Sustainability Insights #12
The Regulation (EU) 1007/2011 on fibre names and labelling of textile products, commonly known as the Textile Labelling Regulation (TLR), is undergoing a major revision that began in 2023. This update aims to modernize outdated labelling practices and addresses key concerns raised by businesses and stakeholders.
During a recent Open Public Consultation, it was noted that many businesses found the current TLR to be problematic, citing issues such as “false, unclear, misleading, or not well-substantiated information” in non-harmonized labels. The revision seeks to:
- Ensure that labelling information is accurate and intelligible for consumers.
- Align with current EU legislation and upcoming regulatory requirements.
- Reduce compliance costs for companies while improving regulatory clarity and consistency.
A major focus of the revision is on introducing language-independent codes and symbols that align with international market standards. This approach aims to:
- Provide uniform care instructions.
- Reduce the physical size of care labels while maintaining readability.
- Lower the carbon footprint of label production.
The revised TLR is expected to be adopted by the second quarter of 2025, following thorough evaluation and an impact assessment process. Valuable feedback from workshops and public consultations has played a critical role in shaping the proposed changes, ensuring the revision meets policy objectives and simplifies compliance for businesses across the EU.
Source:
European Commission
Key takeaways:
The revised Textile Labelling Regulation will require textile labels to include country of origin, fiber composition, and care instructions. Updates focus on physical and digital labelling, sustainability, and circularity, with adoption expected by mid-2025 to simplify compliance and reduce costs.
On 14 November 2024, the European Parliament agreed to postpone the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to the end of 2025. This decision was made in response to concerns raised by traders, operators, non-EU nations, and EU member states, who expressed difficulties in fully complying with the original deadline of late 2024. Taking these concerns into account, the Commission proposed a one-year delay to provide stakeholders with more time for preparation.
In addition to the postponement, the European Parliament approved several amendments to the regulation, including:
- Introduction of a new ‘No Risk’ category of countries, which will face less stringent requirements.
- Finalization of the country benchmarking system by 30 June 2025.
The agreed text will now require endorsement by both the Council and the Parliament before being published in the EU Official Journal and officially entering into force.
Source:
European Parliament
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