Leather Testing and Verification Services

Natural, durable and versatile leather is a widespread and popular material across many branches of industry, especially in the fashion and shoe industry, for accessories, suitcases and bags, as well as for home textiles and interior decoration. However, branded companies, retailers and manufacturers face unique quality, performance and regulatory compliance challenges, including risks such as pollution from restricted chemicals and environmental pollution, especially during the tanning phases, and counterfeiting. A verification test for real leather is necessary before the product is marketed. Species screening may also be required to meet market access conditions.

There are many types of leather from different sources such as cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, etc., which have different end uses and performance characteristics. In order to process leather as effectively as possible, a leather and material expert with special expertise is required.

Leader expertise service

Our laboratory network, including the Eurofins | technical competence center BLC Leather Technology Center Ltd , located in Northampton, UK, is a world leader in the processing of leather as a material and can provide detailed support and advice in the following areas:

• Specification of the material
• Performance test
• Chemical test
• Fault diagnosis
• Environmental controls (including LWG controls)
• Sustainability recommendations
• Leather verification (real leather)
• Species examination
• DNA traceability for leather (for traceability and counterfeiting)
• Vegan alternatives

Eurofins specializes in testing and compliance for leather goods, including:

• Men's, women's and children's shoes
• Clothing and fashion
• Bags and luggage
• Jewelry and watches
• Accessories and stationery
• Upholstery and home textiles

Contact us for more information and to discuss your testing requirements.