Latest compliance news and resources for UK fashion and textile businesses: March 2026
11/03/2026
To help you navigate today’s complex regulatory landscape, UKFT has compiled some of the latest compliance news impacting UK fashion and textile businesses. As part of their membership, UKFT members can also access a wide range of resources including our new monthly Policy & Regulatory Newsletter, as well as a series of exclusive guides and webinars. Find out more below.
UKFT regulation & policy newsletter (Issue 2)
Created exclusively for UKFT members, this newsletter provides the latest updates on policy and regulatory developments affecting the UK fashion and textile industry across the UK, EU and global markets. It also highlights UKFT’s ongoing engagement with policymakers and international partners, alongside the key regulatory changes businesses need to understand and prepare for.
In this edition, you’ll find developments across:
• Product Regulation
• Packaging Legislation
• EU Sustainability Regulation
• ESPR Delegated Act for Textiles & Apparel /DPP
• LCA Methodologies
• Trade and Market Access
• Industry Engagement and Events
• Webinars & Guides Available for Members
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Newest member guides
From the EU Waste Framework Directive through to Packaging EPR, discover below the latest compliance guides available to UKFT members. To request a member copy of any of these guides, email info@ukft.org. Not yet a member? Find out more about membership.
UKFT guide to the EU Waste Framework Directive
UKFT has published a new member guide covering the updates to the EU Waste Framework Directive (WFD), including the introduction of mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles and footwear. The guide outlines the 2025 amendments, including the products in scope, who qualifies as a producer, registration and reporting obligations, eco-modulated fees, waste holder responsibilities and Member State obligations.
Updated guide to the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS)
UKFT has published a new updated guide to the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) for UK fashion and textile businesses, reflecting recent amendments to the Rules of Origin. The guide replaces previous UKFT publications on the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) and earlier DCTS guidance. It provides an overview of the current framework and explains how the revised origin requirements apply when claiming preferential tariff treatment under the scheme. Members importing from DCTS beneficiary countries are encouraged to review the updated guide to ensure continued compliance.
UKFT Guide to the Removal of the EU De Minimis Exemption
On 11 February 2026, the EU Council formally approved new customs duty rules affecting low-value shipments entering the European Union. Under the new framework, customs duties will apply to goods valued at less than €150 by 2028, removing the current EU de minimis exemption for low-value consignments. As an interim measure, a temporary flat fee will be introduced for parcels valued below €150 from 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028. UKFT members can request the UKFT Guide to the Removal of the EU De Minimis Exemption, which provides detailed clarification on how the temporary flat fee will be applied to small parcels and goods.
UKFT guide to the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
UKFT’s Regulation & Compliance team has published new guides on the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) for fashion and textile businesses, including one specifically on the Declarations of Conformity obligation under the PPWR.
Compliance 101 webinars
UKFT member can access the Compliance 101 series of webinars, which includes practical, policy-informed sessions developed in response to member queries, regulatory changes and evolving industry needs. UKFT members: Email info@ukft.org to access these webinars.
UKFT member can access the Compliance 101 series of webinars, which includes practical, policy-informed sessions developed in response to member queries, regulatory changes and evolving industry needs. UKFT members: Email info@ukft.org to access these webinars.
Coming up:
- Global Regulatory Overview (24 March, 11am – 12:30pm)
- Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Overview (16 April, 11am – 12pm)
Available recordings:
- Reuse & Recycling Overview
- US Entry & E-filing Overview
- Chemical Compliance Overview
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