LWG appeals for public feedback on new standards
Multistakeholder body the Leather Working Group (LWG) has appealed for public feedback on standards that will be introduced next year.
LWG aims to create “an inclusive dialogue” so the standard “takes account of needs and concerns”, with brands, leather suppliers, trade associations and other interested parties able to comment until August 26.
LWG Protocol 7 will be replaced by the LWG Leather Production Standard and the LWG Chain of Custody Standard. Unlike a protocol, a standard does not include the questions that will be used during the audit process. The audit questions will be listed in a separate assessment tool.
Other parts of the new standard, such as social responsibility and due diligence, will open to public consultation at a later date.
