Chemical-technical products
The requirements for chemical-technical products are mainly set for the properties of products and the substances contained, and only in exceptional cases are requirements set for limiting individual specified substances. The intention with this approach is to stimulate technical development so that the environmental and health characteristics of chemical-technical products are continuously improved. Another important idea behind the criteria is to combine the lifecycle perspective with a risk perspective, in other words, focusing on aspects where there is significant risk of substances contained impacting on health or the environment. In some cases, specific relevant exceptions from the requirements are stated.
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| Environmental hazards of the product | Core | Technical specification | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information It is important to avoid the distribution of environmentally hazardous substances in the environment. The core criterion excludes environmentally hazardous products. Criterion text The product shall not be classified with the following hazard classifications and hazard statements in accordance with Regulation (EC) No.1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP regulation), neither in EU-harmonised classification (in accordance with appendix VI in the CLP-regulation), nor in self-classification.
Exceptions:
The product is part of a closed system1 and The product is diluted to a concentration below the classification limit for H400 at the time of use. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Environmentally hazardous substances | Advanced | Technical specification | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information It is important to avoid spreading of environmentally hazardous substances in the environment. This requirement limits the environmentally hazardous substances in the product. Criterion text Ingredient substances1 shall not be classified with the following hazard class and hazard statements in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP regulation), neither in EU-harmonised classification (in accordance with appendix VI in the CLP regulation) nor in self-classification. 1272/2008 on classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP Regulation).
Exemption: Enzymes (including stabilizers and preservatives in the enzyme raw material) if they are in liquid form or as encapsulated granules. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Bioaccumulation of preservatives and colouring agents | Core | Technical specification | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information It is important that preservatives and colouring agents in the products are not bioaccumulative since they can accumulate in living organisms and become concentrated upwards in the food chain. Criterion text Ingredient1 preservatives and colouring agents shall not be bioaccumulative, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP regulation). Exceptions:
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| Biodegradability of surfactants | Advanced | Technical specification | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information Surfactants are used in large amounts in detergents and many surfactants are toxic to aquatic organisms. It is therefore relevant to avoid accumulation of them in the environment. Many surfactants are degradeable under aerobic conditions (with oxygen). This requirement also require the surfactants to be degradeable under anaerobic condition (without oxygen). Criterion text Surfactants in the products shall be readily biodegradable (aerobic) according to OECD's guidelines test methods 301(A to F) or 310 or similar test methods and anaerobically biodegradable according to OECD's guidelines test method 311 or similar test methods. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Sensitizing (allergenic) product | Core | Technical specification | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information It is important to reduce the risk of allergies in people who come in contact with hygiene and cleaning products. The core requirement excludes sensitizing products. Criterion text The product shall not be classified with the following hazard class and hazard statements in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP regulation), neither in EU-harmonized classification (in accordance with appendix VI in the CLP regulation) nor in self-classification. The product shall also not be subject to labeling requirements with the text "Contains (the name of the sensitizing substance). May cause an allergic reaction” (EUH208) according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP Regulation).
Exceptions: Products where the labelling with EUH 208 is caused by the classification of the ingredient enzymes. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Sensitizing (allergenic) substances | Advanced | Technical specification | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information It is important to reduce the risk of allergies in people who come in contact with cosmetic products. The advanced requirement limits sensitizing substances in the product. Criterion text Ingredient substances1 shall not be classified with the following hazard class and hazard statements in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP regulation), neither in EU-harmonised classification (in accordance with appendix VI in the CLP regulation) nor in self-classification. 1272/2008 on classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP Regulation).
