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Rise in EU notifications for trade of hazardous chemicals

Published: September 1, 2020

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) said that notifications from EU companies to export certain hazardous chemicals outside the Union have continued to steadily rise over the last three years, with over 10,000 notifications processed in 2019, up 35% compared with 2016.

Adient revises sales price of its stake in Yafeng

Published: June 25, 2020

The U.S. headquartered manufacturer of automotive seating said on June 24 that it has entered into an amendment to its previously announced definitive agreement with Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems to make certain changes to their existing joint venture relationships.

Kanpur tanneries to reopen under certain conditions

Published: May 26, 2020

Tanneries in the tanning district of Jajmau have reportedly been given permission to reopen following a meeting with the district administration on May 20.

U.S. footwear sector praises postponed of duty payment

Published: April 27, 2020

The U.S. government has issued a 90-day duty deferral for certain imports, including footwear.

Pou Sheng sets up coronavirus epidemic response committee

Published: March 4, 2020

The Hong Kong headquartered footwear manufacturer said it will take some time for operations and production efficiency of the Group’s production bases in China to gradually return to its full scale and normal operation.

COTANCE promotes better understanding of chromium leather

Published: May 1, 2019

In its April newsletter, the Confederation of National Associations of Tanners of the European Community (COTANCE) outlines reasons why consumers should not worry about chromium-tanned leather.

Old tanneries are not just polluters but also dangerous

Published: June 12, 2014

I read Su Chaoying’s summary of what is happening in Wuji and Xinji with interest. Mr Su has made an excellent summary and identified the very positive approach being taken with regard to the pollution emanating from these poorly performing tanneries. Making them larger so that the investment/capacity ratio can be effective (it is worthwhile to invest in tanneries of a certain size), clarifying what will be done to prevent the discharge of untreated or poorly treated effluent with larger tanneries treating their own water or the reconstruction of the common effluent treatment plant.