ECOLEBAN CRITERIA FOR LEATHER FOOTWEAR

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1 ECOLEBAN CRITERIA FOR LEATHER FOOTWEAR USER S MANUAL This project is funded by The European Union ECOLEBAN

2 1 SCOPE The criteria shall apply only to shoes or footwear designed to protect or cover the feet with an upper of leather. 2 BACKGROUND The ECOLEBAN Project (Implementation of Environmental Management Systems and eco-labelling schemes in the SMEs of the leather sector in Bangladesh), funded by the European Commission under the Switch Asia Programme, is being implemented by Fundación Tecnalia Research & Innovation (TECNALIA, Spain, Beneficiary), Bangladesh Finished Leather, Leathergoods and Footwear Exporters Association (BFLLFEA, Bangladesh, partner), Bangladesh Tanners Association (BTA, Bangladesh, partner) and Leathergoods & Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association of Bangladesh (LFMEAB, Bangladesh, partner). The ECOLEBAN aims at enhancing the resource efficiency and sustainability of the leather sector in Bangladesh throughout the whole value chain of the leather related products, such as footwear and other leather goods. Its specific objective is to increase the number of less polluting and more resource efficient leather products by means of the implementation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) (ISO 14001) and life cycle approaches (LCA, eco-design) in the SMEs, and promoting green commercialization and consumption through the use of eco-labelling. In the framework of this project the eco-labelling scheme for the Bangladeshi leather footwear has been designed. 3 OBJECTIVES OF THE ECOLEBAN eco-label The objective of the eco-labelling scheme is to reduce the environmental impact, improving the sustainability and resource efficiency of the leather sector in Bangladesh throughout the whole value chain and to promote green commercialization and consumption. The objective of the eco-label award is to recognize the SMEs in their sector that most contribute to the reduction of the environmental impact. ECOLEBAN Page 1 Criteria for awarding the ECOLEBAN eco-label.

3 4 CERTIFICATION CRITERIA 4.1 General requirements The applicant should use the application documents to apply for the eco-label and demonstrate compliance with the criteria. The applicant shall dully fulfil and deliver the Annex 0_Application form and inform about the materials and components of the footwear following the Annex 1_Product description. The applicant shall dully fulfil and provide also the checklist included in the Annex 8_Check list that summarizes all the documentation to be provided. 4.2 Specific requirements The criteria for obtaining the ECOLEBAN eco-label award are the next ones: LIFE CYCLE STAGE Input materials Manufacturing input materials Use of chemicals CRITERIA Origin of hides and skins Wastewater from the production of leather Special Substance Requirements. Durability Use- Product Parameters (Serviceability) Packaging Information to the consumer. ECOLEBAN Page 2 Criteria for awarding the ECOLEBAN eco-label.

4 4.2.1 CRITERIA 1 - Origin of hides and skins Raw hides and skins shall be obtained from animals raised for milk or meat production. Wild or endangered species shall be explicitly excluded. Assessment and verification: The applicant shall submit a declaration from the leather manufacturer or leather supplier following the Annex 2_Leather supplier CRITERIA 2 - Wastewater from the production of leather The wastewater from leather manufacturing shall not exceed the following values when discharged to surface waters after treatment: ph 6 9 Suspended solids 150 mg/l BOD5 20ºC 100 mg/l Sulphides (as S) 1 mg/l Total Chromium (as Cr) 2 mg/l Oil and Grease 10 mg/l Total dissolved solids 2100 mg/l If the tannery is connected to a municipal/common effluent treatment plant, then the above values must be met at the discharge of the treatment plant. Assessment and verification: The applicant shall submit a declaration from the leather-manufacturing company following the Annex 3_Wastewater as well as test reports. If the tannery is connected to a municipal/common effluent treatment plant, then the wastewater treatment operator shall submit the declaration for the production site. ECOLEBAN Page 3 Criteria for awarding the ECOLEBAN eco-label.

