Certifications:
Our Commitment To a Sustainable Fur Production
A Global Seal of Trust for Natural Fur
Furmark® is the comprehensive global certification and traceability system for natural fur. It guarantees high standards of animal welfare and environmental performance across the entire supply chain.
As a proud member of the Furmark alliance, we integrate Furmark-certified skins into our auctions and offer brands and designers a clear, credible way to demonstrate responsibility and quality.
Furmark means:
Independent, science-based certification programmes covering farming, wild fur, dressing, dyeing, and more. Third-party certification of each programme by recognised certification bodies.
Full traceability from origin through to the finished product.
A recognised quality mark that brands can use on certified products.
Why Furmark Matters to the Fur Trade
The International Fur Federation (IFF) created Furmark to bring together existing and new certification schemes under a single, unified framework, making standards easier to understand, verify and communicate.
For fashion brands, retailers and end consumers, Furmark offers:
Confidence that certified natural fur meets recognised animal welfare and environmental standards.
Transparency and traceability that support informed decisions and clear communication.
A simple, globally recognisable label that signals responsibility and quality.
Our Commitment as an Auction House and Furmark Member
As a leading auction house, we are committed to:
Offering Furmark-certified lots and helping buyers identify them easily in our catalogues and online platforms.
Encouraging suppliers and partners to participate in recognised Furmark certification programmes.
Supporting transparency by providing traceability information that links certified skins to their origin and standards.
Science-Based Animal Welfare Certification
Welfur is a science-based animal welfare assessment and certification program for mink, fox, and Finnraccoon farms in Europe. Developed by independent scientists, Welfur relies on strict protocols to measure animal health, behavior, and housing conditions.
As a founding member and active advocate of the Welfur program, we are intrinsically linked to the highest standards of animal welfare. We are committed to:
Prioritizing Certified Stock: We actively source and offer skins from Welfur‑certified farms, ensuring our supply meets rigorous welfare benchmarks.
Clear Identification: At our auctions, Welfur‑certified lots are clearly marked, allowing brands and buyers to easily identify products that meet the highest welfare standards.
Supporting Progress: We encourage our supplying farmers to adopt Welfur protocols, driving continuous improvement across the industry.
Why Welfur Matters
For brands and designers, choosing Welfur‑certified fur means offering peace of mind to consumers. It ensures that the product originates from a farm where animal welfare is measured objectively and independently, rather than simply claimed. Through Welfur, we provide the transparency that today’s market demands.
