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
Defining Veganism: Is your business responding appropriately?

Veganism is one of the most talked-about lifestyle movements in recent times and has a global influence through its impact on the supply chains of brands and retailers. Veganism has also started to influence many industries including the leather, clothing
Save the Date for the Leather & Sustainability in Retail Conference 2018

Join BLC, ILM and leather industry professionals at this year’s Leather & Sustainability in Retail Conference 2018 on the 15th November in Central London, UK. The conference will cover topics such as: Sustainable raw materials Innovation around raw materials for leather Uses for
The Importance of Environmental Stewardship to Consumers

Brands and retailers are commonly being asked by consumers for evidence of traceability, sustainability and environmental stewardship within their supply chains. Consumers are increasingly interested in knowing where their leather products have come from, and in some cases enquire as to
Applied DNA & BLC Successfully Complete Leather Tagging from Farm to Finished Products

Plans Being Implemented for Follow-on Scale up, and Sponsored Projects Leather tagging from farm to shop has been successfully completed by Applied DNA Sciences, Inc., and BLC Leather Technology Centre Limited (BLC). The aims of the research project were to apply and
Leather Material Supply Chain Mapped for UK Footwear Brand, Hotter Shoes

BLC recently mapped the leather material supply chain for Hotter Shoes; a British footwear company that designs, manufacturers and retails comfortable and stylish shoes around the world. BLC’s recent footwear supply chain mapping project placed the client, Hotter Shoes, at the
Stahl to Speak on Opportunities for Circular Economy at Hong Kong Sustainability Conference

Michael Costello, Director of Sustainability at Stahl will present ‘The Circular Economy: Opportunities for the Chemical Industry and Leather Supply Chain’ at the Sustainability in the Leather Supply Chain Conference 2018. If your organisation is interested in this topic and
Do you know your supply chain?

How well do you know your supply chain? Supply chain mapping is essential to building a more ethical and sustainable value chain. Knowing your supply chain is crucial in understanding where your material is coming from, whether your suppliers comply