CPSC eFiling 2026: What Importers Need to Know
From July 8, 2026, importing consumer products into the United States changes. CPSC eFiling becomes mandatory: certificate of conformity data must be transmitted electronically to customs with every importation. It does not change which products require certification — it changes how that certification is managed. What Is eFiling? eFiling is the CPSC initiative that transforms […]
India: Furniture (Quality Control) Order – second Amendment 2026 Published
Through Notification S.O. 1125(E) dated 2 March 2026, the Government of India introduced the Furniture (Quality Control) Second Amendment Order, 2026, amending the Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025 (QCO 2025). Content of the amendment The amendment adds two new provisos to Paragraph 2 of the QCO 2025: The QCO does not apply to shipments where […]
Analytical becomes a ZDHC Approved InCheck Reviewer
Analytical has reached a new milestone in its ZDHC journey: we are officially a ZDHC Approved InCheck Reviewer. This qualification enables us to deliver Verified InCheck – Level 1, the on-site verification service for supply chain facilities that generate Performance InCheck Reports on the ZDHC Gateway. This is the final service that was missing from […]
Turkey: Ecodesign Requirements and the DPP
Turkey is preparing a draft framework regulation on ecodesign requirements for sustainable products, explicitly inspired by the EU ESPR Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/1781). The aim is to establish a regulatory framework to progressively make products more sustainable by improving their environmental performance and reducing both their carbon footprint and overall environmental footprint throughout their entire life cycle. The scope […]
Step By Step: Accelerated Aging
In a shoe’s life cycle, durability isn’t measured only in kilometers walked, but also in its ability to withstand time and environmental stress. Often, the most critical issues don’t come from mechanical wear, but from quiet physico-chemical processes that degrade materials during storage or transport. To mitigate these risks, our laboratory uses accelerated aging. With […]
India: OTR (Scheme X) withdrawn for machinery and electrical equipment
In mid-January 2026, the Indian Government introduced a significant change for companies exporting machinery and electrical equipment to India. Through Order S.O. 239(E), the Ministry of Heavy Industries rescinded with immediate effect notification S.O. 3649(E) of 28 August 2024, which was linked to the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024 (OTR). […]
ZDHC Roadshow 2026
Analytical Group, as a ZDHC Service Provider, is pleased to invite you to ZDHC Roadshow 2026. This will be a full day dedicated to environmental sustainability and responsible chemicals management across the supply chain, taking place in Padua (Italy) on Tuesday, March 11th, 2026. The event will bring together industry professionals and experts to discuss ZDHC […]
ESPR: Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (Focus Textiles & Footwear)
The ESPR (Regulation (EU) 2024/1781) is significantly reshaping EU rules on product sustainability and circularity. For textiles and footwear, it translates into three very practical shifts: technical requirements introduced through product-specific delegated acts, a Digital Product Passport (DPP) that makes key data machine-readable across the product life cycle, and a ban on destroying unsold goods […]
Step By Step: Heel Energy Absorption
In the sneaker and casual footwear market, design may catch the eye, but comfort is what keeps customers coming back. Terms like “cushioning,” “anti-fatigue,” or “energy return” are now everywhere in marketing campaigns. But how do you move from a slogan to a technical promise you can truly stand behind? The answer lies in a […]
France 2026: PFAS limits for fashion and cosmetics
From 1 January 2026, France will enforce new restrictions on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), with direct impact on textiles/apparel, footwear, and cosmetics, as well as ski waxes and waterproofing agents for consumer products. The framework stems from Law No. 2025-188 of 27 February 2025 and is made fully enforceable by Decree No. 2025-1376 of […]