Hazardous chemicals in products and supply chains are not only a real threat to human health and the environment, but they also pose a reputational liability.
While the circular economy production model is gaining traction among policymakers, chemicals remain a somewhat overlooked area in terms of regulation. As products are reused or recycled, customer exposure to toxic chemical contents can be perpetuated despite current legislation. As a consequence, a growing number of brands and retailers are realizing that legal compliance may neither a good benchmark for corporate chemicals management nor for a circular economy.
This paper presents case studies of how some of the world’s most well-known brands have set their own internal requirements for chemical contents in their products that go beyond what is required for legal compliance.
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