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Follow on Google News | Textile Industry wakes up to Chemical ControlIn the wake of renewed consumer concern about the chemicals used in clothes and footwear and their potential for harmful effect on both individuals and the environment, national and international regulatory frameworks have been created.
Restricted substances including harmful chemicals can pose grave danger to people, the environment and companies caught using them. The recall of a product for use of dangerous substances can cause irretrievable damage to a company’s reputation. Greenpeace International, for example, in its recent publication, ‘Dirty Laundry 2: Hung Out to Dry’, focused on the use of the chemical Nonylphenol ethoxylate (NPE) and its release into the environment from its use in the manufacture of clothes and footwear. The example seized on by Greenpeace highlights how concern over chemicals doesn’t impact merely at the point of production – it can also come up at the point of sale, affecting both company sales and consumer choice. Many restricted substances (http://www.softlines.sgs.com/ Taking Chemical Control In the manufacture of clothes and footwear (http://www.softlines.sgs.com/ Vital elements to the process of quality assurance include factory system reviews, documentation verification, operation control and the assessment of the suppliers of raw materials. The management and evaluation of raw materials and chemicals, including chemical substances and their components therein is also of the utmost importance in a thorough and stringent quality assurance system. Mechanisms that enable the consistent and fair evaluation of new components and suppliers also need to be established in order to ensure that no restricted chemical substance poses a threat to the quality of the finished product or even makes an appearance on the production line. What Next for You in the Quest for Chemical Control To increase a manufacturer’ SGS has extensive experience within the regulatory field and is has the expertise with thorough knowledge of the regulation that seeks to protect the environment from chemicals used in manufacture. SGS experts (www.softlines.sgs.com) For more information on SGS Restricted Substances Testing, please contact: Contact details: SGS Consumer Testing Services Karen E. Kyllo, Ph.D. Deputy Vice President, Global Softlines SGS U.S. Testing Company, Inc. 291 Fairfield Avenue Fairfield, NJ 07004, USA t: +1 973 461 7934 E-mail: cts.media@sgs.com Website: www.softlines.sgs.com SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With 67'000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1'250 offices and laboratories around the world. # # # SGS Consumer Testing Services ensures the quality and safety of every kind of consumer products, from textiles, electronics and furniture to food and automotive. For more information, please visit: http://www.sgs.com/ End
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