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DNA Tagging Services
DNA Traceability in the Leather Supply Chain
Eurofins | BLC, in partnership with Applied DNA Sciences, have successfully demonstrated a DNA based traceability system in the leather supply chain from farm to retail.
This break-through in achieving full traceability signifies a new, more reliable way of tracing leather to its source, in comparison to existing hide stamping and barcode techniques.
New Leather DNA Tagging Services
DNA tagging in leather has now been developed into a commercially viable product which has been specially designed to be used by different stakeholders throughout the leather supply chain. Potential users of this affordable technology include farms, slaughter houses, tanneries, leather manufacturers and leather finishers.
DNA tagging is designed to achieve full traceability in leather through the application of synthetic DNA markers at key processing stages in the leather supply chain:
Key Leather Processing Stage
How the DNA Tagging System Works
Farm
Application of synthetic DNA to animals
Slaughter House
Authentication check of farm applied tag
Application of synthetic DNA to hides/skins (optional)
Wet Blue
Authentication check of farm/slaughterhouse applied tag
Application of synthetic DNA at the wet blue stage after initial tanning
Split Traders
Authentication check - test for DNA recovery following leather splitting, DNA detectable on both grain leather and drop splits (optional)
Leather Finishing
Authentication check of wet blue tannery applied tag
Application of synthetic DNA during the leather finishing process
Manufacturer/Brand
Authentication check of leather finishing tannery applied tag
Protecting Leathergoods Against Counterfeits
Not only does DNA tagging technology provide supply chain traceability; it can also be used to protect brands against counterfeit goods, through verification of product authenticity.
The synthetic DNA tags have unique molecular signatures making them impossible to copy. When applied to finished articles, DNA tags can be recovered and authenticated. Thereby providing forensic evidence of the authenticity of the product.
The DNA tags form part of a holistic traceability system platform, CertainT which also includes authentication and supply chain data management.
Integrate DNA Traceability with Your Products
Contact a Eurofins | BLC technical experts today to discuss DNA traceability in leather, and how to successfully integrate this system into your materials supply chain. Email info@blcleathertech.com or call +44 (0) 1604 679 999.
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