JC 110 — Textile maintenance Textile maintenance: mandatory meal voucher increase in 2026

Applicable from 01/01/2026

Joint committee 110 provides for a sectoral meal voucher increase of €1 per day actually worked from 1 January 2026. This measure applies to all companies in the sector, including those already granting meal vouchers above the sectoral minimum.

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Your challenges

Sound familiar?

+10 to +20% on your meal voucher budget?

The cumulative effects of the sectoral increase can represent a significant rise in total salary costs. It is essential to anticipate the budgetary impact.

Gross increase or extra-legal optimisation?

The mandatory increase raises a strategic question: simply apply the sectoral minimum or optimise through extra-legal benefits?

How to retain staff in a labour-intensive sector?

The textile maintenance sector is characterised by high labour intensity. Meal vouchers become a concrete tool for attractiveness and retention.

Key measures

What applies to your sector

Sectoral meal voucher increase

From 1 January 2026, the total value of meal vouchers increases by €1 per day actually worked. This increase applies to all workers in the sector.

Mandatory application for all companies

The sectoral increase must also be applied by companies already granting meal vouchers above the sectoral minimum, ensuring an effective increase for all workers.

Negotiation possibility at company level

At company level, negotiations can be conducted to further increase the value of meal vouchers, up to a maximum increase of €2.

Timeline

Key dates to remember

01/01/2026 Conforme

Entry into force

Mandatory sectoral increase of €1 per day worked for all JC 110 companies.

Q1 2026 Action requise

Payroll system update

Adjustment of parameters in HR and payroll tools to ensure correct meal voucher allocation for each day actually worked.

Sectoral federation: Creamoda

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Strengthen the attractiveness of your sector

The meal voucher increase represents an opportunity to strengthen the attractiveness of the textile maintenance sector and support worker retention. The digitalisation of meal vouchers enables the automation of administrative processes, reduces manual tasks and simplifies management for HR and payroll teams.

Our approach

The Monizze answer: manage, simplify, optimise

Tailored evaluation

  • Analysis of your industry sector, your headcount and the appropriate budget scenario
  • Objective assessment of the real impact in consultation with your social secretariat
  • Comparison of your options to choose the best strategy

Centralised digital management

  • Simplified management of meal vouchers and eco-vouchers
  • Integration of mobility solutions and mobility budget
  • Global overview via RewardFlex — one platform, one management interface
  • Automated compliance with sectoral obligations

Enhanced employee experience

  • Real-time view of your balance and benefits
  • Simplified activation of the Monizze card
  • Full visibility over the complete salary package

Next steps

3 steps to comply with JC 110

Verify the obligations of your JC 110

Amounts, deadlines, exceptions: every detail matters.

Estimate the cost for your team size

Compare scenarios and identify the best option.

Plan your 2026 benefits

Meal vouchers, mobility, flexibility: a coherent package.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sectoral agreements

Does the €1 increase also apply if my company already grants meal vouchers above the minimum?

Yes, the sectoral increase of €1 must be applied by all JC 110 companies, including those already granting meal vouchers above the sectoral minimum.

Can a higher increase than €1 be negotiated at company level?

Yes, company-level negotiations can lead to a higher increase, up to a maximum of €2 per day worked.

What is the estimated budgetary impact of this increase?

The cumulative effects can represent +10 to +20% of your meal voucher budget and a significant increase in total salary costs. The exact impact depends on your team size and number of days worked.

Is the €10 meal voucher mandatory for all companies?

No. The legal ceiling is set at €10, but the actual amount depends on your sector agreements. Some sectors require the maximum, others a lower amount.

Can meal vouchers be optimised without increasing the overall cost for the employer?

Yes. Meal vouchers benefit from a favourable tax regime. A modelling exercise with Monizze allows you to compare scenarios and identify the most optimised option for your budget.

My industry sector is not listed, what should I do?

If your JC doesn't appear, no definitive decision has been confirmed for your sector. New provisions will be added once confirmed. Contact Monizze for personalised guidance.