Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry

‼️Fake sporting goods can also damage consumers' health & safety👇 👕 Counterfeit apparel can countain unregulated materials or toxic substances which can lead to skin irritation, respiratory problems, or long-term health risks. 🪖Counterfeit sporting goods, such as helmets, knee pads, or other protective gear, may not meet EU safety standards and might fail during use, leading to injuries. In addition, fake products typically lack proper certifications and oversight. Without a warranty or accountability from legitimate manufacturers, users are left vulnerable if the product malfunctions or causes harm. ℹ️ On this black Friday, we recommend consumers to be more careful than ever and buy sporting goods from authorised retailers or directly from trusted brands like FESI members 👉https://lnkd.in/e3r9VHcb

🇪🇺The new European Commission 2024-2029 is officially approved🇪🇺 Today, the European Parliament officially approved all Commissioner-designates with 370 votes in favor, 282 against, and 36 abstentions. After formal appointment by the European Council via a qualified majority, the new Von der Leyen's Commission is set to start its duties on 1 December 2024. At FESI, we extend our best wishes to the new Commission as it embarks on this journey and we look forward to fruitful collaboration with the new Commissioners' cabinets on our Manifesto's priorities, including: ✅ Ensure policy coherence and harmonisation across sustainability policies ✅ Tackle challenges with e-commerce platforms & ensuring better IP protection online ✅Conclude ongoing trade negotiations and open discussions with new trade partners ✅ Explore the merits of digital labelling as an alternative to traditional physical labels ✅Ensure sport becomes accessible and welcoming to all individuals 👉Read more: https://lnkd.in/dNdS8kVv These priorities, outlined in our Manifesto are essential to building a resilient, sustainable, and vibrant Europe, echoing Ursula von der Leyen's own political guidelines "to prepare a stronger Union for the future" 💪🇪🇺

🌍🚀 FESI will be on the move next week! Our team is excited to be speaking at several key events next week, sharing insights on #sustainability, #innovation, EU legislation, and the sporting goods industry. Here’s where you can find us: 🔹 ISPO Munich🇩🇪 🗓️ Monday & Tuesday Dec 2-3: Jerome Pero will be speaking at the "SKI Industry Climate Summit" by Atomic (Internationales Congress Center, Room 13b) giving an overview of the European Ski market and EU #sustainability legislation impacting the hard goods' industry, followed by a presentation on the #EU elections at European Outdoor Group (EOG) General Assembly 🗓️ Tuesday, Dec 3: Chiara Mingozzi will talk about "The Impact of EU Due Diligence Legislation on the European Sporting Goods Industry" 📍 Hall C4, Supply Chain Forum ⏰ 11:30 AM 🗓️ Wednesday, Dec 4: FESI Board + General Assembly 📍 Room A22 ⏰ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 🔹 Cascale Brand & Retail Forum: Brussels🇧🇪 🗓️ Wednesday, Dec 4: Katarzyna Sulisz will take part in a panel session on "Navigating the Future of Sustainable Products: #ESPR & the #GreenClaims Directive" at the Cascale Brand & Retail Forum in #Brussels 👉Registration: https://lnkd.in/dAhJyHwJ 🔹International Trademark Association (INTA) NextGen IP in Germany🇩🇪 🗓️ Friday, Dec 6: Ariane Gatti will represent FESI at INTA Roundtable on "Empowering Young Practitioners in Innovation and Rights" at PUMA Group Headquarters, giving insights on "The Role of Representing an Industry before the EU Institutions" & EU #IP policies. 👉Registration: https://loom.ly/BtFBJeg We look forward to engaging with stakeholders at these incredible events! Stay tuned for updates and key takeaways🚀 #FESI #ISPO #Sustainability #Innovation #SportingGoods #EUlegislation

