UKFT has launched a new monthly round-up designed to keep fashion and textile member businesses informed of the regulatory changes shaping the industry. This new format sits alongside UKFT’s already existing Compliance and Regulation business support covering all product areas that our members produce including toys, footwear, homeware, furnishings, furniture, PPE, eyewear, bags, accessories, and more.

Released on 29 January 2026, the first Regulation & Policy Newsletter covers the significant increase in policy and regulatory activity seen in December and January. This edition spans updates on product labelling, chemical restrictions, sustainability legislation, circular economy measures, trade rules and eco-design requirements. It also includes UKFT’s ongoing engagement with policymakers and international partners.

Many of the developments mentioned will have a direct impact on your business. This is why we brought all recent updates into a structured, practical overview exclusively for UKFT members.

Newsletter preview (January Edition)

• Product Regulation: EU Textile Labelling Regulation
• International Labelling Updates: New Zealand, India and Quebec Bill 96.
• Chemical Compliance: France, PFAS Restrictions and EU PFAS Timeline.
• Ethical Compliance: EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
• Sustainability Legislation: EU Deforestation Regulation and EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive.
• Circular Economy: UK Packaging, UK Circular Economy Taskforce and EU End of Waste Criteria.
• Eco Design: Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation Label, Digital Product Passport and EU Joint Research Centre 3rd Milestone.
• Trade: EU and UKFT De Minimis, Developing Countries Trading Scheme and EU Deemed Importer Concept.
• France: Bill 1315, Ultra Fast Fashion Regulation and Regime 42 – VAT Changes for Non EU Importers.

Detailed updates available to UKFT members in the Regulation & Policy Newsletter (January 2026).

Future editions will be delivered monthly, exclusively to UKFT members. If you’d like to subscribe, email info@ukft.org.

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