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India: OTR (Scheme X) withdrawn for machinery and electrical equipment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 Through Order S.O. 239(E), the Ministry of Heavy Industries rescinded with immediate effect notification S.O. 3649(E) of 28 August 2024, which was linked to the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical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 […]
IOC Recognition 2025–2026: an International Milestone for Our Analyses
Analytical’s laboratory has been included in the list of laboratories recognized by the IOC — International Olive Council (Consiglio Oleicolo Internazionale, COI) for physicochemical analyses of olive oil, valid for the period from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2026. International Olive Council What does “IOC-recognized laboratory” mean? The IOC is the intergovernmental reference organization […]
BIS: Regulatory Update 2025
From 1 August 2024, footwear can be sold in India only if it is made in BIS-licensed facilities and bears the ISI mark. From 1 August 2024, footwear can be sold in India only if it is made in BIS-licensed facilities and bears the ISI mark. Between 2024 and 2025, standards and controls have evolved: […]