The exclusion of hides, skins and leather from the scope of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products (EUDR) is now official. This is a historic moment for the European tanning industry and for the global leather community that lobbied for and supported the case for evidence-based regulation. Read More...
Spanish luxury fashion manufacturer Grupo Atelier is investing €1 million in a new production facility in Palau-solità i Plegamans, Barcelona, as it seeks to double its business by 2030, according to an interview with Founder and President Gerardo Sánchez that was published by Modaes. Read More...
Three European leather-producing regions are expanding workforce training through EU-backed Regional Skills Partnerships (RSPs), with new initiatives in Tuscany, Baden-Württemberg and Campania aimed at addressing skills shortages and supporting the long-term competitiveness of the leather sector. Read More...
Schafstall Holding GmbH, based in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, is withdrawing completely from the leather industry after shareholder Angelika Wohlfarth decided to end the company's involvement in the sector at the end of 2025. Read More...
France and Italy have committed to strengthening cooperation to support the competitiveness of Europe's fashion and luxury industries, according to a joint statement issued following the 36th Franco-Italian Summit in Cannes in June. Read More...
The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) has rallied behind a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening workforce skills, boosting research investment and tightening rules on online marketplaces as the sector prepares for the green and digital transition. Read More...
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...
Gustavo Adrian Defeo FSLTC has been appointed Chairman of the European committee responsible for developing leather standards, CEN Technical Committee (TC) 289 – Leather. Read More...
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...
Industry speculation suggests that the European Commission is preparing to exclude leather from the scope of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), marking a significant potential shift in one of the bloc’s flagship environmental policies. Read More...
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