Started in 1992, the Indian Shoe Federation has come a long way and many leading manufacturers and exporters of footwear and footwear components from India are its members.
INDIAN SHOE FEDERATION
INSTITUTE FOR TESTING AND CERTIFICATION, a.s., ZLIN
The Institute for Testing and Certification (ITC), Zlin is an independent, impartial state-authorized testing laboratory No. 224 concerned with testing, consultancy, certification and surveillance within the broad scope of its activities. It is authorized to test leather, footwear, leather fancy goods, polymers, plastics and rubber products, chemical industry products, fibres and textile.
ITC, a.s., Zlin is an accredited testing laboratory No. 1004, a quality system certification body No. 3002 and a product certification body No. 3020. ITC is also authorized to assess environment conditions and to conduct official measurements.
In the sphere of footwear, leathers and leather fancy goods, ITC performs certification and testing of products, specialized tests, assessment of products for granting the CZECH MADE marking, receiving quality inspection of materials, semi-finished and finished products, elaboration of expert's reports for complaint settlement procedures, disputes, etc., product approval (school satchels, children's trunks, protective work equipment such as boots, gloves and clothing), technical standardization, etc.
ITKIB - Istanbul Leather & Leather Products Exporters Associations
IULTCS
International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists societies.
JLIA - Japan Leather and Leather goods industries Association
JLIA was established in 1986 as a comprehensive organization serving to horizontally integrate the manufacturing, distribution and various industries associated with leather as a material and leather goods. Currently, 26 leather-affiliated entities are active members of JLIA.
LIA serves to advance and develop leather industries and promote exchange between individuals who partake in leather-affiliated industries both within Japan and abroad. We also engage in a variety of businesses for the purpose of contributing to the formation of an enriched livelihood culture for consumers.