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EU textile eco-modulation explained: how EPR fee criteria, durability testing, and circular design drive rebates for fashion brands.

Discover how Europe’s 2025 PFAS regulations are reshaping compliance for consumer products, from textiles and cosmetics to packaging. Learn key EU and national updates, business implications, and how Eurofins Sustainability Services can help brands stay ahead.

the European Union published Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1482, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The aim is to reduce the presence of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) (tetraBDE, pentaBDE, hexaBDE, heptaBDE, decaBDE) in mixtures and articles, including recovered materials, and toys and childcare articles containing or made of recovered materials, strengthening the protection of human health and the environment.

A single toy chemical testing programme for streamlined compliance with global toy chemical regulations and broader detection of toxic chemicals in toys to reduce chemical risk.

With so much attention on the challenges associated with post-consumer waste, there is an increasing demand for testing services aimed at understanding how materials or products degrade once they have come to the end of their useful life.

The negative impact of persistent plastic materials on the environment is now well documented. In 2020 the National Geographic magazine stated that “Microplastics have moved into virtually every crevice on Earth”.

On April 16, 2025, the European Commission unveiled the first Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and Energy Labelling Working Plan for 2025–2030. This strategic roadmap aims to improve product sustainability, boost the circular economy, and reduce environmental impacts across the EU.

Explore the growing importance of microplastic testing in reducing environmental impact. Learn how it helps monitor pollution, safeguard human health, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations while driving innovation in sustainable solutions.

Pairing customer-centric support and tailored assessments to trace raw material origin in supply chains for EUDR compliance.

Durability testing is more than just a technical assessment; it’s a key component of sustainable product development. As regulations push for greater transparency and accountability, durability becomes an essential factor in product design and marketing.