Overview
ISO 2820:1974/Amd 1:1996 is an important amendment to the International Standard ISO 2820:1974, which specifies the method of trimming raw hides of cattle and horses. Developed by the ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 120 (Leather), Subcommittee SC 1 (Raw hides and skins), this amendment introduces minor technical updates to enhance clarity and accuracy in terminology without altering the fundamental procedure.
The primary focus of this amendment is the substitution of the term "cattle" with "bovine animals" throughout the document to better reflect the scope of applicable raw hides. Additionally, it modifies specific trimming instructions such as replacing "ears" with "cheek" in one section for more precise guidance. This standard is maintained under the auspices of ISO, the global federation of national standards bodies ensuring international consensus on material and process requirements.
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Applications
ISO 2820:1974/Amd 1:1996 has practical value in industries and sectors involved in processing raw hides and skins, particularly where leather quality and uniformity are paramount. Key applications include:
Related Standards
When working with ISO 2820:1974/Amd 1:1996, it is beneficial to consider additional related international standards to ensure comprehensive compliance in leather processing and raw material management:
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ISO 2418 – Leather - Chemical determination of chromium content
Guides chemical testing of leather raw materials, complementing quality control efforts.
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ISO 4045 – Leather - Physical and mechanical tests
Provides standard methods to evaluate leather properties post trimming and tanning.
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ISO 105-X series – Leather - Colour fastness tests
Relevant for assessing dyed leather products derived from trimmed hides.
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ISO 17075 – Leather - Chemical determination of pentachlorophenol (PCP)
Ensures safe chemical levels in leather, relevant during processing stages following trimming.
Implementing ISO 2820:1974/Amd 1:1996 along with these related standards fosters a robust framework for managing leather raw materials, improving both quality and compliance in global leather industries.
Keywords: ISO 2820 amendment, leather trimming method, raw hides standard, bovine hides processing, horse hide trimming, leather raw materials, leather quality control, leather industry standards.
