EN 18199:2026

Leather - Essential requirements for leather traceability EN 18199:2026

Publication date:   Jun 22, 2026

Scope

This document sets the minimum essential elements of traceability and evidence of verification to be present in a leather traceability system, kept by organizations along the animal-to-leather supply chain. It is applicable to all types of leather.
This document defines the requirements and related evidence for establishing the traceability of leather back to the originating farms or hunting area.
This document can be applied to any organization operating within the leather value chain.