Exceptions:
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| Phosphate | Core | Technical specification | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information Phosphorous is a finite resource and it is therefore relevant to reduce the usage of phosphorous in chemical products as phosphates. Criterion text The product shall not contain1 phosphates. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Palm oil | Core | Award criteria | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information Palm oil produced in large scale is associated with serious consequences for people and environment. The requirement secures traceability of the palm oil. Criterion text To be awarded points or price deduction in the evaluation of the bid, the supplier shall confirm in the bid that palm oil, palm kernel oil, palm oil derivatives or palm kernel oil derivatives are produced according to:
Exemption: Ingoing raw materials in the product < 1 %. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Health risks of ingredient substances | Core | Technical specification | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information It is important that there are no substances in the products, that are toxic or can cause cancer, genetic defects, harm fertility or the unborn child. This is to protect the user, but also to avoid distribution in the environment. Criterion text Ingredient substances1 shall not be classified with the following hazard class and hazard statements in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP regulation), neither in EU-harmonised classification (in accordance with appendix VI in the CLP regulation) nor in self-classification.
Exceptions:
Enzymes (including stabilizers and preservatives in the enzyme raw material) if they are in liquid form or as encapsulated granules. The exception does not apply to enzymes in spray products. Fragrances Colouring agents approved as food additives in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives. Biological substances2, for example plant extracts
Pollutants of NTA (Trisodium nitrilotriacetate, CAS 5064-31-3) in complexing agents at levels of up to 0.1 weight% in the end product.
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| Limitation of specific substances/substance groups | Core | Technical specification | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information There are several problematic substances/substance groups that are difficult to exclude by means of general requirements for substances or classification of products. Therefore it is important to set requirements that minimizes the amount of such substances/substance groups in the products. Criterion text
EDTA (CAS 60-00-4) Aromatic solvents Halogenated solvents
Alkylphenolethoxylates (APEOs ) Active chlorine
Exception: Dearomatised naphtha with <1 % aromatic hydrocarbons and <0.1 % benzene as well as residual monomers in products containing polymers are exempted from the requirement. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Limitation of specific substances/substance groups Advanced | Advanced | Technical specification | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information There are several problematic substances/substance groups that are difficult to exclude by means of general requirements for substances or classification of products. Therefore it is important to set requirements that minimizes the amount of such substances/substance groups in the products. Criterion text
EDTA (CAS 60-00-4) Aromatic solvents Halogenated solvents
Alkylphenolethoxylates (APEOs ) Active chlorine Substances evaluated by EU to be Substances evaluated by the EU to be PBT (persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic) or vPvB (very persistent and very bioaccumulative)2 Substances on the Candidate list3 Substances that are considered to be endocrine disruptors or potential endocrine disruptors4 Organic halogenated substances besides halogenated solvents
Exception: Dearomatised naphtha with <1 % aromatic hydrocarbons and <0.1 % benzene as well as residual monomers in products containing polymers are exempted from the requirement. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Limitation of biocides | Core | Technical specification | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information To avoid over-use of antimicrobial substances, which may lead to the development of resistance in bacteria, it is important to limit the use of biocides. Criterion text The product shall not be intended to have antimicrobial function, i.e it may only contain biocides in order to preserve the product or the raw material in the product.
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| Dosage instructions | Core | Technical specification | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information Dosage instructions are important in order to avoid overdosing and unnecessary emissions. Criterion text For products with manual dosing, the dosage instructions shall appear on the packaging or the product sheet.
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| Plastic packaging Core | Core | Technical specification | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information Plastic packaging are used in large amounts. This requirement aims to increase the recyclability if the packaging by limiting the choices of plastics to be used and later recycled. Criterion text Primary packaging, closures and labels shall fulfill the following:
Polyethylene (PE)
Exemption Thermoplastics in closures | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Plastic packaging Advanced | Advanced | Technical specification | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information Plastic packaging are used in large amounts. This requirement aims to increase the recyclability if the packaging by limiting the choices of plastics to be used, exclude coloured packaging and avoid metals and fillers in the plastic packaging. Criterion text Primary packaging, closures and labels shall fulfil the following:
Polyethylene (PE)
Exemptions:
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| Plastic packaging in pouches | Spearhead | Award criteria | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information By using plastic pouches as packaging the amount of packaging material is decreased. When this kind of packaging can be recycled the environmental gains are increased. Criterion text To be awarded [points or price deduction] in the evaluation of the bid, the supplier shall confirm that the pouches used as packaging, in the bid, fulfils the following:
monomaterial (PE, PP eller PET) or the combinationen PE/PP
Polyethylene (PE)
Exemption Packaging containing recycled plastics (Post Consumer Recycled) may be coloured/tinted. The colouration shall not be done with Carbon Black. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Perfume | Core | Technical specification | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information Fragrances are a common cause of contact allergy. When perfumed products are used, it is important that the perfumes are produced in a safe way. Criterion text Any perfumes1 shall be produced in accordance with the International Fragarance Associations (IFRA2 )standards or equivalent.
