nike, inc restricted substance list & sustainable chemistry guidance
NIKE, INC RESTRICTED SUBSTANCE LIST & SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY GUIDANCE Online Training
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
OVERVIEW Who?
When? Where?
What? Why?
How? … of Nike’s Corporate Restricted Substance List (RSL)
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
IT IS OUR NATURE TO INNOVATE NIKE IS A COMPANY NIKE IS A BRAND SIMPLIFY AND GO
NIKE MAXIMS
THE CONSUMER DECIDES BE A SPONGE EVOLVE IMMEDIATELY DO THE RIGHT THING MASTER THE FUNDAMENTALS WE ARE ON THE OFFENSE. ALWAYS. REMEMBER THE MAN
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
* those that directly apply to the RSL
WHAT IS THE RSL & SCG? RSL = Restricted Substance List • Chemical restrictions:
– Globally legislated – Voluntarily selected for elimination from Nike, Inc. product
• Material Policies: – – – –
Antimicrobial Scented products Nanotechnology Animal Skins
• Applies to:
– All product – All materials – Nike, its Affiliates, and Licensees
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
WHAT IS THE RSL & SCG? SCG = Sustainable Chemistry Guidance • Positive List: – Direction for suppliers – Promotes use of positive chemistries and processes
• Examples: – Green Chemistry Program – Compliant Screen Print Inks – Environmentally preferred dyes and finishes
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
WHY IS THE RSL IMPORTANT? • Protects:
– Worker – Consumer – Environment
• Prevents: – – – – –
Negative press Brand damage Lost sales Loss of public trust Expensive issues
• Demand for safe products from: – – – –
Consumer Government NGOs Brands
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
WHAT CHEMICALS APPLY TO OUR INDUSTRY? Azo Dyes
Nickel (release)
Chromium VI
Organotins
Disperse Dyes
Phthalates
Formaldehyde
PVC
Heavy Metals
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
WHERE CAN THESE CHEMICALS APPEAR? (Materials)
Textiles – Azo Dyes (Natural fibers) – Disperse Dyes (Synthetic fibers) – Formaldehyde – Heavy Metals – Organotins
Synthetic Leathers – Disperse Dyes – Formaldehyde – Heavy Metals – Organotins – Phthalates – PVC
Leathers – Azo Dyes – Chromium VI – Formaldehyde – Heavy Metals – Organotins – PVC (coated leather)
Plastics – Formaldehyde – Heavy metals – Organotins – Phthalates – PVC
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
Chemicals listed correspond to the required (core) tests for each material type
WHERE CAN THESE CHEMICALS APPEAR? (Trims & Embellishments)
• Coatings / Paints – – – – –
Formaldehyde Heavy metals Organotins Phthalates PVC
• Screen Prints – – – – – –
Azo Dyes Formaldehyde Heavy metals Organotins Phthalates PVC
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
• Sequins / Rhinestones – – – – –
Formaldehyde Heavy Metals Nickel Release Phthalates PVC
• Metal Items – Heavy Metals – Nickel Release
Chemicals listed correspond to the required (core) tests for each material type
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TESTING? WHEN DO WE TEST? Vendors
(material suppliers) or Factories
Samples (Production Quality Material)
Nike Approved Laboratories
Data
Did Sample “PASS” RSL?
YES
Start Production
NO
DO NOT SHIP WITHOUT A PASS Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
Production
Failure Resolution Required
WHAT DO WE TEST? HOW DO WE SELECT SAMPLES? • Routine testing targets high risk materials:
• All materials are subject to random testing • Material specific flowcharts for sample selection are available in the RSL
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
WHERE DO WE TEST? – –
Nike Approved Labs
Quality & authenticity of testing data is critical in the production of high quality, safe products Only Nike, Inc. test reports from approved laboratories are accepted as proof of compliance
SGS – Korea
BV – Germany
Intertek – Shanghai
SGS – Taiwan Intertek-Taiwan Brazil – adding Q2 FY11 SGS – Thailand
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
Intertek – Hong Kong SGS – Hong Kong BV – Hong Kong
WHERE CAN WE FIND A COPY OF THE RSL?
Current version always available at:
www.nikeresponsibility.com/rsl
Your Liaison Office (LO) or other Nike, Inc. contact should be your first point of contact after consulting the RSL.
