How to Implement a RestrictedHow to Implement a Restricted Substance List (RSL) · 2017-10-02 · what an Restricted Substance List (RSL) is and how to implement it. Timing Objectives

How to Implement a RestrictedHow to Implement a RestrictedSubstance List (RSL)

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Today’s AgendaBy the end of this webinar, brands and retailers will be better informed on both what an Restricted Substance List (RSL) is and how to implement it.

Timing Objectives5 minutes • Review agenda, provide a brief overview of the Chemicals

Management Working Group and introduce speakers15 minutes • What is an RSL and Why do I need One?

15 minutes • Characteristics of a successful RSL and implementation t tstrategy

15 minutes • What to do if a product is in violation of your RSL

10 minutes • Additional Q&A


Chemicals Management Working Group

Mission: “Provide education, guidance and decision-making tools to drive continuous improvement and innovation in chemicals management practices industry-wide, in

d t l t th d l t d f G Ch i t d lti t lorder to accelerate the development and use of Green Chemistry, and ultimately reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals in consumer products and their

emissions to the environment and workplace.”

Increase CM Awareness &

Understanding

OIA-supported, in collaboration with Sustainable Apparel Coalition

100 members (predominantl

1 Chemicals Management

Education Series

Enable Better Decision-making

~100 members (predominantly brand, retail, suppliers)

Steering Committee

Technical Committee

2 Performance Indicators (for index)

Chem. Mgmnt. Tools Evaluation

Collaborate with like-minded efforts

Technical Committee

6 small teams driving work product development

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Evaluation


Today’s Speaker

G M t ll P d t C liGreg Montello, Product Compliance Manager, New Balance


What is an RSL?

Chemical substances either:

• Prohibited from use

• Limited in the product• Limited in the product

• Restricted in manufacturing

L i l ti• Legislation

• NGO

• Consumer / worker protection

• Environmental protection


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Chemicals

• Critical for consumer productsCritical for consumer products

• Unique properties

• Unique purpose

• Where does the chemical end up?


End of Life

worker


Focus on Product

RSL FocusRSL Focus

• Chemical on product

• Day

• Nightg

• Direct skin contact


Why is an RSL Important?

• Product safetyProduct safety

• Responsibility

• Comply with legislation

• Brand imageg

• Right thing to do


Legislation

Formaldehydey

• China, Japan, Russia, South Korea, EU Countries

Li it f d tLimit for product:

Indirect: 150 ppm

Direct: 75 ppm

Baby: 20 ppm *


Baby: 20 ppm

Consumer Protection

Types of consumer reactions:Types of consumer reactions:

• Skin irritation

• Sensitization

• Cancer

• Respiratory irritation

Dyes, Finishes, Solvents


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Environmental Protection

Chemicals into environment:

Air

WaterWater

Soil

E lExamples

• APEOs

• Dyes

• Heavy metals


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Why an RSL?

• Comply with the lawComply with the law

• Protect the consumer

• Protect the environment

• Meet NGO concerns

• Protect business


AFIRM Toolkit Contents

1. Introduction2. Restricted Substance List (RSL)3. Where are the risks?4. Educate the Supply Chain5. RSL Testing6 RSL Implementation6. RSL Implementation7. Links to brand RSLs8. Appendices8. Appendices

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Causes of Confusion

Human BehaviorRaw Material Management

Chemical ManagementProduction Processes

H B h i Sit tiHuman Behavior Situation:1. Misunderstanding2 Wrong interpretation2. Wrong interpretation3. Poor communication4. Lack of accountability


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Understanding the RSL

Read the RSL and Toolkit!!!

