Brussels 1 July 2025 – In response to the ongoing development of the textiles delegated act (DA) of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), EURATEX, together with EUCTL, ETAD, AFIRM, FESI, EBCA, IAF, ETSA and EuroCommerce, representing key actors from the global textile value chain, is urging the European Commission to ensure a reduction in administrative burden and simplified regulatory frameworks.
The textiles DA which is developing information requirements provisions, including on substances of concern (SoCs), will be based on the results of the JRC Preparatory Study on Textile for product policy instruments.
As a concretisation of the rising concerns of the textile value chain, a joint statement has been developed to provide a few recommendations:
– Address health & safety regulatory needs under REACH and clarifying the interface between REACH and ESPR
– Allow the tracking of harmonised information on SoCs across the global value chain
– Follow a stepwise approach in developing SoCs information requirements
– Consider the different technologies and production processes that address any hazardous chemicals at the recycling stage
The joint statement also calls for the actors of the textile value chain to be engaged in a continuous dialogue with the JRC for the preparation of the textiles DA.
The proposed recommendations will avoid duplication and legal uncertainty while ensuring compliance and product safety without undermining innovation and product sustainability. Read the full joint statement here.