Trade & Market

EU Approves Major Customs Overhaul, Tightens E-Commerce Rules

Textile Insights September 8, 2026

New framework puts greater responsibility on online platforms, introduces tougher penalties and establishes an EU-wide customs authority to strengthen controls and improve duty collection The European Union is set to fundamentally reshape the way goods enter its market after the Council gave

Industry

European Textile Industry Seeks €10 Fee On Fashion Imports

Textile Insights September 7, 2026

European textile manufacturers have called for a €10 handling fee on fashion imports as the industry steps up pressure on the European Union to curb the influx of ultra-cheap products, particularly from China. Euratex, the federation representing European textile and clothing associations, said the proposed fee would provide customs authorities with additional resources to

Export

EU Market To Prohibit Import Or Sale Of Forced Labour Goods

Textile Insights May 27, 2024

The European Parliament has given its final approval to a new regulation enabling the EU to prohibit the sale, import, and export of goods made using forced labour. Member state authorities and the European Commission will be able to investigate suspicious goods, supply chains, and manufacturers. If a product is deemed to have been made […]

Policies

European Parliament Approves Ban On Forced Labour Products

Textile Insights April 25, 2024

The European Parliament has given its approval to a new regulation enabling the EU to prohibit the sale, import, and export of goods made using forced labour. “Member state authorities and the European Commission will be able to investigate suspicious goods, supply chains, and manufacturers,” a press release informed. If a product is deemed to […]