All Legal & Institutional articles – Page 2
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News briefsPolygiene mosquito-repellent fabric technology patent filed
The material innovator has developed a new non-biocidal textile treatment that significantly reduces mosquito landings.
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ArticleEU committee proposes social media age limits
A European Parliament committee seeks stricter age rules for accessing digital platforms to better protect minors across the EU.
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ArticleFrance’s Garment Impact Score requirements expand
A new environmental labeling system is changing how apparel brands must disclose product data when selling in France.
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ArticleDavid Nordblad: ‘SOG will refocus on business and export’
SOG Secretary General David Nordblad explains why the Scandinavian Outdoor Group is going “Back to the Roots” — with a renewed focus on export, sales and meaningful support for its member brands in a changing industry landscape.
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ArticleAustrian investor René Benko convicted in fraud case
The Austrian real estate and retail investor received a two-year prison sentence following the collapse of his business empire.
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News briefsDigital Product Passport readiness from TrusTrace
The traceability provider is helping apparel brands prepare for EU regulations through scalable product-level digital infrastructure.
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ArticleEuropean Parliament pushes for fairer sport model
EU lawmakers urge stronger governance, fairer funding and athlete protections as part of a long-term strategy for European sport.
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ArticleCircular textile coalition urges EU policy shift
A new cross-sector alliance seeks to turn Europe’s post-consumer textile waste into a driver of green growth and circular manufacturing.
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ArticleEOG and POW Europe team up
Leading outdoor and climate organizations are joining forces to strengthen their commitment and actions against the climate emergency.
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News briefsGlobal Nonwovens Alliance announces its founding Board of Directors
A new international alliance in the nonwovens sector has named its first Board to drive global collaboration, advocacy and sustainability efforts.
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ArticleBSI Managing Director to leave in 2026
Germany’s sporting goods association prepares for a leadership transition as longtime Managing Director Stefan Rosenkranz announces his departure.
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News briefsUS extends AGOA for one year
The key trade agreement gains a short-term extension as Kenya and other African nations preserve duty-free US access.
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ArticlePatent disputes overlap Garmin with Strava and Suunto
Two major fitness and outdoor technology brands have filed separate lawsuits alleging patent infringement by the US GPS and wearables manufacturer.
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ArticleOIA: US government shutdown threatens outdoor recreation economy
The US industry group warns that a federal funding lapse could disrupt national parks and harm communities that rely on outdoor tourism.
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ArticleEOG and BSI release SDEX 3.0 for unified reporting
The European-led outdoor sector initiative SDEX has launched an upgraded tool to streamline product-level sustainability data exchange between brands and retailers.
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News briefsFESI marks 10th year of European Week of Sport
The European industry federation partners with a Belgian nonprofit to celebrate the unifying power of sport through a grassroots football event.
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News briefsGiant Bicycle imports from Taiwan blocked by US customs
The Taiwanese bike manufacturer faces US import restrictions following allegations of forced labor at its production facilities.
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ArticleEU–Indonesia trade deal to eliminate tariffs on sporting goods and footwear
A newly signed free trade agreement between the EU and Indonesia promises duty-free access for key goods and closer ties with the ASEAN region.
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ArticleUN declaration boosts global support for physical activity
WFSGI and top global sports brands celebrate a major UN policy shift recognizing physical activity as a cost-effective solution for addressing global health challenges.
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News briefsArc’teryx sparks backlash over Tibet fireworks
The Canadian outdoor brand faced heavy criticism after a fireworks display on the Tibetan Plateau drew accusations of environmental harm and cultural insensitivity.
