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Xingye Leather faces regulatory scrutiny

Chinese leather manufacturer Xingye Leather Technology has been placed under investigation by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) over suspected violations of information disclosure rules, according to Reuters. Read More...

USDA guidelines 2026

Every five years, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) release the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) — the most influential national nutrition policy framework in the United States. Karl Flowers, ILM Consultant Technical Editor, discusses the 2026 USDA guidelines. Read More...

Signals suggest leather could be removed from EUDR

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...

UNIC to host EUDR update seminar at Lineapelle

At Lineapelle, which is taking place from February 11-12, UNIC will host a dedicated seminar on the evolving legal framework of the EU Anti-Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), providing the latest updates for the bovine leather supply chain. Read More...

ECHA given expanded role under new framework

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has been handed a series of new responsibilities under the EU’s One Substance, One Assessment (OSOA) package, strengthening its role in Europe’s chemical safety system. Read More...