Public disclosure of hazardous substances

The requirement

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

The publisher’s words

How it is proven

Evidence required

Conformance with these requirements shall be demonstrated by providing a written statement on compliance, signed by the Chief Executive Officer or other authorised representative of the applicant company. The statement shall be supported by Safety Data Sheets or documentation from the paint manufacturer confirming for the paint formulation(s) used for licensed product(s): The paint hazard has been assessed and has been shown to be non-hazardous or within the scope of the Subsidiary Hazard Group Standard VOC levels (g/litre wet paint) Proportion (as a percentage) of chemicals classed as acutely toxic (fatal or toxic) Paints are not formulated with substances with the classifications listed in clause 5.5.1(c) The paint is not formulated with hexavalent chromium if it is used as the outermost layer of either the top- and bottom-side of the product.

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

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