Exploring US Bills Impacting the Textile Industry: Key Proposed Legislation in 2025
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Whitepaper Overview:
In the most recent years, the regulatory landscape affecting the fashion industry has changed enormously. Legislators around the globe are proposing and enacting legislation aiming to tackle fast fashion and make textiles more sustainable products.
In the US, a growing number of States are accelerating their activities to regulate the sector and a sheer volume of bills have already been proposed in the first months of 2025.
This whitepaper examines key bills introduced in several US States which have an impact on the textiles industry.
It focuses on new legislation proposed in the first months of 2025, outlining the responsibilities they impose on fashion producers, sellers and other stakeholders, their compliance deadlines and associated penalties.
It Covers:
- Extended Producer Responsibility for textiles
- Environmental Accountability (so-called Fashion Acts)
- Restrictions of PFAS in textile products
*This whitepaper was originally published on 12th March, 2025. Further regulatory developments may have occurred after publication. To keep up-to-date with the latest compliance news, sign up to our newsletter.
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Emilia Assenza
Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist & Team Leader
Ensuring global regulatory compliance with a particular focus on consumer protection and the textiles sector.
