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EU Textile Waste Directive Updated: Recycling Certification for Exporters
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✦ AI-Assisted CompilationJuly 3, 2026 at 04:22 PM
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Source:European Union Law Gazette
According to the new ecodesign directive published in the EU Official Journal, GRS certification may become mandatory by the end of 2026 for textile products exported to the EU.
EU Ecodesign (ESPR) Sustainability Criteria Tightened
The European Commission has published a new customs regulation within the framework of reducing textile waste and transitioning to a circular economy. According to the regulation, imported home textile products are planned to contain at least 20% recycled fiber, verified by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS).
Certification Processes for Turkish Exporters
To prevent market access barriers to the European Union, Turkish manufacturers are advised to update their OEKO-TEX and GRS certification infrastructures and initiate Digital Product Passport (DPP) integrations.📊 B2B OPPORTUNITY BRIEF
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Opportunity Description
According to the new ecodesign directive published in the EU Official Journal, GRS certification may become mandatory by the end of 2026 for textile products exported to the EU.
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