Output

Focusing on hazardous chemicals and the effect of these on land, life, air and water.

The requirements are for air, wastewater, sludge and chemicals-related (hazardous) waste.

Suppliers are expected to ensure that products/articles comply with all applicable regulations and customer-specific requirements on restricted substances (RSLs). This includes conducting testing or evaluations as required by the customers, applying chemicals in accordance with the formulator's instructions, and taking corrective actions in response to any RSL non-compliance. Product/article testing should validate the effectiveness of chemical input controls and process management, thereby supporting continuous improvement in chemical management practices.

Chapters

Suppliers are expected to meet the requirements set out in each chapter. Further explanation on how to achieve each requirement is given for each point.