• Substances

• Limits

T ti• Testing

Toolkit reference:

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Restricted Substance List


Human Behavior

Education and Communication

All staff, with focus on:,

• Material / chemical purchaser

• Production manager• Production manager

• Chemical room manager

A th t t h• Anyone that touches chemicals

Toolkit reference:

Chapter 4: Educate the Supply Chain


Chapter 4: Educate the Supply Chain

Human Behavior

Education and Communication

Your Supply Chain• Raw material supplier• Chemical supplierpp• Subcontractors• Packaging supplierPackaging supplier• Sundry supplier

Must Have:2 Way Communication


Human Behavior

Causes of Confusion

Human Behavior

Raw Material ManagementChemical ManagementProduction Processes

Raw material management situation:1. Purchase raw material containing

restricted substance2. Incorrect use of material3. Contamination


Raw Material Management

Know what you purchase• Type of material• Chance for failure

Source of raw materialSource of raw material• Reputable supplier• Small corner shop

Assurance from supplier• Test reports, eco labels, declarations• Recent date, valid test method, same material

Maintain a comprehensive understanding of your raw material to minimize failure riskRa MaterialRa Material


yRaw Material Raw Material ManagementManagement


Understand potential failures for each type of p ypmaterial and test accordingly

Example: Natural Fibers

• Core tests: metals, azo dyes, etc.

• Supplemental tests: PCP

Toolkit reference:

Chapter 3: Where are the Risks?material to minimize failure riskRa MaterialRa Material


Raw Material Raw Material ManagementManagement


• Require suppliers to follow your testing q pp y grequirements

• Proactive internal education and random testingrandom testing

• Require test reports from raw material supplierssuppliers

Toolkit reference:

Chapter 5: RSL TestingRa MaterialRa Material


p gRaw Material Raw Material ManagementManagement

Causes of Confusion

Human BehaviorRaw Material Management

Chemical ManagementProduction Processes

Chemical management situation:Chemical management situation:

1. Purchase chemical containing restricted substance

2. Incorrect use

3. Wrong dosage

4 Contamination


4. Contamination

Chemicals Management

Chemicals include:

• Dyestuff and colorants

P i ti i k d bi d• Printing inks and binders

• Detergent, fixing agents, ftsofteners

• Chemicals for special finishing ( i kl f / )(wrinkle free / easy care)

• Adhesives and solventsCh i lCh i l


ChemicalChemicalManagementManagement


• Provide your RSL and education to yyour chemical suppliers

• Obtain Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

• Require documented assurance of compliance

If they don’t know what they’reIf they don t know what they re selling, don’t buy their chemical!!

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Chemical purchase price is not the only p p yfactor when selecting chemicals

Chemical A B

Price $50/kg $150/kgPrice $50/kg $150/kgUsage per garment 25 grams 8 grams

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g g gPrice per garment $1.25 $1.20




In-house chemical managementg

• Maintain a current chemical inventory

• Label and segregate all chemical• Label and segregate all chemical containers properly

• Cover all containers – avoid spillageCover all containers avoid spillage and contamination

• Educate staff who handle chemicals

• Document and maintain formulations


Causes of ConfusionHuman Behavior

Raw Material ManagementChemical Management

Production Processes

Chemical management situation:

1 P h h i l t i i t i t d1. Purchase chemical containing restricted substance

2. Incorrect use

3. Wrong dosage

4. Contamination


Production Processes

•Worker education

• Document all chemical formulations

• Regular calibration of equipment

• Appropriate chemical use:

• Dying, printing, finishingy g, p g, g

• Comprehensive documentation

• Technical Data Sheets (TDS)Technical Data Sheets (TDS)

•Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)


Restricted Substance Found

1. Don’t panic!2. Inform your customer – Stop

shipments3 I l t i l d h i l3. Involve raw material and chemical

suppliers in investigation4 Track the source of the failure4. Track the source of the failure

• Raw materials• Chemicals

5. Test all product ingredients6. Verify process control, TDC, MSDS


Today’s AgendaBy the end of this webinar, brands and retailers will be better informed on both what an Restricted Substance List (RSL) is and how to implement it.

Timing Objectives5 minutes • Review agenda, provide a brief overview of the Chemicals

Management Working Group and introduce speakers15 minutes • What is an RSL and Why do I need One?

15 minutes • Characteristics of a successful RSL and implementation t tstrategy

15 minutes • What to do if a product is in violation of your RSL

10 minutes • Additional Q&A


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