Roger Steele
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I'm considering buying a second-hand Aero jacket (black FQHH Highwayman) that was originally purchased brand new in 1993 and has been very well taken care of. Out of curiosity, would the leather on a vintage Aero from that era generally be compliant with today's European Union environmental and health standards? My understanding is that the EU today regulates the azo and formaldehyde content of leather. (The EU may also have regulated leather production in the early 90s, but I imagine the standards have become stricter.) Anyway, it's possible that Aero leather from the early 90s was ahead of its time and didn't use the harsh chemicals that lower-priced competitors may have used which had sparked the heightened regulations. Any insights would be appreciated. Thank you!