Nitromusk compounds and polycyclic musk compounds Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyklohexene Carboxaldehyde, HICC (CASnr 31906-04-4, 51414-25-6) Atranol (CASnr 526-37-4) Chloroatranol (CASnr 57074-21-2)
Fragrances classified as sensitizing with H317 Fragrances that shall be declared according to Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 on detergents | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Unscented | Core | Technical specification | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information By selecting unscented products, the possibilities for allergic persons to be able to stay in public premises are improved. Criterion text The product shall not contain perfumes, i.e. substances/substance mixtures that are added with the purpose to improve product's fragrance characteristics. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Supply of safety data sheets | Core | Special contract terms | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information Safety data sheets in electronic form facilitate administration and contribute to the correct risk and safety information reaching the user. Criterion text For all products in the contract where safety data sheets are required in accordance with regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (Reach-regulation), from the start of the contract the supplier shall make sure that:
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| Quality assurance | Core | Qualification requirement | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information In order to fulfil the requirements in the technical specification, the supplier shall have documented procedures and instructions for quality assurance. Criterion text The supplier of the offered products shall itself, or through its sub-supplier, have documented routines and instructions in order to ensure:
In order to ensure that the above items are observed in daily production, the routines and instructions at a minimum must include the following:
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| Requirements under the ILO core conventions | Core | Special contract terms | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The contract terms on the basic level aim to ensure that the supplier has effective risk management regarding workers' rights under the ILO core conventions in its own operation as well as in the supply chain regarding subcontractors who are directly involved in the performance of the contract. Criterion text 1. The supplier's obligation Throughout the entire contract period, the supplier shall apply the contract terms under item 1-4. The contract shall be fulfilled in accordance with the following terms regarding workers’ rights:
The terms regarding workers’ rights are called “the Terms” hereafter. In the event of the core conventions of the ILO are in conflict with national law, the supplier shall take reasonable measures to ensure compliancy with the international regulations. The obligations concerns workers when they perform work within the frame of the contract. The supplier shall, according to item 2, ensure that the Terms are fulfilled by hired subcontractors that directly contribute to the performance of the contract, regardless of the number of intermediaries. In addition, the supplier shall ensure that these subcontractors participate in the follow-up, The obligations concerns work carried out under such conditions where Swedish labour law is not applicable. 2. Policies and routines To fulfil the obligations under item 1, the supplier shall take measures to prevent and manage any deviations from the Terms according to item 2.1-2.6 below. The measures shall be documented and applied throughout the entire contract period in their own operation and the operation of any subcontractors who directly contribute to the performance of the contract, regardless of the number of intermediaries. At the start of the contract the supplier shall have: 2.1 adopted a commonly accessible policy, adopted by the highest management including a commitment to respect the Terms, 2.2. adopted routines to convey their commitment to respect the Terms in their own operation and in the supply chain, 2.3 appointed a manager at the highest management level, responsible for compliance with the Terms, 2.4 adopted routines to regularly carry out risk analyses, i.e. to identify and prioritise current and potential risks of deviation from the Terms, as well as mapping the supply chain with special regard to high risk operations, 2.5 adopted routines for regular follow-up of the Terms compliance, and 2.6 adopted routines to immediate action to prevent and limit deviations from the Terms, and to make amendments to identified deviations. The measures shall be taken in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, or the equivalent. 3. Follow-up [The contracting authority] has the right to follow-up that the supplier fulfils its obligations. The follow-up may be carried out in different steps; self-assessment and audit. 