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RSL TRAINING 2016
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LEARNING TOPICS What is the RSL, why does it matter
Implementing the RSL Policy at my facility
How and when to select samples for testing
How to fill out a test request form and submit samples
How to review test data, and when further action is required
Fully understand the expectations during the failure
resolution process
Identify better chemistry resources at Nike
Next steps
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World’s leading athletic footwear, apparel and equipment company.
NIKE, INC. includes five distinct brands:
Nike High-quality performance
footwear, apparel and equipment
HurleySurf andlifestyle
apparel and accessories
Nike GolfGolf equipment,
apparel, balls, footwear, bags and accessories
ConverseLifestylesneakers
apparel andaccessories
JordanPremium footwear,
apparel and accessories
NIKE, Inc.
5pic courtesy: http://www.nikeresponsibility.com/report/content/chapter/business-overview#infographic427
ABOUT NIKE, Inc.
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THE RSL POLICY
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Restricted Substances List
List of chemicals or materials that are based on
stringent global legislation or
regulation.
Voluntary restrictions on specific chemistries or
materials
WHAT IS RSL?
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A chemical is generally included in a RSL because:
It is legally regulated or restricted through corporate policy
The chemical may be hazardous to worker, consumer or environment
RSL CRITERIA
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To protect the worker, consumer, and environment
To ensure products comply with the strictest global legislations
To ensure targeted substances are controlled or eliminated
To inspire and drive innovation through Sustainable Chemistry Guidance (SCG)
To ensure access to global markets
To support suppliers and vendors, helping them to manufacture to Nike standards
PURPOSE OF THE RSL
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All materials manufactured for Nike, Inc.
This means: that any material or item
produced by or for Nike, Converse, Hurley,
Jordan, Nike Golf, licensees - including promo
promo and giveaway items- must comply with
with the requirements in the RSL.
WHAT IS IN SCOPE
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To Protect:
Worker
Consumer
Environment
Vendors & Suppliers
To Prevent:
Negative press
Brand damage
Lost sales
Loss of public trust
Product recalls
Demand for Safer
products :
Consumer
Government
NGOs
Brands
WHY IS THE RSL IMPORTANT
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Updated annually or as per regulatory or legislative changes. This is why it is important to check for latest version on a routine basis
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RSL: 3 KEY SECTIONS
Chemical restrictions
Sustainable/Better
Chemistry
Materials
Policies
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Restricted Substance or Group Name With Chemical Abstract Service Number (CAS #)
Reason for
Restriction
NIKE LimitMaximum allowable
concentration in
component
Required Laboratory
Reporting Limit defined in
consultation with lab by Nike
Test Method and
Comments
HOW TO READ THE RSL
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CAS# = Chemical Abstracts Service Number
Is a unique numeric identifier
Designates only one substance
Has no chemical significance
Is a link to all available information about a specific chemical substance
RSL TERMINOLOGY - CAS#
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Non-detect (ND):
Defined by Nike as “no analyte detected above the specified laboratory reporting limit”
RSL TERMINOLOGY - LIMITS
Pass
Fail
N.D.
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Leachable metals:
Metals that convert into soluble salts in aqueous media. An example of a leachable metal could be lead,
be lead, which can be leached out of a material if the material is wet or becomes sweaty. Many metals can
metals can be leached out of a fiber, polymer, or other material.
Prohibited:
Cannot be present in materials or product above the lab reporting limit, and must not be intentionally
intentionally used in production.
Restrictions:
The chemical may be present in materials or product up to the Nike Limit (i.e., the pass/fail limit)
RSL TERMINOLOGY – OTHER NAMES
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1 mg/Kg (ppm - parts per million)
1 μg/Kg (ppb - parts per billion) (In case of Dioxins & Furans)
1 μg/m2 (1 microgram / square meter): (In case of PFOA & PFOS)
1 μg/m3 (1 microgram / Cubic meter): (In case of Solvents)
1 µg/cm2/week: (in case of Nickel – Release (7440-02-0))
RSL TERMINOLOGY - UNITS
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APs APEOs Asbestos Bisphenol A (BPA) Chlorinated phenols Chromium VI Dimethyl Fumarate Dioxins and Furans Dyes, Azo Dyes, Acid, Basic, Direct Dyes, Disperse — Sensitizing Flame Retardants Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Formaldehyde
Metals Leachable Metal Nickel – Release Nitrosamine Organotin Compounds PFOA & PFOS Pesticides Phthalates PCBs PCTs Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) PVC SCCP (C10–C13) VOC
CHEMICAL CLASSES IN THE RSL
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Implementation Guidance
Nike
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RSL IMPLEMENTATION Material testing is mandatory
What to test – production ready materials
When to test – as early as possible in the
production cycle, prior to shipment of
materials
Where to test – Nike RSL approved labs only
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YOU
WHO IS REQUIRED TO TEST?
