The tool provides insights into the current and emerging policy measures affecting the fashion industry in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye and Vietnam, all of which hold substantial roles in global textile supply chains.

This publication extends previous editions covering the EU and Americas, offering industry stakeholders, policymakers, and sustainability advocates an overview of policy trends, ongoing developments, and regulatory changes in the region.

It documents legislative developments related to labour and the environment, alongside specific strategies for textiles, circular economy initiatives and targeted sustainability requirements now surfacing in these countries.

Global Fashion Agenda CEO Federica Marchionni said: “The launch of the GFA Policy Matrix Asia marks an important step in strengthening our strategic work across the region. As we continue implementing the Circular Fashion Partnerships on the ground, we gain critical insights into what enables circular systems to succeed.

"This resource complements that experience by mapping textile-related sustainability policies in key manufacturing regions of Asia, where legislation is evolving rapidly.”

In addition to the launch of Asia’s edition, GFA also provide regulatory updates on GFA Policy Matrix: EU and GFA Policy Matrix: Americas.

Recent updates captured by the GFA Policy Matrix include developments in the EU regulatory landscape. These incorporate the amended European Climate Law which establishes a legally binding target for a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, with effect from April 2026.

The European Commission’s guidelines on Forced Labour are also underway, with the consultation phase closing in March 2026 and final guidelines to be issued by mid-June 2026.

Moreover, the EU has adopted conclusions on the Bioeconomy Strategy, recognising the sector’s potential to support clean industry transitions, and postponed the publication of the European Innovation Act to an undetermined date.

In the Americas, Peru has announced a new decree to regulate the management of chemical substances through a system based on life cycle and risk assessment, joining Brazil, Chile, and Colombia in applying a model similar to the European Union’s REACH regulation.

These policy changes will be among the topics addressed at the upcoming Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2026, which runs from 5–7 May.

The event will bring together policymakers, business leaders, and sector representatives to share case studies, discuss regulatory implications, and explore ways to increase industry circularity and equity.