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EUPublished: 1 September 2026
[Regulatory Update] France: Order Setting a Malus on Ultra-Fast Fashion Takes Effect on 1 September 2026
Source:French Ministry of Ecological Transition
On 28 August 2026, France's Ministry of Ecological Transition announced that the order (arrêté) setting a malus (environmental penalty) targeting ultra-fast fashion had been published in the Journal Officiel. The arrêté entered into force on 1 September 2026.
According to the announcement, the malus can reach up to 50% of the product price, within a ceiling of €12 in 2026 and €19.50 in 2030. The announcement describes the products concerned as those with a very weak incentive to repair, sold by brands offering a very wide range of products. It states that the measure rests on a law to reduce the environmental impact of the textile industry.
Editor's View
The announcement does not state the arrêté's number, its Official Journal reference, its text, or the specific criteria for determining which products and brands are covered. The amounts it gives are ceilings; the amount charged per product is not in this source. Application to individual companies or brands is also not covered by this source.
※ This article is based on official public information from an external source (French Ministry of Ecological Transition) and has been analyzed and organized for practical use.
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