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SAMPLE SELECTION CRITERIAGeneral Parameters to consider for sample selection
Material Type
Thickness
Color
Style
Production Volume (In case of Textiles)
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MATERIAL TESTING MATRIX - MTM
Restricted Substance
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Alkylphenols
(NP, OP)
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates
(NPEO, OPEO)
Asbestos
Chromium VI
Material Type
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Restricted Substance
Natu
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Alkylphenols
(NP, OP)S S S S S S S S S S
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates
(NPEO, OPEO)C C C C C C C C C C
Asbestos S S S
Chromium VI C4 C4C = Core Testing
S = Supplemental Testing
Regardless if testing is listed as core or supplemental, all materials must meet requirements in RSL
MATERIAL TESTING MATRIX - MTM
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TYPES OF RSL TESTINGCORE TESTING
Restricted by legislation or Nike requirements; historically this chemical was in use
“Core” testing item will be tested every time under normal conditions
SUPPLEMENTAL TESTING
Restricted by legislation or Nike requirements, but limited use or unlikely to be found
Supplemental testing is not performed as part of the standard test package –must be requested
ROUTINE TESTINGThis is standard RSL practice.
The testing of materials that represent the sample selection criteria outlined in the policy,
RANDOM TESTINGSelect and test randomly across all material types, colors and uses
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QUESTIONS?
Are there any questions about the material so far?
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Textiles: Natural, Synthetic or Blended Fibers
Each season, suppliers must test 5% of all natural,
synthetic and blended fibers, or materials composed of
these fibers, on the basis of unique material/color
combinations, choosing those materials with the
production volume.
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TEXTILES: UNIQUE MATERIALSParameters defining a unique material
• Material
• Color
• Construction
• Warp or weft
• Vendor (One material Vendor - two different mills - same fabric - need test from
each mill)
• Chemical finish
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Rank Materials in Order of Production Volume Based on Unique Material/Color Combination
Material IdentificationLinear Yards
Total Number ofColor Combinations
Test This Material
Total Number of Tests
Unique material/color combination 1
90,000
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Yes Supplier produces 42 uniquematerial/color combinations,
as shown in MaterialIdentification Column
5% Testing Requirement =42* 5% = 2.1
Minimum of 3# RSL required
Unique material/color combination 2
13,000 No
Unique material/color combination 3
20,000 Yes
Unique material/color combination 4
60,000 Yes
Materials 5-42 (38)separate materials
17,000 No
#- Rounded up to the highest whole number
MATERIALS - RANKING BY VOLUME
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LEATHER & SYNTHETIC LEATHERParameters defining a unique leather or synthetic leather
• Color
• Thickness
• Grain
• Vendor (material supplier)
A difference in any of these properties indicates a unique material and must be tested.
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LEATHER & SYNTHETIC LEATHER
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LEATHER & SYNTHETIC LEATHER Four samples having same grain, same chemical properties and
supplied by one supplier.
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PLASTICS, THERMOPLASTICS AND POLYMERS
Parameters defining uniqueness of Plastics, Thermoplastics and Polymers:
• Material
• Color
• Thickness
• Vendor (material supplier)
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PLASTICS, THERMOPLASTICS AND POLYMERS Plastics for food, contact bottles, mouth guards, and related
products – must meet chemical safety requirements that are specific to the products and their intended use and distribution.
Contact the Nike Chemistry team for detailed RSL requirements related to testing on food contact items and plastic materials intended for drinking water bottles, mouth guards, adhesive stickers for the skin, etc., since it is very specialized, and testing depends more on the material, user group, and function.
