Leather Working Group Blog

Register for APLF follow-up webinars

LWG — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

LWG Assurance Services played a prominent role in Leather Working Group’s Stakeholder Meeting at this year's Asia Pacific Leather Fair, with our Managing Director, Jon Loxston, explaining what our organisation does and hosting a question and answer session. Leather Working Group will be staging webinars in April 2026 to repeat the content for anyone who couldn't attend the in-person event, along with the opportunity to pose your questions to LWG Assurance Services. Session 1 will take place on 8 April from 16:00-17:30 BST and Session 2 will take place on 9 April from 09:00-10:30 BST. Please register via Leather Working Group's User Area. Click here to register.

Apply for our next Non-Executive Director vacancy

LWG — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

LWG Assurance Services is looking for a second Non-Executive Director as part of the organisation's strategic development.

Our first appearance at Asia Pacific Leather Fair

LWG — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Our Managing Director, Jon Loxston, will be attending the 2026 edition of Asia Pacific Leather Fair in Hong Kong.

LWG Assurance Services appoints new Managing Director

LWG — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

LWG Assurance Services is aware of operational issues at the Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) in Bantala, Kolkata, India.

LWG AS will be at India International Leather Fair

LWG — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

LWG Assurance Services will be in Chennai for the 2026 edition of India International Leather Fair (IILF) from February 1-3, 2026.
You can find members of our team, alongside Leather Working Group, at Stand N2-02-C inside Chennai Trade Centre, where we will be available to discuss what’s coming in 2026 and how to prepare for your audit.
Our Managing Director, Jon Loxston, will also appear alongside Leather Working Group Executive Director, Vanessa Podmore, in a seminar titled: An Introduction to Leather Working Group & Certification. Taking place on 1 February from 2:30-4pm, the session is open to all and is a great opportunity to learn more about our work and ask questions directly. Please visit Leather Working Group's website to secure your free ticket to the event.

Find out what's next for LWG Assurance Services in 2026 from our Managing Director Jon Loxston

LWG — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

"It’s been a very busy and productive first six months here at LWG Assurance Services.

Mark Lucas joins LWG Assurance Services as Technical Manager

LWG — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

LWG Assurance Services has appointed Mark Lucas to the role of Technical Manager.

Our first certificate has been issued

LWG — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Just three months after LWG Assurance Services was established to oversee Leather Working Group's audit and assurance processes, we are proud to announce that our first certificate has been issued.

Get the latest from our Managing Director Jon Loxston

LWG — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

"It’s been a busy and exciting few months here at LWG Assurances Services. As Managing Director, my job is to provide essential support and guidance as this newly established organisation reports on the environmental performance and compliance of leather manufacturing facilities.

Central Effluent Treatment Plant issues in Bantala, India

LWG — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

LWG Assurance Services is aware of operational issues at the Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) in Bantala, Kolkata, India.