Geneva (September 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 142.25 to keep interested parties informed about the latest developments impacting textile waste requirements in Europe.
On September 9, 2025, the European Parliament gave final approval to the revised EU Waste Framework Directive. This directive introduces targeted measures to reduce waste and promote circularity in a range of products, including:
– Clothing
– Accessories
– Hats
– Footwear
– Blankets
– Bed linen
– Curtains
The new rules apply to all producers, including non-EU businesses selling via e-commerce platforms. They make producers responsible for the end-of-life management of their products, including costs associated with collection, sorting and recycling.
Member States are required to implement extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes within 30 days of the directive’s entry into force, although micro-enterprises are granted an additional 12 months to comply. Additionally, EU countries will have 20 months from the directive’s entry into force to transpose the new rules into national legislation.
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory updates that will impact their business. SafeGuardS 142.25 contains further details on the EU Waste Framework Directive and its impact on businesses operating in the EU.
Stakeholders are encouraged to review SafeGuardS 142.25 for further details.
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SGS has a worldwide network of over 40 state-of-the-art laboratories, including 10 in China, specializing in the testing of apparel, footwear, and home textiles. Their committed team is drawn from multi-disciplinary backgrounds, allowing them to conduct a comprehensive range of physical, chemical, and functional testing services for components, materials and finished products. SGS helps companies ensure quality, performance, and compliance with international, industrial, and regulatory standards worldwide. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s softlines services.
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For further information contact:
Dr. Min Zhu
Connectivity & Products – Softlines Senior Director
Technical Services & Operations, US & Canada
Tel: +19734611230
Website: www.sgs.com/softlines
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