France Rolls Out EcoScore Label for Clothing, Targeting Environmental Impact
France has implemented a new environmental labeling system for clothing, commonly referred to as the “EcoScore” and officially named “environmental cost” (coût environnemental), as part of national legislation aimed at measuring the impact of textile products.
Fernanda Butron
The system entered into force on 1 October 2025 under the Climate and Resilience Law and related decrees. [1]
Measurement of environmental impact
The EcoScore is based on a life cycle assessment (LCA), evaluating a product from raw material extraction through production, distribution, use, and end-of-life.[3]
The methodology aggregates 16 environmental indicators, including:
Additional factors specific to textiles, such as durability and microfiber release, are also incorporated into the calculation.[1]
- greenhouse gas emissions
- water and land use
- energy consumption
- resource depletion
- ecosystem and human toxicity
Additional factors specific to textiles, such as durability and microfiber release, are also incorporated into the calculation.[1]
Scope and application
The system covers a defined range of clothing categories, including items such as T-shirts, jeans, dresses, coats, and underwear. Products with significant non-textile components, as well as footwear and accessories, are excluded.[1]
From 2025, brands can voluntarily publish scores via an official platform. Starting in October 2026, third parties—including retailers or non-governmental organizations—will be able to calculate and publish scores if companies do not do so themselves.[1]
The system covers a defined range of clothing categories, including items such as T-shirts, jeans, dresses, coats, and underwear. Products with significant non-textile components, as well as footwear and accessories, are excluded.[1]
From 2025, brands can voluntarily publish scores via an official platform. Starting in October 2026, third parties—including retailers or non-governmental organizations—will be able to calculate and publish scores if companies do not do so themselves.[1]
Consumer-facing label
The environmental cost must be displayed at the point of purchase, including on product pages and physical labels. The label presents the total score and standardized information, allowing comparisons between products.[4]
The system is part of France’s broader environmental labeling framework, intended to quantify and communicate the environmental footprint of consumer goods, beginning with textiles.[5]
The environmental cost must be displayed at the point of purchase, including on product pages and physical labels. The label presents the total score and standardized information, allowing comparisons between products.[4]
The system is part of France’s broader environmental labeling framework, intended to quantify and communicate the environmental footprint of consumer goods, beginning with textiles.[5]
Sources
[1]: https://www.carbonfact.com/blog/policy/french-eco-score "The French Textile Eco-Score: 2025 - Key Updates and ... - Carbonfact"
[2]: https://www.intertek.com/products-retail/insight-bulletins/2025/1493-france-approves-environmental-cost-labeling-for-textiles/ "France Approves Environmental Cost Labeling for Textiles - Intertek"
[3]: https://trustrace.com/knowledge-hub/french-environmental-cost-tips-for-accurate-eco-scores-by-october-2026 "French Environmental Cost: Tips for Accurate Eco-Scores"
[4]: https://carbontrail.net/blog/france-textile-eco-score/ "France Textile Eco-Score | Complete Guide for Companies"
[5]: https://www.tex-tracer.com/post/french-eco-score-voluntary-now-mandatory-next-year "The French Eco-Score is here | tex.tracer"
[2]: https://www.intertek.com/products-retail/insight-bulletins/2025/1493-france-approves-environmental-cost-labeling-for-textiles/ "France Approves Environmental Cost Labeling for Textiles - Intertek"
[3]: https://trustrace.com/knowledge-hub/french-environmental-cost-tips-for-accurate-eco-scores-by-october-2026 "French Environmental Cost: Tips for Accurate Eco-Scores"
[4]: https://carbontrail.net/blog/france-textile-eco-score/ "France Textile Eco-Score | Complete Guide for Companies"
[5]: https://www.tex-tracer.com/post/french-eco-score-voluntary-now-mandatory-next-year "The French Eco-Score is here | tex.tracer"
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