BLC and Intertek in new China agreement
BLC Leather Technology Centre has engaged in a new exclusive partnership with Intertek Testing Services Limited Shanghai to provide testing services for China's leather industry. Calvin Yam, president of Intertek Consumer Goods Asia Pacific, said on announcing the development: “This unique collaboration of expertise between both parties will enable local companies to reap the benefits of having the right mix of expert solutions in their very own backyard.”
The organisations have said they want to "expand and enrich the quality of leather testing, certification, technical support, and consultation services available in China". The services available to China's leather sector through the agreement will include physical testing, chemical testing, whole product testing, inspections and advice on national and international safety standards.