulations for 2024 - including an immediate change to its ban on the intentional use of PFAS chemicals in textiles, leather and footwear. While the rest of Oeko-Tex's updated test… -
Monday, 08 January 2024CCPB loses TE accreditation in Bangladesh, India
BOLOGNA - Italian certification body CCPB has lost its accreditation for issuing Textile Exchange standards in Bangladesh and India. IOAS (International Organic Accreditation Service), which suspended CCPB's Textile Exchange accreditation for the… -
Wednesday, 03 January 2024GOTS recognised for further Green Button processes
STUTTGART - The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has been authorised to validate brands' manufacturing and wet process compliance for Germany's Grüner Knopf (Green Button) government-run certification for sustainable textiles, adding to its… -
Tuesday, 19 December 2023Euratex makes demands ahead of Euro elections
BRUSSELS - The Euratex textile industry trade body has published a manifesto of actions it would like to see from the European Union (EU) to ensure the sector remains competitive amidst growing demands for sustainability. It includes financial… -
Friday, 15 December 2023Euratex welcomes proposed labelling revision
BRUSSELS - The Euratex textile industry trade body says it has broadly welcomed and will support the European Union’s proposed move to revise current textiles labelling regulation. Euratex says that while the current regulation, No 1007/2011, has… -
Thursday, 14 December 2023EU corporate due diligence legislation agreed
BRUSSELS - European Union legislators early today reached a deal on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) which will make companies liable for humans rights and environmental issues in their global supply chains. The new… -
Monday, 11 December 2023UK government moves to limit illegal deforestation
LONDON - The UK government has proposed new legislation to ban sales of products that perpetuate biodiversity loss and are the result of illegal deforestation. Although textiles are notable by their absence from the list, which includes leather as… -
Wednesday, 06 December 2023ESPR deal bans destruction of unsold textiles
BRUSSELS – The European Parliament and the Council of EU member states have reached a preliminary deal on the proposed Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), in a bid to improve the circularity of consumer goods such as textiles sold… -
Friday, 01 December 2023
EU report assesses textile waste sector
BRUSSELS - The European Commission has issued a report with the aim of informing policy design and implementation on textile waste management. The EU strategy for sustainable and circular textiles currently envisages a circular textiles eco-system…
Back Issue Archive
Other Publications from MCL News & Media
©
2008 - 2024
MCL News & Media
