5.1 Part 1 – LEGAL

New Textile Standards in the EU

Environmental regulations in the fashion industry (EU)

• EU strategy for sustainable and circular textiles
• Corporate sustainability and due diligence
• Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
• Eco-Design for Sustainable Products Regulation

Intellectual Property Rights

• Intellectual Property in Fashion: Case Studies

Labelling and consumer information

• Koszewska, M. Clothing labels: Why are they important for sustainable consumer behaviour?. J Consum Prot Food Saf 16, 1–3 (2021).

Contracts in the fashion industry 

• What kinds of Contracts/Agreements are needed in the Fashion Industry?

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

• The 4 main types of corporate social responsibility your business should consider (and why)

International trade laws

• International Trade Law
• Tariffs, Taxes, and Textiles: Understanding the Impact of Trade Policies on Global Fashion Supply Chains

EU Product Passport & RFID

• The new EU sustainability textile strategy The EU Digital Product Passport and what it means for apparel and textile industries in 2022 – 2023

AI and Legislation

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance
• Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact On The Fashion Industry: Contemporary Legal Considerations
• A Reflection On The Ethical Implications Of Using AI In Fashion Design