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Plastics,
Thermoplastics
and Polymers
EVA, PU, Rigid
Plastics,
Laminates,
Foam and Rubber
Rubber
PLASTICS, THERMOPLASTICS AND POLYMERS
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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUPMENT For Electrical and electronic equipment
Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) components are defined as any component
dependent on electric current or electromagnetic fields to function properly.
All EEE components must meet limits of the Nike RSL for Electronics.
Both EEE testing and standard RSL testing are required in cases where electronics are
embedded into other products.
In the Nike RSL, electronics Restricted Substance with limits are for:
Metals in Battery or Button Cell (Mercury, Cadmium, Lead)
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Chromium(VI), PBDEs and PBBs)
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TOYS
Please note: If you are providing Nike with toys, please contact the Nike PI Team
or RSL Chemistry Team
Toys are defined as:
• Any product or material with no on-field play value intended for children
of less than 14 years of age.
• Testing requirements apply to products such as toys and electronics (and
food contact items, mouthguards) both sold and given away as a
marketing gift.
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OTHER MATERIALS
For anything not explicitly covered by the material
classifications in Material Testing Matrix, suppliers should
contact Nike, Inc. [email protected]
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QUESTIONS?
Are there any questions about the material so far?
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Break time-Please return in 15min
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Inks / Paints / Digital & Sublimation Printing
SAMPLE SELECTION EXAMPLE
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INKS, PAINTS, PIGMENTS AND ADHESIVES Inks, Paints, Pigments, and adhesives are considered high risk for RSL
non-compliance
All inks samples must be cured and dried by the sample submitter, not at the laboratory. The lab must receive the sample in the cured, dry state
Material must be production ready, not R&D sample.
MUST be tested annually and receive RSL PASS result prior to use.
Must be retested every time a change is made to the color system formulation or on an annual basis, whichever comes first.
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WHAT IS A COLOR SYSTEM?
Color System 1 =
Red Pigment Additive ThinnerBase
Color System 2 =
Black Pigment Additive ThinnerBase
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INKS, PAINTS, PIGMENTS AND ADHESIVES Each component of a color system — pigments, additives and
thinners — must pass RSL testing before use in any Nike product
Importantly, color system must be retested whenever a component of the formula changes.
Fully cured and dried following manufacturer guidelines. For screen printing inks, submit sample on a glass slide so the lab can scrape off the ink for testing.
Dried at same conditions like time & temperature as used in final product
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SUBMISSION OF SCREEN PRINTING INKS Samples must be prepared at ink manufacture or screen printer in
accordance with technical recommendation or what is performed in production.
Laboratories are no longer allowed to perform the curing/drying process.
Pigment loading into base for RSL testing must exceed that which is utilized in production by a minimum of 10%, and can be no less than a 20% loading
Pigment Loading in Actual Production Recipe
ADD 10 % IS IT > 20 %?Pigment Loading for
Testing
6 % 16 % No 20 %12 % 22 % Yes 22 %
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SUBMISSION OF SCREEN PRINTING INKS Any additives used must also be added prior to the curing.
Ready to use (RTU) ink products should be applied as is and submitted for testing.
Submission of more than one pigment in a base (a composite ink sample) is not allowed by Nike.
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APPROVED INK LIST Suppliers can utilize the Nike Approved Inks List, which
is available on Nike Connect.
Please contact your Nike LO for access if you are a Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier and do not know how to access it.
If a screen printer uses inks, paints and color systems from the approved list, they do not need to resubmit them for testing.
Screenprint strike-off testing still applies in all cases.
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STRIKE-OFF TESTING
For screen prints, heat transfers and similar embellishments, the factory
must test strike-offs at a rate of 2% by style (not color). The selected 2%
must represent those production styles with the highest volume.
Please Note - strike-off testing is performed as a verification of production processes, there should be no ink failures at this point
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EXAMPLE: STRIKE-OFF TESTING (SEASONAL)
Note : • Choose the top 2% of styles by production volume
Factory produces 148 styles: 148 styles x 2% = 2.96
Top 3 styles by production volume must undergo RSL
testing
StylesProduction
Volume
Strike-off Test Required for
This Style?
