Factory Chemical Management Systems

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• Factory Chemical Management Systems
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• An integrated solution to harness global RS trend
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Bureau Veritas ???????
Trainer ??? Dr. Manfred Mayer ????.???? Date ??
Sep 21, 2006
For the benefit of business and people
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Agenda??

• Global Restricted Substances (RS) Trends
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• Impact of RS to the Manufacturer / Retailer
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• Integrated Solution Factory Chemical Management
  System ??????? ????????? (FCMS)
• Case Studies
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• Summary
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Global Green Trend Why? ????????,?????

• Selling RS FREE Products is a effort for the
  US and EU retailers because
• Global trend to restrict hazardous chemicals
• Retailers take Social Responsibilities
• Retailers take Environmental Responsibilities

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Global Green Trend Why? ????????,?????
Shareholder ?? Performance Expectations ????
Consumer??? Safety Expectations ????
Authorities??? Regulatory Expectations ????
NGO????? Sustainability Expectations ??????
Retailer / Importer ??? / ???
Pressure ??
environmental Restrictions ???????
Labour costs????
Factory ??
Chem. Industry / Commodity Supplier ????/ ?????
Energy costs????
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Chemical Catastrophe ?????
Political Crisis ????
Global Ecomomy ????
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Consequences of RS incompliance ??????????????

• Financial
• Reduction in Sales (not being able to import or
  sell the product)
• Costs of testing (costs of managing a
  non-compliance situation)
• Legal
• RECALL of product, FINES or LIABILITY for the
  company or its senior management
• Reputational
• Damage to brand or corporate reputation

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Origins of RS in Apparel and Footwear????????????
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• Origins of Hazardous Substances in Products
• Constituent of Materials
• eg. PVC (VC, Dioxins), Asbestos
• Stabilizers / Plasticisers / Biocides
• eg. Cadmium, Lead and Organotins in plastics,
  Chloroorganics
• Dyes / Paints / Finishes
• eg. carcinogenic dyes

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Origins of RS in Apparel and Footwear????????????
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• Origins of Hazardous Substances in Products
• External Contaminants
• eg. Naphthalene PAH, Phthalates
• Process Chemicals, Intermediates, Reactive
  Residues
• eg. Chromium (VI), Solvents, Isocyanates and many
  more
• RS release from Degradation / Metabolization
• by Sunlight, Heat, NOx Fumes, Sweat, Bacteria,
  Mould eg. Nitrosamines, Chromates, Nonylphenols

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• Integrated Solution
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• Factory Chemical Management System
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Integrated Solution FCMS ???????

• Factory Chemical Management System (FCMS) is
  designed for the manufacturer in providing a
  comprehensive solution to minimize the use of the
  hazardous chemicals
• It is a specific program to assist the Factory in
  complying the worldwide legislation and the
  retailers Restricted Substance specifications

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Integrated Solution - FCMS ???????
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FCMS ??
Testing
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Supplier Chain Management
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Seminar Training
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Data Management
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Material Risk Profiling
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Consultation
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Random Testing
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Integrated Solution - FCMS ???????
Control System ????

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• Supplier Chain Management
• Clean up supply chain
• Contract Manufacturer Tier I
• Parts / Components Tier II
• Raw materials Tier III
• Vendor management
• Restricted substances monitoring system

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Integrated Solution FCMS ???????

• Testing Risk Based / Random Testing
• Raw Materials
• Semi finished product
• Finished product
• Risk Profiling
• Risk evaluation on materials
• Risk evaluation suppliers

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Integrated Solution FCMS ???????
Control System ????

• Production Process Control
• Risk of cross-contamination analysis
• Control of auxiliary materials (eg. glue, cleaner
  and etc.)
• Check Traceability (eg. labeling, serial nos.,
  track chemicals flow)

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Integrated Solution FCMS ???????
Control System ????

• Training (External Internal)
• To understand RS requirements
• To understand testing methodologies
• Data Management
• Test Report data, Test assignment
• Database of risk materials and substitutes
• Vendors database
• RS-relevant QC data

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• Case Studies
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Case Studies Common findings ???? ????

• Factory QC department has insufficient knowledge
  in verifying the content of the test reports
  provided by RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS
• Test parameters assigned properly?
• Have the right test methods been used?
• Has the validity of the report expired?
• Is the sample description specific?
• Is this a faked report?
• Root Cause Insufficient knowledge in evaluating
  the report content

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Case Studies Common findings ???? ????

• No segregation of RS Free and other production
  lines
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• Root Causes Insufficient understanding in
  evaluating the chemical properties in the
  manufacturing process
  
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• Recommendation Consultation on production
  process control, Training of operation staffs
  
  
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Case Studies Common findings ???? ????

• Improper labeling and management in the raw
  material warehouses
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• Root Causes Lack of traceability and system to
  separate RS Free and other raw materials
  
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Case Studies Common findings ???? ????

