Baar (March 10, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce a complimentary webinar, ‘Traceability, Transparency and Digital Product Passport – Status & Solutions for the Textile and Footwear Supply Chain’, taking place on March 19, 2026.
As the EU advances its transition toward a circular economy, new regulations such as the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) are reshaping expectations for product data, life cycle visibility and verified sustainability information. For textile and footwear businesses, this shift demands stronger traceability systems, enhanced transparency and readiness for the Digital Product Passport (DPP), which will fundamentally change how products are documented and communicated across the supply chain.
SGS’s expert-led webinar will provide a clear overview of the evolving regulatory landscape, explain what traceability and transparency really mean in practice and outline the latest developments in DPP requirements. Presenters Frank Kempe and Nicole Zhu will share insights into key challenges, industry trends and practical approaches for meeting future compliance expectations. Attendees will also learn how enhanced data collection and digital documentation support informed decision‑making and strengthen stakeholder trust.
With examples and solutions tailored to the needs of global apparel and footwear brands, the session will help businesses understand what to prepare for now and how to leverage SGS’s technical expertise to navigate these changes confidently.
This webinar is ideal for brands, retailers, manufacturers, sustainability specialists, compliance managers, product developers, quality professionals and supply chain teams working in the textile and footwear sectors.
Interested parties should register now for more information.
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About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 100,000 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).