On 27 May 2026, Peftrust hosted a live Q&A with Pascal Dagras and Camille Martin of the French Ministry of Ecological Transition. Brands asked the questions. The Ministry answered. This report compiles all 24, from what changes on 1 October 2026, to how third-party scoring works, to why ecotoxicity is weighted at 21 per cent.
What Is the French Environmental Cost Display?
The French Environmental Cost Display (affichage du coût environnemental) is the next phase of France’s environmental transparency framework for textiles. Built on the Ecobalyse methodology, it is designed to help consumers understand the environmental impact of products through a standardized scoring approach.
As implementation approaches, brands are facing important questions about data quality, supplier engagement, product modelling, and publication requirements. While the methodology continues to evolve, one thing is clear: preparation will take time, and organizations that begin early will be in a stronger position when the system becomes operational.
What Brands Asked the Ministry
During Peftrust’s live Q&A session with the French Ministry of Ecological Transition, brands raised practical questions about how the system will work in reality. Topics included the relationship between AGEC and the Environmental Cost Display, the role of third-party scoring providers, how layered garments should be modelled, and why ecotoxicity currently represents 21 percent of the overall score.
Questions also focused on publication requirements, portal registration, supplier data collection, and the responsibilities of brands when environmental scores are generated by external organizations. These are not theoretical questions. They are the operational challenges that sustainability, compliance, sourcing, and product teams are already beginning to address.
Preparing for October 2026
The October 2026 milestone is approaching quickly for brands that have not yet started preparing. Successful implementation requires more than calculating a score. Organizations must identify pilot products, define internal ownership, collect supplier information, establish data governance processes, and select the right technology partner.
The Industry Q&A Report brings together all 24 questions submitted during the session, along with additional implementation guidance validated against the latest Ecobalyse methodology. Whether your organization is evaluating its first pilot or planning a full-scale rollout, the report provides practical insight into what comes next and how to prepare effectively.
