Aurore Theys & Ilse Roosens New textile labelling rules on the way? Not for now The planned revision of the EU Textile Labelling Regulation has been put on hold. As a result, the current labelling framework will remain largely unchanged and clothing and fashion companies are not ... Labelling TLR Oct 7, 2026 Product & Operations
Matthias Vertommen FACTS & FIGURES: Indexation and inflation outlook September 2026 FACTS & FIGURES: inflation and indexing 2026-2027 Latest forecasts from the Federal Planning Bureau (June 2026) The forecasts from the Federal Planning Bureau for the month of June are available. This forward... Figures Index & inflation Sep 25, 2026 Int. Trade & Legal
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 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
Matthias Vertommen FACT & FIGURES: Indexation and inflation outlook – June 2026 FACTS & FIGURES: inflation and indexing 2026-2027 Latest forecasts from the Federal Planning Bureau (June 2026) The forecasts from the Federal Planning Bureau for the month of June are available. This forward... Figures Index & inflation Jun 15, 2026 Int. Trade & Legal
Ilse Roosens EURATEX calls for simpler environmental regulations for fashion SMEs. Introduction The European textile and fashion sector calls for a simplification of the current and upcoming environmental regulations . In a joint position paper submitted to the European Commission, ... EU Textile Strategy General Jun 4, 2026 Sustainability
Matthias Vertommen FACTS & FIGURES: indexation and inflation outlook – May 2026 FACTS & FIGURES: inflation and indexing 2026-2027 Latest forecasts from the Federal Planning Bureau (May 2026) The forecasts from the Federal Planning Bureau for the month of May are available. This forward... Figures Index & inflation May 12, 2026 Int. Trade & Legal
Ilse Roosens What is the environmental impact of textiles in Europe, and what do companies need to do? If your company designs, produces, or sells textile products in the European market, the environmental impact of textiles is no longer a secondary sustainability issue. It becomes a central challenge ... EU Textile Strategy General Apr 21, 2026 Sustainability
Matthias Vertommen FACTS & FIGURES: indexation and inflation outlook – April 2026 FACTS & FIGURES: inflation and indexing 2026-2027 Latest forecasts from the Federal Planning Bureau (April 2026) The forecasts from the Federal Planning Bureau for the month of April are available. This forec... Figures Index & inflation Apr 17, 2026 Int. Trade & Legal
Ilse Roosens Can a garment be labelled as “sustainable” or “organic cotton”? Myth A piece of clothing made with certified organic cotton may be labeled as "sustainable/organic" VS fact FALSE Labeling a garment as "sustainable/organic" because it is made with certified organic ... ECGTD Fact Check General Mar 31, 2026 Sustainability
Ilse Roosens Greenwashing: How will it be regulated in the short term? Of Green Claims Directive (GCD)aimed to provide more transparent, reliable, and verifiable information about the environmental impacts and sustainability of products. The directive included specific r... ECGTD General Mar 24, 2026 Sustainability
