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This chapter examines the changing environment of laws and regulations that influence the development of sustainable fashion materials, with a special emphasis on government restrictions, international standards, and industry constraints. Key regulatory measures, such as the UK's Extended Producer Responsibility law, the European Union's Green Deal, and the Circular Economy Action Plan, are significant drivers of the fashion industry's transition to more sustainable practices in response to rising sustainability demands. Additionally, the chapter examines Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12, which promotes responsible production and consumption, alongside the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It also delves into important certifications like the OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Fair Trade, and Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), which serve as tools for promoting environmental stewardship and transparency in manufacturing and procurement. Also, national regulations like France's Anti-Waste Law for a Circular Economy and California's SB 54, which sets particular recycling and waste reduction targets for textiles, are examined. The chapter also discusses the difficulties in implementing these rules, especially in light of global supply chains’ intricacies and disparities in local enforcement capacities. The chapter also discusses how emerging technologies in sustainable materials such as biodegradable fabrics, plant-based leathers, and waterless dyeing are informing the regulations and rules. Overall, it addresses and emphasizes the need for robust, integrated policies and inter-industry cooperation to establish a more sustainable, circular fashion economy that responds to global environmental and social objectives.

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Policy and Regulatory Framework in Sustainable Fashion Materials Production

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    2026年

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  • Aditi Bhandakkar,
  • Diksha Singh,
  • Vijayalakshmi Ghosh

摘要

This chapter examines the changing environment of laws and regulations that influence the development of sustainable fashion materials, with a special emphasis on government restrictions, international standards, and industry constraints. Key regulatory measures, such as the UK's Extended Producer Responsibility law, the European Union's Green Deal, and the Circular Economy Action Plan, are significant drivers of the fashion industry's transition to more sustainable practices in response to rising sustainability demands. Additionally, the chapter examines Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12, which promotes responsible production and consumption, alongside the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It also delves into important certifications like the OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Fair Trade, and Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), which serve as tools for promoting environmental stewardship and transparency in manufacturing and procurement. Also, national regulations like France's Anti-Waste Law for a Circular Economy and California's SB 54, which sets particular recycling and waste reduction targets for textiles, are examined. The chapter also discusses the difficulties in implementing these rules, especially in light of global supply chains’ intricacies and disparities in local enforcement capacities. The chapter also discusses how emerging technologies in sustainable materials such as biodegradable fabrics, plant-based leathers, and waterless dyeing are informing the regulations and rules. Overall, it addresses and emphasizes the need for robust, integrated policies and inter-industry cooperation to establish a more sustainable, circular fashion economy that responds to global environmental and social objectives.