Recently, the German Cooperation for Assuring Defined Standards for Shoe and Leather Goods Production e.V. (CADS) officially released the 2026 CADS Restricted Substance List (2026
On December 30, 2025, the French government officially promulgated Decree No. 2025-1376, specifying the implementation details for the comprehensive ban on the manufacture, import, and
Dear valued clients, At the fresh start of this new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the many challenges and opportunities
PFI Germany has announced the appointment of Professor Dr. Günter Schell as new Institute Director, effective from 5 January 2026. He has a doctorate in
Amid the wave of green transition in the European Union, the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) has emerged as a core benchmark for measuring product sustainability.
On December 3, 2025, the ZDHC East Asia Regional Conference 2025, themed “Responsibility & Value—The Path to Sustainable Impact,” successfully concluded in Shanghai. PFI Fareast
The Apparel & Footwear International RSL Management Group (AFIRM) has recently released the 2025 mid-year update (Version 10.1) of its Restricted Substances List (RSL). Building
In adherence to German-level marketability, we help you navigate: Latest Standard EN ISO 20345 EU-Type Examination and GS Certification Interpretation and Certification Process of ESD
Leather is a material processed from animal hides through tanning, fatliquoring, and other treatments. Its softness, durability, and appearance are closely related to its internal
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are durable fluorinated compounds widely used in waterproof and oil-resistant products like footwear and packaging. Known as “forever chemicals” due
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