InCheck Solutions (Chemical Inventory Conformance) - Verification InCheck V1.0 - Chemical Inventory Conformance Verification - Level 1

IMPAQ is a leading TIC technical service provider in China in industries of consumer goods, food and environment. IMPAQ’s service networks cover over 20 locations, including China mainland, Taiwan, Viet Nam, Bangladesh, Pakistan. IMPAQ is ZDHC indicated MRSL level 1/2/3 certifier, InCheck Verifer, Supplier to Zero Level 2 Reviewer.

What Can We Do MRSL Certification Level 1/2/3 InCheck Verification Level 1 Supplier to Zero Review Level 2 Textile Product Test Carbon Footprint HIGG FEM Verification ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 Certification

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Supply Chain Environmental Solutions

Intertek is trusted by global apparel and footwear retailers, brands and manufacturers in implementing and assuring chemical management through:

Recognition by ZDHC as a third-party testing certifier to help companies demonstrate MRSL Level 1 conformance to the ZDHC Gateway. Intertek has a comprehensive network of laboratories all over the world and 10 laboratories accepted by ZDHC for wastewater and sludge analysis in connection with the ZDHC Gateway — Wastewater Module ZDHC accepted lab for textiles, leather and MMCF wastewater and sludge analysis services in connection with the ZDHC Gateway — Wastewater Module, with the widest global coverage of 23 laboratories in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America Designation as official ZDHC ATP training provider for both classroom and remote training and education on chemical management, wastewater topics and insights into the practical issues faced by the facilities with the possible management action plans, provided in English or local languages in Asia and Europe Intertek’s Chemical Management Audit solutions, supported by our global network of experienced and highly skilled chemical and environmental auditors, and involvement as an engaged SAC HIGG FEM verifier body Advisory services that help customers improve their own chemical management systems ‍ Intertek is an industry leader operating in 1,000 locations in over 100 countries. We go beyond testing, inspecting and certifying products; we are a Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide.

KAKEN TEST CENTER (headquarters: Tokyo, Japan) is the largest textile testing laboratory of Japan and was established in 1948 by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan. At the time of its establishment, Kaken was engaged in inspection of synthetic fibers for export and import, but has since expanded its business to include textile and apparel testing services. We are accredited by Japan National Laboratory Association (JNLA), ISO 17025 and ISO 9001. We provide testing and inspection services in a wide range of fields, including textiles (yarns, fabrics and finished products), leather, paper, resins such as rubber and plastics, and other industrial materials to Japanese large and small companies, manufacturers, retailers and brands. We also dedicated to research and development to establish testing methods for newly developed performance textiles. Some of our inhouse methods have been adopted by international standards. We also provide restricted substances testing and supporting our clients to maintain their RSL (Restricted Substances List) with our knowledge regarding global chemical regulations.

Leadership & Sustainability offers a broad and deep spectrum of sustainability solutions. To promote sustainable organisations and transform our world into one that is sustainable is a significant challenge that we embrace as an organisation.

We engage to understand how to change business models and corporate strategies to implement sustainability – business ethics, environment, social issues and community outreach.

We support corporations and organisations that embed and integrate sustainability into business processes. We believe that sustainability must be inserted into the DNA of the organisation in order to truly achieve sustainable results.

Our training services: We offer face-to-face trainings and have launched an extensive webinar programme on various topics (Strategy, Higg Index, ZDHC etc.). We are a ZDHC Accredited Training Provider offering webinar training based on the ZDHC Chemical Management System Guidance Manual framework. We provide ZDHC training in English, French and Turkish (for example the webinar training ‘ZDHC Top 10 Issues and Best Practices’). We are an approved Higg FEM as well as SLCP Trainer Body. We know the Higg Index inside out and offer training about all its modules: BRM – Brand and Retail Module, FEM – Facility Environmental Module, FSLM – Facility Social and Labor Module, MSI – Materials Sustainability Index and PM – Product Module. We also develop individual training programmes; for instance, supplier trainings as part of chemical management or Higg FEM improvement programmes.

