California Responsible Textile Recovery Act

Short summary

California's SB 707 is the first US EPR law for textiles, requiring producers to register with an approved organization by July 1, 2026; noncompliance carries $10,000/day penalties and sales bans in the state. Responsibility is assigned hierarchically: manufacturer/brand owners in California first, then brand owners, then importers, then retailers. Apparel and textile articles are covered, with exemptions for mattresses, e-waste, and producers under $1M annual revenue.

• •California's first EPR law for textiles with July 1, 2026 deadline
• •Producer responsibility assigned hierarchically: CA-based manufacturer/brand owner > brand owner > importer > retailer
• •Noncompliance: $10,000/day penalties and retail sales bans; exemptions for mattresses, e-waste, and <$1M annual turnover

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