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Brazil Makes Footwear Labeling Mandatory to Fight Counterfeit and Protect Consumers

On August 20 Brazil’s Official Gazette published Ordinance 459 from the National Institute of...

CLE Plans Trade Push in Russia Africa and UK Amid US Tariff Crisis

50% tariff imposed by the United States on Indian leather and footwear products has sent shockwaves...

India Footwear and Leather Products Show Set to Take Place in London this October

The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) in partnership with the High Commission of India in London is...

LSSC and HBTU sign MoU to Bridge Academia and Leather Industry Needs

Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Harcourt...

Martin Kleban Takes Charge as Director of German Tanners Association VDL

Martin Kleban has stepped into his new role as Director at the German Tanners Association VDL...

Ondangwa Northern Tannery in Namibia Set to Restart After 20 Years

The Ondangwa Northern Tannery in Namibia is finally set to come back to life after being dormant for...

Simac Tanning Tech Closes 51st Edition With Over 7000 Visitors Despite Industry Slowdown

The Italian footwear, leather goods and tanning machinery industry faced a tough first half of 2025...

Vitelco Hulshof Tannery Machinery and Equipment Up for Online Auction Until October 8

Dome Auctions from the Netherlands is hosting an online auction featuring a wide range of branded...

KICL Partners with Italy’s Accademia IUAD to Launch Footwear & Fashion Accessories Training Center in Tamil Nadu

Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited (KICL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with...

Soles for Souls Marathon Organized by CLE Draws Massive Crowd and Spreads Drug-Free Message in Chennai

The Soles for Souls Marathon returned to Chennai yesterday on 28th September 2025 for its second...

Nigerian Leather Industry Fights for Global Recognition of “Made in Nigeria” Products

In a recent article published by Fashion Network Nigeria’s leather industry was shown in a new light...

Hermès Opens New Leather Goods Workshop in France to Boost Local Jobs

Hermès is expanding its presence in France with another new leather goods workshop in...