Update on California’s Fashion Environmental Accountability Act
On April 10, 2025, the California Assembly approved an amendment to Assembly Bill 405, also known as the Fashion Environmental Accountability Act of 2025. This marks a significant shift in California’s regulatory approach to chemical substances in the fashion industry. From Supplier Reporting to Product Compliance The original version of the bill required fashion sellers […]
Analytical at the 2025 Tuscan Selection of Oli EVO DOP and IGP
The Analytical team took part in the Selection of the 2025 Tuscan Oli EVO DOP and IGP, held on Wednesday, April 16, at Cinema La Compagnia in Florence. The initiative, promoted by the Tuscany Region in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce of Florence, PromoFirenze, and Fondazione Sistema Toscana, is a key occasion to celebrate […]
Electromagnetic Compatibility in Measuring Instruments: Standards and Compliance Testing
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is a fundamental requirement for measuring instruments, control devices, and laboratory equipment. Their ability to perform in electromagnetically complex environments, without being affected by external disturbances or causing interference to other devices, is essential to ensure the reliability of collected data and the safety of operations. Achieving this level of performance requires […]
Step by Step: Water Resistance of Footwear
Today’s consumers are more attentive than ever to footwear quality, and their expectations continue to rise. Beyond technical and sports shoes — such as trekking boots, mountaineering shoes, and work footwear — even men’s, women’s, and children’s everyday shoes are now expected to provide high levels of water protection. A high-quality shoe is no longer […]
Global Compliance Day 2025
We are pleased to invite you to our annual event: GLOBAL COMPLIANCE DAY, a full day dedicated to exploring emerging regulatory challenges in the fashion industry.The event will take place in Padua at Villa Ottoboni, on Wednesday, May 8th, 2025. The event will feature contributions from leading experts in the legal, academic, and industrial fields, […]
Electromagnetic Compatibility in Household Appliances: Regulatory Requirements and Compliance Testing
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is a fundamental aspect of the design and market placement of household appliances and domestic-use equipment. In addition to functional safety, devices must be able to operate correctly in the presence of electromagnetic disturbances and must not generate interference that could compromise the operation of other equipment. To ensure these requirements are […]
EMC Compliance for IT Equipment: Relying on an Accredited and CBTL Laboratory
Why EMC is Crucial in Information Technology In today’s landscape of electronics and telecommunications, IT equipment operates in environments with high electromagnetic density: Wi-Fi networks, mobile devices, industrial systems, smart home automation. In this context, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) becomes a critical aspect for the functionality, safety, and regulatory compliance of products. An IT device that […]
Step by Step: Flexing Resistance Test for Footwear
The flexing resistance test measures a shoe’s ability to withstand repeated stress during walking, identifying potential weak points such as sole cracks, separation between the upper and sole, or damage to the upper materials. Performing flexing resistance tests allows footwear manufacturers to improve material and construction quality, ensuring more durable and comfortable products. Our laboratory […]
Roadshow ZDHC 2025: Save the date
We are excited to announce that Analytical Group, as a ZDHC service provider, will be hosting the ZDHC Roadshow on April 15, 2025, at GHV Hotel & SPA in Creazzo (VI). Event Program: ZDHC in Action: Implementation and latest updates of the Roadmap to Zero – Marta Simonetti, ZDHC Country Manager Europe. ZDHC Protocol in […]
SASO 2025 Updates: New Rules for Importing into Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia remains one of the most dynamic markets in the Middle East, with an increasing focus on the safety and quality of imported products. As of 2025, new compliance regulations have come into effect, redefining the regulatory framework. The regulatory body SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization) has introduced significant updates aimed at […]