EU Textile EPR: Producer Responsibility and Eco-Contributions on Apparel and Footwear
Reference for extended producer responsibility (EPR) and eco-contribution schemes for textiles and clothing in the EU. France (Refashion) and other member states charge or require producer contributions; EU-wide EPR for textiles is coming by 2028.
This is a regulated fee — required or governed by law in the jurisdictions below.
Overview
Several EU member states have or are introducing extended producer responsibility for textiles and clothing. In France, Refashion (formerly Eco TLC) has been in place since 2008 and applies eco-contributions (visible or integrated in producer costs) on apparel, household linen, and footwear. Amounts vary by product type (e.g. €0.03–€0.30 per item). The Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary, Spain, and Italy are launching or expanding textile EPR (2023–2026). The EU Waste Framework Directive revision envisages mandatory EPR for textiles across the EU. Online sellers placing textiles on the EU market may need to register and pay into national schemes; costs are often passed through in pricing.
Fee schedule by jurisdiction
3 jurisdictions with active fee requirements.
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| France (Refashion) | Approx. €0.03–€0.30 per item depending on category (apparel, linen, footwear) |
| Netherlands | Producer responsibility; fees set by scheme |
| Sweden, Hungary, Spain, Italy | Varies; schemes launching 2025–2026 |
France (Refashion)
Approx. €0.03–€0.30 per item depending on category (apparel, linen, footwear)
Clothing, household linen, and footwear placed on the French market
Mandatory since 2008. Producers/importers must register and declare; eco-contribution paid to Refashion.
Netherlands
Producer responsibility; fees set by scheme
Textiles placed on the Dutch market
EPR for textiles from 2023. Producers must join or comply with approved organisation.
Sweden, Hungary, Spain, Italy
Varies; schemes launching 2025–2026
Textiles and/or clothing
National EPR for textiles in development. EU-wide EPR for textiles expected by 2028.
Enforcement
Producers and importers who fail to register or pay into textile EPR schemes may face fines and enforcement in the relevant member state.
Official sources
Shopify compliance
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Quick facts
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