A ZDHC Performance InCheck Report is based on the chemical inventory as uploaded by a supplier via a third party solution provider platform approved by ZDHC.

For All the approval of the third party solutions and to find the solution providers please check https://www.implementation-hub.org/providers

More information on the InCheck Solutions and other checktools can be found on https://www.zdhc-gateway.com/reports/incheck


A ZDHC Performance InCheck Report is based on the chemical inventory as uploaded by a supplier via a third party solution provider platform approved by ZDHC.

All the approval of the third party solutions and to find the solution providers please check Implementation Hub Providers

More information on the InCheck Solutions and other checktools can be found on ZDHC Gateaway Incheck


Supporting sustainable chemical management 

A sound sustainable chemical management system (CMS) supports worker safety and reduces environmental impacts within the community and the broader environment. 

Supporting the adoption and implementation of the ZDHC CMS, two documents are publicly available.


ZDHC CMS Framework‍ 

The ZDHC CMS Framework provides the textile, apparel, and footwear industries with a united base. It can be incorporated into a broader management system, such as an Environmental Management System (EMS).

The ZDHC CMS Framework gives a high-level overview of the CMS requirements. However, each organisation defines its implementation scope and may include specific operating unit(s) or a range of parts of its value chain. Brands, suppliers and facilities can adopt the CMS Framework with the Chemical Industry, Service Providers, and other supply chain partners.

Please note: The ZDHC CMS Framework is complementary to every regulatory, operational, or product requirements. Its intent is to be used to measure the success of an organisation’s own chemical management system.


ZDHC CMS Technical Industry Guide 

The ZDHC CMS Technical Industry Guide covers the implementation of a CMS in the supply chain. 

The CMS Technical Industry Guide provides the basis to harmonise requirements across Brands and Suppliers in the implementation of Sustainable Chemical Management. Suppliers can tailor and implement their plans to meet the harmonised expectations, whether they are tanneries, dye-houses, mills, printers or footwear assembly units, or another kind of facility.


Implementation

For more extensive implementation support and training, visit the ZDHC Supplier to Zero and ZDHC Academy


A Chemical Inventory template

A Chemical Inventory list (CIL) is a list of all chemical formulations kept or used in a facility. An organisation should have a robust process for creating and updating the CIL. We provide a template to help organisations in creating this valuable resource.

Having a well-run CIL assists with purchasing decisions. It also promotes responsible usage, pollution prevention, traceability and chemical handling decisions. A CIL also helps to control future disposal costs. As an example, tracking chemical storage may indicate excess chemicals are available in another facility, thus preventing unnecessary purchases.

The content of Chemical Inventory should include; the chemical commercial name, SDS information, identification numbers (CAS no.) of hazardous substances present, hazard information of the chemical formulation, conformance of the chemical formulations to requirements, amount of storage or consumption, and storage location.

This information, amongst others, helps an organisation to select the right PPE for chemical use and identify the correct storage conditions. If chemical information is missing, there must be a corrective action plan to obtain this data from chemical suppliers.

The Chemical Inventory can be compiled by completing the following actions: a) stock take (items and quantities held in storage), b) delivery information (items and quantities delivered) and c) use information (items and quantities used).

The Chemical Inventory list should be regularly updated and its information maintained for purpose. It is recommended to follow, at a minimum, the following frequency: a) Stock take, annually and b) delivery c) usage information, monthly.

The CIL should be maintained by a responsible person whenever chemicals are purchased, stored or used. The revision date should be clearly marked in the inventory. It is recommended to highlight changes to the CIL content. The template CIL offers guidance to meet all of the above requirements.

Organic solvents are used in various processes in the apparel and footwear industries. The ZDHC MRSL V3.1 includes a ban on the intentional use of specific organic and halogenated solvents in textile, leather and footwear production and is therefore a signal to the industry to take appropriate action to shift to safer alternatives.

While ZDHC recognises that these solvents will be termed as ZDHC MRSL non-conformant, these solvents may still be used for specific applications in textiles and footwear or in the transition period towards a time-bound phase-out strategy at facilities. This requires proper emission and exposure controls at the facility level to ensure worker health and safety and reduce their environmental impact. The halogenated and organic solvents for which these controls should be implemented by a manufacturing facility have been marked as “EC” (Emission and Exposure Controls) in the ZDHC MRSL V3.1. 

This guide provides support to the industry in the transitional phase towards safer alternatives for these solvents. The objective of this document is to:  

  • Guide facilities on a responsible approach in the use of solvents and solvent-based formulations to ensure proper emission and exposure controls
  • Advise on actions that can be taken by suppliers to shift to safer alternatives and processes in the textile, leather, and footwear industries for the ZDHC MRSL-listed solvents. 

The intention of this document is to drive positive transformation for a sustainable supply chain and minimise emissions and exposure to workers and the environment through the implementation of best practices.

The ZDHC Responsible Solvents Approach Guide V1.0 should be read in conjunction with the ZDHC CMS Technical Industry Guide that outlines the framework for a general chemical management system at a manufacturing facility.

It is expected that all stakeholders engaged in the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme will adopt this guide where the use of the ZDHC MRSL listed solvents may be required, whilst undertaking all efforts to phase them out in a time-bound manner. 

Suppliers are encouraged to implement actions as described in Tables 13 and Table 14    (“To Do” Checklist) in the document and understand the cross-references to the chapters/sections for more details on the actions required.

Brands are expected to create awareness about the guide with their supply chain partners wherever applicable, and monitor the implementation and phase-out activities at their suppliers.

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Process

Smarter Processes

The positive impact of doing things right

Process is that crucial link between inputs and outputs. Safer inputs make a big difference, as long as they are used the right way. That's key to reducing their environmental impact. When good procedures and best practice are in place, outputs become cleaner, and process works.

