Press Release

FESI welcomes the provisional political agreement on the DSA but calls EU decision-makers for stronger efforts to better protect brands and consumers online

by fesi-sport | Apr 27, 2022 | Press Release, Press Release - Digital

Brussels, 27 April 2022 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) welcomes the provisional political agreement reached in the night of 22nd to 23rd April between the Parliament and the Council on the Digital Services Act (DSA) proposal. This paves...

Working together towards a healthier Europe: ENOS, EuropeActive, FESI and It’s Great Out There Coalition launch the European Physical Activity Alliance

by fesi-sport | Mar 15, 2022 | Press Release, Press Release - Sport

Brussels, 15 March 2022 ENOS, EuropeActive, FESI and It’s Great Out There Coalition are happy to announce the launch of the “European Physical Activity Alliance” (EPAA), a new coalition that will promote the benefits of health-enhancing physical activity, on physical,...

Due Diligence proposal: FESI calls for a proportionate EU framework aligned with internationally recognized standards

by fesi-sport | Feb 23, 2022 | Press Release - Corporate Responsibility

Brussels, 23 February 2022 Today, the European Commission has finally presented its long-awaited initiative on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence, setting out mandatory due diligence obligations for companies. Based on its members’ long-term experience in supply...

FESI launches new Winter Sports Sustainability Network to advance circularity in the winter sports industry

by fesi-sport | Jan 27, 2022 | Press Release - Sport

Brussels, Thursday 27 January 2022 With climate change and future winter sports challenges in focus, the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), has just launched the “FESI Winter Sport Sustainability Network” (FESI-WSN), a joint initiative that...

FESI regrets the lack of ambition of the Parliament’s position on the DSA: a missed opportunity to protect brands and consumers from illegal products online

by fesi-sport | Jan 20, 2022 | Press Release - Digital

Brussels, 20 January 2022 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) is concerned about the vote on the Digital Services Act that took place last night in the European Parliament. Despite some recent positive amendments put on table, MEPs failed to...

FESI welcomes the adoption of the IMCO report on the DSA but calls for stronger rules to make sure “what is illegal offline is illegal online”

by fesi-sport | Dec 14, 2021 | Press Release, Press Release - Digital

Brussels, 14 December 2021 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) supports the consumers’ driven approach of the DSA report adopted by the IMCO committee. However, FESI is concerned that several amendments introduced in Mrs Schaldemose’s report...