EU car registrations rise 5.7% in H1 2026
New EU car registration data for the first six months of 2026 have been released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Read More...
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Leather industry weighs in on TCMTB alternatives
Stakeholders in the leather industry are being asked to provide practical information on the use of TCMTB and potential alternatives as part of an EU regulatory assessment. Read More...
European Commission formally adopts leather exclusion from EUDR
The European Commission has formally adopted the delegated act removing leather from the scope of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), confirming a proposal first put forward in May. Read More...
May 2026 sees increase in new EU car registrations
New EU car registration data for the first five months of 2026 have been released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Read More...
Cotance outlines clear prioritises in Brussels
Cotance has outlined its priorities for the European leather sector following a series of meetings in Brussels in June, including the first Steering Committee meeting of the SER2026 project, the annual Social Sectoral Dialogue Committee meeting and its Annual General Assembly. Read More...
EU new car registrations rise in April 2026
New EU car registration data for the first four months of 2026 have been released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Read More...
Leather and wool push for fairer sustainability rules
The recent European Parliament event on wool and leather sustainability revealed discussion around EU funding, environmental measurement standards and concerns over how natural materials are assessed in policy frameworks. Read More...
Leather scientist addresses EU policymakers
Gustavo Adrián Defeo, an Italian-Argentinian leather chemist, addressed policymakers at the European Parliament in Strasbourg today during a discussion on how wool and leather production can contribute positively to the environment. Read More...
EU new car registrations rise in Q1 2026
New EU car registration data for the first three months of 2026 have been released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Read More...
EU updates guidance on deforestation-free supply chains
The European Commission has published a third edition of the EUDR Supply Chain Infographics: Understanding Your Position in Beef, Cocoa, Coffee, Palm Oil, Rubber, Soy, and Wood Supply Chains, clarifying how the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) applies across commodities. Read More...
