Dutch firm Stahl achieves ZDHC certification for over 400 more items

ZDHC certification aims to enable companies working in the footwear, apparel, and accessories industries to demonstrate their commitment to responsible chemical management, with the ultimate goal of zero discharge of hazardous chemicals, Stahl said in a press release.

In February 2020, Stahl achieved ZDHC Gateway Level-3 certification for its leather chemicals and performance coatings portfolios. Several hundred more Stahl products are expected to be certified to Gateway Level-3 in 2022.

To achieve the most recent certifications, Stahl’s formulated chemical products and a number of raw materials were tested against ZDHC’s Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) by testing lab Eurofins|Chem-MAP. Chem-MAP was also used to audit chemical management and stewardship processes at three of Stahl’s sites in Europe to verify that its formulations were ZDHC-compliant. In total, six of Stahl’s sites have now passed this Level-3 audit.

“This latest expansion of our ZDHC-compliant portfolio is a milestone in the journey of eliminating restricted substances from the entire supply chain. We share ZDHC’s mission of reducing the environmental impact of the industry,” said Michael Costello, group director Environmental, Social & Governance, Stahl.

“Certifying Stahl to ZDHC MRSL Level 3, undeniably re-affirms their commitment to chemical transparency and sustainability in the supply chain.  We are proud to have been able to work closely with the Stahl team and support their goal of achieving ZDHC MRSL Level 3 across their portfolio,” said Georgina Mawer, head of technical, Eurofins|BLC.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RR)