FESI and other associations warn the Commission against reforming the block exemption on dual distribution
FESI and six other associations wrote to EVP Vestager today to raise their concerns over the envisaged reform of dual distribution under the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER). In its last public consultation, the European Commission suggested policy options...
FESI co-signs a joint industry letter for an EU approach to packaging waste labelling
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry ((FESI) fully endorse the need for relevant and consistent information to consumers on how to properly dispose of both the products and their packaging to support the transition towards a circular economy. In...
FESI signs a position paper with SHARE stakeholders on the contribution of sport to Europe’s recovery process
The present paper advocates for the inclusion of sport and physical activity in the EU Member States’ National Recovery and Resilience Plans, thereby acknowledging the role of sport and physical activity in a sustainable and healthy recovery process from the COVID-19...
Cross industry Statement on the Winter Sport misfortune ahead
Introduction: Recently, several country leaders in Europe have taken the entire winter sports industry by surprise. Only a few weeks before the vacation season, they called for their residents to avoid winter sports and for an EU wide closure of winter sports resorts...
FESI co-signs 2 joint-letters on the Digital Services Act
On Monday 22nd September, FESI co-signed two joint letters with key trade associations and brands in view of the future publication of the Digital Services Act. The proposal, expected to be presented by the end of the year, should include new obligations for platforms...
The Policy Hub hosted its 2nd workshop on Extended Producer Responsibility
Last Wednesday, 2 September stakeholders representing six leading industry associations - including FESI - and interest organisations and three companies working within the apparel and footwear sector came together to virtually discuss...
FESI supports The Policy Hub’s Statement on the Circular Economy Action Plan publication
The Policy Hub welcomes the publication of the European Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan to boost circularity, and especially its focus on the textiles sector. The concept of circular economy and sustainable business models is not new to the...
FESI co-signs an industry letter on Digital means and mandatory product information
Ms Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for ‘A Europe fit for the Digital Age’ Mr Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for the ‘European Green Deal’ Mr Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for...
Circular clothing requires comprehensive policy: FESI joins leading apparel organisations and publishes proposals on circularity
Key apparel and footwear organisations are calling for holistic, coordinated efforts by policymakers to drive sector-wide circularity. The Policy Hub — launched by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) in collaboration with the Federation of the European...
FESI’s call to support the creation of the Sport intergroup 2019-2024
Dear Member of the European Parliament, ln preparation of the upcoming votes on inter-parliamentary groups we wish to draw your attention on a policy area that has been overshadowed by economic and societal problems for too long. Yet, because economic and social...
Third exceptional year in a row confirms positive increase for the ski industry
According to recent findings of the annual market report conducted by the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), skis and ski equipment’s sales between the winter season 2019 and 2016 have generally increased. FESI has collected this information as...
Time to rethink ePrivacy: FESI co-signs joint industry letter to reset the ePrivacy discussions
The draft ePrivacy Regulation was proposed in January 2017 and remains on the agenda of the Council of the EU following two and a half years of intense discussions. Progress on the file has, however, been limited. While the Council has considered ways to improve the...
