policy

Brazil launches Joint Parliamentary Front in Defense of the Leather-Footwear Sector

Published: August 16, 2023

The Joint Parliamentary Front in Defense of the Leather-Footwear Sector has launched in Brazil to help support policy creation in the country. Read More...

Nigeria to establish new tannery in Daura

Published: December 15, 2022

The Nigerian federal government is reportedly concluding plans to establish a tannery in Daura, Katsina, to the tune of ₦350 million (US$777,355).

NILEST looks to Portugal to strengthen leather industry

Published: November 7, 2022

The Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology (NILEST) has visited Portugal to gain insight into developments for Nigerian leather.

Renault revenue up 20.5% in third quarter

Published: October 24, 2022

Renault Group has reported its financial results for the third quarter of the 2022 financial year, with revenue up 20.5% to €9.8 billion.

ISA implementing new hide sourcing policy

Published: October 11, 2022

ISA TanTec has announced that it is implementing its new hide sourcing policy, written in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

RCI welcomes EU sustainability policies

Published: July 19, 2022

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

Paper calls for policy support extension to tanneries

Published: May 31, 2022

A paper by Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID) has called for extending adequate policy support to tanneries in Bangladesh.

PrimeAsia sets sights on 100% traceability

Published: May 25, 2022

PrimeAsia is launching an Augmented Sourcing Policy which will help the company achieve 100% traceability back to farms of birth for leathers sourced from South America by 2030.

ISA TanTec partners with World Wildlife Fund

Published: May 5, 2022

International tanning group ISA TanTec has announced a collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to launch a responsible sourcing policy standard.

Leather goods prioritised in 2021-24 export policy

Published: March 30, 2022

The government has confirmed its 2021-24 export policy with high priority for 14 sectors to boost foreign-currency earnings.