LVMH recently announced that it will pioneer in the regulation of crocodilian leather sourcing with the launch of a new standard. According to the LVMH website, the move is a part of a comprehensive approach of animal husbandry and animal welfare.“These new requirements were developed and validated by a committee of technical experts, including the independent organization NSF International. Already three farms supplying Heng Long, a 100 % LVMH tanner based in Singapore, have been certified according to this standard. This certification strengthens the tannery traceability requirements that already exist. The 20 farms assuring supplies to Heng Long in Australia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, the Philippines and the United States will be certified before the end of 2020,” stated the website.“LVMH has decided to set a new frame of reference by launching a new standard for the industry, whose regulations seemed insufficient to us,” stresses Jean Baptiste Voisin, Strategy Director for the Group and member of the LVMH Executive Committee, according to the website.The standard that has been devised is based on four pillars:·        Preservation of the species and respect for the local communities·        Animal welfare all along the life stages of the animals·        Working conditions of men and women on the farms·        Environment protectionThe first major step was taken by LVMH in 2011, with respect to having control over the full supply chain of crocodilian leather when it took over Heng Long, a top-quality tannery for crocodile leather, as per the website.The website further adds, “As the first and only exotic leather tannery, Heng Long has been granted the Leather Working Group (LWG) certification since 2017 because of its respect of the environment and the working conditions offered to its teams. It is recognised and appreciated by the world’s leading groups for luxury goods and supplies the Group’s entities as well as other actors in the sector.”Since the acquisition, the tannery has been engaged with the partner farms, along with scientists and veterinary experts, to enhance the conditions for breeding crocodilians, according to the website. Three farms, which supply Heng Long worldwide, have been certified by NSF International. The Group has plans up its sleeves for having all farms, supplying Heng Long, certified according to this standard by the end of 2020.Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at LVMH Crocodilian Leather  https://www.blouinartinfo.com/              Founder: Louise Blouin Read more