Bronze LWG

Bronze LWG Award for Curtidos Vegetales Toscana

Curtidos Vegetales Toscana has been audited by BLC against the Leather Working Group (LWG) environmental auditing protocol and has achieved a bronze rating. Read More

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china standards

New standard for down garments in China

On 1st February 2012, a revised standard for down garments was issued in China by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the Peoples Republic of China & Standardized Administration. Read More

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CPSIA

647,000 products ceased by CPSC

Analysis has been published by the US CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) which states that 647,000 products in the fourth quarter of 2011 were non-compliant with the US legislation CPSIA and were deemed as unsafe. Read More

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Bronze LWG

Bronze LWG Award for Chung Nan Enterprise

Chung Nan Enterprise has been audited by BLC against the Leather Working Group (LWG) environmental auditing protocol and has achieved a bronze rating. Read More

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Bronze LWG

Bronze LWG Award for Twin City Tanning Waterloo

Twin City Tanning Waterloo has been audited by BLC against the Leather Working Group (LWG) environmental auditing protocol and has achieved a bronze rating. Read More

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Gold LWG Audit

Gold LWG Award for Tong Hong Tannery (Vietnam)

Tong Hong Tannery (Vietnam) has been audited by BLC against the Leather Working Group (LWG) environmental auditing protocol and has achieved a Gold rating. Read More

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Gold LWG Audit

Gold LWG Award for Suelas WYNY SA de CV

Suelas WYNY SA de CV has been audited by BLC against the Leather Working Group (LWG) environmental auditing protocol and has achieved a Gold rating. Read More

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Careers

BLC seeking Senior Leather Technologist

BLC is a world leader in the provision of technical services to the global leather supply chain including leather and product manufacturers and increasingly high street retailers and leading global brands. Clients include, Nike, Adidas, Clarks, Mulberry, Anya Hindmarch, Burberry, Coach, Next, Marks & Spencer Plc, IKEA and other well known brands and high street retailers. Read More

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ROHS testing

New changes to RoHS regulations come into effect in 2013

What is RoHS?
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive (2002/95/EC) has been in force since 1 July 2006 in the European Union and restricts the use of specific hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products. Read More

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Hong kong

Successful LWG meeting in Hong Kong

A record number of delegates, representing brands, suppliers, leather manufacturers and guests from around the world met at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to participate in discussions about LWG activities.   Read More

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