Style 1 50,000 Yes
Style 2 500 No
Style 3 20,000 No
Style 4 30,000 Yes
Style 5 40,000 Yes
Styles 6- 148 400 No
1 Apparel style
with 3 colorways
3 Apparel styles
1 Equipment style
with 4 colorways
4 Equipment styles
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STRIKE-OFF TESTING: TIERED APPROACH
• On submission and passing of all required strike-off tests over a one-year period, supplier will only have to test 1% of strike-offs moving forward.
• To achieve this, suppliers must provide number of strike-off tests performed which reflects:
o actual production volumes
o number of styles
o submit the list of passing test report IDs
• To request Tiering Verification Form, please contact [email protected]
• Maintain accurate records of test results for color system components and strike-offs.
• Nike and/or its Affiliates may request copies of these records at any time.
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DIGITAL AND SUBLIMATION PRINTS Digital and sublimation prints must be tested once per year.
• The sample should be prepared by printing each color individually on an RSL-compliant fabric representative of production material. Make sure to print a sufficient amount for lab testing.
• The samples must be applied with production transfer paper and on production equipment.
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QUESTIONS?
Are there any questions about the material so far?
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RSL FLOWCHARTS
Next up, a series of flowcharts to highlight the RSL implementation process
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RSL TESTING FLOWCHARTNike Restricted
Substances List
database
Material suppliers
and/or factories
NIKE, Inc., reports and
scorecards
• Nike-approved labs – Perform tests on submitted samples, communicate results and upload
data to RSL database.
• Nike RSL database – Stores all RSL testing data, creates test reports, tracks RSL performance.
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FAILURE RESOLUTION FLOWCHART
Do NOT ship materials
and do NOT start /
continue production
Failure resolution
required
Materials must be quarantined
When a failure occurs. They should
only leave quarantine after the failure
resolution process is completed with
Nike , inc representative
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TIME FOR LUNCH: 1 HOUR
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SAMPLE SUBMISSION
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GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING RSL SAMPLES Samples should be the same as those used in production.
Each sample must be 10 grams or more.
For inks, paints and adhesives – all samples must be sent in the cured state, following manufacturer guidance of actual production practices. Do not send uncured materials to the lab.
For all testing except metals, wrap aluminum foil securely around the sample.
Place each sample in a separate poly bag, seal, and label.
Complete all mandatory fields on the Test Request Form (TRF).
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TEST REQUEST FORM (TRF)Sections in the TRF
1. Sample submitter information
2. Lab and invoicing information
3. Brand information
4. Facility information
5. Sample information
6. Testing information
7. Signature
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SAMPLE SUBMITTER INFORMATIONSample submitter information
Service Requested
Regular (5 working days)
Express (3 working days) 40% surcharge
Remarks if any
Please Note - Due to analytical method requirements,
Nickel Release testing will exceed five days.
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LAB SELECTION & INVOICING
Lab Testing Reports will be sent to the email listed below
List of Laboratories with country
CC the test report to (optional):
CC the test report to (optional):
CC the test report to (optional):
Invoicing
Invoice to
Address
Tel
Contact person
Invoicing
Invoice to
Address
Tel
Contact person
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BRAND INFORMATION
Licensee Name is required if Licensee Submits
Brand tested for
Is this submission for a
licensee?Product type
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FACILITY INFORMATION
• Vendor Location Code must be entered properly to receive MSI score credit.
• DO NOT enter a vendor group code (which might correspond to multiple facilities).
• If you do not know your vendor code, e-mail your appropriate contact at the end of TRF.
• Vendors without a code should use the "Other"
• Factory Location Code must be entered at the lowest location code level.
• DO NOT enter a factory group. • Licensees are to enter their SM&S
(CRO) Code. • Inline factories may enter a PO Code or
PDM factory code.
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FACILITY INFORMATION
• You are required to enter yourManufacturer Name/Code if you are amanufacturer of inks/dyes.
• If you do not know your ink/dyemanufacturer code, e-mail your appropriatecontact at the end of TRF.
• You are required to enter your Manufacturer Name if you do not fall into one of the categories.
