It is also hoping that a new UNI standard will be launched before the summer and in view of this the organisation is currently applying for Sincert accreditation in relation to quality systems. The main aims of the UNI scheme will be to allow each batch of leather to be followed throughout the entire production process, to offer a guarantee of the geographical origin of the leather. Many tanneries have already become involved in the scheme, in particular leather exporters, having participated in a pilot project to test the efficiency of the system.

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