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Environmental clearance granted for Bangladesh tanneries

Published: October 3, 2022

The Department of Environment has renewed environmental clearance certificates for 14 tanneries in Bangladesh after a hold of over a year.

Certificates and labels up 14% for Oeko-Tex’s 30th anniversary

Published: August 30, 2022

Oeko-Tex has released its annual report for 2021-22 while celebrating its 30^th anniversary with growth.

LHCA communicates guidance on health certificates

Published: May 10, 2022

The Leather & Hide Council of America (LHCA) has communicated guidance from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on health certificates.

Oeko-Tex releases 2020-21 annual report

Published: September 2, 2021

The Switzerland-based standards organisation has released its 2020-21 annual report, showing positive results despite the difficulties of the Covid-19 pandemic.

UK to accept EU Health Certificates from U.S. hides

Published: June 30, 2021

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) based in Maryland which is responsible for protecting animal health, animal welfare and plant health, has announced that although the United Kingdom has left the European Union, it will continue to accept the previous versions of harmonised EU Health Certificates.

Leather Standard certifications by OEKO-TEX up 15%

Published: September 1, 2020

Despite the challenges due to Covid-19, Switzerland-based organisation OEKO-TEX has reported positive business results, with the association issuing a total of 24,205 certificates and labels in the past financial year, up 13%.

Global leather sanitary certificates to be reviewed

Published: March 22, 2019

The GLCC (Global Leather Coordinating Committee) meeting held in Hong Kong during the APLF Materials+ trade fair, which took place March 13-15, discussed efforts to reduce technical barriers in the leather sector.

USHSLA comments on proposed EU regulation on animal goods imports

Published: November 7, 2018

The U.S. Hide, Skin and Leather Association (USHSLA) has submitted comments to the European Commission commending its efforts to standardise and simplify the model certificates for the importation of animal products, including hides and skins, into the EU.

Problems arise in EU with new Turkish customs QR codes

Published: July 20, 2018

The European Commission has been informed by Turkey about their new system developed for proof of origin or movement certificates to be issued and endorsed by the Turkish Customs Offices electronically.

Satra issued with Notified Body in the EU

Published: June 4, 2018

UK headquartered independent research and technology centre, Satra, has been designated by the Irish government as a Notified Body for Regulation in the EU.