FESI, together with a coalition of industry associations issued a joint letter, urging the Commission to adopt a product-specific approach as the first Ecodesign Working Plan nears finalization. Horizontal measures on durability, recyclability and recycled content risk creating vague requirements, legal uncertainty and regulatory overlap. The adoption of sector-specific rules can ensure a simpler process that aligns with impact assessments and prioritises competitiveness and sustainable growth.

See our joint statement here.

About FESI: Founded in 1960 FESI – the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry represents the interests of approximately 1.800 sporting goods manufacturers (85% of the European market) through its National Sporting Goods Industry Federations and its directly affiliated member companies. 70-75% of FESI’s membership is made up of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises. In total, the European Sporting Goods Industry employs over 700.000 EU citizens and has an annual turnover of some 81 billion euro.

Contact: Ariane Gatti, FESI Senior Communication & Policy Manager / [email protected]  / +32 274 08 94