According to India media reports, the EU's stricter regulations on the content of six valent chromium in leather products will soon be formally implemented, or will become the main challenge facing India's leather export to Europe. India's domestic 2015-2016 budget also announced a cut in consumption tax to promote the development of leather industry.

It is reported that in May 1st of this year, European Union The new regulations on the restriction of the six valence chromium will be officially released. The larger leather enterprises in India have begun to take the initiative to transform the above challenges. Experts point out that these restrictions or may disrupt the export of leather goods in India, because India leather exports to the EU accounted for 42.25%. 2013-14 years in India Leather Industry The total value of exports reached $2 billion 490 million.

Global 80%-85% tanning enterprises Tanning process The tanning agents used contain trivalent chromium, which can be oxidized to six valent chromium in the sunlight. In January 2012, the Danish government submitted to the European Union a dossier on the harmful effects of six valent chromium on humans. Based on this, the European Union issued the EU301/2014 regulation to confirm that the six valence chromium contained in leather parts contacted with human body should not exceed 3 mg / kg. Germany first announced the restriction of six valent chromium in 2010. Germany is India's largest market for leather exports to Europe.

More than a dozen tanning companies in India believe that this regulation increases production costs. It is reported that if the content of six valent chromium in leather products is to be up to standard, it must be dried in a specific heating room and not directly exposed to the sun. In addition, the inspection cost will also increase the production cost and extend the delivery time of leather making enterprises.

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