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S&V African Leather Magazine Vol17 No5 May 2023

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IN THIS ISSUE:

03 Upfront
- A new quip from Sam Setter in each issue.

05 An Eclectic View
- Chromium VI update 2023. The tanning industry, especially in Europe, needs to fight a political battle if it is to remain viable, writes H. Procter.

08 Sustainability
- Sustainable Leather Foundation awarded contract from Joint Action SIPS to support improvement and development in the SADC region, writes MD Deborah Taylor

10 New Products
- MK Quimica’s Bioderm MK ALV: A safe replacement for sodium chlorite.

12 Occupational Health & Safety
- UNIDO safety course for leather industry.

13 Notice Board
- Kenya appoints board for KLDC ‘to steer economic transformation agenda’.
- Obituary: Shelagh Davy, veteran editor who made a difference.
- George Kotze appointed COO of Reho Meat Processors.
- Julian Osgood takes over as communication head for IULTCS.

15 Exotics
- Croc farm cruelty case to go ahead: SACIA says law must follow its course.

16 Weights & Measures
- Compiled by the ISTT.

17 Trade Statistics
- SA hides, skins and leather trade statistics for March 2023, issued by SARS



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Authenticae (02), Cape Karoo International (04), Evolution Engineering (01), International School of Tanning Technology (ISTT) (11), Mimosa (09), Rolfes Leather Division (07), S&V Calendar (14), S&V Directory (10), Southern African Footwear & Leather Export Council (SAFLEC) (06), Stahl (OFC), Sustainable Leather Foundation (03).

The Next Issue
- The May issue of S&V African Leather will be out on 07 June. The deadline for contributions is 31 May.

  • CHROMIUM VI UPDATE 2023
    The tanning industry, especially in Europe, needs to fight a political battle if it is to remain viableBy H. ProcterThe industry finds itself in a situation that it has never seen before. The science surrounding the future use of chromium salts seems to be irrelevant. At the moment, the science assessed by the European Chemical Associatio ...more
  • Sustainable Leather Foundation awarded contract from Joint Action SIPS to support improvement and development in the SADC region
    On 26 April the Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) announced the successful completion of a tender process with the Joint Action Support towards Industrialization and the Productive Sectors in the SADC region (SIPS) project to support sustainable and environmental compliance for the leather value chain in the Southern African Developmen ...more
  • Obituary: Shelagh Davy - Veteran editor who made a difference
    Hastings, East Sussex, UK – Retired former editor of Leather International, Shelagh Davy, died on 17 April, aged 79.In an obituary in International Leather Maker, Martin Ricker, her successor at LI, now content director at ILM, wrote: “I succeeded Shelagh Davy as Editor of Leather International in 2009 after working for her on ...more
  • Change at IULTCS
    I would like to take this opportunity to inform you of a recent change at IULTCS. The International Union of Liaison and Communication Commission (IUL) Chairman, Dr Christine Anscombe, after many years of dedicated service to the Society, has decided to take a step back from the role. The IULTCS committee has appointed me, Julian Osgood, ...more
  • UNIDO safety course for leather industry
    Creating safe and sustainable supply chains for leather workers: UNIDO launches new Occupational Safety and Health course targeting the leather manufacturing sector. Acting together to build a positive safety and health culture – a safe and healthy working environment is a fundamental principle and right at work. ...more
  • MK Quimica: Bioderm MK ALV - Safe replacement for sodium chlorite
    Boksburg, Gauteng, SA - Bioderm MK ALV, made by MK Quimica in Brazil and represented in SA by Rolfes Chemicals, provides cleaner, more bluish and equalized leathers, improving the appearance of the leather surface, and is the best technological alternative to replace the use of sodium chlorite in tanneries. Why replace sodium chlorite? Pr ...more
  • Kenya appoints board for KLDC ‘to steer economic transformation agenda’
    Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenyan Government has appointed a new board of directors for the Kenya Leather Development Council (KLDC) for a 3-year period.In a release on its website, the KLDC said Capt. Mohamed Abdikadir Adan is the chairperson with effect from 05 April, 2023.“Capt. Adan and his new team will steer the Council, in re ...more
  • SACIA says law must follow its course - Croc farm cruelty case to go ahead
    The National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) is pursuing its case against a Limpopo-based crocodile farm for cruelty to animals.The case dates back to 2021, when the NSPCA “received reports of severe animal cruelty” at the farm.NSPCA inspectors “found carcasses of juvenile crocodiles ...more

Footwear Industry Articles

  • City of Cape Town backs AllFashion Sourcing as it seeks to grow CTFL sector
    Cape Town, W. Cape, SA – AllFashion Sourcing Cape Town 2026 returns to Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC 2) from 14–16 July 2026, marking a significant milestone as the City of Cape Town joins as a key partner in advancing Africa’s fashion, textile and apparel sector.This partnership signals a shared visio ...more
  • Lemaitre’s Robust Pro, ‘based on user feedback, is a gamechanger in safety footwear’
    Lemaitre, a trusted leader in safety footwear, is proud to announce the launch of the New Robust Pro, a reimagined safety shoe designed to deliver unparalleled comfort, durability, and all-around protection for workers across industries. With the Robust Pro we set out to create a shoe that truly works as hard as the people who wear it by ...more
  • The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas
    Chinese sportswear brand Anta counts Olympic freestyle skier Eileen Gu among its brand ambassadorsChina's economy was just starting to open up in the late 1980s when a determined high school dropout made his way to Beijing with 600 pairs of shoes.Ding Shizhong had them made in a relative's factory and now he was going to sell them. The mo ...more
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PPE Industry Articles

  • SA's first PPE conference draws top speakers
    The Safety First Association and SAPEMA hosted SA’s first PPE conference in March, cramming 20 papers into a 2-day event, which also featured a number of PPE supplier stands. Here, we carry edited versions of 7 of them to illustrate the diversity of the topics. We expect to carry more in the next edition.As several speakers pointed ...more
  • What if the respirator you rely on to protect your health never sealed properly?
    I had the opportunity to present at the first PPE Conference in RSA, where I shared some early work we) have been exploring towards developing respirator designs better suited to the South African population.Below is a short AI-generated summary of the core message of the presentation.Respirators are often the last line of defence against ...more
  • Selecting the correct protective clothing for a hazardous chemical environment
    In South Africa’s diverse industrial landscape, from mining operations in Rustenburg to petrochemical plants in Secunda and manufacturing hubs in Durban, workers are regularly exposed to hazardous chemical environments that demand more than just basic safety measures.The selection of appropriate protective clothing is not only ...more
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