ATIRA to revive Eco Lab to test restricted substances

The Eco Lab will be fully equipped to test all parameters of restricted substances as per Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) of Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC).

ATIRA is associating with the Netherlands-based ZDHC Foundation in various capacities for environmental management in Southeast Asia, and particularly in west India.

In the recently held conference at ATIRA on ZDHC, participants took round of ATIRA facilities including the Eco laboratory during open house session and appreciated ATIRA’s efforts for imparting Eco friendliness.

The scope of the ZDHC programme includes widespread implementation of sustainable chemistry and environmental best practices in the textile, apparel, leather and footwear supply chain through collaborative engagement, standard setting and tools, and implementation and innovation projects.

The ZDHC programme follows a holistic approach to sustainable chemical management. In each focus area—input, process, output—ZDHC has established industry standards and tools for implementation.

The ZDHC MRSL lists substances that are banned from intentional use in chemical formulations. It established concentration limits for unintentional contaminations in commercial chemical formulations. Covering textile, synthetic leather, and leather sectors, the ZDHC MRSL is aspirational but achievable as alternatives are already available for the ZDHC MRSL substances. (RKS)

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Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India