At Eurofins | BLC, we are delighted to announce the agenda for the Leather, Compliance & Sustainability New York Conference which consists of six keynote presentations to be delivered by leading leather, chemical and materials experts at this concise half-day
Save the Date! Leather, Compliance & Sustainability New York Conference November 13

Calling all Brands & Retailers… Does your product range include leather and are you maximising value through sustainable sourcing, manufacture, and design? Are you familiar with the latest developments in legislation and chemical compliance to ensure your product can be sold
How does Deforestation in Brazil Present an Environmental Risk to the Leather Industry?

Deforestation remains one of the key global environmental challenges. In particular, the issue of Amazonian deforestation has been identified as the most significant contributor to global deforestation, and the issue has been the subject of ongoing political debate at the
Increase Your Leather Traceability with Value Chain Mapping

Leather traceability is a fundamental element of today’s value chain. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the how and where their leathergoods are made, therefore providing evidence of traceability of materials can be challenging for brands, retailers and manufacturers. Value
5x Commercial Benefits of Supply Chain Mapping

There are a number of benefits of supply chain mapping including traceability, rationalisation, enhanced management, improved compliance and brand enhancement. Supply chain mapping is an essential exercise for brands, retailers and manufacturers in the wake of growing demand for traceability
Sustainable Fashion: Why Mapping your Supply Chain is Important

Sustainable fashion is fast becoming more than a sustainability buzzword. To understand just how sustainably made a fashion item is, brands and retailers need to examine their supply chains to highlight any potential risks such as modern slavery. UN Sustainable
Sustainable Tannins Producer Silvateam to Speak on the Benefits of Producing Sustainable Tanning Extracts

Eurofins | BLC and APLF are pleased to announce that Silvateam, a global sustainable tannins producer will be sponsoring the Sustainability in the Leather Supply Chain Conference Hong Kong 2019. Increased scrutiny on various aspects of leather production places pressure on tanneries and leather
Leading Process Chemicals Manufacturer Stahl Sponsors Leather Sustainability Conference

Eurofins | BLC and APLF are delighted to announce Stahl as a sponsor of the Hong Kong Leather Sustainability Conference 2019 on 14th March. Michael Costello, Director of Sustainability will be speaking around key supply chain issues facing the sector at the
Sustainability in the Leather Supply Chain Hong Kong Conference 2019

This year’s half day Sustainability in the Leather Supply Chain Hong Kong Conference will take place in the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre on the 14th March to coincide with the 2019 APLF Leather and Materials fair. Sponsored by Silvateam and Stahl. The
Recycled Materials: How can they be used in Leather, Footwear and Apparel Manufacturing?

The idea of using recycled materials in leather product, footwear and apparel manufacturing is growing. This is largely due to an elevated public awareness of the need to increase recycling efforts and reduce the production of materials that are ultimately