Textile Exchange adopts official leather definition
Textile Exchange has announced the adoption of an official definition for “leather” as a material created from the hide or skin of an animal.
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Several new additions to ECHA’s list affect leather
The European Chemical Agency has confirmed the inclusion of several chemicals as substances of very high concern (SVHCs), some of which concern the leather sector.
Read More...New addition to REACH affects tanners
The European Chemical Agency has announced that 1-methyl-pyrrolidone, NMP (EC 212-828-1, CAS 872-50-4) has been added to Annex XVII of the REACH regulation with immediate effect.
Read More...EU Commission clears acquisition of Jimmy Choo
The European Commission has "cleared unconditionally" the acquisition of UK based high-end footwear maker Jimmy Choo by JAG Acquisitions (UK), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Michael Kors Holdings.
Read More...German association targets misleading users of the term ‘leather’
The German Leather Federation (VDL) has announced it is increasingly pursuing the misleading use of the term “leather” found in the promotion of alternative non-leather materials.
Read More...ECHA reclassifies titanium dioxide as carcinogen
European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has announced that titanium dioxide (CAS RN 13463-67-7) is to be reclassified as a Category 2 carcinogen. This can be a cause of concern for the tanning industry when presented in the form of aerosols.
Read More...REACH’s public consultation concerns leather chemical components
The Helsinki based European Chemical Agency (ECHA) is currently running a public consultation on seven substances on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) candidate list, three of which concern the leather industry.
Read More...EU imposes anti-dumping duties on footwear from Vietnam and China
The European Commission has imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain types footwear with uppers of leather or composition leather, originating from China and Vietnam.
Read More...SATRA’s certifications not affected by Brexit
SATRA, the UK based research and technology centre for consumer products, which include leather goods and footwear, has announced that the validity of its EC type examination certificates are not affected by the UK’s impending departure from the European Union.
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Pulcra fatliquor protection against chrome oxidation
The European Commission (EC) has implemented a new regulation to establish restrictions on the use of Chromium VI in leather articles as from May 1, 2015.
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