Overview
A business-focused overview of EU consumer protection legislation and its implications for UK fashion and textile businesses selling to EU consumers.
This session will explore the evolving EU requirements governing environmental claims, consumer information and consumer contracts, with a focus on the practical implications for businesses selling products into the EU.
Understand how the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (EmpCo), wider consumer protection legislation and consumer contract requirements may affect product claims, marketing, online sales and customer-facing information.
What’s Included?
* EmpCo Explained: An overview of the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive, including requirements relating to environmental claims, sustainability labels and product information.
* Consumer Protection Legislation: Key EU requirements affecting consumer-facing claims, marketing practices and product information, including the risks associated with misleading environmental claims.
* Consumer Contract Legislation: An overview of relevant EU consumer contract requirements, including pre-contractual information, online sales and consumer rights.
* Practical Business Implications: What businesses should review across product descriptions, websites, marketing materials, sustainability communications and sales processes.
* Preparing for Compliance: Practical steps businesses can take to assess existing practices, identify potential gaps and prepare for applicable requirements.
* Expert Insights and Q&A: Hear from a guest specialist speaker and put your questions to UKFT and the speaker during the live session.
The webinar is only accessible to UKFT members and will be recorded and sent to all those who registered.
COMPLIANCE 101
Welcome to UKFT’s Compliance 101 Series. This series is designed to support businesses in the UK fashion and textile industry in understanding and navigating the regulatory requirements affecting the sector.
Each webinar provides an overview of the relevant legislation, practical insights into business obligations and actionable steps to support implementation. Sessions include an open Q&A, giving members the opportunity to raise questions with UKFT and invited industry experts.
Accompanying guides and resources provide further information on applicable requirements, key compliance considerations, and relevant implementation timelines.
Our aim is to provide practical, accessible support to help UKFT members understand regulatory developments and take informed steps towards compliance.
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