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AQC launches chromium VI quick test

Published: December 16, 2022

The Association Pour Ľ Assurance Qualité Des Fabricants De Bracelets Cuir (AQC) has announced a new rapid test to detect chromium VI in leather and leather watch straps.

Talking Point: Effects of EU legislations on leather

Published: December 15, 2022

ILM’s final Talking Point question for 2022 was: How do you expect the European Union’s latest proposed REACH restrictions to affect the European leather industry?

The ESG movement is dissolving into chaos

Published: October 4, 2022

In the September/October issue of ILM, Mike Redwood discussed the benefits to be found in moving away from the ESG fad and sticking to the basics.

New Professor of Leather Science at University of Northampton

Published: September 6, 2022

The University of Northampton has awarded a professorship to Dr Will Wise, Research Leader at the Institute for Creative Leather Technologies (ICLT).

Talking Point: Are we moving away from chromium?

Published: August 25, 2022

In the Talking Point feature for ILM's July/August 2022 issue, we asked leather industry professionals: “Do you think the tanning process is going through a fundamental evolution away from metal-based tannages such as chromium towards other tanning agents?”

ICT appeals to EU to reconsider new REACH restrictions

Published: August 8, 2022

The International Council of Tanners (ICT) has asked the European Union (EU) to think twice before adopting new REACH restrictions.

Majority of inspected online products breached EU chemicals laws

Published: December 8, 2021

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has released a report on its latest enforcement project, which found that the majority of nearly 6,000 products inspected online were non-compliant with at least one requirement under relevant EU chemicals legislation.

AQC releases preliminary storage study results around Cr(VI)

Published: November 18, 2021

The Association for Quality Assurance of Leather Bracelets Manufacturers (AQC), the Swiss-based international association of leather bracelets manufacturers for the watch industry, has released preliminary results for its five-year stability study for leather and leather bracelets.

Lectra completes the acquisition of Gerber Technology

Published: June 2, 2021

The French technological solutions provider has finalised the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Gerber Technology for €175 million plus five million newly issued Lectra shares to AIPCF VI LG, Gerber Technology’s sole shareholder.

Pulcra research reduces Cr(VI) risk

Published: May 27, 2021

For many years, Pulcra Chemicals has been researching the mechanism and possible prevention of oxidation reactions in leather. Particular focus in this research has always been on the prevention of Cr(VI) formation in leather.