http://www.leathercouncil.org/membership.htm
The main aims and objectives of ICT therefore can be summarised as:
- To provide a forum for members to meet and exchange views and information including the exchange statistics and market information;
- To provide an interface with international bodies such as:
- ICHSLTA – International Council of Hide, Skin & Leather Traders Associations
- UNIDO – United Nations Industrial Development Organisation
- FAO – Food and Agriculture of the United Nations
- UNEP – United Nations Environmental Programme
- ISO – the International Standards Organisation
- IULTCS – International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies
- COTANCE – Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community
- To collaborate with ICHSLTA to maintain and develop the International Leather Contracts to promote a fair and ethical basis for trade in the sector
- Protect and promote leather as a product by providing information, developing the website and producing position papers to counter threats to the industry
- Support improvements in the supply, treatment and preservation of hides and skins
- Promote free trade in hides, skins and leather as far as practically possible
- To undertake, or commission, reviews and research on matters pertaining to the industry and to disseminate the results to members and, where appropriate, more widely
- To assist members in negotiations with Regulatory Agencies on a national, regional, or global basis as called for, using any appropriate means
- To engage in any other activity that is to the advantage of members.