Consumers are becoming increasingly more aware of the risk of hazardous chemicals in the products they purchase while, at the same time, are drawn to materials that are ‘self-cleaning’ and ‘odour resistant’. Is it possible to make chemically compliant and high-performance materials? Or are these two things mutually exclusive? Typically, to produce high-performance materials, manufacturers …
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Read More 20/03/2019
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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Compliance with restricted chemical requirements is now an essential part of material manufacturing and product supply. Achieving a stable and conforming product requires responsible chemical management at all stages. In addition, value chains are increasingly concerned about the upstream chemical inputs into materials, and how they impact people and the environment. As such, businesses are …
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Read More 13/02/2019
Various chemical risks, such as the risks of heavy metals in consumer products, are reported on a regular basis through the RAPEX system. RAPEX is the EU rapid alert system for all dangerous consumer products, excluding food, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. It allows for the rapid exchange of information between Member States and the Commission …
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Read More 13/02/2019
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 …
Read More 13/02/2019
Global 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 13/02/2019
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
Peter Gregory, Chem-MAP®’s Lead Auditor was invited to present the Chem-MAP® programme to the TEGEWA leather chemicals group in October 2018. TEGEWA, established in Germany is an association of manufacturers of chemicals, representing the textile, paper, leather auxiliaries and colourants, surfactants, complexing agents, antimicrobial agents, polymeric flocculants, cosmetic raw materials, pharmaceutical excipients and allied products. …
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Read More 18/12/2018
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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Read More 17/12/2018
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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Read More 17/12/2018
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