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European Commission publishes new PPWR guidance to support uniform implementation across the EU
Knowledge Center
02 April 2026

European Commission publishes new PPWR guidance to support uniform implementation across the EU

The European Commission has published new guidance to support the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), helping businesses and Member States apply the new rules more consistently across the EU. For the bedding industry, this is an important step towards greater legal certainty as companies prepare for new requirements on packaging sustainability, recyclability and waste reduction.
The 2026 Single Market & Competitiveness Report
Knowledge Center
04 February 2026

The 2026 Single Market & Competitiveness Report

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.
General Assembly 2026
Event
May 7, 2026

General Assembly 2026

EBIA’s 27th General Assembly will take place in Malta on 17–18 September 2026, bringing members together for two days of strategic discussions, industry exchange and networking under the theme “The Bedding Industry in a Changing World”.

EBIA Board Meeting in Ypres: a valuable gathering at Picanol
Event
March 24, 2026

EBIA Board Meeting in Ypres: a valuable gathering at Picanol

On 18 March, we had the pleasure of hosting the EBIA Board Meeting at Picanol in Ypres, Belgium. It was a valuable opportunity to bring the Board together in a setting that reflects industrial excellence, innovation, and a strong connection to the European textile manufacturing tradition.