• Contamination from auxiliaries such as glue and
  adhesive tape ???????,??????
• Root Causes The auxiliaries are not documented
  and controlled for RS compliance
  
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Summary ?? (1)

• Factory Chemical Management System (FCMS)
• Is a cost effective solution to support
  management
• Is a tool to faster achieve RS compliance
• Is a systematic approach to identify the root
  cause of RS problems

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Summary ??(2)

• Factory Chemical Management System (FCMS)
• Improves the RS risk management
• Supports the factory to faster adapt processes to
  future RS-challenges
• Best results when factory receives joint support
  from Retailers, Test Houses and Chemical Industry.

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BUREAU VERITAS A GLOBAL LEADER??????? ?????
COMPANY PROFILE ????

• Introducing Bureau Veritas, Our Parent Company
• A service company founded in 1828, specializing
  in QHSE management (quality, health, safety and
  environment) and social accountability
• Worldwide reputation for quality and is
  recognized and accredited by the largest national
  and international organizations
• Constantly adapting its expertise and service
  offerings to meet the ever-changing requirements
  of its client base

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CONSUMER PRODUCTS SERVICES DIVISION???????
COMPANY PROFILE ????

• A worldwide, one-stop quality assurance service
  provider to the retail and consumer retail
  markets, offering
• Customized design-to-shelf quality services
• Testing and evaluations for quality, safety and
  compliance to international standards
• Global inspections, audits and social
  accountability
• A commitment to work as your partner and
  
  help meet your needs for
  quality, speed-to-market,
  
  profitability and brand protection
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BVCPS GREATER CHINA NETWORK?????
COMPANY PROFILE ????
Qingdao
CHINA
Nanjing
Shanghai
Hangzhou
Ningbo
Wenzhou
Xiamen
Taipei, Taiwan
Shenzhen
Guangzhou
Hong Kong
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OUR CORE SERVICES QA HELPING THROUGHOUT THE
SUPPLY CHAIN ???? ????????????????
Concept/Design  ??/ ??
Wholesale/ Retail ??/ ??
Consumer ?? Assess Consumer Receptivity
Next Steps ??????? ??  
Sourcing/ Material ??/ ?? Verify Readiness for
Production ???????  
Develop Product, manage Risk and Reduce
Time to Market
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Benchmark Product Success Confirm Ongoing
Compliance ?????? ???????  
Risk Assessments . ????
Design Evaluations ????  
Identification of Regulations Standards
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Development ????????? Technical
Training ????  
Specification Development
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• Factory Audits
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• Social Accountability Audits
  
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• Incoming Quality Control Inspections
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• Pre-Production Testing of Materials
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Consumer Return Evaluations
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Groups
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Compliance Testin ?????? Comparison
Testing ????? Product Line Review
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BUREAU VERITAS A GLOBAL LEADER??????? ?????
Introduction of Analytical Division
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INTRODUCTION ??
Analytical Services ??????
Kwai Chung ??
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INTRODUCTION ??
Analytical Services ??????

• CHEMICAL DIVISION 15,000 sq. ft, 160 staffs)
  ?????(15,000???, 160??? )
• CHEMICAL TESTS FOR TOYS, FOOD AND PREMIUMS
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Kowloon Bay ???
MICRO DEPARTMENT 1,000 sq. ft, 10 staffS)
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CHEMICAL TESTS FOR TOYS, FOOD AND PREMIUMS
 

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THE BVCPS ADVANTAGE????????????????
WHY PARNTER WITH US? ?????? ?

• Customized service
• Highly professional staff
• Sensitive to client turnaround time
• Worldwide network
• Years of extensive technical expertise in a
  variety of consumer products
• Technical support from design through production
• Program support in the US and vendor support
  globally

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A committed partnership based on integrity,
teamwork, and customer focus. ???????????????????
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Analytical Services??????
CONTACT ????
BUREAU VERITAS HONG KONG LTD.
Kwai Chung Office????? Unit 301 - 302, 3/F.,
Vanta Industrial Centre, 21 33 Tai Lin Pai
Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong   Contact person
??? General ???? Ms. Kammy Cheung (Tel
852-24941177 Email kammy.cheung_at_hk.bureauveritas
.com) Mr. Olun Chan (Tel [phone] Email
olun.chan_at_hk.bureauveritas.com) Ms. Tracy Lee
(Tel [phone] Email tracy.lee_at_hk.bureauveri
tas.com) Technical ???? Dr. Samuel Wong (Tel
852-24941482 Email samuel.wong_at_hk.bureauveritas.
com) Dr. Christopher Tam (Tel [phone]
Email christopher.tam_at_hk.bureauveritas.com)
Marketing ???? Ms. Bonnic Chung (Tel
852-24944388 Email bonnic.chung_at_hk.bureauveritas
.com)