What is ISO 22244 about?
ISO 22244 defines various preservation methods for raw hides. These preservation methods are intended to suppress microbiological activity and to maintain the quality and commercial value of the hides during storage.
ISO 22244 applies to all raw hides of cattle and horses.
Who is ISO 22244 for?
ISO 22244 on guidelines for preservation of raw hides is useful for:
- The animal agriculture industry
- The leather industry
Why should you use ISO 22244?
Rawhide is leather that comes from cattle, and has not been treated or tanned. As the main constituent of raw skins and hides is protein, these materials are susceptible to bacterial to action. Therefore, adequate preservation of hides and skins is crucial in slaughterhouses and tanneries.
ISO 22244 has been developed to define processes of preservation of raw hides that lead to higher quality of preserved hides. Such preserved hides are subsequently subjected to further treatments for manufacturing of leather and eventually for production of leathers goods.
ISO 22244 has indicated preservation procedures that should be followed to prevent either of the following situations:
- Conditions occurring through the preservations treatments which affect the process ability of hides
- Various defects that can form on hides due to inadequate preservation conditions and during the period of storage and delivery to users
