Baar (July 15, 2026) – SGS the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, as published a new Consumer Compact article exploring the EU Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (ECGT) and its implications for environmental claims in the textiles and fashion industry.

As EU Member States implement the ECGT Directive, organizations will face stricter requirements governing how environmental and sustainability claims are communicated to consumers. The Directive’s requirements will apply from September 27, 2026, marking a significant shift toward greater transparency, substantiation and accountability in consumer-facing communications.

The article explains the purpose of the ECGT Directive and its impact on environmental claims, certification schemes and clothing labeling programs. It also explores the new bluepass labeling system and how it differs from the previous bluesign® APPROVED and bluesign® PRODUCT designations.

In addition, the article discusses how bluesign®, an SGS company, is aligning its labeling and certification framework with the ECGT Directive, including enhanced governance, verification processes and guidance to support credible and compliant sustainability communications.

Stakeholders are encouraged to read the full Consumer Compact article to learn more about the ECGT Directive and how bluesign supports transparent, substantiated and compliant environmental claims in the textiles and fashion industry. [www.sgs.com/en/news/2026/07/cc2026q2-the-ecgt-directive-and-the-future-of-environmental-claims-in-textiles-and-fashion]

For further information, please contact:

Barbara Oswald
Chief Commercial Officer
bluesign
Tel: +41 71 272 29 90

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