A Collaborative Step Forward: Shaping the Future of Textile EPR in Germany

Six leading German textile associations have joined forces to develop a unified approach to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system for textiles, a promising step toward a more sustainable and circular future for the industry.

In their joint declaration, the associations outline six key focus areas for the future framework:

• A well-organised and transparent system

• Clear legislative responsibilities

• Strong market surveillance

• Environmental objectives and eco-modulation

• Effective consumer communication

• Robust collection and recycling infrastructure

This collaborative initiative demonstrates growing momentum across the textile sector to align on sustainability goals and take shared responsibility for reducing environmental impact.

At Intertek, we support organisations on their path toward sustainable compliance and circularity, from verifying supply chain transparency to testing and certifying recycled materials.

Learn more about this initiative here (German): https://www.fashiontoday.de/2025/09/verbaende-legen-konzept-fuer-epr-system-bei-textilien-vor/
https://einzelhandel.de/presse/aktuellemeldungen/14936-breite-allianz-von-verbaenden-der-textil-und-modebranche-entwickelt-gemeinsames-konzept-fuer-ein-epr-system

If your organisation is preparing for EPR implementation or seeking to strengthen its sustainability strategy, visit intertek.com or connect with your local Intertek office to learn how we can help.