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Portugal’s leather law comes into effect

At the start of January, Portugal became the fifth European Union country to enact a law to protect leather’s identity. Official documents set out mandatory leather authenticity rules, setting strict requirements for the use of the term ‘leather’. These make it clear that material manufacturers, finished product brands, retailers ...

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Happy Christmas, healthy and prosperous New Year
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