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TRUSTED CERTIFICATION. PROVEN STANDARDS

LWG Assurance Services provides independent and impartial certification that is trusted to uphold standards and drive improvement against the Leather Working Group Standards.

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Who We Are

We manage and safeguard the integrity of audit practice against the Leather Working Group (LWG) Standards through documented procedures, consistent application and objective review. Our assurance system is grounded in the internationally recognised principles of ISO/IEC 17065, ensuring that every certification issued is the result of an impartial, competent, and robust evaluation process.

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GOVERNANCE
An independent, not-for-profit organisation, we prioritise industry advancement and continuous improvement over financial gain.
GOVERNANCE
An independent, not-for-profit organisation, we prioritise industry advancement and continuous improvement over financial gain.
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FRAMEWORK
Our clear framework ensures accountability, sets clear boundaries, prevents bias and enables fair conflict resolution
FRAMEWORK
Our clear framework ensures accountability, sets clear boundaries, prevents bias and enables fair conflict resolution
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EXPERIENCE
THE LWG AS team has foundational experience in managing audits to the LWG Standards, underpinning its operations with a wealth of technical knowledge and industry expertise
EXPERIENCE
THE LWG AS team has foundational experience in managing audits to the LWG Standards, underpinning its operations with a wealth of technical knowledge and industry expertise
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Our Assurance Process

The LWG AS assurance process delivers credible, consistent certification aligned with Leather Working Group Standards. We are committed to upholding the highest levels of quality and impartiality across audit, evaluation, and certification.

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Approved Auditors

Only auditors who are trained in the LWG Standard, have completed the mandatory induction period, and are approved by LWG Assurance Services are permitted to carry out assessments.
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Independent assignment

All audits against the LWG Standards are booked through LWG AS to ensure consistent oversight and fairness, through a system of controlled auditor rotation.
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Continuous improvement

LWG Assurance Services has established clear process to promote good practice across the organisation. It includes regular risk assessment and a system of formal feedback to maintain high quality standards and support ongoing improvement.

Get Certified

If your business is a leather manufacturer, trader, commissioning manufacturer, or subcontractor, you may be eligible for assessment and certification under the relevant LWG audit standard.

Recognised
Certification

The LWG Standard is the world’s leading certification for the leather industry, with over 2,200 facilities certified globally.
 

Four audit
standards

There are four audit standards tailored to different stages of the leather supply chain—from raw material traders and leather manufacturers to subcontractors and finished material traders..
 

Certification
Support

LWG AS supports your certification journey through independent auditor allocation and a clearly defined process for contracting, data collection, and impartial review.
 

Discover More from Leather Working Group

Leather Working Group (LWG) is a global not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder initiative committed to building a world where leather is sourced, produced, and used sustainably, protecting people and the planet. For more than 20 years, it has set the Audit Standards against which leather manufacturers and traders can be assessed and certified in order to recognise best practice and drive improvements in the leather industry. Over a third of global finished leather production is assessed and certified against the LWG Audit Standard.