Introduction to Chemical Management
Section outline
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Aaron Shum (PUMA) provides a step-by-step guide for implementing chemicals traceability based on the approach used by PUMA and their learning so far. This actionable input helps companies getting started and navigating the process.
Access to the presentation slides here.
Access to the video script here.
To learn more about what the company is doing for Chemic PUMA Chemical Standards Handbook 2023
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The status-quo analysis from Milena Amaral (NEOVILI) provides a comprehensive overview of the current practices and challenges regarding chemicals traceability both in textile apparel and carpets.
Access to the full PDF report which allows for a deep-dive into the data.
Access to the video script.
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The Theory of Change presented in this document is a co-creative result of the ECHT project consortium.
2025
Source: https://knowledge.trace-chemicals.eu/mod/resource/view.php?id=367
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"Empowered by Transparency" is the progressive scenario story derived from a six-month co-creative process with actors from textile industry, NGOs, academic and public sector. The story illustrates the status-quo in 2040 and shows to what extent and how traceability of chemicals can be set in place, who needs to be involved and what the specific benefits including business models might be. This story was chosen to be the goal scenario for the ECHT project unanimously by all project partners involved in the process. It also represents that impact aimed for in the theory of change.
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"No P(l)ace for Trace" is the conservative and less-inspiring scenario story derived from a six-month co-creative process with actors from textile industry, NGOs, academic and public sector. The story illustrates a status-quo in 2040 where things mainly stated the same and no substantial progress was made regarding chemicals traceability. This story was explicitely dismissed as goal scenario for the ECHT project unanomously by all project partners involved in the process.
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This list indicates all 16 influencing factors identified during the scenario process of the ECHT project. They ware found to be the key leverage points for advancing or hindering chemicals traceability in global textile value chains.
Source: Glossary influencing factors
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Enhesa is an american firm specialised in compliance in sustainibility. They provide tools and resources for various industry according to sector-specific requirements.
See the fastest and easiest way to proactive chemical hazard assessment.Rôles: #distributor, #manufacturer, #economic operator
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bluesign technologies is led by a dynamic group of individuals with many years of experience in the textile and chemical industries. The management uses its experience and expertise to enhance the manufacturing processes of its customers, while cultivating a positive movement toward sustainability in the textile industry.
The bluesign® SYSTEM BLACK LIMITS (BSBL) specify threshold limits for chemical substances in finished chemical products, such as auxiliaries or dyes. The compilation of substances in the BSBL is an extract of the bluesign® TOOL. It includes all substances from the publicly available bluesign® system substances list (BSSL), consumer safety limits in which the consumer safety limits for usage bans are defined. BSBL is revised at least once a year.
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The ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL) is a list of chemical substances banned from intentional use in the processing of textile materials, leather, rubber, foam, adhesives and trims used in textiles, apparel, and footwear industry. Intentional use means the substance used deliberately in a chemical product to achieve a desired look or functionality.
ZDHC publishes its guidelines publicly on the Roadmap to Zero website. These set of guidelines establish a framework for the industry to drive effective development and implementation of chemical management systems and processes.
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In support of a holistic approach to sustainable chemical management, the ZDHC Foundation has published the Commodity Chemicals Guide V1.0. This guide builds towards ZDHC's 2030 goal by encouraging the fashion industry to evaluate sellers of commodity chemicals such as sodium sulphate, ammonia or bleach, based on standard criteria, as well as engage in responsible purchasing and storage of such chemicals for the protection of workers, communities and the environment.
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May 2024
Source: https://downloads.roadmaptozero.com/input/commodity-chemicals-guide
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