Additional Services: We are an approved Higg FEM as well as SLCP Verifier Body and offer both on-site and off-site verifications and audits. ‍ ‍We offer customised consulting services, supporting companies with chemical management as part of their sustainability strategy and guide them on making improvements.

PDCA International Ltd. is an independent third-party auditing, certification, verification, and training body. PDCA International is a SAC-approved Higg FEM verifier body and trainer body, SLCP verifier and trainer body, and accredited certification body and trainer body for management systems, including ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001. Apart from that, PDCA International Ltd. initiated its own sustainability programs like Water Guardianship, Zero Waste to Landfill Certification, Energy Assessment, and ETP Assessment. Along with these, PDCA works with different clothing and footwear retailers, brands, traders, etc. for capacity building and different national and international sustainability projects to be in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Overview: Since February 2020, We, RST Co.,Ltd., has been a leader in providing global sustainability verification and certification services. Our commitment to advancing sustainability in the textile industry is demonstrated through our comprehensive programs and rigorous standards.

Core Business: Our primary operations are conducted through the Textile Industry Sustainability Program. As an official verification agency for Cascale's Higg Index, we deliver specialized verification and certification services to more than 250 clients across 8 countries worldwide.

Social and Labor Audits: In November 2022, we expanded our services to include Social and Labor audits as a Signatory to the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP). This new service currently focuses on the Korean market, underscoring our commitment to improving social and labor conditions in the textile industry.

Certification Standards:

ISO 17021: We operate under the ISO 17021 system as a PEFC Forest Management (FM) certification body. ISO 17065: We are in the process of obtaining ISO 17065 system qualifications to establish ourselves as a PEFC Chain of Custody (CoC) certification body. This will enable us to extend our certification capabilities and reinforce our commitment to sustainable practices. Mission: Our mission is to support and enhance sustainability efforts within the textile industry through meticulous verification and certification processes. By ensuring compliance with the highest standards, we aim to foster a more sustainable and socially responsible global textile market.

As part of the process control in the ZDHC strategic chemical management implementation, SGS provides training services according to the courses outlines by ZDHC Academy

SGS has joined ZDHC as a contributor and has been an Approved Training Provider (ATP) right after the launch of ZDHC Academy, the training platform under ZDHC program.

All of our trainers across our global network are experienced to provide their technical advice during the training. They are equipped with many hours of training experiences on chemical management, capable of delivering key concepts and communicate efficiently with local language.

SGS has also maintained internal communications between different parties supporting various ZDHC services, such as wastewater and MRSL formulation testing. While the information is shared among the parties, our training provided is also ensured with up-to-date details from the other ZDHC services.

Shenyang SYRICI Testing Co., Ltd. is committed to providing textile chemicals testing, standard services and certification services. We have always been concerned about the impact of textile chemicals on human health and ecological environment. With a gret wealth of experience and technical advantages in the field of testing, we help chemical companies to build green, safe and reliable brands recognized by the market. Promote the green and sustainable development of the textile industry chain.

Teks Tech is a 3rd party assessment and training body. Textile, apparel, accessories, leather/footwear, Home Furnishings and Hard Goods industry for conducting Environmental and Social assessments. Our deep dive technical training on Chemical Management, ETP Management and Environmental Sustainability, is based on a practical approach. We also provide solutions to Supply Chain Environmental Sustainability challenges.

TÜV Rheinland’s DetoXperts enabling informed choices for Sustainable Fashion TÜV Rheinland is a global independent testing, inspection, certifications service provider. The Group’s employees work across 500 locations in 69 countries with the guiding principle to achieve sustained development of safety and quality in order to meet the challenge arising from the interaction between human, technology and the environment symbolised by the points of our triangular logo.

The group engages with the fashion supply chain to enable their goals of being more sustainable via trainings, testing, assessments, and audits.

