EU Bans Large Companies from Destroying Unsold Apparel — From 19 July

ESPR Regulation 2024/1781 bans the destruction of unsold apparel and footwear for large companies from 19 July 2026. Large company threshold: 250+ employees or €50M+ turnover. SMEs have a four-year exemption. US fashion brands with EU warehousing need stock disposal policy reviews now.
OEKO-TEX Tightens PFAS Limits and Adds New SVHCs from 1 June 2026

OEKO-TEX updated its STANDARD 100 limit values from 1 June 2026 — PFAS tightened across all product categories, new SVHCs added. Brands holding OEKO-TEX certification must verify current formulations and supply chains against the new limits to maintain certification status.