Please note that if you select' 'Other", you will not receive credit for testing, this is for people submitting samples with no vendor codes
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SAMPLE INFORMATION1. The sample must be pulled from a
production-ready material or it should be categorized as an R&D sample
2. Each sample must be 10 grams or more.
3. For all materials except metals; wrap aluminum foil securely around each sample.
4. Place each sample in a separate poly bag, seal and label.
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SAMPLE INFORMATIONNote: Retesting is only allowed during failure resolutionRetesting information
Sample Description
Please note if you choose production ready
material option then select appropriate test
package in Testing Information
R & D Testing• Testing performed by a vendor or supplier to determine if a development-
sample is RSL compliant, and should only be used during research and development or when advised by Nike during failure resolution.
• R&D sample tests cannot be converted to Production-ready material
samples after testing
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SAMPLE INFORMATIONMaterial/Product
Information
Dropdown Menu
Please choose appropriate material type - very important to get this
correct, as it triggers the proper test package for the lab
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SAMPLE INFORMATION
Material Color
InformationColor System
Testing
For Inks/PaintsMaterial Color Information – Not Required
Color system testing – Required
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QUICK NOTE - MATERIAL TYPE SELECTION
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Supplemental Testing Parameter
to be chosen individually
QUICK NOTE - MATERIAL TYPE & TEST MATRIX
Labs are instructed to consider all Core
Test parameters for testing
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TESTING INFORMATION If sample is production-ready material,
you must select a Test Package
**If the Electronics, Toys, or Other test package is checked, the appropriate RSL test package and/or additional tests must also be indicated.
Information – Test Package,Should match the material
Type selected in the dropdown
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TESTING INFORMATION
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Individual Tests
Individual May be used for Research & Development (R&D) or as directed by Nike.
Individual Tests do not affect MSI score or annual testing requirements.R&D samples cannot be converted to production ready materials after testing
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TESTING INFORMATION
Signature
Nike Contacts for
testing support
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How to send TRF?
Fill out the editable TRF, and then print, sign and place it in the package with your test samples before sending to a Nike RSL approved lab.
The latest updated version of the TRF is available at www.nikeincchemistry.com
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APPROVED TESTING LABS
Laboratory Shipping Information Contact Information
BV-GmbH
Bureau Veritas CPS (Germany) GmbH
Wilhelm Hennemannstr. 8 19061 Schwerin
Deutschland
Dr Jorg Ruhkamp, Laboratory Director
[email protected] Tel: 49 40 74041 0000
Fax: 49 40 74041 1499
BV-HK
Bureau Veritas CPS (Hong Kong) Ltd
l/F, Pacific Trade Centre, 2 Kai Hing Raoad, Kowloon
Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Dr. Lee Siu Ming, Regional Manager
[email protected] Tel: 852 2331 0726 Fax: 852
2331 0889
BV-USBureau Veritas CPS
100 Northpointe Blvd. Buffalo, New York 14228-1884
Michelle Korkowicz, Customer Service Specialist
[email protected] Tel: 716 505 3583 Fax:
716 505 3301
CTI-SZ
CTI (Shenzhen) Ltd.
Building C, HongWei Industrial Park BaoAn 70 District
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Kevin Lu, Senior Management Advisor [email protected] Tel:
+86-75533682258 Fax: +86-75533683385
• List of laboratories that Nike allows for RSL testing.
• Only test reports from laboratories that have been audited and approved by qualified Nike RSL personnel or their nominated representatives will be accepted as proof of compliance.
• All listed laboratories are now approved for RSL testing on all product types.
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APPROVED TESTING LABSLaboratory Shipping Information Contact Information
INTERTEK-HK
Intertek Testing Services Hong Kong Ltd.
4c Garment Centre 576 Castle Peak Road Kowloon,
Hong Kong
Kaye Leung, Client Services Supervisor
[email protected] Tel: 852 21738215 Fax: 852
34032528
INTERTEK-SH
Intertek Testing Services Limited, Shanghai
2/F, Building No.4, Shanghai Comalong Industrial Park,
889 Yi Shan Road, Shanghai 200233, China
Jane Wu, Sr. Manager, Customer Services
[email protected] Tel: 86 21 64954601; 86 21 60917026
Fax: 86 21 64953254
INTERTEK-TW
Intertek Testing Services Taiwan Ltd.
