Regulatory Intelligence
California SB 707 — Textile Waste Reduction Act
SB 707 mandates Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for apparel and footwear sold in California. Producers must fund and participate in a state-approved Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) covering collection, sortation, and end-of-life routing, with enforcement beginning in January 2026.
EU Extended Producer Responsibility — Textile Annexe
Under the revised EU Waste Framework Directive, member states are required to implement separate textile collection systems by 2025. EPR schemes hold producers financially responsible for end-of-life management, with eco-modulated fees tied to recyclability and full material traceability.
New York Fashion Sustainability & Social Accountability Act
Currently pending enactment, this framework targets large-scale brands with mandatory supply chain disclosures. Requirements include Scope 3 emissions reporting, mapping 50%+ of the value chain, and science-based targets for textile waste reduction with annual verification.
France AGEC Law — Circular Economy & Anti-Waste Act
Operational framework through Refashion. Brands must contribute fees per unit placed on market and ensure traceability for reuse, repair, and recycling streams. France's AGEC established the first mandatory textile EPR system in the EU with digital reporting verification.
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