Banned Substance and Risk Phrases

The requirement

The publisher’s words are shown on request, below the limits.

What the product must meet

Exemptions

Exceptions for a specific substance may only be granted by GECA (upon submitting an application/request) for safety or performance considerations provided that The substance does not pose a health risk to the end user or manufacturing staff; and The applicant can demonstrate that exposure to the substance is below No Observable Adverse Effect Level or zero if NOAEL is unknown; The substance cannot

The publisher’s words

How it is proven

Evidence required

DoC MS-2.2.1: A schedule of the constituent chemical substances in g/kg used in the manufacture of the product that are classified as harmful, and relevant SDS; DoC MS-2.2.2: Where an exception is claimed, the applicant shall provide a signed declaration from an Executive Director of the applicant company stating the purpose for which the given substance is necessary; documentation clearly outlining how each chemical is used, managed and stored; and evidence that human exposure or environmental contamination is prevented.

Who checks it

Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake

How Klar Cite classifies it

Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.

What it asks

Disclose — information the applicant must provide

Standing

Required — must be met for the credential

Impact area

Human Health — the CMF area the clause addresses

Also bears on

Ecosystem Health — other CMF areas the clause addresses

Other clauses in this standard