Prohibited Chemicals in Preparations
Mandatory
Required: must be met for the credential.
Klar Cite summary
Chemical preparations used must not contain seven listed surfactants and complexing agents, including alkylphenol ethoxylates and EDTA. It applies to any preparations or formulations used. Evidence the scheme asks for: written statement on compliance signed by CEO or authorised representative with relevant quality control and production documentation. This is possibly linked to human health.
Eco Choice Aotearoa·clause 5.3.4·pp.18-19
Human Health · 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.
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Details
What the product must meet
- Applies to
- any preparations or formulations used
How it is proven
- Evidence required
- written statement on compliance signed by CEO or authorised representative with relevant quality control and production documentation
- 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
- Human Health — the topic the clause addresses, grouped by the Common Materials Framework (CMF)
- Also relevant to
- Ecosystem Health — other topics the clause addresses
Cite this clause
Eco Choice Aotearoa · Textiles, Skins and Leather · version EC-31-12 · clause 5.3.4 · page 18-19 · build 2026-10-27-1239 · https://klarcite.com/r/75b97575da8742d8
Record details
Page 18-19. Read in build 2026-10-27-1239, harvested 2026-10-27.
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