The Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community (COTANCE) is the representative body of the European Leather Industry. It is a non-profit organization established in order to promote the interests of the European tanning industry at international level. Apart from representing European tanners and dressers, it also has the mission of promoting European leather both in the European and international markets.
Leather is a material almost as old as mankind. A wearable natural second skin, it has provided protection, warmth and elegance to mankind for thousands of years. Is this material still up-to-date?
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COTANCE at EU TCLF Event: Ensuring Leather Is Recognised in Europe’s Future Regulatory Framework
On the 16th of January 2026, COTANCE took part in the EU “Shaping the Future of a Competitive Textiles Ecosystem” event in Brussels, organised by DG GROW (European Commission).
The meeting brought together TCLF stakeholders from across the EU to share industry needs and challenges with the...
European Business Associations celebrate the signature of EU-Mercosur FTA
Today marks a historic milestone with the signing of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement, creating the biggest trading block in the world. European business – represented by more than 28 associations across a wide range of sectors – warmly welcomes this signature. It sends a strong and timely signal...
COTANCE and industriAll Europe Adopt 2026–2030 Social Dialogue Work Programme for a Future-Ready European Leather Industry
Press Release
Brussels, 10 December 2025 -COTANCE and industriAll Europe, together with the European Commission, convened in Brussels for the Plenary Meeting of the Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee “Tanning & Leather” to assess the challenges of 2025 and formally adopt the EU Leather Social...
COTANCE and industriAll Europe Adopt 2026–2030 Social Dialogue Work Programme for a Future-Ready European Leather Industry
Press Release
Brussels, 10 December 2025 -COTANCE and industriAll Europe, together with the European Commission, convened in Brussels for the Plenary Meeting of the Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee “Tanning & Leather” to assess the challenges of 2025 and formally adopt the EU Leather Social...
