Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2025 | Charlotte Merlier Cabinet member | Customs Union Reform, e-commerce | — |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Charlotte Merlier Cabinet member | Customs Union Reform, e-commerce | SRC |
| 17 Jun 2021 | Rozalina Petrova Cabinet member | To discuss the forthcoming EU textiles strategy | — |
| 17 Jun 2021 | Virginijus Sinkevičius Commissioner | To discuss the forthcoming EU textiles strategy | — |
| 17 Jun 2021 | Virginijus Sinkevičius Commissioner | To discuss the forthcoming EU textiles strategy | SRC |
| 17 Jun 2021 | Rozalina Petrova Cabinet member | To discuss the forthcoming EU textiles strategy | SRC |
Mission & Goals
Founded in 1899, VF Corporation is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. VF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic outdoor and activity-based lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, and Timberland®. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders.
EU Legislative Interests
VF International is following EU initiatives, policies and legislative files on: Textile Strategy Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation New Legislative Framework Environmental Omnibus Circular Economy Act Circular Economy Action Plan Textile Labelling Regulation Green Claims Microplastics Sustainable use of chemicals strategy Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Extended Producer Responsibility Waste Framework Directive Waste Shipment Regulation EU Deforestation Regulation Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Carbon Border adjustment mechanism EU taxonomy Empowering consumers for green transition Bio-based (biodegradable) plastics Recycled content for packaging Single Use Plastics Climate Law Eco labelling on textiles, PEF ETS REACH (registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals) Sustainable Corporate Governance (Due Diligence and Director's duty) Ban on Forced Labour Regulation New EU trade policy Strategy TSD Rules Cambodia EBA status GSP Review EU Global Human Rights Regime EU -Vietnam FTA, Kazakhstan, India, Indonesia, Russia, Turkey ANTI-Coercion Instrument Minimum effective taxation (OECD II) Belgian Excess profit TAX scheme Reallocation of taxing rights (OECD I) Digital Levy Review of the EU CUSTOMS regulation Review of the EU VAT regulation Befit Digital service Act (DSA) Public Country by country directive Personal Protective Equipment Regulation EU Toolbox against counterfeiting General Product Safety Regulation EU Pact for skills AI Act - Intellectual property rights, innovation, and anti-counterfeiting policies - Global supply chain issues - Corporate social responsibility - Consumer & product safety
Communication Activities
Public consultations, Stakeholders consultations, Panels, Events and EC Strategy announcements
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
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