FESI calls for EU due diligence rules that work for all
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) introduces obligations for companies with global value chains with an aim to enhance sustainable practices. However, the directive’s complexity raises significant challenges including inconsistent regulatory...
FESI signs Business Declaration for Open Trade
As the European Parliament prepares for the confirmation hearings of the new Commissioners, the Open Trade Coalition is reiterating its call for a bold and open EU trade policy. First launched in July, the Coalition has grown into a group of 43 business associations -...
Digital Transformation for Product Information: FESI Supports Industry Call for EU Action
FESI, alongside eighteen other industry associations, is urging European policymakers to adopt a coordinated approach to product information via digital platforms, benefitting consumers, businesses, and especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). While...
FESI joins forces with partners’ associations to call for an ambitious and open trade policy
FESI has joined forces with a coalition of 31 leading European business associations to call for an ambitious and open trade policy to support the EU’s competitiveness and economic prosperity. All undersigned business associations believe that an ambitious and open...
Private sector sporting goods and fitness industries call for urgent and coordinated action to address growing physical inactivity crisis
Adult physical inactivity levels reach all-time high New data released today (June 26, 2024) by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on rising levels of physical inactivity is galvanising sporting goods and fitness giants to team up to address this alarming trend. New...
Network of experts releases Call for Action on “Enabling Cross-Sectoral Approaches for Healthy Lifestyles in Europe”
Brussels, 17th of May 2024 The consortium of partners from the "Healthy Lifestyles for Europe" (HL4EU) project is thrilled to announce the publication of its Call for Action: "Enabling Cross-Sectoral Approaches for Healthy Lifestyles in Europe." Comprising a diverse...
FESI co-signs joint industry on the Forced Labour Ban Regulation
FESI, together with 7 other industry associations co-signed a joint statement on the proposed Regulation prohibiting producgts made with forced labour on the Single market. While supporting the Union’s objectives, the paper calls for a proportionate, risk-based...
FESI co-signs joint industry statement on the Draft Standardisation mandate on the Digital Product Passport
FESI, together with 9 other industry associations voice concern about the requirement, in the European Commission’s Draft Standardisation request on the Digital Product Passport (DPP), to include in the data carrier six cross-sectoral basic data elements that can be...
FESI raises alarm over stalled GSP Trilogue Negotiations and urges swift resolution to maintain trade benefits for developing countries
Brussels, 3rd July 2023 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) expresses deep concerns regarding the breakdown of the negotiations on the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP). FESI firmly believes that the GSP Regulation is the crown jewel of...
ESPR: FESI’s statement on the ban on destruction of unsold goods
Brussels, 31 May 2023 FESI, the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry, welcomes the objectives of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulation (ESPR) proposal including the aim to address the destruction of unsold goods. In this context, the...
Due Diligence: companies need workable and balanced rules
European business remains supportive of the objectives of the proposed directive on corporate sustainability due diligence (CS3D). However, in a joint statement co-signed with 35 other European Industry associations, FESI urges co-legislators to work on a reasonable...
Joint business preliminary statement on the Union Customs Code Reform Package
Striking a balance between trade simplification and enforcement will make the customs union a driver of future competitiveness for the EU. To this end, FESI, along with 13 other signatories, supports the publication by the European Commission of the Union Customs Code...