8R, No. 423, Ruiguang Rd., Neihu District, Taipei 114,
Taiwan
KY Liang, Divisional Head, Analytical Chemistry
[email protected] Tel: 886-2-66022236 Fax: 886 2
6602 2889
SGS-BR
SGS do Brasil Ltda.
Av. Andromeda, 832 Barueri- Sao Paulo SP, 06473-000
Brazil
Adriana Morelli
Tel: +55 11 3883 8808 Fax: +55 11 3883 8899
SGS-HK
SGS Hong Kong Ltd.
4/F, On Wui Centre, 25 Lok Yip Road Fanling, NT, Hong
Kong
Aaron Shum
Tel: +852 2774 7449, ext. 1354 Fax: +852 2330 4862
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APPROVED TESTING LABSLaboratory Shipping Information Contact Information
SGS-KO
SGS Korea Co., Ltd.
#322, The 0 Valley Bldg. 555-9, Hogye-dong Dongan-gu,
Anyang Gyeonggi Korea 431-080
SoowoongJeong [email protected] Tel:+82 31
460 8060 Fax: +82 31 460 8080
SGS-TH
SGS Thailand Ltd.
41/23 Soi Rama III 59 Rama III Road, Chongnonsee
Yannawa, Bangkok 10120 Thailand
Bhuwadon Samlam [email protected] Tel: +66
(0)2 683 0541 ext. 2177 Fax: +66 (0)2 294 8200
SGS-TW
FOOTWEAR AND EQUIPMENT
SGS Taiwan Ltd.
Multi Chemical Laboratory-Kaohsiung 61, Kai-Fa Rd, Nanzih
Export Processing Zone Kaohsiung , Taiwan 81170
Janny Lin, SGS Marketing Representative
[email protected] Tel: +886 7 3012121 ext.4102
Fax: +886 7 3010867
APPAREL
SGS Taiwan Ltd.
Textile Laboratory-Taipei 31, Wu Chyuan Road, New Taipei
Industrial Park Wu Ku District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 24886
Kara Chen
Tel: +886 2 2299 3279, ext. 5225 Fax: +886 2 2298 4060
SGS-VN
SGS Vietnam Ltd.
Lot 111/21, Road 19/5A, Group CN3 Tan Binh Industrial Park Tay
Thanh Ward, Tan Phu District Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Ngan Thai [email protected] Tel: +848 38 160 999 ext.
128 Fax: +848 38 160 996
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TEST REQUEST FORM (TRF) - SUMMARY Access the TRF at www.nikeincchemistry.com.
Complete the form, making sure to fill out all required fields, labelled with an * (asterisk).
Make sure to select the material type and test package, as well as any supplemental tests desired.
Print, sign and place it in the package with your test samples before sending to a Nike RSL approved lab.
Once testing has been initiated, suppliers are prohibited from shipping materials or products until they have received RSL Pass
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QUESTIONS?
Are there any questions about the material so far?
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TEST ADMINISTRATION The testing specified applies to both new and
existing materials (carryover items).
All testing must be performed on production ready material (identical to that used in actual product)
Adult and Kid (Infant / Toddler, Little Kids and Big Kids) RSL testing pass that can be used for products intended for children, including any “take down” product.
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TEST ADMINISTRATIONPrior to production:
Suppliers must provide factories with test results proving compliance with the Nike RSL.
All testing must be performed at a Nike RSL approved laboratory.
All samples sent to laboratory must be accompanied by Test Request Form (TRF).
Test results will be valid for one year from the RSL test report date unless otherwise stated.
If a failure occurs, the failure resolution process should be followed.
Nike reserves the right to request testing documentation at any time for any
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RSL PROGRAM QUESTIONS If you do not know your Nike, Inc. contact for general RSL
implementation questions, please refer to page 60 in the RSL and one will be assigned.
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RSL POLICY QUESTIONS For questions on the RSL policy, please use the contacts at the
bottom of page 60.
