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ENVIRONMENTALLY
FRIENDLY SOLUTIONS

Reducing environmental impacts, sustaining controls over
the use of toxic chemicals and proactively eliminating
chemicals from the supply chain.

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MAKING YOUR BUSINESS SUSTAINABLE

Organisations which demonstrate a commitment to sustainability can achieve a genuine
competitive edge, by gaining the confidence of clients, investors, consumers and the local
community.

Under the constant watch of governmental and non-governmental organizations, international
brands and retailers need to work with supply chain partners to reduce environmental impacts,
sustain controls over the use of toxic chemicals and proactively eliminate these chemicals from
the supply chain.

In response to the needs of the global industry to eliminate harmful substances from the supply
chain, Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services have developed a Chemical Discharge
Monitoring (CDM) Solution.

This solution is designed to help fashion retailers and brands know where they stand with
regards to water pollution in their supply chain via a combination of chemical management
policies, environmental auditing, water sample testing and reporting.

The service also includes establishing measures for continuous improvement.

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BUREAU VERITAS CONSUMER PRODUCTS SERVICES UK
31 Kingsland Grange, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4RW, Cheshire, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1925 854 360 Fax: +44 (0)1925 851 654
Email: [email protected] www.bureauveritas.co.uk/cps

CHEMICALS WHICH ARE OF MOST CONCERN

The following chemicals are listed as the 11 priority chemicals.
Chemicals considered as “hazardous” include PBT (persistent bioaccumulative toxic),
vPvB (very persistent very bioaccumulative), CMR (carcinogenic mutagenic reproductive-toxic),
ED (endocrine disruptor) and other properties of equivalent concerns.
They are potentially dangerous to humans and can damage aquatic life.
Phthalates
Brominated and Chlorinated Flame Retardants
Azo Dyes
Organotin Compounds
Chlorobenzenes
Chlorinated Solvents
Chlorophenols
SCCPs (Short-Chained Chlorinated Paraffins)
Heavy Metals such as lead, cadmium, mercury and chromium VI
APEOs/APs
PFCs (Per Fluorinated Compounds)

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ROAD MAP TO ZERO

The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme takes a holistic approach to
tackling the issue of hazardous chemicals in the global textile, leather and footwear value chain.
The goal is to eliminate the use of priority chemicals by focussing on the following areas:
Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) & Conformity Guidance
Wastewater Quality
Audit Protocol
Research
Data and Disclosure
Training

LOCAL COVERAGE WITH GLOBAL STANDARDS

With a presence in every major country around the world, our quality assurance and compliance
solutions are vital in helping our customers enhance product quality and concept-to-consumer
journeys. 

Bureau Veritas provides a wide range of innovative solutions for companies looking to protect their
brand, manage risk and save cost. We help our clients improve their regulatory compliance, the
quality of their products and the efficiency of their supply chain.

Argentina France Japan Singapore United Kingdom
Bangladesh Germany Korea Spain United States
Brazil Guatemala Malaysia Sri Lanka Vietnam
Cambodia India Pakistan Taiwan
China Indonesia Mexico Thailand
Egypt Italy Saudi Arabia Turkey

If you would like to hear more about our Environmentally Friendly services or to enquire
about any of our other products, you can contact one of our experienced team on:

BUREAU VERITAS CONSUMER PRODUCTS SERVICES UK
31 Kingsland Grange, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4RW, Cheshire, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1925 854 360 Fax: +44 (0)1925 851 654
Email: [email protected] www.bureauveritas.co.uk/cps