Matthias Vertommen & Liz Nowé JC 109 - Exemption from the obligation of adapted availability 2025-2026 Summary: + What does this CLA regulate? This collective labor agreement establishes the conditions under which older employees in the unemployment benefit system with company supplement are exempted f... CLA blue-collar SWT VDAB availability Sep 14, 2026 Social Law & JC 109-215
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
Aurore Theys Why should clothing companies invest in 3d? Reducing the number of physical prototypes, accelerating product development, improving communication with suppliers, lowering development costs, and responding more quickly to market demand: these ar... Design Patterns Software Jun 12, 2026 Product & Operations
Ilse Roosens What does the new Euratex Position Paper on the Digital Product Passport say? Summary The introduction of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) will significantly change the European textile and fashion sector. At Creamoda, we are closely monitoring this and actively communicating... DPP ESPR Mar 16, 2026 Sustainability
Ilse Roosens Digital Product Passport (DPP) for clothing mandatory in 2027? Myth "In 2027, all clothing must have a DPP" VS Fact FALSE "At the earliest in 2029, a DPP will be required for clothing" + No → Not in 2027 . The obligation for a DPP for clothing is expected... DPP ESPR Mar 12, 2026 Sustainability
Liz Nowé CRB insights: where do we stand in terms of competitive strength? Last week, the Central Council for Economy(CRB) published new key reports offering important insights into the evolution of Belgium’s competitiveness . Although the initial signs appear positive, caut... Competitiveness Economic context Feb 23, 2026 Int. Trade & Legal
Ilse Roosens Unsold or returned items? The ESPR and Unsold Consumer Goods ( Regulation – EU – 2024/1781 – EN – EUR-Lex ) + Why does the ESPR address the destruction of unsold products? The destruction of unsold consumer products: Wasted re... ESPR Proh. Dest. Unsold Goods Feb 12, 2026 Sustainability
