Lawmakers enacted SB 343 (Allen, Chapter 507, Statues of 2021), which prohibits the use of the chasing arrows or any other indicator of recyclability on products and packaging unless certain criteria are met.
Increasing recycling in California first requires accurate labels on recyclables.
Labeling restrictions established by SB 343 apply to products and packaging manufactured after October 4, 2026 (18 months after publication of the Final Findings Report). Products and packaging manufactured before that date are not subject to the restrictions, regardless of when they are sold.
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France has implemented a new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulation covering textiles, footwear, cosmetics, and ski waxes—raising the bar for product stewardship in the EU. The regulation requires producers to finance and manage the end-of-life impacts of products placed on the French market, with an emphasis on waste reduction, recyclability, and transparency. The law took effect on January 1, 2026, making compliance an immediate priority for brands, importers, and online sellers operating in France.
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Denmark has introduced a new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulation for clothing and footwear, creating country-specific compliance requirements separate from EU-wide rules. Beginning July 1, 2026, producers placing products on the Danish market will be financially and operationally responsible for their end-of-life management. Companies should begin preparing now to understand registration, reporting, and fee obligations to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
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The California Retailers Association, the American Apparel and Footwear Association, and the National Retail Federation launched the Textile Renewal Alliance to implement an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program under California’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 (SB 707).
Visit the TRA website here: https://textilerenewalalliance.org/
Ammi Borenstein of Snaplinc Consulting leads us through this session for our toolkit launch on ESPR (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation) and DPP (Digital Product Passports). Get a hands-on look at what ESPR and DPP will require, how your data systems may need to evolve, and how to prepare before enforcement begins.