France Anti-Fast Fashion Levy Starts 1 September: What It Costs Brands Selling in France
France’s anti-fast fashion law introduces a per-garment levy of €0.25 to €12 from 1 September 2026, rising to €20 by 2030. It applies to every brand selling clothing in France, with no exemption for overseas ecommerce sellers.
Skechers Is Building 230,000 Square Metres in Belgium
Skechers is building a roughly 230,000 square metre automated distribution centre in Liege, Belgium, replacing an at-capacity facility in Milmort. Operations start at the end of 2028. The location, inside the EU customs area, matters more than the scale.
EU Digital Product Passport Registry – What Fashion Brands Must Have Operational by July 2026
The EU’s ESPR framework requires a Digital Product Passport registry to be operational by July 2026, starting with a unique identifier for every product. Full textile data, including material composition, recycled content, carbon footprint and supply chain origin, follows via delegated acts from 2027. The obligation follows the product across every sales channel.
EU ESPR Unsold Goods Destruction Ban July 2026: What US Fashion Brands Need to Know
From July 19, 2026, large textile companies operating in the EU are prohibited from destroying unsold clothing, footwear, and accessories. The ban applies to companies with over 250 employees or more than €50 million in annual turnover, and covers destruction through incineration, landfill, shredding, or rendering goods permanently unusable. Brands with EU inventory must have documented resale, donation, or certified recycling protocols in place before the deadline.