RoHS: an Increasingly Global Regulation
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) is one of the most important international regulations for the safety of electrical and electronic products. Originally introduced in Europe, it has progressively spread to many countries that have implemented their own rules inspired by the EU model. Today, the regulatory landscape shows a clear trend toward harmonization, yet […]
ZDHC Training Courses 2025/2026 – Official Calendar
As a ZDHC Accredited Trainer Provider, Analytical is pleased to announce the opening of registrations for the ZDHC Training Courses for 2025/2026. These training sessions, delivered by certified trainers, aim to support brands, suppliers, and laboratories in implementing ZDHC guidelines, improving chemical management, and ensuring environmental compliance across the supply chain. Available Courses Wastewater TrainingA […]
EcoCost: The Environmental Cost of Textiles in France
On 9 September 2025, France officially introduced, through the publication of two legislative measures — a Décret (Decree) and an Arrêté (Ministerial Order) — the new tool of the Environmental Cost of Textiles (Coût environnemental des produits textiles), provided for under the Loi Climat et Résilience. Entry into force: 1 October 2025, on a voluntary […]
Analytical is ZDHC Approved Trainer Provider
We are pleased to announce that we are an Approved ZDHC Training Provider. This recognition highlights our commitment to supporting the textile, footwear, and leather industries in achieving responsible chemical management and improving their environmental performance. As an official Training Provider, we are now authorized to deliver ZDHC accredited courses in Chemical Management and Wastewater. […]
Step by step: Eyelet Strength
When we think about shoe eyelets, we often see them as purely aesthetic details: small metal or plastic rings that complete the lacing and contribute to the design. In reality, their role goes far beyond appearance. The eyelet is the link between the lace and the upper, and its strength directly affects not only the […]
Global RoHS: China, Saudi Arabia and Brazil
RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) is an international regulation governing the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). First introduced in the European Union with Directive 2002/95/EC, RoHS aims to reduce risks to human health and the environment by promoting sustainable production and the recycling of electronic waste. Since 2006, the EU […]
France: new rules on PFAS
On August 7, 2025, the French Ministry of Ecological Transition launched two public consultations on draft decrees implementing Law No. 2025-188 of February 27, 2025, known as the “PFAS Law”.This represents a crucial step in the national strategy to reduce and eliminate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), with direct implications for several industries and for […]
The EU approves new rules for apparel and footwear
On May 14, 2025, the European Union officially introduced a new technical framework for the apparel and footwear sectors, aiming to provide a consistent and transparent method for evaluating the environmental impact of products throughout their entire life cycle. The initiative is the result of five years of collaboration between institutions, companies, NGOs, and technical […]
ZDHC: The BHive
Durante una delle tappe del ZDHC Roadshow 2025, dedicato alla promozione di pratiche e strumenti atti all’implementazione del Programma Roadmap to Zero, abbiamo avuto il piacere di ospitare l’intervento di Olimpia Fumo, Key Account Manager presso GoBlu. Nel suo contributo, ora disponibile anche in formato video, Olimpia Fumo introduce la piattaforma The BHive, uno strumento digitale […]
ZDHC: The BHive
During one of the stops of the ZDHC Roadshow 2025, dedicated to promoting practices and tools for the implementation of the Roadmap to Zero Programme, we had the pleasure of hosting a presentation by Olimpia Fumo, Key Account Manager at GoBlu. In her contribution, now also available in video format, Olimpia introduces The BHive, a […]