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
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
Responsible chemical management is a growing area of importance for supply chains. Stakeholder groups such as Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) are highlighting the benefits of effective chemical management and upstream supplier management. In a manufacturing environment, the management of chemicals is key to meeting the requirements of downstream brand and retailer customers. It …
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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
Why is Chemical Management Important? To achieve a stable and conforming product the responsible management of chemicals is a critical element of sustainable business practice. Compliance with brand restricted chemical requirements is now an essential part of material manufacturing and product supply. In addition, brands and retailers are increasingly concerned about the upstream chemical inputs …
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Read More 17/12/2018
Peter Gregory is an experienced Lead Auditor and Consultant specialising in the field of sustainable chemical management. Born and educated in the UK, with an MSc in Polymer Science and a wide knowledge of chemistry and formulations, Peter has greater than 45 years’ experience working for chemical manufacturers globally. Chemical Management Experience Peter is the …
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Read More 17/12/2018
Global chemical supplier LANXESS is engaged with the Chem-MAP® programme with the goal of achieving ZDHC Conformance Level 3 for all Gateway listed chemicals through the Chemical Manufacturers route. To be part of ZDHC Conformance Level 3 the organisation must undergo three modules: Module 1: MRSL Testing Module 2: Chemical Management Audit Module 3: Chemical …
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Read More 21/11/2018
Chris Jacklin has spent over 30 years in the worldwide leather industry. He was born and educated in the UK. Chris is a certified Lead auditor-CQI & IRCA Certified ISO 14001 :2015 Lead Auditor (Environmental Management Systems). With extensive experience in speciality chemical fields (primarily leather chemicals), Chris has a wealth of knowledge under his …
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Read More 08/11/2018
How does Chem-MAP® provide chemical management solutions for the entire supply chain? If you subscribe to Ecotextile News, you may see an article answering this question in the October/November printed magazine and/or on the Ecotextile News website today. This article introduces Chem-MAP® as a chemical management solution for the entire supply chain through the verification …
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Read More 03/09/2018
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