--- title: CHARMING INSIGHTS | Laws description: Laws | A blog from Charming dedicated to consumer preferences, retail, and technology. --- # CHARMING INSIGHTS ##### A blog from Charming dedicated to consumer preferences, retail, and technology ### SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER [Back To blog](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/) ###### 3 min read ## [Regulatory Uncertainty? Focus on the Sustainability Standards You Already Know](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/regulatory-uncertainty-focus-on-the-sustainability-standards-you-already-know) By [Rich Ringeisen](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/rich-ringeisen) on Mar 13, 2025 2:27:47 PM [![](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/hubfs/Website%20Images%20Phase%201%20/03Header-Design-1800x559-1.jpg) ](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/regulatory-uncertainty-focus-on-the-sustainability-standards-you-already-know) Regulations are always changing. Keeping up with shifting policies is a headache, and what makes it worse is that they’re not just changing; they’re changing in different directions. [Read more](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/regulatory-uncertainty-focus-on-the-sustainability-standards-you-already-know) ###### Topics: [sustainability](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/sustainability) [Laws](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/laws) ###### 3 min read ## [How California’s EPR Law Could Affect Your Brand or Textile Company](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/how-californias-epr-law-could-affect-your-brand-or-textile-company) By [Andy Van Duyse](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/andy-van-duyse) on Sep 4, 2024 9:14:55 AM [![](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/hubfs/pexels-readymade-3850512.jpg) ](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/how-californias-epr-law-could-affect-your-brand-or-textile-company) Four decades ago, the European Union passed an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulation, requiring textile manufacturers to take accountability for the entire lifecycle of their products — not just the production and distribution. [Read more](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/how-californias-epr-law-could-affect-your-brand-or-textile-company) ###### Topics: [Charming.Digi](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/charming-digi) [Laws](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/laws) ###### 4 min read ## [Congress Launches Slow Fashion Caucus, Highlighting Circularity](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/congress-launches-slow-fashion-caucus-highlighting-circularity) By [Liz Magri](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/liz-magri) on Jul 7, 2024 12:05:30 PM [![](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/hubfs/circularity.jpg) ](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/congress-launches-slow-fashion-caucus-highlighting-circularity) In a groundbreaking move, the United States has taken a serious step toward sustainability with the [launch of the Slow Fashion Caucus](https://pingree.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5305). This first-ever congressional effort, led by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) alongside Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.), was unveiled in July to address pollution and exploitation plaguing the fast fashion industry.  [Read more](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/congress-launches-slow-fashion-caucus-highlighting-circularity) ###### Topics: [sustainability](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/sustainability) [circularity](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/circularity) [Charming.Digi](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/charming-digi) [Laws](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/laws) ###### 3 min read ## [The Time is Now: Preparing for the EU Mandate of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) Revolution](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/the-time-is-now-preparing-for-the-eu-mandate-of-the-digital-product-passport-dpp-revolution) By [CHARMING STAFF](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/charming-staff) on Apr 19, 2024 12:42:11 PM [![](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/hubfs/image1.png) ](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/the-time-is-now-preparing-for-the-eu-mandate-of-the-digital-product-passport-dpp-revolution) As we’ve written about before, the [European Union’s (EU) movement toward Digital Product Passport (DPP) mandates](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/how-apparel-manufacturers-and-retailers-can-learn-to-love-the-digital-product-passport-dpp) is a transformative initiative set to revolutionize supply chains worldwide.  [Read more](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/the-time-is-now-preparing-for-the-eu-mandate-of-the-digital-product-passport-dpp-revolution) ###### Topics: [sustainability](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/sustainability) [Charming.Digi](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/charming-digi) [Laws](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/laws) ###### 4 min read ## [The Securities & Exchange Commission Adopts Final Rules on Climate-Related Disclosures](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/the-enhancement-and-standardization-of-climate-related-disclosures-final-rules) By [Andy Van Duyse](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/andy-van-duyse) on Apr 15, 2024 11:29:07 AM As buyers grow more climate-aware, and as the global need for sustainability in manufacturing grows, the Securities & Exchange Commission has finally adopted a set of rules on climate-related disclosures. To protect consumers, investors, and the planet, businesses will now need to disclose important information about climate-related risks and beyond.  [Read more](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/the-enhancement-and-standardization-of-climate-related-disclosures-final-rules) ###### Topics: [sustainability](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/sustainability) [Laws](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/laws) ###### 4 min read ## [How California's Senate Bill 707 Might Just Change the Face of Sustainability](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/how-californias-senate-bills-343-and-707-might-just-change-the-face-of-sustainability-in-the-us-and-beyond) By [Rich Ringeisen](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/rich-ringeisen) on Feb 26, 2024 3:26:12 PM [![](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/hubfs/recycle.jpeg) ](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/how-californias-senate-bills-343-and-707-might-just-change-the-face-of-sustainability-in-the-us-and-beyond) In recent years, campaigns and pledges to save the planet have been popping up everywhere. But, like any new initiative — they have their flaws. While many of these rules and regulations have good intentions, they often end up as surface-level marketing gestures, organic-looking packaging, and labels that boast sustainability but have no real meaning. 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CIRPASS - Digital Product Passport has just announced this week that the implementation of the DPP for apparel and retail is officially set for 2027. 👇Take a look at the roadmap document below, feel free to download and share it with your connections in the apparel and retail industry. There's important work ahead of us! [#dpp](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/dpp/) [#traceability](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/traceability/) [#circularity](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/circularity/) ‍‍‍‍ Read more ![Big news alert! 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No? 😱 Make sure to save your spot now > [https://lnkd.in/dVwEe2EZ](https://lnkd.in/dVwEe2EZ) 🗓The event will start at 9h30 CET - (5 March 2024) Consult the full event agenda > [https://lnkd.in/d-U3Zqra](https://lnkd.in/d-U3Zqra)  🔗 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: On the day of the event, you will be able to connect on this link > [https://lnkd.in/gEZs3XiX](https://lnkd.in/gEZs3XiX) ❓❓𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗤&𝗔 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗼 During the event, we will be conducting the Q&A sessions exclusively through Slido. Ask your questions to the experts on this link > [https://lnkd.in/gtgJ5bek](https://lnkd.in/gtgJ5bek) ------- Battery Pass Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives, CEA-List, SLR Consulting, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy, Chalmers Industriteknik, VDE, DKE, +ImpaKT Luxembourg S.à.r.l, F6S Innovation, GS1 in Europe, Politecnico di Milano, circular.fashion, DIGITALEUROPE, EIT InnoEnergy, Delft University of Technology, TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology, Veltha, Energy Web, Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung , SyncForce, Innovalia Association, Textile Exchange , Responsible Business Alliance, Worldline, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, iPoint Systems, Global Electronics Council, Avery Dennison, Global Battery Alliance, Global Textile Scheme GmbH Read more ![The CIRPASS - Digital Product Passport final event is just around the corner!Have you registered ...](https://phosphor.utils.elfsightcdn.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.licdn.com%2Fdms%2Fimage%2FD5622AQEV3zB6tmtO2w%2Ffeedshare-shrink_2048_1536%2F0%2F1709204357535%3Fe%3D1713398400%26v%3Dbeta%26t%3DhN0m0YNqMucwkHl8h5b911OBhB2H3ywNZaNCcIaNoV0)   [  11 ](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/charmingtrims_the-cirpass-digital-product-passport-final-activity-7170689287410171904-qGbS?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop)   Share