Patent Alert 2025-10
2025-12-15For the 10th and final Patent Alert of 2025, we spotlight Belgian companies driving innovation in plastics and textiles across diverse applications.
Read MoreEnforcement Forum finds non-compliance in imported substances, mixtures and products
2025-12-15An EU-wide targeted enforcement project checking imported substances found that one out of three of substances in mixtures was missing a REACH registration. In addition, restricted hazardous substances were present in some of the imported consumer products above the allowed limits.
Read MoreBelgian Deputy Prime Minister Jan Jambon Visits Centexbel Laboratories
2025-12-11The visit highlighted Centexbel’s pivotal role in testing and measurement, certification, and international standards.
Read MoreSafety Business Gateway
2025-12-09Guidelines for the practical implementation of the Safety Business Gateway under Article 27(2) of Regulation (EU) 2023/988
Read MoreTowards a Circular Plastics Industry
2025-12-09Presentation by Jun Yin (Centexbel), recorded during the “Circular Design in Plastics: Towards a Circular Plastics Industry” event, held on October 7, 2022, in Namur.
Read MoreTest Achats warns: Cheap toys from Temu, Amazon & co are dangerous
2025-12-04On 3 December, Testaankoop published the results of our investigation into the safety of cheap toys.
Read MoreProfessional textiles: towards more circular public procurement
2025-11-26On 6 November 2025, Circular Wallonia, in collaboration with the Responsible Public Procurement Network (Public Service of Wallonia), organised a webinar entitled “Peer Workshop: Circular Workwear & Protective Equipment”. The aim was to support contracting authorities in making their textile purchases more circular.
Read More2 Euro Parcel Tax
2025-11-24A €2 tax will be applied to orders from non-European webshops. This measure is part of the federal government’s budget agreement and is welcomed by Fedustria, the federation for textile, wood, and furniture companies.
Read MoreBelgium is pushing ahead in the substitution of hazardous substances
2025-11-07Belgium takes a major step forward in circular economy with the Belgium Builds Back Circular inititative where Centexbel is involved in two flagship innovation projects.
Read MorePatent Alert 2025-09
2025-11-06Polyester, especially PET, is everywhere—from fashion to home textiles. But what happens when these materials reach the end of their life cycle? This month’s patent alert dives into the latest innovations in polyester and PET recycling, highlighting breakthroughs in chemical and mechanical processes that transform textile waste into new, usable materials.
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