A long-awaited reform in a sector under strain

It's a potentially game-changing announcement for the Textile Scheme : the specifications for the EPR TLC will be revised by early 2026. Spearheaded by Agnès Pannier-Runacher, this reform aims to fully integrate players from the social and solidarity economy, and correct the flaws in a scheme deemed ineffective in the face of rising volumes of non-recyclable textiles.

For FEDERREC, the federation of recycling and circular economy professionals, this decision finally marks a political recognition of the current limits of textile EPR. current limits of the textile EPR and paves the way for a more balanced dialogue with stakeholders.

Blockages identified, a weakened Scheme

For several years now, FEDERREC has been warning of the counter-productive effects of certain decisions taken within the framework of the EPR TLC. At issue:

• Insufficient financial support for the collection and sorting of used textiles;
• Textiles that are increasingly difficult to recycle, often synthetic or of poor quality;
• A lack of transparency in the use of eco-taxes, which are perceived as being poorly geared to environmental objectives.

The result: a slowdown in the Scheme's industrial development, with up to 3,000 local jobs at risk.

What the reform could change

The new version of the specifications should lay the foundations for a fairer, more operational model, with three priorities:

• Regulate the marketing of non-recyclable products by modulating eco-taxes;
• Financing all stages of the chain, from collection to sorting, to guarantee the profitability of those working in the field;
• Ensure the transparency and environmental purpose of budgets collected from producers and consumers.

For marketers, this reform means anticipating future developments: greater traceability, more stringent requirements on the materials used, and growing pressure to publish reliable data.

CompliancR : managing your textile EPR obligations with rigor and agility

At CompliancR, we are already working alongside the textile industry to :

• Automatically trace the materials in your products and identify those subject to EPR ;
• Manage eco-modulations according to composition and environmental criteria ;
• Generate compliant, reliable and audit-ready returns;
• Anticipate 2026 changes in EPR TLC specifications.

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As the French government sets a new course for this strategic Scheme , it's time for brands and e-tailers to structure their compliance and showcase their environmental commitment.