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Textile industry

    Navigate Textile Compliance: GOTS, EUDR, EmpCo & Digital Product Passport Solutions

    Compliance & Legislation for the textile industry

    GOTS 8.0, Higg FEM, EmpCo, PPWR, MMS, Living Wages, Waste & Traceability, DPP, EU Forced Labor Regulation and B Corp — the key dates reshaping textile compliance through 2027 and beyond

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    The textile compliance roadmap

    Stay ahead of key textile regulations. Explore our guidance on PPWR, EmpCo, and EUDR to understand what they mean for your business.

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    PPWR
    12 Aug 2026
    Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Packaging design, recyclability, recycled content and conformity docs become mandatory.
    EmpCo
    27 Sep 2026
    Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (ECGT). Generic green claims and unsubstantiated sustainability marketing are prohibited.
    Higg FEM
    31 Dec 2026
    Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM).
    Absolute final deadline to post assessment and close the verification process.
    EUDR
    1 Jan 2027
    EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
    Packaging and hangers face due-diligence and traceability requirements.
    GOTS 8.0
    1 Mar 2027
    Global Organic Textile Standard 8.0 (GOTS 8.0). Mandatory audits, stronger due diligence, and required GHG emissions reporting.
    DPP
    2027 (expected)
    Digital Product Passport (DDP). Product-level traceability and sustainability data begin transitioning toward mandatory rollout.
    EU FLR
    14 Dec 2027
    EU Forced Labour. Products made with forced labour can no longer be placed on or exported from the EU.
    MMS
    31 Dec 2027
    Materials Matter Standard (MMS) becomes mandatory, replacing GRS, RCS, RWS, RMS, RAS and RDS.

    Related regulations

    Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

    Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

    Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (EmpCo)

    Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (EmpCo)

    EU Regulation on Deforestation (EUDR)

    EU Regulation on Deforestation (EUDR)

    EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

    EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

    How Peterson helps you

    We support you, step by step, in preparing a practical and traceable compliance system, backed by our experts and our technology.

    Consultancy

    We assess how the regulation applies to your products, sites and supply chain, identify the gaps against your current setup, and build a clear, prioritised roadmap to compliance.

    Our specialists translate the legal text into practical actions your teams can follow, and support you through documentation, evidence and audits.

    Technology

    We help you put the right tools in place to collect, manage and verify the data the regulation demands, from traceability and due diligence records to reporting and digital documentation.

    Our solutions connect your supply chain data so you can prove compliance quickly and keep records audit ready.

    Training

    We prepare your teams with practical, role based training so the people who handle sourcing, quality, packaging and compliance know exactly what is expected of them.

    We keep your organisation up to date as requirements and deadlines change.

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    Consultancy
    Carbon footprinting

    Carbon footprinting

    As well as providing information to create a strategy for dealing with GHG, having carbon footprint studies demonstrate compliance with government regulations.
    Consultancy
    Certification support

    Certification support

    Different activities including providing a correct understanding of the certification scheme, performing a GAP analysis of the actual process against the standard, and advising on how to set up a corporate process to meet the scheme’s requirements.
    EU Green Consumer Directive ECGT Compliance

    EU Green Consumer Directive ECGT Compliance

    The Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (ECGT) also known as EmpCo introduces stricter requirements to ensure that all claims made to consumers are clear, accurate and supported by evidence.
    Consultancy
    GHG and environmental services

    GHG and environmental services

    We provide high-impact services while leveraging our value chain and industry expertise on the ground. We assist along in the development of your environmental impact management journey, adding a fresh performance perspective beyond the financial metrics.
    Consultancy
    Private programs

    Private programs

    Custom-made sustainability programs to address key and timely changes in the supply chains on a global scale
    Consultancy
    Regenerative agriculture

    Regenerative agriculture

    Regenerative agriculture is a revolutionary approach that nurtures the Earth while ensuring a sustainable future.
    Consultancy
    Social impact and compliance

    Social impact and compliance

    .Our services are dedicated to fostering positive social impact and ensuring compliance within your operations.
    Consultancy
    Sustainability strategy and reporting

    Sustainability strategy and reporting

    Creating an impactful Sustainability strategy and report starts here. We support you reporting on social, environmental, economic, and governance performances (ESG)
    Consultancy
    Sustainability services

    Sustainability services

    Our comprehensive sustainability services are your gateway to a future where business growth seamlessly intertwines with environmental consciousness and social responsibility.
    Consultancy
    Sustainable sourcing

    Sustainable sourcing

    The long-term goal of sustainability sourcing is to build lasting supplier relationships and at the same time improve upon environmental and social (ESG) goals as a core corporate objective.
    Consultancy
    Traceability and GEO mapping

    Traceability and GEO mapping

    Our Traceability and GEO mapping services empower businesses to unlock the full potential of their supply chains and to prepare for EUDR.

    Case Study

    Aloqia (Ex Queen of Raw)

    Together with Aloqia, Peterson developed the FoundStock Standard, a framework that certifies and revalues deadstock textiles.

    Impact:

    * Helped prevent large volumes of unused fabrics from ending up in landfills through certified deadstock revaluation
    * Created a verifiable standard for deadstock textiles
    * Enabled continuous improvement across suppliers

    1920

    Since

    80
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    Countries

    600
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    People

    Demiral Ikram
    Account Manager – Global Textiles
    MBA in Economics with specialization in textile sustainability. Leads global compliance strategies and long-term partnerships with emphasis on international standards.
    Martin de Tezanos Pinto
    Director Iberia Region & Textile Account Manager
    Economist specialized in sustainability and traceability regulations in textiles. Operations Director for Spain and Portugal, with expertise in certifications and responsible supply chains.
    Alejandro Pachón
    Global Business Analyst – Global Textiles Sector
    MSc in Sustainable Development and International Economics. Strategic consultant with experience in luxury and manufacturing, specialized in navigating sustainability requirements and capturing opportunities in emerging markets.

    Not sure which requirements apply to your business? Talk to our textile compliance experts to identify your risks, priorities and next steps.

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