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EU Rules on Destruction of Unsold Apparel and Shoes Are About to Go into Effect: Here’s How It Could Benefit Small Shoe and Fashion Firms

Summary by WWD
The new EU rule curbing destruction of unsold fashion and shoes could see more deadstock fabric available for use in limited shoe runs.

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Unsaleable clothing and shoes have been simply destroyed by large companies for years, and the EU is now putting an end to this, but there is a gap.

·Germany
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Since 19 July, the EU has banned large companies from destroying unsold clothing and footwear.

·Romania
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WWD broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
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