NICCA CHEMICAL Group – Commitment to the ZDHC MRSL –
NICCA Positive List Ver. 3.8
NICCA Chemical Group promises to be responsible for environmental issues as a member of the textile manufacturing supply-chain.
ZDHC※1, a group of apparel brands has created MRSL※2 to eliminate hazardous chemicals from their supply chain.
Accordingly, NICCA has reviewed all products to publish a NICCA Positive List (the “List”) beginning in July, 2015 Ver. 1 which completely fulfill the ZDHC MRSL. The products on the List have no intentional addition of harmful substances restricted by ZDHC MRSL.
The List, Ver. 3.8, reflects the ZDHC MRSL Version 3.1 ※3 released on November, 2023. NICCA will update the List whenever ZDHC has updated the MRSL, NICCA produces new products and/or ceases producing any products. Update status is written on the last page of the List.
In addition, products on the List are general sales products. If products you are using are not on the List, please do not hesitate to ask a NICCA sales representative. Please be sure to inquire before ordering since production lead time varies depending on the product.
Daiji Kojima
Managing Director, Chemicals Unit
NICCA CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
March 18th, 2024
[NICCA Positive List]
March 18th, 2024 Released NICCA Positive List Ver. 3.8
[Topics]
On June 17th, 2019, The first ZDHC hosted seminar in Japan was held at the NICCA
On April 4th, 2018, Nicca Chemical becomes the first ZDHC Contributor in Japan
On October 10th, 2017, NICCA CHEMICAL was awarded “2017 ZDHC Global Top10 ZDHC Gateway-Chemical Module pioneer reward”
[Notes]
※1. ZDHC：Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals
Participants include Adidas, BENETTON, BURBERRY, C&A, ESPRIT, G-STAR RAW, GAP, H&M, INDITEX, Jack Wolfskin, LEVI’S, Lbrands, LI-NING, M&S, NB, NIKE, PUMA, PVH, etc.
※2. MRSL: Manufacturing Restricted Substances List
Restricted substances and groups of substances specified by ZDHC MRSL (As of November, 2023 Version 3.1):
• Alkylphenol (AP) and Alkylphenol Ethoxylates (APEOs)
• Anti-microbials and Biocides ※4
• Chlorinated Parafins ※4
• Chlorobenzenes & Chlorotoluenes
• Chlorophenols
• Dyes－Allergenic Disperse Dyes ※4
• Dyes－Carcinogenic or Equivalent Concern ※4
• Flame Retardants ※4
• Glycols / Glycol Ethers ※4
• Halogenated Solvents
• Organotin Compounds
• Other/Miscellaneous Chemicals ※4
• Perfluorinated and Polyfluorinated Chemicals (PFAS) ※4
• Phthalates－including all other esters of orthoーphthalic acid
• Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
• Restricted Aromatic Amines (Cleavable from Azo-colourants) ※4
• Total Heavy Metals
• UV Absorbers ※4
※4. Restricts only individual substances and not the whole substance group.