Matthias Vertommen & Liz Nowé JC 215 - Application of CLAs to wholesale trade Summary: + What does this CLA regulate? This collective labor agreement of 30 May 1995 regulates the application of the collective labor agreements of the Joint Committee for the employees of the clot... CLA white-collar Wholesale Sep 14, 2026 Social Law & JC 109-215
Matthias Vertommen & Liz Nowé JC 215 - Ban on overtime Summary: + What does this CLA regulate? This CLA of 28 February 1977 regulates the prohibition on working overtime for certain categories of employees in companies falling under the Joint Committee fo... CLA white-collar Overtime Sep 14, 2026 Social Law & JC 109-215
Matthias Vertommen & Liz Nowé JC 215 - Working hours Summary: + What does this CLA regulate? This CAO of September 9, 1991 regulates the working hours for employers and employees who fall under the Joint Committee for employees in the clothing and confe... CLA white-collar Working time Sep 11, 2026 Social Law & JC 109-215
Ilse Roosens A New Precedent for the European Market? What is happening and why does it matter? As of 1 September 2026 , France has introduced a new modulation mechanism within its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for textiles, footwear and ... EPR, PRO WFD Sep 4, 2026 Sustainability
Ilse Roosens Ready for 27 September 2026? From 27 September 2026, new rules will apply to sustainability claims and consumer information. For companies, this means that certain product information, marketing communications and points of sale ... ECGTD General Jul 31, 2026 Sustainability
Ilse Roosens PPWR: Do micro-enterprises have to handle everything themselves? Myth “As a micro-enterprise, I am fully responsible for all PPWR obligations.” VS FACT FALSE Not always. The PPWR provides for micro-enterprises an important exception under certain conditions, allowi... General PPWR Jul 17, 2026 Sustainability
Ilse Roosens From 19 July 2026, no more destruction of unsold clothing: what will change? What do you need to remember? 1 Destruction prohibition On unsold clothing, accessories, and shoes in the EU. 2 Disclosure obligation For large and medium-sized enterprises. 3 Impact for Belgian cloth... ESPR Proh. Dest. Unsold Goods Jul 16, 2026 Sustainability
Ilse Roosens & Aurore Theys Gpsr for textiles: what should you do now? The ongoing discussion about the application of the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) to textile products has led to uncertainty within the fashion and textile sector. Although there are still ... GPSR Product Safety Jun 30, 2026 Product & Operations
Matthias Vertommen Will there be a mandatory withdrawal button for online shops? Claim Is there a mandatory cancellation button for webshops? What you hear VS Reality YES In recent weeks, information has circulated that webshops are required to provide a “cancellation button”... Consumer law Return rights Jun 30, 2026 Int. Trade & Legal
Ilse Roosens New EU packaging rules: The PPWR (Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation) is the new European packaging regulation that will be applicable from August 12, 2026 . It replaces the old directive and imposes uniform, stricter ru... General PPWR Jun 29, 2026 Sustainability
Ilse Roosens & Aurore Theys GPSR for textiles: what does the Commission say? For several months, textile and clothing companies have been seeking clarity on a fundamental question: to what extent does the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) apply to textile products that ... GPSR Product Safety Jun 29, 2026 Product & Operations
Laura Buydaert Are you taking part in the 8th edition of “Belgian Fashion Week”? From October 11 to 17, 2026 we will once again put Belgian fashion in the spotlight during the eighth edition of the Week of Belgian Fashion . Together with brands, retailers, partners, consumers, and... Activations Co-creation campaigns Jun 29, 2026 Comm & PR