AHSLEA is the national membership body representing the interests of the major exporters of Australian cattle hides, calf skins, sheep and lamb skins, kangaroo skins, and goat skins. The Association is also a member of the International Council of Hides, Skins and Leather Traders Association (ICHSLTA), which promotes, develops, and protects the international trade in raw hides, skins, and leathers.
State and national legislation, and codes of conduct, strictly regulate and monitor the meat industry in terms of animal welfare and environmental sustainability.
Australia’s strict environmental protection regulations ensure the Australian leather industry is amongst the cleanest in the world.
The industry saves around 8 million cattle hides and over 26 million sheep, goat and kangaroo skins from landfill every year.
AHSLEA is dedicated to promoting the adoption of official International Contracts. Backed by the International Council of Tanners (ICT), and the International Council of Hides, Skins, and Leather Traders Association (ICHSLTA), International Contracts ensure comprehensive coverage for the leather industry; they offer clarity, legal protection, and benefit both buyers and sellers.
International Leather Maker (ILM) featured an exclusive interview with AHSLEA member and ICHSLTA President Micaela Topper in their September/October issue. Micaela discusses the leather industry’s evolving sustainability landscape and Australia’s competitive advantages in global markets. Looking to the future, she has a message for young professionals and new businesses interested in sustainable materials: “There’s a…
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As part of AHSLEA’s Sustainability Framework, we’re spotlighting water management initiatives that minimise consumption while maximising recovery and reuse. From strict no-drainage policies and specialised treatment protocols to rainwater harvesting and innovative reuse strategies, our member sites are setting strong benchmarks in responsible water stewardship. By benchmarking usage, setting reduction targets and ensuring all wastewater…
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