General Hazard Restrictions

The requirement

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

What the product must meet

Exemptions

Note: 1,3-butadiene and N-nitrosamines are exempt from above criterion and requirements. Exceptions (via a request/application submitted to GECA) for a specific substance may be permitted only where the applicant can demonstrate that the substance: Is necessary for performance or safety reasons; and is stored and managed in a manner that prevents environmental pollution during manufacture; and the

The publisher’s words

How it is proven

Evidence required

DoC MS-2.1.1: 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-2.1.2: Copy of documentation clearly outlining how each chemical is used, managed and stored; DoC MS-2.1.3: Where an exception is claimed, a signed declaration from an Executive Director of the applicant company stating that attempts have been undertaken to find alternatives for the substance(s) for which the exception is claimed; that the substance is chemically bound in the finished product, and the purpose for which the given substance is necessary.

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

Meet — a limit, condition or outcome the product must satisfy

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

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