5 For this purpose, the test methods may be used: Parameter ph Suspended solids BOD5 20ºC Sulfide (as S) Total Chromium (as Cr) Total dissolved solids Text method IUC 11,BS 1309:9, IUC 3 or similar SLT2/3C or similar DIN 38409T51, DIN 38409T52 or similar SLC 202 or similar ISO 9174 or EN 1233 or EN ISO or similar SLT 2/3B or similar Table 1 Wastewater parameters CRITERIA 3 - Presence of chemical substances in the final product. The final product does not contain at all or it contains in quantities lower than maximum allowed, any of the next substance group: Total Heavy Metals (Soluble) Chromium VI (Cr+6) Dimethylfumarate (DMFu) Organotin Compounds Azo dyes Alkylphenol (AP) and AlkylphenolEthoxylates (APEOs) Chlorophenols PolycyclicAromaticHydrocarbons (PAHs) Formaldehyde Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide a declaration and submit the laboratory test reporting following the Annex 4_Restricted substances. The relevant Material Safety Data Sheets shall be submitted also. ECOLEBAN Page 4 Criteria for awarding the ECOLEBAN eco-label.

6 4.2.4 CRITERIA 4 - Durability All footwear shall meet the requirements indicated in the next table (flex resistant, strength, abrasion resistance, etc): Uppers, flex resistance (kc= no visible damage) Uppers, tear strengthen: average tear force, N Outsoles, flex resistance: Outsoles abrasion resistance General Sports Children s shoes Casual Shoes Men s Town Shoes Cold Weather Shoes Women s Town Shoes Dry = 100 Dry = 100 Dry = 80 Dry = 80 Dry = 100 Dry = 50 Wet = 20 Wet = 20 Wet = 20 Wet = 20 Wet = 20-20º = 30 Wet = 10 Fashion Shoes Infant s Shoes Indoor Shoes Dry=15 Dry=15 Dry=15 Leather >=80 >=60 >=60 >=60 >=60 >=40 >=30 >=30 >=30 Cut growth (mm) <=4 <=4 <=4 <=4 <=4 <=4 Nsc=no spontaneous crack Nsc Nsc Nsc Nsc Nsc At 10ºC D>=0,9 g/cm3 <=200 <=200 <=250 <=350 <=200 <=400 <=450 D< 0,9 g/cm3 <=150 <=150 <=170 <=200 <=150 <=250 <=300 Upper sole, adhesion (N/mm) >=4.0 >=4.0 >=3.0 >=3.5 >=3.5 >=3.0 >=2.5 >=3.0 >=2.5 Outsoles, tear D>=0,9g/cm strength (average strength, N/mm) D<0,9 g/cm Colour fastness of the inside of the footwear (lining or inner face of the upper). Grey scale on the felt after 50 cycles wet >=2/3 >=2/3 >=2/3 >=2/3 >=2/3 >=2/3 >=2/3 >=2/3 Nsc ECOLEBAN Page 5 Criteria for awarding the ECOLEBAN eco-label

7 Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide a declaration following the Annex 5_ Durability and submit the test reports stating the parameters listed in above table. For this purpose the following test methods or similar may be used: EN 13512, IUP 20, SATRA TM 55 Test methods for uppers and lining Flex resistance, EN 13571, IUP 8, SATRA TM 162 Test methods for uppers, lining and insocks, Tear strength, EN ISO 17707, SATRA TM 161, SATRA TM 60, SATRA TM 133 Test methods for outsoles Flex resistance, EN 12770, SATRA TM 174 Test methods for outsoles Abrasion resistance, EN ISO 17708, SATRA TM 04 Test methods for whole shoe Upper sole adhesion EN 12771, SATRA TM 65 Test methods for outsoles Tear strength, EN ISO 17700, SATRA TM 08 Test methods for uppers, linings and insocks Colour fastness to rubbing CRITERIA 5 Packaging The final packaging of footwear shall be made of recycled material. In case of cardboard and paper used shall be made of 100% recycled material. Plastic used shall be made of at least 80% of recycled material and textile used shall be made of at least 70% of recycled material. Assessment and verification: The applicant shall submit a photo of the product packaging and provide a declaration following the Annex 6_Packaging specifying the material composition of the packaging and the percentage of recycled and virgin material CRITERIA 6 Information to the consumer The product should provide to the consumer information about the next issues. a) User instructions. Cleaning and care instruction specified for each product in order to improve the durability of the product. Once a year, wax your leather shoes with appropriate product Use your shoes correctly, in accordance with their original design Such as in case of leather upper and soling, the shoe must be handled with proper care. It should be kept in dry place after use. Humid and hot atmosphere are advantageous to grow fungus in it. ECOLEBAN Page 6 Criteria for awarding the ECOLEBAN eco-label