Guidance

Chemical Management System

For a value chain to reduce its environmental impacts, good business practices are needed. The ZDHC CMS includes two parts. The first is the ZDHC CMS Framework which lays out the minimum components of a CMS. The second is the ZDHC CMS Technical Industry Guide which covers the implementation of a CMS in the supply chain.

ZDHC CMS

ZDHC Chemical Management System Framework

The ZDHC CMS Framework gives a high-level overview of the CMS requirements. However, each organisation defines its implementation scope and may include specific operating unit(s) or a range of parts of its value chain. Brands, suppliers and facilities can adopt the CMS Framework with the Chemical Industry, Service Providers, and other supply chain partners.

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ZDHC CMS

Technical Industry Guide

To harmonise requirements across Brands and Suppliers in the implementation of Sustainable Chemical Management, the CMS Technical Industry Guide provides the basis. Suppliers can tailor and implement their plans to meet the harmonised expectations, whether they are tanneries, dye-houses, mills, printers or footwear assembly units, or another kind of facility. 

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Responsible Solvents APproach guide

Responsible Solvents Approach Guide V1.0

The ZDHC MRSL V3.1 saw a number of solvents added to the main list. Whilst we do not condone the use of these solvents, we recognise that it is not possible for the textile and footwear value chains to move away from some of these solvents overnight towards safer alternatives. During this time in case the banned solvents are used, they should be used responsibly to ensure worker health and safety at facility level, with a reduction in their environmental impact. This guide provides support to the industry on approaches to find safer alternatives and for best practices in managing the solvents at a facility, if used.

CIL

Chemical
Inventory List

We provide a template CIL. It's designed to help facilities keep an inventory of chemicals being used in each work area. A well created, well maintained CIL supports traceability and chemical handling decisions. It promotes responsible usage and helps to control future disposal costs. This template will help in achieving those aims.

CIL

Chemical
Inventory List

We provide a template CIL. It's designed to help facilities keep an inventory of chemicals being used in each work area. A well created, well maintained CIL supports traceability and chemical handling decisions. It promotes responsible usage and helps to control future disposal costs. This template will help in achieving those aims.

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InCheck Solutions

ZDHC InCheck Solutions help suppliers demonstrate their efforts to improve the management of their chemical inventory towards sustainable chemistry and conformance with the ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL). Suppliers can demonstrate that they purchase chemical products which minimise risk to human health, improve worker safety, and have limited impact on the environment. ZDHC InCheck Solutions also enable suppliers to assess their own chemical inventory conformance to ZDHC MRSL and share the results with brand customers, without sharing details of the chemical inventory itself.ZDHC InCheck Solutions explains each solution and how it can be implemented.

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Performance InCheck Guidelines

The ZDHC InCheck Report (Inventory Check) helps a supplier to check their chemical inventory against the ZDHC MRSL Accepted Certifications in the ZDHC Gateway.  This helps the Supplier to improve their sustainable chemical management practices. The InCheck Guidelines contain all necessary information for the industry regarding the Performance InCheck Report.

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Performance InCheck Guidelines

The ZDHC InCheck Report (Inventory Check) helps a supplier to check their chemical inventory against the ZDHC MRSL Accepted Certifications in the ZDHC Gateway.  This helps the Supplier to improve their sustainable chemical management practices. The InCheck Guidelines contain all necessary information for the industry regarding the Performance InCheck Report.

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Performance InCheck Guidelines

The ZDHC InCheck Report (Inventory Check) helps a supplier to check their chemical inventory against the ZDHC MRSL Accepted Certifications in the ZDHC Gateway.  This helps the Supplier to improve their sustainable chemical management practices. The InCheck Guidelines contain all necessary information for the industry regarding the Performance InCheck Report.

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Verified InCheck - Level 1

A ZDHC Performance InCheck Report is based on the chemical inventory as uploaded by a supplier via a third party solution provider platform approved by ZDHC. The quality of the Performance InCheck Report depends on the accuracy and completeness of the chemical inventory uploaded by the supplier. This is why ZDHC has extended InCheck Solutions to include a verification component. This is covered by Verified InCheck – Level 1.
The objective of a Verified InCheck – Level 1 is firstly, to review the overall completeness and accuracy of the chemical products in a supplier’s chemical inventory with those published in the ZDHC Gateway – Chemical Module and secondly, to enhance confidence in the Performance InCheck Reports generated by a supplier

ZDHC Guideline

ZDHC Man-Made Cellulosic Fibre (MMCF) Guidelines 

This document addresses integrated expectations for discharged wastewater quality, emissions to air, and chemical recovery for manufacturing facilities producing Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres (MMCF). It expands the scope of the guidelines beyond Viscose and Modal Staple Fibres to include other Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres such as Lyocell, Viscose Filament Yarn, Cupro and Acetate. The creation of this document was made possible through a collaborative effort between ZDHC and our stakeholders from across the industry, including MMCF manufacturing facilities, brands, service providers and other subject matter experts.

Supporting document

ZDHC MMCF Guidelines Industry Implementation Approach

This support document underlines the steps and actions necessary to implement the ZDHC MMCF Guidelines and support the involved stakeholders during the implementation.

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Solutions

A Common Approach

How do we unite thousands of organisations and get them committed to one giant ambition? By helping everyone work together in a common way. The end goal is to preserve our planet. Our solutions connect everyone's efforts and measure progress towards that goal. So we share them all over the world and help put them into action.

A series of smart solutions

We develop and maintain powerful solutions that support the industry's transformation.

Practical help and guidance

Hands-on advice and educational tools support and drive the use of best practices.

Sharing and promotion

Our solutions can work anywhere, so we actively promote their use worldwide.

Training and support

We offer knowledge, individual guidance, and training from the ZDHC Academy.