Chemicals

Restricted Substances

We were the first company in our industry to establish a Restricted Substance List (RSL) identifying thechemicals we will not allow to be used in our products or in the production process due to their potential impact on consumers, workers and the environment. The RSL provides up-to-date information to our business partners, including direct sources and licensees, on product compliance with international consumer products regulations, to the best of our knowledge.The RSL must be shared with all sources of materials, parts and chemicals that are used in making our products, and these sources must declare that they are in compliance.

In an effort to build sustainability deeper into our business, we are working to phase out two chemicals from our production cycle given their recognized or potential impact on the environment and natural ecosystems: alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEOs) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

Implementation Practices

We enforce adherence to our Restricted Substance List by performing and implementing rigorous training, auditing and testing in collaboration with other brands and retailers to ensure that chemicals are used responsibly from product design to development, manufacturing and distribution. Our Social and Environmental Sustainability Guidebook explains our requirements for proper chemical management.