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Union demands 50-bed hospital for Savar

Published: November 30, 2022

The Tannery Workers Union (TWU) in Bangladesh has demanded that a 50-bed specialised hospital be installed at the Savar tannery complex.

Portugal exports 40 million pairs of shoes in H1 2022

Published: September 15, 2022

Portuguese footwear exports amounted to 40 million pairs in the first half of 2022, according to the latest data from APICCAPS, the Portuguese footwear and accessories association.

Sustainable Leather Forum expands with a new formula

Published: September 5, 2022

New this year, the Sustainable Leather Forum (SLF) will welcome 15 exhibitors in the Nave of the Palais Brongniart on September 12 in Paris.

All African Leather Fair 2022 to go ahead

Published: July 25, 2022

The Ethiopian Leather Industries Association (ELIA) has confirmed that the All African Leather Fair (AALF) will go ahead.

ZDHC announces MRSL 3.0 pre-scheduling and Chennai event

Published: July 21, 2022

ZDHC has announced that it is working on pre-scheduling the release of MRSL 3.0 and will be holding an in-person event aimed specifically at the leather industry in Chennai.

RCI welcomes EU sustainability policies

Published: July 19, 2022

The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) has welcomed several policy dossiers promoting sustainability initiatives in Europe.

Phthalates and bisphenols assessed by ECHA

Published: June 17, 2022

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has provided an update on its chemical assessment work as part of the fourth report under its Integrated Regulatory Strategy.

Higg MSI unfit for use, concludes Norwegian Consumer Agency

Published: June 17, 2022

The Norwegian Consumer Agency (Forbrukertilsynet) has announced that it believes outdoor clothing company Norrøna is breaking the law by using the Higg MSI to market its clothes as environmentally friendly.

Satra provides testing equipment for ICLT

Published: May 10, 2022

Independent research and testing organisation Satra has provided the University of Northampton’s Institute for Creative Leather Technology (ICLT) with leather testing equipment.

LWG offers support to tanners in Ukraine

Published: March 17, 2022

The Leather Working Group (LWG) has offered its full support to member companies based in Ukraine in light of the ongoing conflict.