Global standard compliance in leather sector stressed

Speakers at a seminar Wednesday emphasized on the global standard compliance in the tannery and leather sector to grow efficiently and acceptably to all.

Global buyers now a days not only buy a product whimsically, they are ethical buyers and they want the products manufactured compliantly what consumed by them," said S M Rezwan Hossain, Coordinator, Business Promotion Council of Commerce Ministry.

Bangladesh Tanners Association (BTA) and  Business Promotion Council of Commerce Ministry organized the seminar on Importance of Leather Sector Compliance' at Seemanto Square in the city.

Speaking as the chief guest, S M Rezwan Hossain said owners of tanneries and leather goods factories have to ensure compliance, social responsibility, labour rights and safety compliance as per the global standards.

The country's leather sector has potential to grow as much as the readymade garments sector now, but we have to do more," he added.

Project Director of Savar Tannery Estate Sirajul Haider said hide is a valuable national asset of the country and it is globally much demanded. So the manufacturers should utilize the demand.

He hopes necessary compliance will be ensured after the tanneries relocated to Savar.

Senior Vice Chairman of BTA presided at the programme.

Institute of Leather Technology presented a paper on the different sides of compliance that can be ensured in the tanneries.

Democratic Lawyers Association of Bangladesh International Secretary Hasan Tariq Chowdhury spoke on the legal sides of the compliance.

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