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LWG joins forces with COTANCE and other industry organizations to align on leather traceability

LWG joins forces with COTANCE and other industry organizations to align on leather traceability Leather Working Group and other industry organizations sign-on to work towards alignment of leather…

Reminder: Change to the Auditing and Certification of Subcontractors

Reminder: Change to the Auditing and Certification of Subcontractors In July 2022 Leather Working Group announced that the mini audit would be withdrawn with effect from February 01, 2023. The mini…

RSL & MRSL explained

RSL - Restricted Substances List:  The RSL applies to the finished product. The product is tested for a variety of chemical substances to ensure regulatory compliance to safety standards and…

Sustainably Driven: Leather Working Group’s Highlights of 2022

Sustainably Driven: Leather Working Group’s Highlights of 2022 During 2022, Leather Working Group remained the largest and most active organization within the leather industry dedicated to…

LWG_Traceability_Roadmap_Latest.pdf

LWG’s Traceability Roadmap Expand Phase 2 : 2023-24 LWG traceability assessment Stakeholder consultation process Develop & launch mandatory audit criteria Roll out mandatory audit criteria for…

Claims and Labelling

The LWG logo can only be used by businesses supporting our work Businesses that are members of Leather Working Group can communicate about our work and their commitment to our goals on thier…

Deforestation Regulation

European Union On December 5, the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on the next stage to implement Deforestation Free regulations for products in the EU. See here…

Auditor applications

Auditor applications Application to be an approved LWG Auditor The Leather Working Group are currently seeking to approve experienced Auditors who will be responsible for the auditing of leather…

Auditor Applications

Please note that audits are undertaken in leather manufacturers all around the world, so international travel will be required. All auditor training and audit reports are completed and conducted…

Materials Matter: LWG drives the role of responsible leather at Textile Exchange’s annual conference

Materials Matter: LWG drives the role of responsible leather at Textile Exchange’s annual conference The Leather Working Group team joined almost 1000 other delegates in Colorado Springs from…