Who can get certified?谁可以申请LWG验厂认证审核
Leather manufacturersLeather traders (with a warehouse)SubcontractorsCommissioning manufacturers
The LWG logo can only be used by businesses supporting our work
Businesses that are members of Leather Working Group can communicate about our work and their commitment to our goals on thier products containing leather sourced from LWG certified leather manufacturers and operations.
The LWG Claims Framework helps brands and retailers understand how to make claims related to LWG and use our name and logo on their product labelling correctly, ensuring all claims language is accurate, appropriate, and not misleading.
It is not mandatory to make public claims about LWG, but those that wish to do so must comply with the criteria outlined in the LWG Claims Framework.LWG monitors all claims relating to the group, our members and certified suppliers to protect the credibility of our name and the integrity of our auditing programme, as well as building trust with consumers.
LWG-certified facilities are leaders in responsible leather production
LWG offers certification through one of four audit standards, developed in collaboration with the leather industry. Leather manufacturers, subcontractors and commissioning manufacturers are certified based on the impact of their production. Traders with their own warehouses can be certified based on their ability to provide line of sight within the leather supply chain.
Our community represents the largest single leather-focused group in the world, joined together through the shared goal of reducing the environmental impact of leather production on people and the planet.