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Norwegian and Dutch authorities issue guidance on Higg MSI

Published: October 12, 2022

Consumer protection authorities in Norway and the Netherlands have jointly released guidance on the use of the Higg Material Sustainability Index (MSI) in marketing.

New tanning technologies and future mega trends for the leather industry

Published: January 18, 2021

Hans van Haarst, CEO of Dutch chemical company Smit & Zoon, joins ILM Editor Isabella Griffiths on the latest episode of the podcast series “View from the top”, which is available to download and listen to for free here, as well as via Apple Podcast, Spotify and Deezer.

Kanpur leather cluster to receive Dutch investment

Published: January 29, 2019

A Dutch NGO and chemical manufacturer Stahl are said to be planning to invest over €2 million in the Kanpur leather cluster.

6th Freiberg Leather Days underway

Published: June 21, 2017

Taking place outside of Germany for the first time, the 6^th Freiberg Leather Days annual conference is being held in the leafy Dutch town of Oisterwijk as guest hosts of the Dutch Association of Leather Chemists and Technicians (NVLST).

Brewery visit and golf added to Freiberg Leather Days event

Published: May 25, 2017

The 6^th edition of the Freiberg Leather Days conference will take place outside of Germany for the first time in the Dutch town of Oisterwijk. The final date for delegate registration is June 1.

New self-assessment on sustainability for tanners

Published: December 18, 2015

Working effectively as a prelude to fulfil the Leather Working Group (LWG) requirements, the “Tannery of the Future” is a self-assessment tool for tanners who are willing to improve on sustainability management.

Dutch prize for sustainable leather

Published: April 7, 2015

An award initiative by several NGO’s and the Dutch leather industry focusing on working conditions, animal welfare and the environment in developing countries has been launched. Participants have a chance to win the new ‘Sustainable Leather Award 2015’.

Dutch to help establish sustainable Mongolian tanneries

Published: June 19, 2014

MVO Nederland and various Dutch companies from the leather industry, including Stahl, have entered into a partnership to support tanneries in Mongolia with making their production process sustainable.