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Become a member of Furmark® and produce Furmark®-certified products, access accredited furs and the traceability solution, make verifiable claims, and access many other benefits.

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Apply to be Part of Furmark®

Furmark® is the new global certification and traceability system for sustainable natural fur that ensures the highest animal welfare and environmental standards and your business can be part of it. Only members can produce verifiable Furmark®-certified products.

By joining Furmark® you are not just making a commitment to the highest standards around sustainability, you will also receive other benefits, including: access to guaranteed Furmark® accredited furs from both farmed and wild origins; access to a fully traceable system able to identify your furs as they move through the supply chain; access to the latest research, data and best practice; access to communication and marketing support including Furmark® branded materials; and access to practical support. Contact the IFF directly (here) to discuss your application.

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A Commitment to Animal Welfare and the Environment

By joining Furmark® you are making a clear commitment to support the highest standards in animal welfare and environmental protection:

As such, Furmark® and its members strive to act with integrity at all times. In practice this means there is a dedicated Code of Conduct for members. This covers, among other matters, a commitment to the mission, specific aims, and strategic principles of Furmark® as well as a requirement for responsibility and transparency. Compliance is an essential part of Furmark® and ensures that organisations downstream in the supply chain are making the same efforts as those upstream in the supply chain.

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Due Diligence

Furmark® is working with FACT who will conduct a due diligence check on a random sample of potential Furmark® members. Aligned with societal values and the expectations of contemporary consumers, FACT undertakes the necessary checks to ensure that Furmark® members are meeting their commitments. The information obtained by FACT will be held securely on their system and not be shared this other members of Furmark®. Random sampling ensures that we can have confidence in the wider body of applicants and every applicant must consent to this and has an equal probability of being chosen.