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09 Sep 2025
European Textiles Ecosystem Welcomes EU Waste Directive, Calls For Harmonised Implementation
The European business organisations represent the textile ecosystem, from manufacturing and design to retail, collection, sorting, reuse and recycling. Our members account for a significant part of the European economy and the EU apparel and footwear sector. Today’s European Parliament vote on the revision of the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) marks a decisive step towards establishing a harmonised framework for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles across the EU.
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Press release
25 Jan 2023
Stakeholder groups celebrate day dedicated to education and training of customs officials
On 26 January, EBCA joined forces with other members of the European Commission’s Trade Contact Group to celebrate World Customs Day and the 2023 focus on education and training of customs officials...
Press release
19 Jan 2023
Stakeholder groups make recommendations on corporate sustainability due diligence
On 19 January, EBCA allied with 27 like-minded stakeholder organisations to put out a statement to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges inherent to the EU regulatory framework on corpor...
Press release
13 Oct 2025
Joint Statement – EBCA joins other business associations to express its support for the swift ratification of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement
EBCA joins forces with EU Association to welcome the signature of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement as a milestone for fair and sustainable global trade. We now call on the Council and the European Parl...