Intertek, the leading global Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, is pleased to announce that they are joining the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme, a major body which is leading the textile, leather and footwear industries to advance towards zero discharge of hazardous chemicals. In becoming a contributor, Intertek will support the Programme’s vision of achieving the widespread implementation of sustainable chemistry and best practices in the textile, leather and footwear industries to protect consumers, workers and the environment. Intertek stated that they were proud to be joining 23 fashion brands, 33 value chain affiliates, as well as 14 industry associates in working together to drive industry-wide change in responsible chemical management.
In his assessments regarding the topic, Mr. Calvin Yam, Senior Vice President of Global Softlines at Intertek, commented as follows; “We are trusted by a number of fashion brands and retailers worldwide in assuring their hazardous chemical-free supply chain. By becoming a member of the ZDHC Programme, we are joining a collaborative community of experts and practitioners.”
Leveraging its robust experience and capabilities in assurance, testing, inspection and certification, as well as in the textiles and footwear industry, Intertek delivers comprehensive solutions, enabling fashion retailers and brands to fulfil their ZDHC Programme commitments, which consists of; Wastewater and sludge testing and sampling services at various key textiles and footwear manufacturing sites, Chemical Management System (CMS) auditing services, training for ZDHC Academy, Manufacturing Restricted Substances Lists (MRSL) management as well as testing and data contribution to ZDHC gateway.
