TÜV Rheinland obtains ZDHC InCheck Verifier Qualification for Enhanced Chemical Management

Excluding hazardous chemicals from the textile industry / TÜV Rheinland to be one of the first testing companies to obtain ZDHC InCheck Verifier qualification Level 1 / ZDHC MRSL serves as an indicator for restricted chemical substances in textile and footwear manufacturing / www.tuv.com/detox

Cologne (Germany) / Shanghai (China), 18 April 23. TÜV Rheinland, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, has obtained the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) InCheck Verifier Level1 qualification. This achievement demonstrates the company's commitment to enabling textile and footwear supply chain’s objectives of enhancing chemical management practices. The ZDHC InCheck Verification system is part of the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme that leads the fashion industry to eliminate harmful chemicals from its global supply chain.

The qualification process for InCheck Verifier Level1 includes an evaluation of a verifier's technical competence, including its ability to conduct on-site assessments and provide accurate and reliable data.

"This qualification is a significant milestone for TÜV Rheinland and a testament to our expertise in chemical management," said Mickey Yu, Vice President - Softlines at TÜV Rheinland. "We are committed to helping our clients improve their environmental sustainability and social responsibility, and the ZDHC InCheck Verifier qualification will enable us to do so more effectively."

The ZDHC Programme is a coalition of more than 160 international companies and organizations representing brands, retailers, chemical suppliers, and manufacturers working together to eliminate hazardous chemicals from the textile industry. Its aim is to completely exclude pollutants from production. One major feature of ZDHC is MRSL, the “Manufacturing Restricted Substances List”. It shows chemical substances that must be excluded from intended use in the processing of textile and footwear materials.

ZDHC Verified InCheck (Level 1) will enable facilities to identify areas for continuous improvement of their chemical inventory. The facilities can thereby reduce the risk of hazardous chemicals being used in production from the perspective of workers, environment, and consumers and enhance their overall sustainability performance.

The qualification of TÜV Rheinland as a ZDHC InCheck Verifier is part of the company's ongoing efforts to promote sustainable practices across industries. As a leading provider of testing, inspection, and certification services, TÜV Rheinland is dedicated to helping its clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes and achieve their sustainability goals.

More information for companies about ways to check and improve their chemical inventory under www.tuv.com/detox .

TÜV Rheinland plans to roll out the service initially in the following countries: Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, China, El Salvador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UK, USA and Vietnam.