Argentina's Tanning Industry Chamber (CICA) and the local Environmental and Sustainable Development Department have signed an agreement to establish a Cleaner Production Programme for Tanneries within the National Clean Production Policy. Some of the largest tanneries in the country have joined the programme. CICA has appointed engineer Osvaldo Cado as facilitator of the programme and the Environmental Department has appointed engineer Roberto Escobar as a consultant to help tanneries develop individual projects.