What’s new at a glance
- EU-wide EPR for textiles: Harmonised core rules for producer registration, fees, and take-back; Member States implement under an EU framework.
- Authorised representative: Required where the producer is not established in a Member State or sells at distance.
- Fee modulation: Contributions adjusted by design performance, recyclability, and recycled content where specified.
- Data backbone: Product weights, materials, SKUs, and sales channels structured per category to support reporting and audits.
- Collection and treatment: Separate collection targets and performance reporting to PROs and authorities.
- Labelling and information: Sorting cues and digital access to help consumers return textiles into EPR systems.
- B2B vs B2C flows: Clear separation of obligations, proof, and routes for professional and household textiles.
Key dates you should bookmark
| When | Milestone |
|---|---|
| EU EPR adoption | Textiles EPR framework adopted at EU level; transition periods defined in the act. |
| Member State transposition | National systems set up or aligned; producers onboard with PROs and ARs where required. |
| First reporting cycle | Initial placed-on-market reporting by weight and category to PROs/authorities. |
| Collection performance start | Monitoring of collection and treatment performance against national targets. |
What is in scope
Textile products placed on the EU market, including apparel, footwear, and home textiles. Producers placing goods on the market—manufacturers, importers, distance sellers, and some platforms—fall in scope for EPR duties. Exact categories and exclusions are specified in national systems under the EU framework.
Your obligations in four steps
1) Confirm producer role and appoint AR
Determine producer status in each Member State and appoint an authorised representative where you are not established or sell at distance.
2) Register and onboard with PROs
Complete producer registration per country and enroll with the relevant textiles PRO to finance collection and treatment.
3) Build the data model
Capture SKU, weight, material and sales-channel data per category. Set up evidence packs for audits and fee modulation.
4) Run reporting and payments
Submit placed‑on‑market data on schedule, pay EPR fees, and track collection/treatment performance with the PRO.
How viron can help
We verify producer roles, countries in scope, and the need for authorised representatives.
We obtain producer IDs, onboard you with textiles PROs, and act via authorised representatives.
We structure weights, materials and SKUs for reporting and to optimise modulated fees.
We run periodic submissions, payments, and evidence packs to keep you audit‑ready.
We align workflows for marketplaces, cross‑border sales and returns into EPR systems.
Talk to us
If you want a quick check of what applies to you and where to start, we can review your situation and suggest next steps. No commitment required. For the fastest response, reach out to our dedicated EPR contact:
This article summarises selected elements of EU textiles legislation. It is not legal advice.