Documentary on the raw hides industry and chrome tanning regulations

From farming, through slaughter and tanning, and finally to the garment workshops, leather traceability is difficult to establish. By examining the issue of allergy risks linked to the use of hexavalent chromium in tanning raw hides, this documentary provides a compelling overview of the leather industry.

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Since the documentary was released in 2015, REACH regulations have continued to be expanded (see other blog posts in the "knowledge" category). Unlike in other parts of the world, such as Asia, for example, these European regulations protect consumers and tannery workers from toxic exposure to hexavalent chromium.

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At Famethic, we encourage you more than ever to check the country of manufacture of the leather items you wish to purchase, so that you can favor countries within the European Union.

To learn more about the leathers we select, visit this page: Leathers