We are pleased to announce that our client Smit & Zoon has achieved Level 3 ZDHC certification for all of Smit & Zoon branded wet-end leather chemicals produced in the Netherlands. The aim of the ZDHC certification process is to help companies working with the footwear, apparel and accessories industry exhibit their commitment to responsible …
Read More 25/05/2020Global chemical supplier LANXESS has recently enhanced its Chem-MAP® certification programme by achieving ZDHC Level 3 status at its plant in China. This outcome further cements LANXESS’ commitment to responsible chemistry and their ongoing support of the ZDHC Gateway. The achievement of ZDHC Level 3, coupled with an extensive MRSL testing programme, is a further …
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Read More 13/02/2019ZDHC 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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Read More 17/12/2018Global 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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Read More 21/11/2018The 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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Read More 12/11/2018How does Chem-MAP® provide chemical management solutions for the entire supply chain? If you subscribe to Ecotextile News, you may see an article answering this question in the October/November printed magazine and/or on the Ecotextile News website today. This article introduces Chem-MAP® as a chemical management solution for the entire supply chain through the verification …
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Read More 03/09/2018Environmental pollution through poor chemical management is a hot topic in the manufacturing sector, in particular for the leathergoods, footwear and apparel industries. NGOs have made environmental pollution of waterways through untreated or contaminated effluent from factories, a feature of targeted campaigns aimed at the consumers of brands and retailers. A key reason for contaminated …
Read More 22/06/2018Global chemical supplier LANXESS has recently engaged with the BLC Chem-MAP® programme with the goal of achieving ZDHC Conformance Level 3 through the Chemical Manufacturers route. The ZDHC approved Chem-MAP® programme has been developed to certify suppliers of commercial chemical formulations, ensuring that their chemical products are compliant to MRSL specification, as well as being responsibly …
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