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News briefsSweden plans PFAS ban from 2028
Sweden plans to ban PFAS in consumer products from 2028, ahead of expected EU legislation on forever chemicals.
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ArticleGerman repair law highlights retail challenges
Germany’s new repair law strengthens consumer rights, but a NIM study finds cost and awareness remain major barriers.
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ArticleEU fines Google €890m under DMA
The European Commission has imposed two fines totaling €890m on Google over self-preferencing in Search and restrictions affecting alternative purchasing channels on Google Play.
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News briefsGermany: bevh backs call for liberalized Sunday trading rules
Germany’s e-commerce association has joined retailers in calling for more flexible shop opening rules, arguing that current regulations no longer reflect consumer behavior or modern retailing.
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News briefsEU ban on destroying unsold apparel takes effect
Large companies in the EU are now prohibited from destroying most unsold apparel and footwear under new ecodesign rules aimed at promoting circularity.
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News briefsEU fines AliExpress €550m over illegal products
The European Commission has imposed its largest Digital Services Act fine to date after finding that AliExpress failed to adequately address illegal, unsafe and counterfeit products.
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News briefsSBTi launches net-zero readiness assessment
The climate target validation organization has introduced a new assessment service to help companies prepare for the transition to the next version of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard.
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News briefsNetherlands plans e-bike helmet rule for minors
The Dutch government plans to introduce a mandatory helmet requirement for e-bike riders under 18 from September 2027 as part of efforts to improve road safety.
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ArticleFashion brands call for resale and repair reforms
Arc’teryx, Decathlon, H&M Group, Primark, Vinted and Zalando are among 69 organizations calling for policy reforms to make resale and repair more economically viable.
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ArticleGlobal Standards creates foundation for governance
Global Standards has established an independent foundation and new governing structure to support the long-term governance of GOTS and its expanding portfolio of textile sustainability standards.
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News briefsBSI appoints Christoph Moeller as managing director
Former professional handball player and strategy consultant Dr. Christoph Moeller has officially assumed leadership of the German Sporting Goods Industry Association (BSI).
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ArticleUS Plastics Pact updates circular packaging design guidance
The US Plastics Pact has released updated packaging design handbooks to help companies improve recyclability, reusability and compostability while preparing for evolving EPR regulations.
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ArticleWorkers target TNF over Movement Gyms partnership
Unionized climbing gym workers plan nationwide protests at The North Face stores, urging VF Corp. to end its partnership with Movement Gyms over alleged labor rights violations.
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ArticleFreeride to make Olympic debut at Alpes 2030
The IOC has confirmed freeride skiing and snowboarding for the 2030 Winter Olympics, marking a milestone for the sport after three decades of development.
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News briefsMips settles BrainGuard patent claims
The Swedish helmet technology company will pay BrainGuard Technologies $3.2 million to resolve patent infringement litigation.
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ArticleAustralia updates adventure activity standard
The Outdoor Council of Australia has opened industry consultation on a revised national framework for outdoor adventure safety and risk management.
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News briefsPriceRunner wins $1.97bn Google case
A Swedish court awarded PriceRunner US$1.97 billion in damages in its antitrust case against Google, subject to appeal.
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News briefsEU introduces fee on low-value e-commerce imports
The European Union has introduced a new fee on low-value e-commerce imports, targeting the surge in direct shipments from platforms such as Shein, Temu and AliExpress.
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ArticleOn reinstates workers after supplier dispute
The Swiss sportswear brand has reinstated 64 union members at an Indonesian subcontractor following labor rights allegations and is strengthening oversight across its supply chain.
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News briefsAlibaba challenges Pentagon military designation
The Chinese technology and e-commerce group has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn its inclusion on a US list of companies allegedly linked to China’s military.