8 b) Sole material. The sole material used on the footwear affect directly to the durability and the quality of the footwear. So the footwear manufacture SMEs should include a description of the sole. c) Eco-label information. The Bangladeshi leather footwear eco-label (ECOLEBAN eco-label) has been designed in the framework in the European project ECOLEBAN. Therefore, the certified product shall give the next information. ECOLEBAN Page 7 Criteria for awarding the ECOLEBAN eco-label

9 The ECOLEBAN eco-label logo shall appear on the product packaging or marketing material. Assessment and verification: The applicant should submit a copy of the information provided to the consumers following the Annex 7_Information to the consumers. ECOLEBAN Page 8 Criteria for awarding the ECOLEBAN eco-label

10 APPLICATION FORM for the ECOLEBAN Eco-label for footwear Applicant information Company name Address VAT number or equivalent if relevant: Contact person: Position: Phone: Fax: Website: Name and address of manufacturing/assembly site(s) (if different from above) ECOLEBAN Page 1 Annex 0_Application form

11 APPLICATION FORM for the ECOLEBAN Eco-label for footwear Product Information What type of footwear are you applying for (i.e Casual, fashion, men s, women s, infants, indoor, etc? Please give general specification of the product(s), including registered name(s) i.e. Trade name, trademarks, product type/description Please indicate if an application for the same product has been successful under other environment label schemes Yes. No. Expected sales of the products applying for the eco-label during the year of application in Is the company registered under EMAS and/or certified under ISO or other Environmental Management ISO? Has the company in its environmental policy, committed to maintain compliance of its eco-label throughout the contract s period of validity? Yes No. Specify: Yes No. Place: Company Stamp: Date: Responsible person s name and signature Print in capitals the name of above signatory ECOLEBAN Page 2 Annex 0_Application form

12 APPLICATION FORM for the ECOLEBAN Eco-label for footwear Applicant s undertaking As the applicant for an ECOLEBAN eco-label award, I hereby declare that: I undertake formally to respect and make respect permanently regulations and dispositions concerning environment preservation to which the production site "name of the company and address of the plant" is submitted, and to put under the inspector/auditor's disposal reports. I also undertake that if the application for an ECOLEBAN eco-label is successful, we agree to maintain the product in conformity with the ECOLEBAN criteria and to notify the ECOLEBAN SCHEME immediately of any significant modification to it or to the production processes. I take responsibility for the correct and proper use of the logo. Signed: Name in capitals: Date: Company stamp: ECOLEBAN Page 3 Annex 0_Application form

13 ANNEX 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Applicant: Model/Model line: (NAME AND PICTURE) Composition of the Product applying for the ECOLEBAN eco-label, No Material (1) Function (2) Manufacturer (3) Weight % in the final product (4) Further specification (if necessary) (5) Date: Signature of person legal responsibility. (1) MATERIAL i.e Leather, Synthetic leather, Textiles, plastic, rubber etc, (2) FUNCTION: i.e Outer shaft, Lining, Inners sole, Cover or insole, Outsole, Heel, Intermediate membrane, Glue, Finish material, (3) MANUFACTURER. Include the name of the material manufacturer (4) WEIGHT Include only the materials with more that are weighting more than 3% of the total weight of the footwear. (5) FURTHER SPECIFICATION, for example kind of plastic, % weigh of materials mixtures ECOLEBAN Page 1 Annex 1 Product Description

