Global Product Stewardship program may have various
meanings and elements. Young & Global Partners
understand specific needs of each industry group and
individual companies. The common and typical questions
on product stewardship may include:
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Do your importers have
capacity to ensure
compliance with
product-related EHS
regulations in local
markets?
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If not, do you have your
own capacity to ensure
product compliance for the
export markets?
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At the micro level, could
you ensure that chemicals in
your product are usable
today and tomorrow?
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Are you a nanotechnology
leader? What happens if your
technology may become
regulated before the
commercialization?
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Industry |
Approach |
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Chemicals |
Consolidation and
standardization of environment, health and
safety regulatory data on products.
Compliance with the requirements on the
provision of material safety data sheets
(MSDS) and chemical classification and
labeling in line with the UN Globally
Harmonized System on Classification and
Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). |
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Electronics |
Ensuring non-use of
hazardous substances in electronics and
compliance with material restriction,
elimination of ozone depleting substances in
processes, take-back, reuse, recycling of
electronic hardware and solid waste. Further
improvement in design processes,
manufacturing processes, and site operations
to find areas. |
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Retailers |
Need and right to know
about chemical-containing products from
suppliers. Consumer product categories that
are impacted are broad. Wal Mart requires
formulators to provide environmental and
regulatory data to a third-party system to
review and ensure their policies are
satisfied. |
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Pesticides |
Prevention of any delays
in regulatory approvals and ensuring launch
of new technology products. Proactive
product stewardship at planning, process and
operation stages. |
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National and
International EHS Law &
Regulation: This
include general national
environmental laws and
international conventions
containing regulatory
control on chemicals (e.g.,
air pollutant emission
standards, water quality
standards). Chemical
regulations are separately
classified and compiled.
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National and
International Chemical Law &
Regulation:
Kashinho (Japan), TSCA (US),
SAICM, REACH, IFCS, POPs,
PIC, Montreal Protocol,
China New Chemical
Regulation. Please see the
depth of our regulatory
coverage -
Japan Chemical Law.
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National and
International Health &
Safety Law & Regulation:
Occupational exposure limits
on chemical agents,
carcinogens, biological
agents, asbestos and other
air-borne agents in
workplaces.
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National and
International EPR and Waste
Law & Regulation:
Extended producer
responsibility (EPR)
regulations at the
international and national
level. Take-back, recycling,
non-use of hazardous
substances in products (e.g.
RoHS, ELV), treatment of
hazardous waste, transport
of waste. Please see the
depth of our regulatory
coverage -
China RoHS Law, Regulation
and Standards.
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Chemical Inventories,
Classifications and Labeling:
Inclusion of national chemical
inventories in English and/or
local languages. Extensive
classification and labeling
information with timely update.
This is an extremely difficult
challenge that Young & Global
Partners are facing and solving
together with our clients.
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Import and Export
Control / Restrictions:
Import and export of strategic
goods, chemical and biological
weapons, chemical import and
export restrictions.
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Transport and Storage of
Dangerous Goods: EU
ADR, IATA, ICAO, IMDG, and other
national law and regulations on
transport of dangerous goods by
air, waterways, sea, rail and
road.
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Product Liability,
Safety and Quality Law &
Regulation: Product
liability and quality law and
regulations (e.g. Consumer
Product Safety Regulation)
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National and
International Industry
Initiatives: Joint
Industry Guidance (JIG), IPC,
ASTM, IMDS, GADSL, ECMA
International, JAMP (Joint
Article Manufacturers Promotion
Consortium) on material
declaration and supply chain
communication.
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