Biodegradability of Detergents, Fabric Softeners, and Complexing Agents
Mandatory
Required: must be met for the credential.
Klar Cite summary
Each wet-processing site must ensure 95% or more by weight of its fabric softeners and complexing agents biodegrade or are removed in treatment plants. It applies to each wet-processing site. An independent assessor checks it. This concerns ecosystems and nature.
Eco Choice Aotearoa·clause 5.3.5·p.19
Ecosystem Health
This credential is recognised by Australian Government Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy, Homestar recognised eco-labels and IAQ schemes, Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Rating Scheme, Living Building Challenge 4.1, Green Star Homes and Green Building Council of Australia — Green Star Responsible Products.
- Limit
- ≥ 95 %
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What the product must meet
Limits held for this clause
| Parameter / context | Operator | Limit | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| t each wet-processing site, at least 95% by weight of fabric softeners and at le | ≥ | 95 | % |
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The limit was read from the clause wording.
- Applies to
- each wet-processing site
How it is proven
- Evidence required
- written statement on compliance signed by CEO or authorised representative supported with appropriate documentation, safety data sheets, test reports and/or declarations indicating the test methods and results showing compliance
- Who checks it
- Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake
Klar Cite’s reading
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- Type of requirement
- Meet a limit or condition — e.g. a maximum emission or a minimum recycled content
- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
- Topic
- Ecosystem Health — the topic the clause addresses, grouped by the Common Materials Framework (CMF)
Cite this clause
Eco Choice Aotearoa · Textiles, Skins and Leather · version EC-31-12 · clause 5.3.5 · page 19 · build 2026-10-27-1239 · https://klarcite.com/r/6c70b569fac2f27e
Record details
Page 19. Read in build 2026-10-27-1239, harvested 2026-10-27.
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