📣 The Ultimate Guide to "Sporting Goods Industry History & Dynamics" – Don’t Miss the Launch at ISPO next week! FESI is proud to have contributed to 📖"Sporting Goods Industry Dynamics", a comprehensive new two-volume book by Eugenio Di Maria, founder of SGI Europe. The publication delves into the history, transformation, and key drivers of the global sporting goods market. 🗓️ Join Us for the Launch at ISPO Munich Don’t miss the opportunity to hear directly from the author! When: Dec. 3, 2024, at 2:00 PM Where: Yellow Stage, Hall B2 🔍 About the Book: The first volume - which will be released on the 3rd of December, explores the evolution of sports participation, the role of trade associations and trade shows, and in-depth case studies of brands like adidas, Nike, Pentland, Amer Sports, and VF Corp. It also provides data and strategies to help industry professionals navigate a rapidly evolving market. Volume Two, which will be launched in March 2025, will expand on these insights, examining retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and other stakeholders across the supply chain, with a focus on recent years' successes and challenges. 📚 Order Your Copy: at https://lnkd.in/eBhq3EHz. A 20% discount is available for bulk orders or purchases made before Dec. 6, 2024. 📍 Stop by the EDM Publications stand (B2-638) at ISPO to consult the first volume and place your order. ℹ️ For additional details, contact Eugenio Di Maria at eugeniodimaria1@gmail.com or +33 609 12 16 05.

🏆 Thrilled to share that we were selected as winners of the #BeActive and #RePurpose campaign! Thanks to the incredible support from the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry and arena, we have received high-quality swim gear that will be used during our swim season in Lesvos next summer. 🏊♀️🌞 As winter sets in across Europe, we’re staying cozy while looking ahead to warmer days in the water. Here's a sneak peek at the fantastic equipment our students will use to learn how to swim and build their confidence in the water! 🌟 A huge thank you to our amazing supporters for making this possible. We are always #StrongerTogether! 🙌💙 #Gratitude #Support #Empowerment #MakingWaves

🚀Exciting News for the FESI team 🚀 We are delighted to announce new roles and responsibilities within our team: Ariane Gatti has been appointed Senior Communication & Policy Manager Katarzyna Sulisz has stepped into Senior Policy Officer And Chiara Mingozzi is now Sustainability Policy Officer These new roles reflect their dedication and hard work in advancing FESI's mission to create a prosperous and sustainable environment for the sporting goods industry in Europe 🇪🇺🤸♀️ #FESI #TeamFESI #Growth #StrongHer

📢 Driving #Sustainability in the Sporting Goods Industry: FESI priorities on Waste Framework Directive (#WFD)👇👇 As the Waste Framework Directive trilogues are ongoing, FESI remains committed to ensuring a harmonised, efficient, and sustainable regulatory framework for the sporting goods industry. Our key priorities reflect the need to balance environmental goals with practical, industry-specific considerations: 1️⃣ Harmonisation of Reporting: Streamlined reporting processes across Member States to reduce compliance costs and enhance cross-border collaboration. 2️⃣ Simplification for Consumers: Ensuring transparency on waste treatment while avoiding redundant or conflicting product information at the point of sale. 3️⃣ Clarity for Producers: Clear definitions for "making available" and a mechanism to prevent duplication of Extended Producer Responsibility (#EPR) fees. 4️⃣ Fair Representation Requirements: Advocating against the need for multiple national representatives, which could create administrative burdens and market barriers. 5️⃣ Infrastructure for Recycling: Support for investments in textile-to-textile recycling and defining pre-treatment stages under EPR obligations to ensure effective use of recycled materials. 6️⃣ Ecomodulation Alignment: Linking fees to ecodesign criteria under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (#ESPR) for a cohesive approach to sustainability. 7️⃣ Exclusion of Specific Products: Calling for the separation of ski boots and PPE from the directive’s scope due to their unique material compositions and recycling challenges. By addressing these priorities, we aim to support the EU Green Deal and foster sustainable growth across the sector🌿 💡 Learn more about our proposals and join the discussion to shape a prosperous and green sports industry #WFD #EPR #PRO #Sustainability #WasteFrameworkDirective #SportingGoodsIndustry #CircularEconomy #GreenDeal  

