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The Industry Needs a Rocket Boost to Align With EU DPP Legislation
Medium-sized retailers don't have the same resources and capacity as major brands and need more guidance.
Tüv Süd Tapped by Textile Exchange to Certify for GRS and RCS
The move comes as the EU gears up for stringent new sustainability rules which take effect in January.
Better Cotton Asks EU for Greenwashing Guidance
The cotton sustainability organization wants to stop greenwashing in its tracks.
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They aim to improve textile traceability through sorting and recycling information stored in the cloud.
EU Court Adviser Says Amazon Must Take Stronger Stance Against Trademark Violators
An adviser to the EU's top court believes that Amazon should take responsibility for the third-party products…
Europe’s Textile Industry Squeezed by Pressure From All Sides
Frederic Van Houte, director general of CIRFS, said Chinese fabric exports are being diverted to Europe due…
EU to Begin Trade Talks With U.S. as Tariff Threats Escalate
The EU will start trade negotiations with the US, as both economies seek to rebuild frayed relations after…
EU Eyes $12 Billion in Tariffs on US Goods—Including Handbags—Over Row With Boeing
The European Union is considering hitting US goods ranging from handbags to helicopters with retaliatory…
EU Trade Chief Malmstrom Signals Optimism About US Trade Deal
The European Union sounded an upbeat note about the prospect of a trans-Atlantic trade deal as the bloc tries…
US Warns EU Tariff Threat Will Return Unless Juncker Delivers
The U.S.-European trade truce struck last summer that's helped keep punitive tariffs at bay is at risk of…
Nike Under Fire in the EU Over Tax Deals
Nike and the Dutch Ministry of Finance are being investigated by the European Commission over allegedly…
European Commission Restricts Four More Hazardous Substances From Clothing
The European Commission has moved to restrict the use of four phthalates in products such as coated fabrics…
EU Calls Trade War Talks With Asia to Plot Response to Trump Tariffs
Leaders from virtually every major Asian power will join European Union heads of government to plot responses…
EU in Agreement with Amazon, eBay to Tackle Dangerous Product Listings
Europe has signed an agreement with four major online retailers to combat the listing of dangerous products…
EU Said to See Nearing Trade Breakdown as It Seeks Rules Revamp
Trade disputes between the U.S. and its closest trading partners are set to escalate as more unilateral…