EU Textile ROP Must Cover All Sellers to Avoid Industry Blow: LPP Expert

Ewa Janczukowicz-Cichosz, sustainability expert at LPP and president of Textile Voice, argues that the EU's proposed extended producer responsibility (ROP) scheme for textiles must apply to all sellers, including direct-to-consumer platforms, to be effective. She warns that exempting certain sellers would create an uneven playing field and cause significant economic damage to the European clothing industry. The statement reflects industry lobbying ahead of EU regulatory decisions, with uncertainty over final scope and impact.