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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It is the first professional laboratory for systematic research and testing of textile chemicals in China, with obvious regional industrial characteristics. It is the key laboratory of textile chemicals in Zhejiang Province and the key laboratory of Shaoxing City, and has obtained the CPSC accreditation qualification of the United States. The laboratory covers an area of 6000 square meters, with an original testing equipment value of 30 million yuan, including constant temperature and humidity laboratory, static constant temperature and humidity laboratory, microbiology laboratory, etc., equipped with triple quadrupole compound linear ion trap liquid mass spectrometer(QTRAP LC/MS/MS), triple quadrupole liquid mass spectrometer(LC/MS/MS), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS), headspace mass spectrometer. Advanced instruments such as liquid chromatogram (with DAD, ELSD and FLD), gas chromatogram (with ECD, FID and headspace), near and far infrared spectrometer, and DIGI EYE image processing system. The testing capacity of the center covers dyes, dyeing and finishing additives (water treatment agents), dye intermediates and functional indicators and harmful substances, water quality, wastewater, etc.

In recent years, the environment has been undergoing rapid changes in terms of global warming, air pollution, water pollution, food hygiene and biodiversity. At the same time, technologies for dealing with these issues and for analysis and investigation have advanced dramatically. Techno Science aims to be a comprehensive analysis company that can contribute to an environmental society by considering every situation in the next-generation environment with its state-of-the-art facilities and advanced technologies in chemical analysis, including environmental surveys and analysis.

The laboratory Test & Innovation Lab is up and running since the beginning of 2021. The lab is based in Prato and has been realized on an industrial archeology site. TIL is a modern and advanced lab offering analysis for different sectors, mainly the international fashion industry, cosmetics, the chemical and environmental sectors. As a result of years of experience, advanced technological equipment, and a sound knowledge of compliance regulations, we are considered trusted partner for the international fashion industry, cosmetics, jewelry and eyewear companies. Usually, the companies want to verify and improve along all the supply chain the safety, reliability, and technical compliance of their products. Compliance test tailored to a complex international regulations’ requirement of the global markets they are targeting.

We offer to our customers a complete and advanced package of over 1000 different tests and compliance analysis on leather, fur, textiles, footwear, plastics, metal accessories, chemicals and environmental topics (of which over 250 are ISO 17025 accredited); in addition, TIL offers problem analysis and problem-solving services and realize customized solutions for a most effective and advantageous resolution of the product compliance of all our clients. The world of high fashion and cosmetics are not the only areas in which we specialize. For some time now we are also an accredited lab for all chemical, physical-mechanical and conformity tests for other different sectors such as baby products sector, environmental sustainability, food contact and forensic analysis.

Our numbers: • 1.600 sqm the whole lab • 26 employees • 1100+ test method offered • 250+ test method ISO 17025 accredited • 250.000 test and analysis in one year • 10+ training and workshops in one year

Lab structure Three integrated departments for a customized analysis, testing and consultancy service for product compliance Customer Service, Quality and R&D departments are independent teams but at the same time complementary and interrelated, to help the chemical and physical-mechanical departments to update the technological equipment, to manage relations and communication with customers, to organize internal training and to provide consultancy services. Modern Laboratories specialized in the products conformity certification integrated with customer processes Our laboratories occupy 1,600 square meters of the over 2,600 of the new building. They are divided by specialization in five large rooms but separated and controlled to avoid any minimal and remote possibility of contamination, they report to the various lab operating departments. Safety, quality, efficiency, speed of execution, certified results, ability to customize and repetitiveness of the service are the cornerstones of a truly cutting-edge and constantly updated technological equipment: from mass spectrometers to digital microscopes, up to Real Time PCR machines of the latest generation. The high quality of the certification procedures for product compliance, it is not only guaranteed by the hardware equipment but also from our technicians’ skills. Each laboratory is connected to our software platform which allows all the information and results available in real time by the customers. If a sample needs to be tested in multiple analyses, the customer can have access to the data of each individual test just completed without wait for the executions of the others. This means a considerable time saving, especially when quick decisions must be made for production flows Our labs: • General and instrumental chemistry • Applied Chemistry • Microscopy • microbiology and molecular biology • physical-mechanical

