Croatia
Where textiles EPR stands in Croatia
Textiles EPR in Croatia does not exist yet. There is no Croatian textile scheme, no register step, no fee and no reporting duty today. Anyone claiming otherwise is wrong.
The only real content is the clock. The revised EU Waste Framework Directive (2025/1892) took effect on 16 October 2025 and gives member states about 30 months, to roughly April 2028, to stand up a textile and footwear EPR scheme.
Croatia has not yet transposed the directive or published a draft ordinance. As of mid-2026 there is no Croatian instrument to act on.
Does Croatian textile EPR apply to you
Not yet. Once a scheme exists, the duty will most likely fall on the first business to place textiles or footwear on the Croatian market:
- Domestic manufacturers selling in Croatia.
- Importers bringing textiles or footwear into Croatia.
- Foreign sellers shipping to Croatian customers.
Given Croatia's single-counterparty model, a future textile scheme would likely run through FZOEU and RPPO like every other stream. But that is an expectation, not law.
| What | Status |
|---|---|
| Croatian textile EPR scheme | Not yet established |
| EU deadline to set up a scheme | Around April 2028 |
| Croatian transposition or draft | None found as of mid-2026 |
| Register or fee | None |
The dates ahead for textiles in Croatia
The EU directive is the only binding instrument. Member states have until roughly April 2028 to establish a textile and footwear EPR scheme. The directive also contemplates arrangements for micro-enterprises, but Croatia has not defined any threshold or exemption.
The wider picture across all streams sits on EPR in Croatia.
Frequently asked questions about textiles EPR in Croatia
Short answers to what sellers ask most about the Croatian rules.
Who has to register for textiles EPR in Croatia?
Nobody yet. No Croatian textile EPR scheme exists. Once a scheme is established, the duty will most likely fall on the first business to place textiles or footwear on the Croatian market, consistent with Croatia's model for other streams.
How much does textiles EPR cost in Croatia?
Nothing today. No fee has been set. The EU directive requires member states to set up a scheme, but Croatia has not transposed it or published a fee structure.
What happens if I sell textiles in Croatia without registering?
There is nothing to register for yet. No Croatian textile EPR scheme is in force. Penalties will apply once a scheme exists, but the terms are not yet defined.
Which register covers textiles in Croatia?
None yet. When a scheme is set up it will most likely run through RPPO, consistent with every other Croatian stream, but that is not yet law.
Can I handle Croatian textiles EPR from abroad?
When a scheme exists, a foreign producer will most likely need an authorised representative in Croatia, consistent with the general RPPO rule. But the requirement is not yet defined for textiles.