🚀 Advancing Sustainable Design: Key Insights from the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (#ESPR) Study 🌱 Today's study from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre outlines top priorities for sustainable product design under the ESPR. With 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿, Furniture, and Tyres leading the list, this report identifies products with significant environmental impact and untapped potential for improvement. 🔑 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: - 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 were ranked highest, emphasizing the need for durability, recyclability, and reduced carbon footprint. - Horizontal Requirements like Durability and Recycled Content are recommended to apply across multiple sectors to drive lasting sustainability improvements. - Products targeted could see impactful benefits, contributing up to 28% reduction in environmental impact. 📅 Next Steps: Within the next 9 months, the first ESPR Working Plan will be finalized, with future delegated acts aimed at setting essential ecodesign standards for prioritized products. This report represents the JRC’s final analysis of new product priorities for the ESPR. The results illustrated are not final decisions: they do not bind the Commission, and are without prejudice to what may ultimately be prioritised for first action under ESPR, included in the first ESPR Working Plan, or undertaken under other EU policy frameworks. #Sustainability #textiles #footwear #Ecodesign #CircularEconomy #GreenInnovation #EuropeanCommission #ESPR Full report can be downloaded here: https://lnkd.in/ekZcjJuS

🇪🇺 #HL4EU Community Building Conference Recap 🤸 Yesterday, we were thrilled to gather with our partners in #Brussels🇧🇪 for our Healthy Lifestyles for Europe project (HL4EU) Community Building Conference, bringing together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to advance cross-sectoral collaborations for healthier lifestyles across Europe. 💬The event was marked by an insightful panel moderated by our Secretary General Jerome Pero, featuring Juana Willumsen (WHO), Kitti Almer (Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU), Stefano Pintus (DG EAC, European Commission), and Dr. Ashley Ridout (Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine, UK). Each speaker shared their organisation's approach to promoting health through partnerships, such as the European Commission's #HealthyLifestyle4All initiative and WHO's work with sectors like education, urban development, and transportation to promote healthier communities. The Hungarian Presidency also shared insights about the future conclusions on action against cardiovascular disease. The speakers also addressed barriers like differing sector priorities, with examples from the UK’s Moving Medicine initiative on how to align health goals with broader sector interests. The importance of engaging local communities, civil society, and the private sector was as well highlighted through concrete experiences. 🙏 Thank you to all our partners, speakers, and participants for a productive day of knowledge-sharing and collaboration. We hope to continue building on this momentum together, strengthening networks and forging impactful collaborations to advance healthy lifestyles across Europe🇪🇺 #HL4EU #HealthyLifestyle4All #HealthCollaboration #EUHealth #Erasmus+

📣Tomorrow is the day! 📣 We’re just one day away from the Healthy Lifestyles for Europe project (HL4EU) Conference on "Advancing Cross-Sectoral Collaborations for Healthy Lifestyles across Europe."🤸♀️ With noncommunicable diseases (#NCDs) responsible for 90% of deaths in Europe, it's clear that addressing this challenge demands bold action and cross-sectoral cooperation. This timely event will gather top policymakers and health experts to explore solutions as we approach a new chapter in EU health policy with the upcoming European Commission taking office in a few weeks🇪🇺 🎙️ Key Speakers Include: 🔹World Health Organisation 🔹European Commission 🔹European Parliament 🔹OECD And many more👉👉https://shorturl.at/0sX95 Join us in #Brussels at the L42 Business Center tomorrow from 14:00 to 17:00, followed by a networking cocktail. This is your chance to engage with health experts and policymakers. 🔗 Still haven’t registered? Last seats are available here: https://shorturl.at/1kxXk #HL4EU #HealthyLifestyles #PublicHealth #NCDs #EUHealthPolicy #CrossSectorCollaboration #HealthyEurope Kitti Almer Stefano Pintus Jerome Pero Floor Van Houdt Knut Inge Klepp Kai Troll EuropeActive EPIONI | ΕΠΙΟΝΗ European Initiative for Exercise in Medicine e.V. (EIEIM) POLIS Network European Liver Patients' Association - ELPA It's Great Out There Coalition Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry