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The 2026 Single Market & Competitiveness Report once again highlights how fragmentation undermines both sustainability and competitiveness in Europe. For the bedding industry, divergent national EPR schemes are becoming a concrete barrier to a well-functioning Single Market, reinforcing the need for greater EU-level harmonization.

The EU and India have concluded negotiations on a landmark Free Trade Agreement. EBIA will monitor developments and assess potential implications for the European bedding sector as the agreement moves toward ratification.

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered its definitive phase on 1 January 2026, marking a key shift from reporting obligations to full compliance. While bedding products are not directly covered, CBAM is expected to have indirect impacts on the European bedding supply chain through materials, energy and sourcing strategies.

On 19 November 2025, the European Commission unveiled its 2030 Consumer Agenda, a strategic roadmap outlining the EU’s priorities to reinforce consumer protection, strengthen competitiveness, and support sustainable growth over the next five years…

Recent research published by Cambridge University Press (2024) highlights how sleep is deeply influenced by the environments we live and work in… Source: Cambridge University Press, 2024.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach where manufacturers, importers, and retailers take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of mattresses …

Certification schemes for mattresses are essential tools in advancing product quality, consumer trust, and environmental sustainability. By adhering to these standards, European mattress manufacturers not only respond to …

Environmental sustainability has become a central priority for the European bedding industry. In this context, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is the most reliable and internationally recognized …

In the first ESPR Work Plan (2025–2029), mattresses are listed as a priority product group, together with textiles, furniture, tyres, metals, detergents, and certain chemicals. The regulation establishes requirements for:

On 17 July 2025, the European Commission decided to refer France to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to address the incompatibility of its waste labeling rules with …

On June 4, 2025, the European Commission presented the Spring Package of the 2025 European Semester, outlining strategic guidelines to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience, and social sustainability …