3.1 Self-assessment 3.2 Audit 4. Management of deficiencies If the supplier does not participate in follow-up or if there are deficiencies in the documentation to be provided under item 3, a correction shall be made within the time determined by [the contracting authority]. In case of deficiencies in compliance to the Terms, the supplier shall amend this according to a schedule and action plan, developed by the supplier, and to be approved by [the contracting authority]. The schedule and action plan are to be developed within the time period decided by [the contracting authority] and must be proportionate to the nature of the deficiencies and clearly describe how these are to be remedied within the established schedule. [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect if the supplier do not make amendments within the established period or do not remedy deficiencies within the established [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect in the case of severe deviations from the Terms. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Sustainable supply chains | Advanced | Special contract terms | Chemical products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The terms regarding sustainable supply chains aim to ensure that the supplier has efficient risk management in their own operation and in the supply chain, covering the areas human rights, labour rights, environmental protection and anti-corruption. Criterion text 1. The supplier’s obligation Throughout the entire contract period, the supplier shall apply the contract terms under item 1-4. The contract shall be fulfilled in accordance with the following terms regarding human rights, workers’ rights, environmental protection, and anti-corruption (sustainable supply chains):
The terms regarding sustainable supply chains are called “the Terms” hereafter. When international regulations prescribe a stronger protection for the individual than the national legislation, the supplier shall take reasonable measures to ensure compliancy with the international regulations. The obligations concerns all operations connected to the performance of the contract. The supplier shall, according to item 2, ensure that the Terms are fulfilled by hired subcontractors in all parts of the supply chain. In addition, the supplier shall ensure that these subcontractors participate in the follow-up, according to item 3. 2. Policies and routines To fulfil the obligations under item 1, the supplier shall take measures to prevent andmanage any deviations from the Terms according to item 2.1-2.6 below. The measures shall be documented and applied concurrently throughout the entire contract period in their own operation as well as in the operation of any subcontractors in all parts of the supply chain. At the start of the contract the supplier shall have: 2.1 adopted a commonly accessible policy, adopted by the highest management including a commitment to respect the Terms, 2.2. adopted routines to convey their commitment to respect the Terms in their own operation and in the supply chain, 2.3 appointed a manager at the highest management level, responsible for compliance with the Terms, 2.4 adopted routines to regularly carry out risk analyses, i.e. to identify and prioritise current and potential risks of deviation from the Terms, as well as mapping the supply chain with special regard to high risk operations, 2.5 adopted routines for regular follow-up of the Terms compliance, and 2.6 adopted routines to immediate action to prevent and limit deviations from the Terms, and to make amendments to identified deviations. The measures shall be taken in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, or the equivalent. 3. Follow-up [The contracting authority] has the right to follow-up that the supplier fulfils its obligations. The follow-up may be carried out in different steps; self-assessment and audit. 3.1 Self-assessment 3.2 Audit 4. Management of deficiencies If the supplier does not participate in follow-up or if there are deficiencies in the documentation to be provided under item 3, a correction shall be made within the time determined by [the contracting authority]. In case of deficiencies in compliance to the Terms, the supplier shall amend this according to a schedule and action plan, developed by the supplier, and to be approved by [the contracting authority]. The schedule and action plan are to be developed within the time period decided by [the contracting authority] and must be proportionate to the nature of the deficiencies and clearly describe how these are to be remedied within the established schedule. [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect if the supplier do not make amendments within the established period or do not remedy deficiencies within the established [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect in the case of severe deviations from the Terms. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Environmentally hazardous substances | Advanced | Technical specification | Cosmetic products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information It is important to avoid spreading of environmentally hazardous substances in the environment. This requirement limits the environmentally hazardous substances in the product. Criterion text Ingredient substances1 shall not be classified with the following hazard class and hazard statements in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP regulation), neither in EU-harmonised classification (in accordance with appendix VI in the CLP regulation) nor in self-classification.
