Ensuring a Cleaner Supply Chain

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2 Ensuring a Cleaner Supply Chain Chemical compliance in the textile and leather supply chain is becoming more and more important in the light of rapidly changing global legislations, new toxicological research findings, Brand expectations and NGO Concerns. Today, it is necessary to have an informed and educated supply chain to understand these issues and implement systems to meet these requirements. Quick and effective training at all levels in the supply chain across different geographical locations, language barriers and time zones is today a challenge and a necessity. More importantly, the training delivered should match the needs and expectations of the trainee and its impact and effectiveness should be measured. NimkarTek has pioneered an online training platform, NOTES, to deliver interactive, self-learning modules to different levels of the textile and leather supply chain on a variety of chemical management topics. With this brochure, we would like to give you an overview of our training solutions. Ullhas Nimkar Chairman and M.D

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4 What Is NOTES? NOTES is an online training (e-learning) platform that delivers affordable, quality training and builds capacities for all stakeholders in the Textile and Leather supply chain. We provide training through interactive, self-learning modules that are accessed online at a learners own pace. The modular structure of the training covers chemical management, restricted substances and other textile manufacturing related topics built by a team of experts. Through NOTES, we offer - Supplier Evaluation - Online questionnaire to check the understanding of your suppliers and identify training needs. Generic modules - Ready, off-the-shelf modules on a variety of topics. Customised modules - Specific training developed for communicating and improving the understanding of a Brand's documents by internal employees and stakeholders in its supply chain. Certified Chemical Management Professional course - A two-month comprehensive curriculum to build chemical management capacities at a supplier facility. Approved by the Textile Institute, Manchester. 4

5 The Benefits of Online Training with NOTES 5

6 How does NOTES Work? 6 1 Registration 2 Register on the NOTES Platform through Purchase Select and purchase a module online using your MasterCard or Visa.

7 3 Access 4 Under 'MY COURSES' tab, click 'Launch' to start the online training module. Certificate On successful completion of the module + exam, download a 'Certificate of Completion'. 7

8 How does NOTES help you? Better understanding of chemical management issues in the supply chain, resulting in improved product safety conformance. Reduced rejections and re-work through a preventive approach linked to training. Practical tips to implement a chemical management strategy at a supplier facility. Build competency in chemical management for continuous compliance, internally and across the supply chain tiers. Accelerate your Chemical Management goals. 8

9 Who should be trained? Internal Employees of Brands (Product Safety, Sourcing, Merchandising, Quality, Sustainability teams) Tier 1 suppliers (Fabric technologists, Merchandisers and Quality teams) Tier 2 suppliers (Quality, Compliance, Purchase and Production teams) Chemical Suppliers (Technical services, Production teams and Sales and Marketing teams) 9

10 Available Training Modules: Restricted Substances List (RSL) A1 - Understanding an RSL Document A2 - Restricted Substances in Textiles Background, purpose & scope of RSLs Basic terms used in an RSL document Primary actions for ensuring RSL conformance Price: USD 105 Purpose, scope & criteria of RSLs Purpose, scope & criteria of MRSLs Structure & terms used in RSL and MRSL documents Overview of Restricted Chemical Groups & risk areas in Textile Production 10

11 A3 - Best Practices for RSL Compliance Causes & effects of RSL failures Major RSL risk areas Corrective & Preventive actions for RSL failures A4 - Testing Requirements for RSL Compliance Basics of testing steps & equipment Developing a 'smart' testing plan Testing procedures for Banned Amines, APEOs & Heavy Metals Interpreting a Test Report Factory Action Plans for RSL Testing 11

12 Available Training Modules: Restricted Chemical Groups B1 - Introduction to APEOs Understanding APEOs & current concerns Sources in Textile & Leather Processing Steps for APEO Phase-out from a production facility C1 - Fundamentals of PFCs Background & Uses of PFCs Evaluation of Oil & Water Repellent Finishes Concerns & Restrictions on PFCs Safer Alternatives 12

13 C2 - Understanding Banned Amines What are Azo colorants & Banned Amines? Sources of Banned Amines Regulations on Banned Amines Guidelines for Banned Amines testing Precautions for Compliance C3 - Fundamentals of Phthalates What are Phthalates? Why are they harmful? Sources of Phthalates in Textiles Regulations & Test Methods Precautions for Compliance 13

14 Available Training Modules: Chemical Management D1 - Understanding SDS Purpose & Scope of SDS GHS & labelling guidelines Description of the 16 sections in an SDS Interpreting an SDS for chemical management D2 - Chemical management for Compliance Need for chemical management Guidelines to implement best practices for chemical management at a facility 14

15 D3 - Chemical Safety at the Workplace Concept of hazard, exposure, risk Preventive measures for chemical safety (storage, PPEs, fire-fighting, first-aid & emergency response plans) GHS label elements, hazard pictograms, safety signboards & worker training Developing a chemical safety program D4 - Fundamentals of Wastewater Management Basic terms used in effluent treatment Typical wastewater treatment steps Monitoring wastewater for chemical compliance Sampling & Testing procedures for wastewater 15

16 Available Training Modules: General Topics E1 - Basics of Textile Fibres & Coloration Overview of different textile fibres Different types of dyes for fibres Dyeing & Printing techniques Theory of color & Important terms Fastness requirements in Apparel E3 - Global Legislation on chemicals in textiles Need for legislation EU and US legislations for restricted substances in textile articles Legislations in China, Korea & Taiwan for textile articles 16

17 E5 - Basics of Eco-terms & Concepts Explanation of eco-terms such as ecology, sustainability, biodegradability Terms used in chemical documentation (LD 50, LC 50, CMR, PBT, ED, Types of hazards) Units of measurement in testing Terms used in effluent treatment (COD, BOD, TDS, TSS, MLSS) Price: USD 105 E6 - Auditing Skills Types of Audits & audit terminology ISO Guidelines Steps of an audit process Conducting an audit for chemical management systems at a facility 17

18 Certified Chemical Management Professional Course An Online Certificate Course - approved by the Textile Institute, Manchester - designed to build competency in chemical management at textile fabric mills & garment washing units. For registration contact: adminnotes@nimkartek.com 18

19 Other Consultancy Services - - RSL/MRSL Standards Develop or update RSL/ MRSL documents Benchmark your RSL with industry standards and global legislations Chemical Management Manual - - Develop a chemical management/detox strategy Design a guidebook on best practices for your supply chain partners - - Data Management & Reporting Outsource data management of your sustainability initiatives Create and upload case studies/reports on public websites for disclosure 19

20 Contact Us: NimkarTek Technical Services Pvt. Ltd. 3 rd Floor, Narmada Building, Laxmi Industrial Complex, Vartak Nagar, Thane(W), India Phone: Mob: prasad.pant@nimkartek.com