Over the last decade, or so, the textile and apparel industry has changed significantly as a result of which Governments are imposing new regulations, legislation and taxes on products, sourcing, production, transportation and supply chains.

This can be difficult to navigate and comply with, especially with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues becoming ever more important across the industry. Coupled with sustainability targets, tariffs, the geopolitical landscape and growing consumer awareness of how products are made.

Supply chains are global, dispersed and can be complicated to navigate across countries. To move forward with a sustainable approach, manufacturers, brands and retailers need to work towards legislative compliance across their vast supply chains.

It is therefore necessary to understand what is happening within global regulations. Here are some of the European (EU) and international regulations you should be aware of:

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The European Green Deal
The European Green Deal, approved in 2020, is a set of policy initiatives by the European Commission (EC) with the aim of making the Europe the first climate neutral continent by 2050. It establishes goals and targets that serve as the foundation