Exemption: Enzymes (including stabilizers and preservatives in the enzyme raw material) if they are in liquid form or as encapsulated granules. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Bioaccumulation of preservatives and colouring agents | Core | Technical specification | Cosmetic products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information It is important that preservatives and colouring agents in the products are not bioaccumulative since they can accumulate in living organisms and become concentrated upwards in the food chain. Criterion text Ingredient1 preservatives and colouring agents shall not be bioaccumulative, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP regulation). Exceptions:
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| Biodegradeability of surfactants | Advanced | Technical specification | Cosmetic products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information Surfactants are used in large amounts in cosmetic products and many surfactants are toxic to aquatic organisms. It is therefore relevant to avoid accumulation of them in the environment. Many surfactants are degradeable under aerobic conditions (with oxygen). This requirement also require the surfactants to be degradeable under anaerobic condition (without oxygen). Criterion text Surfactants in the products shall be readily biodegradable (aerobic) according to OECD's guidelines test methods 301(A to F) or 310 or similar test methods and anaerobically biodegradable according to OECD's guidelines test method 311 or similar test methods. Exemptions from anaerobic biodegradation:
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| Sensitizing (allergenic) substances | Advanced | Technical specification | Cosmetic products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information It is important to reduce the risk of allergies in people who come in contact with cosmetic products. The requirement limits sensitizing substances in the product. Criterion text Ingredient substances1 shall not be classified with the following hazard classifications and hazard statements in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP regulation), neither in EU-harmonised classification (according to appendix VI in the CLP regulation) nor in self-classification.
Exceptions:
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| Palm oil | Core | Award criteria | Cosmetic products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information Palm oil produced in large scale is associated with serious consequences for people and environment. The requirement secures traceability of the palm oil. Criterion text To be awarded points or price deduction in the evaluation of the bid, the supplier shall confirm in the bid that palm oil, palm kernel oil, palm oil derivatives or palm kernel oil derivatives are produced according to:
Exemption: Ingoing raw materials in the product < 1 %. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Health risks of ingredient substances | Core | Technical specification | Cosmetic products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information It is important that there are no substances in products that are toxic or can cause cancer, genetic defects, harm fertility or the unborn child. This is to protect the user, but also to avoid distribution in the environment. Criterion text Ingredient substances1 shall not be classified with the following hazard statements in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP regulation), neither in EU-harmonized classification (in accordance with appendix VI in the CLP regulation) nor in self-classification.
Exceptions:
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| Limitation of specific substances/substance groups | Advanced | Technical specification | Cosmetic products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information There are several problematic substances/substance groups that are difficult to exclude by means of general requirements for substances or classification of products. Therefore it is important to set requirements that minimizes the amount of such substances/substance groups in the products. Criterion text The following substances and substance groups shall not be ingredients1 in the product:
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| Limitation of biocides | Core | Technical specification | Cosmetic products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information To avoid over-use of antimicrobial substances, which may lead to the development of resistance in bacteria, it is important to limit the content of biocides in the products. Criterion text The product shall not be intended to have an antimicrobial function, i.e it may only contain biocides in order to preserve the product or the raw material in the product. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Plastic packaging | Core | Technical specification | Cosmetic products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information Plastic packaging are used in large amounts. This requirement aims to increase the recyclability if the packaging by limiting the choices of plastics to be used and later recycled. Criterion text Primary packaging, closures and labels shall fulfill the following:
Polyethylene (PE)
Exemption: Thermoplastics in closures | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Plastic packaging advanced | Advanced | Technical specification | Cosmetic products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information Plastic packaging are used in large amounts. This requirement aims to increase the recyclability if the packaging by limiting the choices of plastics to be used, exclude coloured packaging and avoid metals and fillers in the plastic packaging. Criterion text Primary packaging, closures and labels shall fulfill the following:
Polyethylene (PE)
Exemptions:
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| Plastic packaging in pouches | Spearhead | Award criteria | Cosmetic products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information By using plastic pouches as packaging the amount of packaging material is decreased. When this kind of packaging can be recycled the environmental gains are increased. Criterion text To be awarded points or price deduction in the evaluation of the bid, the supplier shall confirm that the pouches used as packaging, in the bid, fulfills the following:
monomaterial (PE, PP eller PET) or the combinationen PE/PP
Polyethylene (PE)
Exemption: Packaging containing recycled plastics (Post Consumer Recycled) may be coloured/tinted. The colouration shall not be done with Carbon Black. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Perfume | Core | Technical specification | Cosmetic products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information Fragrances are a common cause of contact allergy. If perfumed products are used, it is important that the perfumes are produced in a safe way. Criterion text Any perfumes1 shall be produced in accordance with the International Fragrance AssociationsIFRA2 standards or equivalent.
