Italy
Where textiles EPR stands in Italy
Textiles EPR in Italy is not yet a live obligation. There is no scheme, no register and no fee in force, so if you sell clothing or footwear into Italy today there is nothing to file for this stream.
What exists is a direction of travel. The revised EU Waste Framework Directive (Directive (EU) 2025/1892) requires every member state, Italy included, to set up a textile and footwear EPR scheme. Italy's own decree to do that was still a draft in mid-2026.
The dates ahead for textiles in Italy
The timetable that matters is the EU one, because that is what is fixed. The timeline shows the dates to plan against.
Italy's national decree was still a draft with no Gazzetta Ufficiale publication in mid-2026, so every operational detail beneath this EU timeline is provisional until the final text lands.
How to prepare for textiles EPR in Italy
Through EPR in Italy the sensible read is to prepare, not file. The draft decree points to a producer-financed scheme with a register, much like an active stream such as WEEE EPR in Italy, but the fee shape and reporting rules will only be set by the published text.
Watch for the decree in the Gazzetta Ufficiale, map which of your products count as textiles or footwear, and expect a foreign-seller route similar to other streams, since the EU directive includes an authorised representative mechanism for non-established producers.
Questions sellers ask about textiles EPR in Italy
The points textile and footwear sellers raise most often about the Italian rules.
When does textiles EPR start in Italy?
There is no firm national start date yet, because Italy's decree is still a draft. The fixed marker is the EU deadline: the scheme must be operating by around 17 April 2028, with transposition due by 17 June 2027.
Who will have to register for textiles EPR in Italy?
The draft points to producers of textiles and footwear, meaning whoever first places those products on the Italian market. The exact scope and any small-producer path will be set by the final decree, so nothing is fixed yet.
How much will textiles EPR cost in Italy?
Not yet defined. The draft envisions a producer-financed scheme, but fee rates and any eco-modulation depend on the published decree. Until then, treat cost as pending rather than estimated.
Can I prepare for Italy textiles EPR from abroad?
Yes, by tracking the decree and mapping your product range now. The EU directive includes an authorised representative mechanism for producers with no local establishment, so Italy's transposition is likely to offer a similar route for foreign sellers.
