Eurofins BLC Leather Technology Centre explained

Eurofins | BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd| native_name = | former_names = | alternate_names = | image = Eurofins BLC logos in one image.png| caption = | map_type = United Kingdom Northamptonshire| altitude = 1250NaN0| building_type = Testing Laboratory & Consulting Services to the Leather Supply Chain| architectural_style = | structural_system = | cost = | ren_cost = | location = Northampton, United Kingdom| address = Kings Park Road, Moulton Park| client = | owner = | current_tenants = | landlord = | coordinates = 52.2735°N -0.8774°W| start_date = | completion_date = | inauguration_date = | renovation_date = | demolition_date = | destruction_date = | height = | diameter = | other_dimensions = | floor_count = | floor_area = | main_contractor = | architect = | architecture_firm = | structural_engineer = | services_engineer = | civil_engineer = | other_designers = | quantity_surveyor = | awards = | ren_architect = | ren_firm = | ren_str_engineer = | ren_serv_engineer = | ren_civ_engineer = | ren_oth_designers = | ren_qty_surveyor = | ren_awards = | references = }} 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.[1]

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.[2] [3]

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.[4] The LWG has over 1600 member companies that includes over 150 major clothing and footwear brands.[5]

Acquisition

In March 2018, BLC was acquired by Eurofins Scientific of Belgium who now have a majority share holding in the company.[6]

See also

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: About Us | Eurofins | BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd. www.blcleathertech.com.
  2. Web site: Chem-MAP® Chemical Management and Verification Systems. Chem-MAP®: ZDHC Approved System.
  3. Web site: ZDHC Announces BLC Chem-MAP as ZDHC Accepted Certification Standard. www.roadmaptozero.com.
  4. Web site: Full Grain Leather vs. Genuine Leather: What's Better? . 2023-11-04 . en.
  5. Web site: Responsible leather . 2023-11-04 . www.leatherworkinggroup.com.
  6. Web site: BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd joins Eurofins . 2023-11-04 . Eurofins Scientific.