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
OVERVIEW Who?
When? Where?
What? Why?
How? … of Nike’s Corporate Restricted Substance List (RSL)
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
IT IS OUR NATURE TO INNOVATE NIKE IS A COMPANY NIKE IS A BRAND SIMPLIFY AND GO
NIKE MAXIMS
THE CONSUMER DECIDES BE A SPONGE EVOLVE IMMEDIATELY DO THE RIGHT THING MASTER THE FUNDAMENTALS WE ARE ON THE OFFENSE. ALWAYS. REMEMBER THE MAN
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
* those that directly apply to the RSL
WHAT IS THE RSL & SCG? RSL = Restricted Substance List • Chemical restrictions:
– Globally legislated – Voluntarily selected for elimination from Nike, Inc. product
• Material Policies: – – – –
Antimicrobial Scented products Nanotechnology Animal Skins
• Applies to:
– All product – All materials – Nike, its Affiliates, and Licensees
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
WHAT IS THE RSL & SCG? SCG = Sustainable Chemistry Guidance • Positive List: – Direction for suppliers – Promotes use of positive chemistries and processes
• Examples: – Green Chemistry Program – Compliant Screen Print Inks – Environmentally preferred dyes and finishes
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
WHY IS THE RSL IMPORTANT? • Protects:
– Worker – Consumer – Environment
• Prevents: – – – – –
Negative press Brand damage Lost sales Loss of public trust Expensive issues
• Demand for safe products from: – – – –
Consumer Government NGOs Brands
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
WHAT CHEMICALS APPLY TO OUR INDUSTRY? Azo Dyes
Nickel (release)
Chromium VI
Organotins
Disperse Dyes
Phthalates
Formaldehyde
PVC
Heavy Metals
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
WHERE CAN THESE CHEMICALS APPEAR? (Materials)
Textiles – Azo Dyes (Natural fibers) – Disperse Dyes (Synthetic fibers) – Formaldehyde – Heavy Metals – Organotins
Synthetic Leathers – Disperse Dyes – Formaldehyde – Heavy Metals – Organotins – Phthalates – PVC
Leathers – Azo Dyes – Chromium VI – Formaldehyde – Heavy Metals – Organotins – PVC (coated leather)
Plastics – Formaldehyde – Heavy metals – Organotins – Phthalates – PVC
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
Chemicals listed correspond to the required (core) tests for each material type
WHERE CAN THESE CHEMICALS APPEAR? (Trims & Embellishments)
• Coatings / Paints – – – – –
Formaldehyde Heavy metals Organotins Phthalates PVC
• Screen Prints – – – – – –
Azo Dyes Formaldehyde Heavy metals Organotins Phthalates PVC
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
• Sequins / Rhinestones – – – – –
Formaldehyde Heavy Metals Nickel Release Phthalates PVC
• Metal Items – Heavy Metals – Nickel Release
Chemicals listed correspond to the required (core) tests for each material type
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TESTING? WHEN DO WE TEST? Vendors
(material suppliers) or Factories
Samples (Production Quality Material)
Nike Approved Laboratories
Data
Did Sample “PASS” RSL?
YES
Start Production
NO
DO NOT SHIP WITHOUT A PASS Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
Production
Failure Resolution Required
WHAT DO WE TEST? HOW DO WE SELECT SAMPLES? • Routine testing targets high risk materials:
• All materials are subject to random testing • Material specific flowcharts for sample selection are available in the RSL
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
WHERE DO WE TEST? – –
Nike Approved Labs
Quality & authenticity of testing data is critical in the production of high quality, safe products Only Nike, Inc. test reports from approved laboratories are accepted as proof of compliance
SGS – Korea
BV – Germany
Intertek – Shanghai
SGS – Taiwan Intertek-Taiwan Brazil – adding Q2 FY11 SGS – Thailand
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
Intertek – Hong Kong SGS – Hong Kong BV – Hong Kong
WHERE CAN WE FIND A COPY OF THE RSL?
Current version always available at:
www.nikeresponsibility.com/rsl
Your Liaison Office (LO) or other Nike, Inc. contact should be your first point of contact after consulting the RSL.
Nike, Inc RSL & SCG Online Training
