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JLIA unveils company and material-level leather certifications

18/03/2026

The Japan Leather and Leather Goods Industries Association (JLIA) announced two  certification programmes at the APLF exhibition in Hong Kong to support responsible leather sourcing worldwide.

JLIA Sustainable Certification, launched in 2025, covers company-level ESG performance, including governance, labour and human rights, health and safety, environmental management and ethics, verified through independent audits.

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