Bis India: the most frequently asked questions
The Indian market is one of the most dynamic in the world. It is also one of the most regulated, at least for those who want to access it with footwear, household appliances or furniture. BIS certification, mandatory for those who produce or export in these categories, has become in recent months one of the […]
Let’s walk together: Analytical for Il Sorriso di Angela (Angela’s Smile)
Some initiatives go beyond a simple event: they touch people, bring communities together, and leave something lasting. The “Marcia Il Sorriso di Angela” is one of them. “Il Sorriso di Angela” was born to keep alive the memory of Angela Vignaga, taken from life at just 16 years old in August 2020. Today her story […]
Step by Step: abrasion resistance of uppers, inner linings and visible surfaces
Lining complaints don’t arrive in production: they arrive in store. Abrasion problems almost never surface during outgoing quality control at the factory: the material is intact, the workmanship is correct, the product passes visual inspection. Failure comes after a few weeks or months of use, when the shoe has already been sold and worn. At […]
Halal Certification: from a voluntary requirement to a global obligation
In more than 57 countries, Halal certification is already mandatory or constitutes a preferential requirement for importation. This is a regulatory transformation affecting a growing number of sectors, markets, and supply chains. What is Halal Certification HALAL certification is today a strategic tool for companies that wish to operate in a structured way in majority-Muslim […]
InConnect ZDHC — Paris, 30 June 2026
As a ZDHC Approved Solution Provider, we are going to bring our technical support to Inconnect ZDHC organized by LVMH and Kering in Paris. Event details: 30 June 2026 | 10:30 – 15:30 L’Apostrophe, Centre de Congrès, 83 Avenue Marceau, 75116, Paris The event will be conducted in French Free of charge, limited spots available Full Agenda 10:30 — Welcome — LVMH & Kering 10:40 — Introduction and implementation […]
Green Claims and New Rules: What Changes from 27 September 2026
On 27 September 2026, new provisions on green claims will come into force in Italy, introduced by Legislative Decree of 20 February 2026, No. 30, transposing Directive (EU) 2024/825. The topic was also at the centre of the seminar “Green Claims and the Empowering Directive: Regulatory Impacts and Corporate Compliance Strategies”, organised by Deloitte Legal […]
GB 20400-2026: New Chinese Standard for the Safety of Leather, Fur and Recycled Leather Products
On 31 March 2026, China published GB 20400-2026 – Safety Technical Specification for Leather and Fur Products, which will enter into force on 1 April 2027 and will fully repeal the previous GB 20400-2006. The standard defines terms and definitions, product classifications, chemical requirements, test methods and evaluation criteria for the safety of leather and […]
15 kV Impulse Tests for Railway, Lighting & Industrial
Impulse voltage tests up to 15 kV now available in our laboratory Investing in testing capabilities means giving clients the concrete tools to validate the reliability of their products — and this principle drives every upgrade in our laboratory. The latest addition is a new system for impulse withstand and transient overvoltage testing up to […]
2026 Tuscany DOP and IGP EVO Oil Selection
This year too, the Analytical team was present at the Regional Selection of DOP and IGP Extra Virgin Olive Oils of Tuscany, one of the most anticipated events in the regional olive oil calendar, promoted by the Tuscany Region together with the Florence Chamber of Commerce, PromoFirenze and Fondazione Sistema Toscana. The morning opened with […]
Saudi Arabia SASO: new amendment to textile regulation
On March 2 2026, SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization) published a proposed amendment to the Technical Regulation on Textile Products introduced in 2024, with the aim of aligning the framework with the new Saudi Product Safety Law, which entered into force in November 2024. The Saudi market seeks to strengthen product control, traceability […]