Nitromusk compounds and polycyclic musk compounds Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyklohexene Carboxaldehyde, HICC (CASnr 31906-04-4, 51414-25-6) Atranol (CASnr 526-37-4) Chloroatranol (CASnr 57074-21-2)
Fragrances classified as sensitizing with H317 Fragrances that shall be declared according to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, in rinse-off products3.
Fragrances that shall be declared according to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, in leave-on products4
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| Unscented | Core | Technical specification | Cosmetic products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information By selecting unscented products, the possibilities for allergic persons to be able to stay in public premises are improved. Criterion text The product shall not contain perfumes, i.e. substances/substance mixtures that are added with the purpose to improve product's fragrance characteristics. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Quality assurance | Core | Qualification requirement | Cosmetic products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information In order to fulfil the requirements in the technical specification, the supplier shall have documented procedures and instructions for quality assurance. Criterion text The supplier of the offered products shall itself, or through its sub-supplier, have documented routines and instructions in order to ensure:
In order to ensure that the above items are observed in daily production, the routines and instructions at a minimum must include the following:
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| Requirements under the ILO core conventions | Core | Special contract terms | Cosmetic products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The contract terms on the basic level aim to ensure that the supplier has effective risk management regarding workers' rights under the ILO core conventions in its own operation as well as in the supply chain regarding subcontractors who are directly involved in the performance of the contract. Criterion text 1. The supplier's obligation Throughout the entire contract period, the supplier shall apply the contract terms under item 1-4. The contract shall be fulfilled in accordance with the following terms regarding workers’ rights:
The terms regarding workers’ rights are called “the Terms” hereafter. In the event of the core conventions of the ILO are in conflict with national law, the supplier shall take reasonable measures to ensure compliancy with the international regulations. The obligations concerns workers when they perform work within the frame of the contract. The supplier shall, according to item 2, ensure that the Terms are fulfilled by hired subcontractors that directly contribute to the performance of the contract, regardless of the number of intermediaries. In addition, the supplier shall ensure that these subcontractors participate in the follow-up, The obligations concerns work carried out under such conditions where Swedish labour law is not applicable. 2. Policies and routines To fulfil the obligations under item 1, the supplier shall take measures to prevent and manage any deviations from the Terms according to item 2.1-2.6 below. The measures shall be documented and applied throughout the entire contract period in their own operation and the operation of any subcontractors who directly contribute to the performance of the contract, regardless of the number of intermediaries. At the start of the contract the supplier shall have: 2.1 adopted a commonly accessible policy, adopted by the highest management including a commitment to respect the Terms, 2.2. adopted routines to convey their commitment to respect the Terms in their own operation and in the supply chain, 2.3 appointed a manager at the highest management level, responsible for compliance with the Terms, 2.4 adopted routines to regularly carry out risk analyses, i.e. to identify and prioritise current and potential risks of deviation from the Terms, as well as mapping the supply chain with special regard to high risk operations, 2.5 adopted routines for regular follow-up of the Terms compliance, and 2.6 adopted routines to immediate action to prevent and limit deviations from the Terms, and to make amendments to identified deviations. The measures shall be taken in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, or the equivalent. 3. Follow-up [The contracting authority] has the right to follow-up that the supplier fulfils its obligations. The follow-up may be carried out in different steps; self-assessment and audit. 