14 ANNEX 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Composition of the packaging of the Product applying for the ECOLEBAN eco-label: Packaging Picture: No Material (1) Manufacturer (2) Weight (g) (3) Further specification (if necessary) (4) Date: Signature of person legal responsibility. (1) MATERIAL i.e Cardboard, plastic, paper, textile etc (2) MANUFACTURER. Include the name of the material supplier (3) WEIGHT of the material. (4) FURTHER SPECIFICATION as type of plastic, recycled content, etc ECOLEBAN Page 2 Annex 1 Product Description

15 ANNEX 2 CRUST LEATHER MANUFACTURER DECLARATION Requirement on hides and skins Crust leather manufacturer company s name Address To the company (applicant shoe maker company) I, the undersigned, declare that, The raw materials, raw hides and skins come from animals raised for milk and/or meat production. and Wild or endangered species are explicitly excluded. The manufacturer conducts compliance verification checks on the raw materials used. Name of responsible person: Position: Date Signature and company stamp (Crust leather company). Comments (please include here the leather traceability: Name of the crust leather manufacturer and Name of the finish leather manufacturer) ECOLEBAN Page 1 Annex 2 Crust Leather Manufacturer Declaration

16 ANNEX 3 WASTEWATER Requirements in the wastewater from leather manufacturer (In case that crust leather and finish leather are manufactured by the same company) Leather manufacturer company name: Address: Declaration as a supplier of leather to the shoe manufacturer company Please choose only one of the following two options: (shoe manufacturer company) I, the undersigned, declare that, the wastewater from leather manufacturing does not exceed the following values upon discharge: ph 6 9 Suspended solids 150 mg/l BOD5 20ºC 100 mg/l Sulfide (as S) 1 mg/l Total Chromium (as Cr) 2 mg/l Oil and Grease 10 mg/l Total dissolved solids 2100 mg/l Or I, the undersigned, declare that, the tannery wastewater is connected to a municipal/common effluent treatment plant. ph 6 9 Suspended solids BOD5 20ºC Sulfide (as S) Requirements Test results Test method 100 mg/l 1 mg/l 150 mg/l Total Chromium (as Cr) 2 mg/l Total dissolved solids 2100 mg/l Name of Responsible person: Position: Date: Signature and company stamp of the Leather manufacturer ECOLEBAN Page 1 Annex 3 - Wastewater

17 ANNEX 3 WASTEWATER Requirements in the wastewater from the wet blue supplier (In case that crust leather and finish leather are manufactured by different companies) Crust leather manufacturer company name: Address: Declaration as a supplier of Crust leather to the finish leather company Please choose only one of the following two options: (finish leather company) I, the undersigned, declare that, the wastewater from leather manufacturing does not exceed the following values upon discharge.: ph 6 9 Suspended solids 150 mg/l BOD5 20ºC 100 mg/l Sulfide (as S) 1 mg/l Total Chromium (as Cr) 2 mg/l Oil and Grease 10 mg/l Total dissolved solids 2100 mg/l Or I, the undersigned, declare that, the tannery wastewater is connected to a municipal/common effluent treatment plant. ph 6 9 Suspended solids BOD5 20ºC Sulfide (as S) Requirements Test results Test method 100 mg/l 1 mg/l 150 mg/l Total Chromium (as Cr) 2 mg/l Total dissolved solids 2100 mg/l Name of Responsible person: Position: Date: Signature and company stamp. (Crust leather supplier) ECOLEBAN Page 2 Annex 3 - Wastewater

18 ANNEX 3 WASTEWATER Requirements in the wastewater from the finish leather supplier (In case that crust leather and finish leather are manufactured) Finish leather manufacturer company name: Address: Declaration as a supplier of finish leather to the shoe manufacturer company Please choose only one of the following two options: (shoe manufacturer company) I, the undersigned, declare that, the wastewater from leather manufacturing does not exceed the following values upon discharge.: ph 6 9 Suspended solids 150 mg/l BOD5 20ºC 100 mg/l Sulfide (as S) 1 mg/l Total Chromium (as Cr) 2 mg/l Oil and Grease 10 mg/l Total dissolved solids 2100 mg/l Or I, the undersigned, declare that, the tannery wastewater is connected to a municipal/common effluent treatment plant. ph 6 9 Suspended solids BOD5 20ºC Sulfide (as S) Requirements Test results Test method 100 mg/l 1 mg/l 150 mg/l Total Chromium (as Cr) 2 mg/l Total dissolved solids 2100 mg/l Name of Responsible person: Position: Date: Signature and company stamp. (finish leather supplier) ECOLEBAN Page 3 Annex 3 - Wastewater

