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Textile industry faces EU regulations and import competition
The European Union has implemented a ban on the destruction of unsold clothing and footwear as part of its Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation. This measure aims to reduce textile waste by requiring companies to sell unsold goods at discounted prices or donate them. A digital product passport is expected to become mandatory for products by the end of next year, requiring manufacturers to provide data on material composition and environmental impact.
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the textile and footwear industry is facing significant economic strain. Companies like Miltex have reported layoffs, with 100 workers recently dismissed and the potential for 200 more. Local producers are struggling to compete with low-priced imports from Asia and the pressure from global e-commerce platforms like Temu. High costs for labor, energy, and logistics have made it difficult for domestic firms to match the pricing of imported goods, leading to calls for stronger economic support to prevent further factory closures.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina · European Union · Miltex · Serbia · Temu
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The textile industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina has faced serious challenges for the last two to three years. www.072info.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Domestic textile producers in Bosnia and Herzegovina struggle to compete with low-priced imports from Asia. www.072info.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The European Union has banned the destruction of unsold clothing and footwear. 013info.rs
- [● 2 SOURCES] Footwear accounts for 45.3 percent of the total textile and footwear exports in Bosnia and Herzegovina. www.072info.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The company Miltex has laid off 100 workers and may lay off an additional 200. www.072info.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Global platforms like Temu and uncontrolled imports are putting pressure on domestic producers. www.072info.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The ban is part of the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation. 013info.rs
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A digital product passport will likely become mandatory for all products by the end of next year. 013info.rs