3.1 Self-assessment 3.2 Audit 4. Management of deficiencies If the supplier does not participate in follow-up or if there are deficiencies in the documentation to be provided under item 3, a correction shall be made within the time determined by [the contracting authority]. In case of deficiencies in compliance to the Terms, the supplier shall amend this according to a schedule and action plan, developed by the supplier, and to be approved by [the contracting authority]. The schedule and action plan are to be developed within the time period decided by [the contracting authority] and must be proportionate to the nature of the deficiencies and clearly describe how these are to be remedied within the established schedule. [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect if the supplier do not make amendments within the established period or do not remedy deficiencies within the established [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect in the case of severe deviations from the Terms. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Sustainable supply chains | Advanced | Special contract terms | Cosmetic products | ||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The terms regarding sustainable supply chains aim to ensure that the supplier has efficient risk management in their own operation and in the supply chain, covering the areas human rights, labour rights, environmental protection and anti-corruption. Criterion text 1. The supplier’s obligation Throughout the entire contract period, the supplier shall apply the contract terms under item 1-4. The contract shall be fulfilled in accordance with the following terms regarding human rights, workers’ rights, environmental protection, and anti-corruption (sustainable supply chains):
The terms regarding sustainable supply chains are called “the Terms” hereafter. When international regulations prescribe a stronger protection for the individual than the national legislation, the supplier shall take reasonable measures to ensure compliancy with the international regulations. The obligations concerns all operations connected to the performance of the contract. The supplier shall, according to item 2, ensure that the Terms are fulfilled by hired subcontractors in all parts of the supply chain. In addition, the supplier shall ensure that these subcontractors participate in the follow-up, according to item 3. 2. Policies and routines To fulfil the obligations under item 1, the supplier shall take measures to prevent andmanage any deviations from the Terms according to item 2.1-2.6 below. The measures shall be documented and applied concurrently throughout the entire contract period in their own operation as well as in the operation of any subcontractors in all parts of the supply chain. At the start of the contract the supplier shall have: 2.1 adopted a commonly accessible policy, adopted by the highest management including a commitment to respect the Terms, 2.2. adopted routines to convey their commitment to respect the Terms in their own operation and in the supply chain, 2.3 appointed a manager at the highest management level, responsible for compliance with the Terms, 2.4 adopted routines to regularly carry out risk analyses, i.e. to identify and prioritise current and potential risks of deviation from the Terms, as well as mapping the supply chain with special regard to high risk operations, 2.5 adopted routines for regular follow-up of the Terms compliance, and 2.6 adopted routines to immediate action to prevent and limit deviations from the Terms, and to make amendments to identified deviations. The measures shall be taken in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, or the equivalent. 3. Follow-up [The contracting authority] has the right to follow-up that the supplier fulfils its obligations. The follow-up may be carried out in different steps; self-assessment and audit. 3.1 Self-assessment 3.2 Audit 4. Management of deficiencies If the supplier does not participate in follow-up or if there are deficiencies in the documentation to be provided under item 3, a correction shall be made within the time determined by [the contracting authority]. In case of deficiencies in compliance to the Terms, the supplier shall amend this according to a schedule and action plan, developed by the supplier, and to be approved by [the contracting authority]. The schedule and action plan are to be developed within the time period decided by [the contracting authority] and must be proportionate to the nature of the deficiencies and clearly describe how these are to be remedied within the established schedule. [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect if the supplier do not make amendments within the established period or do not remedy deficiencies within the established [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect in the case of severe deviations from the Terms. | |||||||||||||||||||||
The requirements for chemical-technical products are mainly set for the properties of products and the substances contained, and only in exceptional cases are requirements set for limiting individual specified substances. The intention with this approach is to stimulate technical development so that the environmental and health characteristics of chemical-technical products are continuously improved. Another important idea behind the criteria is to combine the lifecycle perspective with a risk perspective, in other words, focusing on aspects where there is significant risk of substances contained impacting on health or the environment. In some cases, specific relevant exceptions from the requirements are stated.