Operation Field Chemical compliance Monitoring of restricted chemicals in compliance with mandatory national and international regulations. The chemical compliance is a key check to simplify custom activities (in import/export) and prevent potential issues at retails level. A compliance assessment and control can be requested to all materials included in a finished product: textile, leather, fur, metal and plastic accessories. More than 350 substances are currently being evaluated as “restricted” by the PRSL (Product Restricted Substance List) issued by the main Luxury brands.

Performance The finished product quality control includes a performance check of all materials used. The tests ensure high quality standards of materials and guarantee the durability of the finished products for a long-time use. In some countries (i.e. China and US) performance tests are mandatory. The tests of materials performance during all production cycle (raw material, semi-finished and finished product) support the brands in case of alternative solutions or production improvement or wip changes, and especially in testing innovative material processes.

Sustainability Chemical tests offer to customers the right support to verify the sustainability of the production process. Currently it is asked to textile and tanning companies a constant conformity checks of the chemical products used (Manufacturing Restricted Substance List - MRSL) and of the correct production processes through the production discharges (wastewater). Other examples of test are metal-free tanning and PFC and Bisphenols…The monitoring of the production processes is an indispensable check to guarantee the sustainability of the processes themselves.

Cosmetic Thanks to the skills acquired in the ecotoxicological sector, TIL has expanded its test by developing analysis methods dedicated to the cosmetic sector. We currently perform analyzes on both raw materials and finished products for the cosmetic and permanent make up (PMU) sector (regulation 2081/2020) and tattoo inks.

Innovation R&D Innovation is in TIL's DNA; Below some projects we are working on: • Geolocalization of cotton; • Verification of organic cotton by determination of GMO; • Vegan products; • Omics sciences; • Quantification of recycled polyester in fabric; • Determination of biobased material by quantification of radiocarbon (14C); • Screening of total fluoride for verification of use perfluorinated. Compounds • Determination of the release of microfibers

TÜV Rheinland (Shanghai) Co., LTD has five business groups: Industrial service and Information security, Transportation Service, Product service, management system service, Rhine College and Life Care. It covers all important areas of business and everyday life, not only the energy and consumer goods industries, IT also includes the automotive industry, basic materials and investment products, environmental technology, trade, construction, food industry, aviation, rail technology, IT industry, information security and data protection, logistics, banking and financial service providers, agriculture, tourism, and education and healthcare. TÜV Rheinland has always been known for rigorous and high-quality testing and certification services. It provides professional evaluation from an impartial and independent perspective, and provides one-stop solutions for local enterprises in line with safety, quality and environmental protection. Since our founding in 1872, we have been providing safe and sustainable solutions to the challenges that arise when humans, the environment and technology interact. As an independent, impartial and professional institution, we have a long-term commitment to a better future that meets both human and environmental needs.

TÜV Rheinland’s DetoXperts enabling informed choices for Sustainable Fashion TÜV Rheinland is a global independent testing, inspection, certifications service provider. The Group’s 19,900 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.

TÜV Rheinland’s DetoXperts enabling informed choices for Sustainable Fashion TÜV Rheinland is a global independent testing, inspection, certifications service provider. The Group’s 19,900 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.

TÜV Rheinland’s DetoXperts enabling informed choices for Sustainable Fashion TÜV Rheinland is a global independent testing, inspection, certifications service provider. The Group’s 19,900 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.

TÜV Rheinland’s DetoXperts enabling informed choices for Sustainable Fashion TÜV Rheinland is a global independent testing, inspection, certifications service provider. The Group’s 19,900 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 digitalization 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 capitalize on technological developments.

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