The SEAM Project - An Introduction[ PDF : 106kb | 8 Page]TABLE OF CONTENS
Factories Participating in the SEAM Eco-label Demonstration Project
Part A[ PDF : 62.7kb | 4 Page]
1. The Need for an Eco-label
2. What is an Eco-label?
3. What are the Benefits of Eco-labelling?
4. Eco-labelling Schemes
5. How to Select an Appropriate Eco-label
Part B: How to Obtain an Eco-label - A Step by Step Guide[ PDF : 215kb | 15 Page]
Introduction
Step 1: Management Commitment
Step 2: Selection of Eco-label and Product Line(s) (Articles)
Step 3: Establish a Factory Eco-labelling Implementation Team
Step 4: Obtain Eco-label Certifying Procedures and Application Form
Step 5: Prepare Process Flow Diagram(s)
Step 6: Conduct Audit of Chemicals and Dyestuffs
Step 7: Action Plan to Phase Out Objectionable Substances
Step 8: Chemicals and Dyes Substitution
Step 9: Process Optimisation
Step 10: Verification and Operating Procedural Changes
Step 11: Establish a Quality Assurance System and Prepare Quality Manual
Step 12: Submit Application Form, Declaration of Conformity and Samples
Step 13: Award of Eco-label Certification
Step 14: Annual Renewal
Part C: Cost Benefits[ PDF : 58.1kb | 6 Page]
1. Cost Benefit Issues
2. Analytical Costs and Staff Resources
3. Cost Benefits at Misr Mahalla
4. Cost Benefits at Giza Spinning and Weaving
Part D: Helpful Hints[ PDF : 53.4kb | 7 Page]
1. Do’s and Don’ts
2. Frequently Asked Questions
3. Suggestions for Eco-Friendly Processing
4. Some Textile Non Eco-Friendly Chemicals and Potential Alternatives
List of Figures:
Figure 1: Steps for Achieving an Eco-Label: Textile Manufacturers
Figure 2: Simplified Process Flow Diagram for Textile Wet Processing
Appendices:
(App 1-3 )
(App 5-7 )
(App 11-12 )
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1. Eco-labels and Product Groups Covered by each Eco-label
2. Öko-Tex 100 Standards
a. Criteria and Limit Values of Öko-Tex Standard 100b. Non-Permissible Individual Substances as per Öko-Tex Standard 100
c. Safer Alternatives for Some Banned Dyes
3. List of Institutes
Authorised to Grant Öko-Tex 100 Certificate
4. Illustrative Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
5. Chemical Audit Findings for Misr Mahalla
6. Chemical Audit Findings for Giza Spinning and Weaving
7. Phase out of Harmful Chemicals and Processes Modifications at Misr Mahalla
8. Application Form of Öko-TexStandard100andDeclarationofConformity
9. Copy of Öko-Tex Certificate acquired by the factories under the SEAM Project
10. Renewal Application Form for Öko-Tex Standard 100
11. Detailed Breakdown of Operating Costs at Misr Mahalla
12. Detailed Breakdown of Operating Costs at Giza Spinning and Weaving
Useful References