Chemical management

Textile/footwear industry is built up from large amount of labour, land and chemicals. Recently, under the pressure of data disclosure and sustainable development requirement from both ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) and SAC (Sustainable Apparel Coalition), the implementation of sound chemical management system becomes one of the main obligations. For example: ZDHC has the factory audit program regarding to the usage and management of chemical, and data disclosure of waste water quality; SAC has the self-assessment program for sustainable development via Higg Index. In Higg self-assessment, chemical management is one of the seven monitoring sections.

Many textile/footwear enterprises shall be impacted by the programs from ZDHC and SAC, and must be well prepared

We bring solution to help helps brands, retailers and manufacturers identify hazardous and restricted substances that may be present in their products or used during manufacturing process, build up the chemical management program for cost savings, regulatory compliance and environmental responsibility.

Best practice for chemical management

- Factors in identification of risks associated with chemicals

- Basic chemical risk assessment, identifying suitable control options using the control hierarchy

- Global Harmonised System for classification and labeling of hazardous chemicals

- Compile the information provided on Material Safety Data Sheets

- Building the chemical inventory

- LEAN and chemical management