The EU Can No Longer Let Fashion Go Up in Flames - The Ban on Destroying Unsold Clothes Marks a New Stage in EU Market Regulation
Izyumenko, Elena
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Verfassungsblog
2026-07-27
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Can the law tell a company that it is no longer free to destroy its own products? Among the powers traditionally associated with ownership is the freedom to determine the fate of one’s property. Whether doing so is economically sensible or environmentally responsible is another matter. However, as of 19 July 2026, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which entered into force in 2024, prohibits large companies from destroying unsold clothing, accessories and footwear, subject to a limited number of exceptions.
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