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Eurofins | BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd
Eurofins BLC Leather Technology Centre is located in NorthamptonshireEurofins BLC Leather Technology CentreLocation within Northamptonshire
General information
TypeTesting Laboratory & Consulting Services to the Leather Supply Chain
LocationNorthampton, United Kingdom
AddressKings Park Road, Moulton Park
Coordinates52°16′25″N 0°52′39″W / 52.2735°N 0.8774°W / 52.2735; -0.8774
Elevation125 m (410 ft)

Eurofins | BLC Leather Technology Centre or Eurofins | BLC is a testing, auditing and consulting business that specialises in chemicals, leather, footwear and other associated products and related materials, and is based in Northamptonshire.

Overview

One of the specialism is the safe use and management of chemicals in the supply chain; a concept from which Eurofins | BLC developed the ZDHC approved Chem-MAP® certification process for chemicals, chemical companies, brands and their suppliers.

A significant item of note is that Eurofins | BLC is the official facilitator of the Leather Working Group (LWG) which is a significant environmental stewardship programme within the leather industry. The LWG has over 1600 member companies that includes over 150 major clothing and footwear brands.

Acquisition

In March 2018, BLC was acquired by Eurofins Scientific of Belgium who now have a majority share holding in the company.

See also

References

  1. "About Us | Eurofins | BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd". www.blcleathertech.com.
  2. "Chem-MAP® Chemical Management and Verification Systems". Chem-MAP®: ZDHC Approved System.
  3. "ZDHC Announces BLC Chem-MAP as ZDHC Accepted Certification Standard". www.roadmaptozero.com.
  4. "Full Grain Leather vs. Genuine Leather: What's Better?". Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  5. "Responsible leather". www.leatherworkinggroup.com. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  6. "BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd joins Eurofins". Eurofins Scientific. Retrieved 4 November 2023.

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