The ZDHC MRSL contains over 140 separate CAS number chemicals which can be placed into groups. The full list of chemical groups can be seen on our MRSL Testing page. Below we will briefly describe the key legislation relating to some of these chemical groups. Further detailed information is available through the Chem-MAP programme. Chlorophenols …
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What is the LWG Chemical Management Module The Leather Working Group (LWG) introduced the LWG Chemical Management Module (CMM) as a standalone voluntary addition to the Environmental Audit Protocol in April 2017. The development of the CMM was driven by the desire of LWG members to improve chemical handling in the leather industry, along with …
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The list of chemicals which undergo MRSL testing against the ZDHC MRSL equates to over 140 separate CAS number chemicals. These can be placed into groups of chemicals which can be seen on our MRSL Testing page. A brief description of the hazards and regulations of some of these chemicals can be seen below and …
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The ZDHC Gateway Chemical Module is an advanced search database that enables ZDHC engaged participants to demonstrate responsible chemical management within their supply chains. The use of the Gateway enables value chain affiliates in the leather, textile and synthetic sectors to verify whether chemicals manufactured and used within the production of their products are compliant …
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Read More 19/12/2018
The concept of commodity contamination is coming to light due to the potential of hazardous chemical contaminants being present in leather, textile and synthetic wastewaters. Wastewaters are potentially contaminated with hazardous substances such as APEO’s phthalates, chlorobenzene, toluene and other restricted chemicals. The textile industry may be overlooking the problem of chemical contaminants because many …
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ZDHC is a multi-stakeholder group consisting of brands, retailers, value chain affiliates and contributors, whose ambition is to eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals within the production of textiles, footwear and apparel (www.roadmaptozero.com). Annually, the organisation holds a week of meetings targeting different stakeholders within the organisation as well as their Friends event. The annual …
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Why is Chemical Management Important? To achieve a stable and conforming product the responsible management of chemicals is a critical element of sustainable business practice. Compliance with brand restricted chemical requirements is now an essential part of material manufacturing and product supply. In addition, brands and retailers are increasingly concerned about the upstream chemical inputs …
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Global chemical supplier LANXESS is engaged with the Chem-MAP® programme with the goal of achieving ZDHC Conformance Level 3 for all Gateway listed chemicals through the Chemical Manufacturers route. To be part of ZDHC Conformance Level 3 the organisation must undergo three modules: Module 1: MRSL Testing Module 2: Chemical Management Audit Module 3: Chemical …
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The Chem-MAP Programme within Chem-MAP enables Chemical Manufacturers to become certified to ZDHC MRSL 2.0 Conformance levels: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Chem-MAP is a ZDHC Accepted Certification Standard and was one of the first verification systems to offer Level 3 MRSL conformance, the highest level of ZDHC conformity. Chemical manufacturers that …
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The release of the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) was a major milestone for the textile, synthetics and leather industries. A holistic, responsible approach to chemical management has become an absolute requirement for any brand or retailer and, while looking to prove they have a sustainable product offering, they …
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