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Greek fur and leather industries to benefit from EU grant

Published: August 8, 2022

The European Commission has approved up to €30 million for Greek fur and leather producers affected by Russia sanctions.

EU considering looser rules for sanctioned firms

Published: March 11, 2022

The European Union (EU) is reportedly considering easing up its state aid rules for companies affected by its sanctions on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine.

118 organisations sign TCLF Pact for Skills

Published: December 20, 2021

The TCLF Pact for Skills has launched with 118 signatories, an initiative for the textile, leather and footwear industries in Europe, promoted by the European Commission and EURATEX, Cotance and CEC.

Leather organisations respond to proposed EU deforestation law

Published: November 19, 2021

Following a law proposed by the European Commission prevent the import of goods to European Union (EU) countries linked to deforestation, the industry has responded with criticism on the Commission’s understanding of the leather supply chain. However, NGO Solidaridad says the leather industry has to play its part in tackling this issue.

IULTCS Announces Two New Testing Commission Convenors

Published: March 2, 2021

The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemical Societies (IULTCS) announced that during its recent virtual meeting of leather test method commissions, two of the three Convenors have been replaced.

EU’s new eco-schemes include husbandry and animal welfare

Published: January 15, 2021

The European Commission published a list of potential agricultural practices that the eco-schemes could support in the future common agricultural policy (CAP). This list aims to contribute to the debate around the CAP reform and its role in reaching the Green Deal targets.

Quarantine materially affecting Natuzzi’s reporting

Published: April 3, 2020

The premium leather furniture manufacturer said it intends to rely on the relief provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Order in connection with the filing of its Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

New Chair of Environmental Commission at IULTCS

Published: October 21, 2019

The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemical Societies (IULTCS) has announced a new Chair of Environmental Commission for the next four years.

European Commission changes PFA limits for leather

Published: October 14, 2019

After two years of talks and negotiations with the Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community (Cotance) and the Italian Tanners’ Association (UNIC), the European Commission’s Directorate General for Environment has reviewed the per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) limits in leather.

EU Product Environmental Footprint tool ready for use in leather

Published: September 19, 2019

With the final release of the official Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) compliant datasets in July 2019, the tool is ready for use in the assessment of leather.