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Companies that fail to meet Ireland's Deforestation Regulations could be fined up to 10 million euros
Amid the broader implementation of the EU’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), Ireland has published its own proposals outlining offences, penalties and enforcement powers supporting the regulation. Under the region’s proposals, as part of the ‘General Scheme for the Deforestation and Forest Degradation Bill 2026’, businesses could face fines of...
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Apparel Regulations Overview 2026: Care Label, Safety Testing, and Sustainability
Global apparel regulations are tightening. In 2026, enforcement risk increasingly sits at the intersection of product safety, apparel care label regulations, and substantiated marketing claims. For apparel brands and manufacturers, the cost of getting clothing regulations wrong can mean shipment holds, recalls, penalties, delisting, and lasting...
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Everything the footwear industry should know about new European textile waste regulations
This past Sunday, July 19, the European ban on destroying unsold clothing, accessories and footwear came into force. This is the first visible measure of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which directly affects the fashion industry. This ban is just the tip of a broader regulatory change that will, sooner or later, affect...
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Shein shares plummet over 11 percent following results undermined by stricter regulations
Hong Kong – Fast fashion giant Shein saw its share price plummet by more than 11 percent during mid-day trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Tuesday. The drop followed the publication of lacklustre financial results the previous day, which were undermined by stricter regulations, particularly in Europe. The group reported a turnover...
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IFA Paris: What is the purpose of a fashion school when careers evolve faster than qualifications?
There was a time when fashion schools primarily trained students to create. The market now demands understanding. This includes understanding pricing, margins, data, supply chains, environmental regulations, and the digital tools that are already starting to shift certain roles. Jean-Baptiste Andreani, who has led IFA Paris since 2015, champions...
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Circular fashion: how to turn a compliance cost into value creation
As circularity becomes a regulatory requirement, strategy consulting firm Kearney identifies four levers for integrating it into brands' business models. In its Circular Fashion Index 2026 report, the US firm analysed the circularity practices of 241 fashion brands across 21 countries. The result: the most operationally demanding circular...
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UK enforces FCA regulations on Buy Now, Pay Later sector
Consumers using Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services will now be covered by the same regulatory protections as other forms of consumer credit after new rules have come into force by the UK government on July 15. The changes place BNPL providers, including Klarna, PayPal and Clearpay, under the supervision of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)....
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Beyond vague claims: Oeko-Tex CEO on the importance of evidence-based sustainability
Fashion has spent years promoting sustainability through collections, labels and broad claims, but growing regulatory scrutiny and high-profile greenwashing accusations are now making brands more reluctant to talk publicly about their environmental progress. This phenomenon has been dubbed ‘greenhushing’, a concept that isn’t new, but is...
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How to make the most of Circular Textile Days 2026
Two days, professionals from across the textile value chain under one roof and a programme covering everything from European legislation and recycling to materials, innovation and new collaborations. With so much happening at Circular Textile Days 2026, the question is not only what to see – but how to make the most of your visit. On September...
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Why Brussels is accelerating its textile regulatory battle this summer
A ban on destroying unsold goods since the end of July, extended producer responsibility by 2028 and a digital product passport: the European Union is abruptly tightening its grip on the textile industry. This is an analysis of the political timeline and its major impacts on the sector. Several key milestones in European textile legislation came...
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