Regulatory compliance and sustainability for clothing and textiles in 2026
Published on 5th March 2026
With multiple regulations coming down the track, differences across Member States and between the UK and EU will add complexity for business
Osborne Clarke has contributed to the Sedgwick State of the Nation 2026 Product safety and recall report, European edition.
The clothing and textiles sectors continue to face an increasingly complex regulatory landscape in 2026. In the coming months, industry stakeholders operating across Europe will be required to adhere to and keep abreast of a broad spectrum of compliance and reporting obligations. Among these are rules regarding unsold consumer goods, extended producer responsibility, green claims, and textile waste. Businesses will need robust compliance frameworks alongside continued monitoring of their supply chain operations.
Read Osborne Clarke's chapter in the Sedgwick State of the Nation 2026 Product safety and recall report, European edition
