Ten Henan tanneries must close

17/06/2011
The authorities in Henan province in China have included ten tanneries on a list of 167 businesses that must close before the end of this year.

Official documentation makes a reference to environmental concerns as the main reason for ordering the tannery closures. Seven of the facilities are in Jiaozuom, two are in Zhoukou and one is in Shangqiu.