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WORKSHOPS: IN YOUR PACKET Each packet of materials contains:
A test Request Form and printed dropdown menu of material types
Information on samples needed to properly select number of
unique materials to test
Specific sections of the RSL policy which pertain to the
workshop
Sample of laboratory data
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WHAT IS EXPECTED?Select the number of samples that should be submitted
Identify which samples are the correct ones
Identify which colors would be appropriate
Fill out TRF
Review the lab results after the TRF exercise is completed
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WORKSHOP 1Choose the most appropriate session depending on your business unit, but lets balance the room so everyone is not in one session.
Session 1: Non Textile Material/General Tier 2 submissions
Session 2: Ink/paint submission/adhesives/input chemistry
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REVIEW DATA Review the test report provided in the pack
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WORKSHOP 2Choose the most appropriate session depending on your business unit.
Session 1: Synthetic Fiber
Session 2: Strike-off Testing
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REVIEW DATA Review the test report provided in the pack
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NOW WHAT???
RSL TESTING FAILURE
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FAILURE RESOLUTION - PROCEDURE Vendors must ensure all shipped materials meet Nike RSL requirements.
If an item fails, Nike expects the supplier to conduct an investigation into the source of the failure
The failure resolution process includes submission of a Failure Resolution Form (FRF) for follow-up.
The FRF collects information to determine root cause as well as to create short- and long-term corrective action plans to help remediate issues.
Any affected materials/products must be quarantined and not shipped until receiving passing test results or substitution of RSL compliant material/product is completed.
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FAILURE RESOLUTION FORM (FRF)
Pease Note - The FRF is attached at the bottom of every
failing report
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FAILURE RESOLUTION – PROCEDURE
Fill out the editable FRF and e-mail it to the appropriate Nike or Affiliate RSL contact (listed on the form) within 24 hours of receiving a FAIL test report.
The supplier must indicate the source of the failure (including chemical name), action taken to prevent the failure in the future, and acknowledgment that these changes will be implemented on future production.
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FAILURE RESOLUTION NOTES Anyone supplying materials to Nike Inc., whose product fails RSL
testing should fill out the Failure Resolution Form.
For some manufacturers, filling out Failure Resolution Form is optional but recommended. Examples of this type of manufacturer are
– Ink Manufacturer
– Chemical Manufacturer
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FILLING OUT THE FRF
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Key message : Failing material must be quarantined and must not be
shipped/used in production.
YES
FILLING OUT THE FRF
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2000 yards of black fabric is on hold
Key message : Clear description of affected material and quantity
FILLING OUT THE FRF
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The fabric was scheduled to ship 1/16/2016, the factory and
our Nike representatives have been notified of issue
Key message : Full visibility to the Nike Teams – identify all impacts such
as delivery delays or related issues
FILLING OUT THE FRF
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Key message : Response to this question may take more than 24
hours, please fill out as much as possible
Under investigation
FILLING OUT THE FRF
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Must be filled out and
submitted to Nike
within 24 Hr
FILLING OUT THE FRF
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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Supplier will work with Nike representative and will submit
completed FRF for approval within 4 weeks
Do not retest or release affected materials until specifically instructed by Nike representative.
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BETTER CHEMISTRY
At Nike, we recognize that RSL testing is only a small part of the process needed to drive better chemistry into the supply chain.
In this section we will focus on better, more sustainable chemistry options and tools available to all suppliers.
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NIKE MSI PROGRAM NIKE Materials Sustainability Index (NIKE MSI) measures the
environmental impacts of materials used in NIKE, Inc. products.
We use product sustainability indices to measure the environmental profile of each product. It also rewards suppliers for voluntary participation in sustainability programs.
Please contact [email protected] for questions on the program
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CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT & TRANSPARENCY
Maxim 07: Evolve immediately
In January 2016, Nike released new chemistry commitment forms that are tied tied to MSI scoring. These forms are detailed on the following slides
Page 67 - Chemicals management & Transparency
Page 68 - ZDHC MRSL Acknowledgement
Page 69 - Nike, Inc. Validation of a Greening Effort
Must complete before
October 2016 or MSI
points will be lost
Optional - for interested
suppliers
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CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT & TRANSPARENCY FORM
All suppliers participating in the Nike MSI program should take note of the chemicals management & transparency form on Page 67 of the RSL.
Review and complete the form with management input, firmly committing to the listed items
Upload the form to the Vendor Portal to receive MSI points
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MANUFACTURING RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST (MRSL)
Through the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) coalition, Nike collaborated with other brands to create the ZDHC MRSL.