19 ANNEX 4 RSL DECLARATION A) Requirement of Restricted Substances List (RSL) in the final product. I, the undersigned, declare that, the final product does not contain at all or it contains in quantities lower than maximum allowed, any of the next substance group specified in the Restricted Substances List (see table below ): Total Heavy metals. Chromium VI, Dimethylfumarate (DMFu), OrganotinCompounds Dyes Azo Alkylphenol (AP) and AlkylphenolEthoxylates (APEOs) Chlorophenols PolycyclicAromaticHydrocarbons (PAHs) Formaldehyde Attached. Test results from laboratory analysis of samples of the final product.. Safety Data Sheets for chemical suppliers. Responsible person name: Position: Date Signature and company stamp. ECOLEBAN Page 1 Annex 4 - Restricted Substances List Declaration

20 ANNEX 4 RSL DECLARATION ECOLEBAN RESTRICTED SUBSTANCE LIST. With regard to the use of chemical substances in the manufacturing process, the following criteria shall be satisfied: CAS No. Substance Limit Total Heavy Metals (soluble) Antimony (Sb) Arsenic (As) Cadmium (Cd) Copper Cobalt Mercury (Hg) Nickel Lead (Pb) Chromium (VI) Chromium (VI) Chromium (Cr) 80 mg/kg Dimethylfumarate (DMFu), dimethylfumarate (DMFu), < 0.1 mg/kg OrganotinCompounds Multiple Multiple Multiple Multiple Multiple Dibutyltin (DBT) Mono-, di- and tri-methyltin derivatives (MMT, DMT, TMT) Mono-, di- and tri-butyltin derivatives (MBT, DBT, TBT) Mono-, di- and tri-phenyltin derivatives (MPT, DPT, TPT) Mono-, di- and tri-octyltin derivatives (MOT, DOT, TOT) No intentional use Dyes Azo (Forming Restricted Amines) ,4 -methylene-bis-(2-chloro-aniline) ,4 -methylenedianiline ,4 -oxydianiline chloroaniline ,3 -dimethoxylbenzidine ,3 -dimethylbenzidine methoxy-m-toluidine ,4,5-trimethylaniline ,4 -thiodianiline aminoazobenzene methoxy-m-phenylenediamine ,4 -methylenedi-o-toluidine ,6-xylidine o-anisidine naphthylamine , 3-dichlorobenzidine No intentional use ECOLEBAN Page 2 Annex 4 - Restricted Substances List Declaration

21 ANNEX 4 RSL DECLARATION CAS No. Substance Limit aminodiphenyl Benzidine o-toluidine ,4-xylidine chloro-o-toluidine methyl-m-phenylenediamine o-aminoazotoluene nitro-o-toluidine Alkylphenol (AP) and AlkylphenolEthoxylates (APEOs): including all isomers Nonylphenol (NP), mixedisomers Octylphenol (OP), mixedisomers Octylphenolethoxylates (OPEO) Nonylphenolethoxylates (NPEO) Chlorophenols Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) Pentachlorophenol (PCP) ,3,4,5-tetrachlorophenol ,3,4,6-tetrachlorophenol ,3,5,6-tetrachlorophenol chlorophenol ,4-dichlorophenol ,5-dichlorophenol ,6-dichlorophenol ,4,5-trichlorophenol ,4,6-trichlorophenol ,5-dichlorophenol ,3-Dichlorophenol ,4-Dichlorophenol Chlorophenol Chlorophenol ,3,4-Trichlorophenol No intentional use ECOLEBAN Page 3 Annex 4 - Restricted Substances List Declaration

