France Tightens PFAS Rules and Goes Beyond EU Regulation
2026-01-08France has introduced stricter rules on the use of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) than those currently in place at EU level. With Decree No. 2025-1376 of 28 December 2025, the French government aims to further reduce the risks associated with exposure to these substances. The new rules apply from 1 January 2026.
Read MorePatent Alert 2026-01
2026-01-07This first patent alert of 2026 showcases a range of innovations that advance both sustainability and performance within coating and finishing technologies.
Read MoreHeating Nonwoven Mat
2026-01-06The invention relates to flexible heating materials incorporating a nonwoven layer, with potential additional functionality as an acoustic barrier.
Read MoreA New Approach to Antimicrobial Wound Dressings
2026-01-05Our researchers and their colleagues from Liège University have developed innovative, biodegradable wound dressings made from ultra-thin polycaprolactone (PCL) fibers infused with the antibiotic polymyxin B.
Read MoreBiobased Polyurethane Research Delivers Impressive Results!
2026-01-05Centexbel realised a breakthrough with biobased PU water-repellent and with biobased PU self-healing coatings.
Read MoreMaking Textiles More Sustainable: the 3rd milestone
2026-01-05You're invited to share feedback on draft reports and join technical working group meetings to help shape the future of sustainable textiles.
Read MorePatent 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
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