The ZDHC MRSL sets limits for priority chemicals that could potentially be found in chemical formulations used in textile, synthetic leather, and leather manufacturing formulations.
Managing chemicals within the supply chain goes beyondsetting chemical limits for materials/products
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MANUFACTURING RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST (MRSL)
The difference between the MRSL and RSL is:
The M MRSL sets chemical limits for chemical formulations
RSL sets limits for chemicals in materials
MRSLInput
Chemistry
RSLProduct
Chemistry
The MRSL is a valuable tool for procuring chemical formulations that will help suppliers meet Nike sustainability targets
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MANUFACTURING RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST (MRSL)
Communicate the MRSL guidance with raw material and chemical
suppliers when procuring chemical formulations.
Verify with the supplier that all formulations for textiles, leather,
and synthetic leather meet the listed requirements
Develop a documented program to assure that purchased chemical
formulations meet MRSL limits
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How should we use the MRSL?
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MANUFACTURING RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST (MRSL)
MRSL compliant formulations will also help suppliers produce RSL compliant materials
Download the latest MRSL at: http://www.roadmaptozero.com/programme-documents/
Follow up after reviewing MRSL:Fill out the MRSL supplier acknowledgement letter - Page 68 in the RSL - and submit to vendor portal to receive MSI points
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bluesign® System
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bluesign® System PrinciplesThe bluesign® standard is built around five principles that align with Nike, Inc. targets:
Resource productivity
Consumer safety
Air emission
Water emission
Occupational health and safety
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What is the bluefinder?
Advanced search engine to support input management
Database of bluesign® approved chemicals, dyestuffs, and auxiliaries
More than 4300 chemical formulations reviewed for use in textiles, which are also compliant with the ZDHC MRSL
bluesign® bluefinder
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What is the blueguide?
advanced database of bluesign approved and certified materials
bluesign® blueguide offers you information about the environment, occupational health and safety, and consumer protection
Lists >30,000 materials and growing
bluesign® blueguide
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Nike strongly encourages the use of bluesign® approved products or materials to help meet key sustainability targets.
MSI program participants can receive points for their facilities by engaging with bluesign at a variety of levels. Please refer to your Nike Vendor Portal MSI program documents for full details
Special pricing is available to suppliers of Nike, Inc. for bluesign®
bluefinder access. Please contact bluesign® or [email protected] for details.
bluesign® – SYSTEM PARTNERS
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A Nike program enabling suppliers to receive points in the MSI program, based on selecting better chemistries for the production of materials.
A few examples of chemistry improvements which may receive points:
Use of bluesign® bluefinder chemistries in specific processes.
Substituting hazardous chemistries for less hazardous alternatives.
Development of a new material with a lower hazard profile.
Please refer to Page 69 of the RSL for program details and contacts.
VALIDATION OF A GREENING EFFORT (VGE)
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AFIRM GROUP
Apparel & Footwear International
RSL Management Group
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AFIRM GROUP – SUPPLIERS TOOLKITThe AFIRM Suppliers Toolkit is a “must have” guidance document for all suppliers that contains excellent information on:
Compendium of textile and footwear chemicals
Chemicals management practices
Case studies and resolutions for RSL failures
Extensive information on chemical discharge
Available for download at: www.afirm-group.com/toolkit
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BEFORE WE GO
Lets review a few follow up actions for each attendee
Think about take away items once we leave the session
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FOLLOW UP ACTIONS Review the new RSL and TRF at www.nikeincchemistry.com, and note that the
most up to date versions are always available at this location.
Carefully select and submit samples; review data with care.
Track your RSL testing and ensure you are following the implementation guidance
Ensure your facility has the process in place to follow up on RSL failures
immediately
Reach out to your local Nike representative or [email protected] for
questions on the RSL policy
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KEY TAKEAWAYS• All materials produced for Nike, Inc. must comply with the RSL
• Proper material selection, sample submission, and understanding the testing data are all very important
• RSL Failures – Failure resolution is imperative
• Better Chemistry resources are available for effective input stream management
• Day 2 training is available focused on Chemicals Management and sustainable practices
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