22 ANNEX 4 RSL DECLARATION CAS No. Substance Limit ,3,5-Trichlorophenol ,4,5-Trichlorophenol PolycyclicAromaticHydrocarbons (PAHs) Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) Anthracene Pyrene Benzo[ghi]perylene Benzo[e]pyrene Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene Benzo[j]fluoranthene Benzo[b]fluoranthene Fluoranthene Benzo[k]fluoranthene Acenaphthylene Chrysene Dibenz[a,h]anthracene Benzo[a]anthracene Acenaphthene Phenanthrene Fluorene Naphthalene No intentional use Formaldehyde Formaldehyde leather: <n.d. (20 mg/kg) (children footwear), 75 mg/kg (insole and socks), 150 mg/kg for other parts ECOLEBAN Page 4 Annex 4 - Restricted Substances List Declaration

23 ANNEX 5 DURABILITY DECLARATION Parameters for durability. I, the undersigned, declare that, the footwear meet the requirements concerning flex resistance, tear strength, abrasion resistance, upper sole adhesion as well as tear strength and colour fastness indicated in the table found in the following pages. (it is need to complete the table x). Attached test results of samples of the final product made by a certified laboratory. Name of the responsible person: Position: Date Signature and company stamp. ECOLEBAN Page 1 Annex 5 - Durability Declaration

24 ANNEX 5 DURABILITY DECLARATION Parameter Uppers, flex resistance (kc= no visible damage) Uppers, tear strengthen: average tear force, N) Outsoles, flex resistance: Outsoles abrasion resistance General Sports Shoes Children s shoes Casual Shoes Men s Town Shoes Test method Requirement Test result Requirement Test result Requirement Test result Requirement Test result Dry = 100 Dry = 101 Dry = 100 Dry = 80 Dry = 80 Wet = 20 Wet = 21 Wet = 20 Wet = 20 Wet = 20 Leather >=80 >=60 >=60 >=60 Cut growth (mm) <=4 <=4 <=4 <=4 Nsc=no spontaneous crack Nsc Nsc Nsc Nsc D>=0,9 g/cm3 <=200 <=200 <=250 <=350 D< 0,9 g/cm3 <=150 <=150 <=170 <=200 Uppersole, adhesion (N/mm) >=4.0 >=4.0 >=3.0 >=3.5 Outsoles, tear D>=0,9g/cm strength (average strength, N/mm) D<0,9 g/cm Colour fastness of the inside of the footwear (lining or inner face of the uppey). Grey scale on the felt after 50 cycles wet) >=2/3 >=2/3 >=2/3 >=2/3 ECOLEBAN Page 2 Annex 5 - Durability Declaration

25 ANNEX 5 DURABILITY DECLARATION Parameter Uppers, flex resistance (kc= no visible damage) Cold Weather Shoes Women s Town Shoes Fashion Shoes Infant s Shoes Indoor Shoes Requirement Test result Requirement Test result Requirement Dry = 100 Dry = 50 Test result Requirement Test result Requirement Wet = 20 Dry=15 Dry=15 Dry=15 Wet = 10-20º = 30 Uppers, tear strengthen: average tear force, N) Leather >=60 >=40 >=30 >=30 >=30 Cut growth <=4 <=4 (mm) Outsoles, flex resistance: Nsc At Nsc=no spontaneous crack Nsc 10ºC D>=0,9 Outsoles abrasion g/cm3 <=200 <=400 <=450 resistance D< 0,9 g/cm3 <=150 <=250 <=300 Uppersole, adhesion (N/mm) >=3.5 >=3.0 >=2.5 >=3.0 >=2.5 D>=0,9g/c Outsoles, tear strength m3 (average strength, D<0,9 N/mm) g/cm3 Colour fastness of the inside of the footwear (lining or inner face of the upper). Grey scale on the felt after 50 cycles wet) >=2/3 >=2/3 >=2/3 >=2/3 Test result Test method ECOLEBAN Page 3 Annex 5 - Durability Declaration

