Gustavo Defeo to represent leather sector in bio-based standards work
Gustavo Adrián Defeo, chairman of CEN/TC 289 (Leather), has been appointed as the committee’s liaison representative to CEN/TC 411 (Bio-based products).
The appointment is intended to strengthen cooperation between the two committees and ensure that the specific characteristics of leather are considered in the development and revision of European standards covering bio-based content.
CEN/TC 411 oversees standards for measuring and declaring the bio-based content of products, including methods based on radiocarbon analysis. These standards are relevant to how leather and other materials are classified and assessed in relation to their biogenic carbon content.
In his new role, Mr Defeo will represent the technical positions of CEN/TC 289, monitor developments in relevant standards and contribute expertise on analytical methods, including sampling, pre-treatment and reporting requirements. He will also report developments back to the leather committee.
Mr Defeo has previously worked on the characterisation of bio-based materials and radiocarbon analysis of leather and apparel materials. He is founder and former scientific director of analytical laboratory CTC Ars Tinctoria and is currently CEO of Instrumenta SRL.
He also chairs ISO-IULTCS working groups covering leather physical and fastness testing and convenes CEN/TC 289 Working Group 7.