In 1866, our founders had a bold vision to reduce the impact of technological risks and protect people, assets and the environment. More than 150 years on, sustainability and safety continue to be the backbone of our mission and services.

Our aim is to inspire trust in technology, enabling progress by managing technology-related risks and facilitating change. This commitment is embodied in our claim “Add value. Inspire trust.” We work progressively towards being the trusted partner of choice for safety, security and sustainability solutions, adding tangible value to our clients globally. As we look towards the future, we believe that sustainability and digitalisation will continue to shape the narrative of commerce and society.

Today, we are represented by more than 26,000 employees located across over 1,000 locations. Our community of experts is passionate about technology and is inspired by the possibilities of your business. United by the belief that technology should better people’s lives, we work alongside our customers to anticipate and capitalise on technological developments.

Going beyond regulatory compliance, we inspire trust in a physical and digital world to create a safer and more sustainable future.

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security, and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth.

The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission.

We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future.

From the adoption of electrification to the enablement of 5G and new mobility, we collectively look toward new frontiers, working for a safer world.​ Our science is your advantage.

UL VS SH has full testing capabilities with expertise in hardgoods, furniture, apparel softline items and environment testing. Also we test for food, food contact material ,cosmetics and Dietary Supplement.

VH Global is one of the most reliable and trusted organisation having 15 years of on ground experience with a team of lead auditors. We offer Assessment, training and onsite inspection services. Industrial sectors: 1- Chemical 2- Textile 3- Furniture 4- Electronic 5- Engineering 6- Automotive 7- Food

Factory assessment / COC and onsite inspection services: Scope of service:
a- Factory evaluation/ Capacity building b- Technical audit ref. stnd. ISO 9001 QMS c- Environmental, H&S ref. stnd. ISO 14001 and 45001 d- Social compliance audit ref. stnd. BSCI, SA, SEDEX e- Energy assessment/audit Ref. stnd. ISO 50001 f- Chemical management system
g- Building safety assessment (Structural, Electrical and fire safety) ref. stnd. Accord and BCP. h- Onsite 3rd party product inspection/onsite inspection (PPC, DEPRO, FRI, CLC etc). ref. stnd. ISO 17020 i- COC and green wash audit for different brands. j- InCheck verifiers (2nd & 3rd part ) (Coming soon)

Sustainable Business Makers

Thanks to Process Factory experience in supporting the ZDHC roadmap implementation through the CHEM 4sustainability® protocol, we have been approved as ZDHC Training Provider and ZDHC InCheck Verifier.

4sustainability® is a registered trademark that guarantees the sustainability performances of the fashion & luxury supply chain through an innovative framework aligned with the best methodologies and standards, based on 6 key-initiatives.

As ZDHC Training Provider, we regularly collaborate with ZDHC for the development of new face-to-face and online courses.

Since 2016, Process Factory has been organising dozens of highly professional sessions at both basic and advanced levels. The international certificate of Chemical Management issued directly by ZDHC on passing the final exam has a validity of two years.

There are five types of sessions that Process Factory is currently organising thanks to its unique experience in the classroom and the field:

CMS Framework for Suppliers CMS Framework for Brands & Retailers CMS TIG Chemical Management for Leather Tanneries Top 10 Issues & Best practices Wastewater Management

The duration and format of each session depends on the way in which it is administered: 4 or 8 hours in a single day for classroom-based sessions, two-and-a-half-hour slots spread over three consecutive days for remote sessions.

Next to the normal training sessions, Process Factory also offers, tailor-made, private sessions for individual organisations. These sessions can be organised face-to-face or as remote training sessions and are reserved exclusively for the organisation’s staff and/or suppliers. These sessions are hosted on the ZDHC Academy platform and can only be accessed by people indicated by the company. The agenda is then defined in close collaboration with Process Factory.

This is an opportunity which not only allows the training to be calibrated to specific goals but also permits the direct involvement of company suppliers, maximising the advantages that only a process shared between the various components of the supply chain can really guarantee.