26 ANNEX 6 PACKAGING DECLARATION. Information of the final Packaging I, the undersigned, declare that,. the cardboard used for the final packaging is made of 100% recycled material.. The plastic used for the final packaging is made at least of 80% recycled material.. The textile used for the final packaging is made at least of 70% recycled material. Others Attached a picture of the packaging. Name of the responsible person: Position: Date: Signature and company stamp. ECOLEBAN Page 1 Annex 6 - Packaging Declaration

27 ANNEX 7 INFORMATION TO THE CONSUMERS Information to consumers. The product should provide to the consumer information about the next issues. A) User instruction. Cleaning and care instruction specified for the product in order to improve the durability of the product.. I, the undersigned, declare that cleaning and care instructions to improve the durability of the product are given to the consumers with the product. B) Sole material. The sole material used on the footwear affect directly to the durability and the quality of the footwear.. I the undersigned, declare that the description of the sole is attached to the product. C) ECOLEBAN scheme ECOLEBAN information. The Bangladeshi leather footwear eco-label has been designed in the framework in the European project ECOLEBAN. So the certified product shall give the next information. ECOLEBAN Page 1 Annex 7 - Information to the Consumers

28 ANNEX 7 INFORMATION TO THE CONSUMERS The Logo. The ECOLEBAN logo shall appear on the product packaging or marketing material.. I, the undersigned, declare that the ECOLEBAN information is added to the certified product, and the ECOLEBAN logo is used. Please provide a picture where the ECOLEBAN logo is placed and the information to the consumers that will be supplied with the product. Name of responsible person: Position: Date: Signature and company stamp. ECOLEBAN Page 2 Annex 7 - Information to the Consumers

29 ECOLEBAN REQUIREMENTS THE LOGO The ECOLEBAN eco-label logo shall appear on the product packaging or marketing material. ECOLEBAN INFORMATION The Bangladeshi leather footwear eco-label has been designed in the framework in the European project ECOLEBAN. So the certified product must show the next information. ECOLEBAN

30 ANNEX 8 CHECK LIST Applicant s Check list General A0. Application form A1. Product description CRITERIA 1 - Origin of hides and skins A2. Leather supplier Declaration CRITERIA 2 - Wastewater from the production of leather A3. Leather supplier declaration Test results of the ph of the wastewater from leather tanning site. Test results of the suspended solids of the wastewater from leather tanning site. Test results of the BOD5 of the wastewater from leather tanning site. Test results of the Sulfide of the wastewater from leather tanning site. Test results of the Total Chromium of the wastewater from leather tanning site. Test results of the Total dissolved solids of the wastewater from leather tanning site. Effluent treatment plant operator declaration. CRITERIA 3- Presence of chemical substances in the final product. A4. MRSL Declaration Total Heavy metals test results from laboratory analysis Chromium VI test results from laboratory analysis- Dimethylfumarate (DMFu) test results from laboratory analysis- Organotin Compounds test results from laboratory analysis- ECOLEBAN Page 1 Annex 8 - Check list

31 ANNEX 8 CHECK LIST Dyes Azo test results from laboratory analysis. Alkylphenol (AP) and AlkylphenolEthoxylates (APEOs) test results from laboratory analysis. Chlorophenols test results from laboratory analysis. PolycyclicAromaticHydrocarbons (PAHs) test results from laboratory analysis. Formaldehyde test results from laboratory analysis. Safety Data Sheets for chemical suppliers. CRITERIA 4- Durability. A5. Durability Declaration Uppers, flex resistance test result. Uppers, tear strengthen test result. Outsoles, flex resistance test result. Outsoles abrasion resistance test result. Uppersole, adhesion (N/mm) test result. Outsoles, tear strength test result. Colour fastness of the inside of the footwear CRITERIA 5- Packaging A6. Packaging Declaration CRITERIA 6- Information to the consumer A7. Information to consumers declaration Copy of the consumer information supplied with the product. ECOLEBAN Page 2 Annex 8 - Check list