Question 1

When does the ESPR textile delegated act enter into force?

Accepted Answer

The ESPR sectoral textile delegated act is in preparation. The European Commission has signalled an intention to adopt it during 2025-2027; the exact timeline will be published officially. After the act is published, ESPR Art. 4(4) provides: «The date of application of a delegated act shall not be earlier than eighteen months from its entry into force, except in duly justified cases for the whole act or for certain specific requirements».

Question 2

When does CSRD apply to a large textile brand after Omnibus I?

Accepted Answer

After Omnibus I, the CSRD timeline for large companies not already under the NFRD is deferred relative to the original. Application is expected with reporting during 2027-2028; it is advisable to check the consolidated text on EUR-Lex for your specific case.

Question 3

When must Spain and Portugal transpose CSRD into national law?

Accepted Answer

Spain must transpose CSRD into national law with publication in the BOE and Portugal in the Diário da República. The exact publication date is pending in both countries; the precursor national laws (Law 11/2018 ES and DL 89/2017 PT) remain in force during the transition period.

Question 4

When does EUDR apply to European textile brands?

Accepted Answer

Following the deferrals adopted, large operators apply EUDR from late 2025 and SMEs from mid-2026. EUDR affects operators and traders of relevant raw materials (cotton, leather, viscose) placed on the EU market.

Question 5

Does CSDDD apply to a mid-sized European textile brand?

Accepted Answer

Not directly. CSDDD applies in a phased manner with a final minimum threshold around €450 million in turnover and 1,000 employees. European textile brands with €10-50M in turnover are outside the direct threshold, but may receive cascading requirements from enterprise clients/partners subject to the directive.

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