Oritain expands traceability services to leather
New Zealand based provider of traceability technology Oritain has extended its services to cover the leather sector, aiming to support fashion, luxury and automotive brands in meeting rising demands for transparency, sustainability and regulatory compliance.
The company’s says its methodology, already applied across apparel, food and agriculture, can now verify the geographic origin of leather from producing countries in Europe, Africa and South America.
Oritain said this capability would help companies comply with new regulations such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which requires a Digital Product Passport.
Chief executive Alyn Franklin said leather sourcing was under increasing scrutiny for environmental and human rights issues. He added that Oritain’s verification services provide brands and tanneries with the insights needed to meet regulatory obligations and strengthen trust with customers.
