EuRIC welcomes WFD deal but calls for urgent support until EPR is in place

The revised directive introduces mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes for textiles across all EU Member States, ensuring a level playing field for all textile manufacturers, by holding producers accountable for their products throughout their lifecycle, regardless of location and including e-commerce. While strongly supporting this move, EuRIC regrets the 30-month implementation timeline, given the current crisis in the post-consumer textile sector and the immediate need for support to prevent further disruption.