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Contents Page

1 Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

2 Migros eco-Criteria -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

3 Basic Principles ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3

4 Scope of Application------------------------------------------------------------------ 4

5 Responsibility--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

5.1 Valid Regulations--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 5.2 Product Labeling--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 5.3 Migros eco-Standard --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 5.4 Definition Responsibility ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 5.5 Supply Chain Transparency ------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 5.6 Evidences on conformity---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 5.7 Communication------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- 8 5.8 Corrective Actions------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

6 Verification & Label Permit ----------------------------------------------------------- 8

6.1 Communication --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 6.2 Monitoring ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8

7 eco Regulation------------------------------------------------------------------------11

7.1 Chlorine containing bleaching agents------------------------------------------------- 11 7.2 Nano-technology for finishing purposes ------------------------------------------------12 7.3 Chemical preparations with Nano-particles ------------------------------------------12 7.4 Combination of azo pigments -------------------------------------------------------------12 7.5 Printing systems based on naphta---------------------------------------------------------13 7.6 Antimicrobial finishes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------13 7.7 Rechroming dyestuffs -------------------------------------------------------------------------14 7.8 Further identified hazardous substances -----------------------------------------------14 7.9 Material Safety Data Sheet------------------------------------------------------------------14 7.10 Statutory laws and regulations -----------------------------------------------------------14

8 Organic regulation -------------------------------------------------------------------15

8.1 Organic requirements--------------------------------------------------------------------------15

9 Workplace Safety & Health -----------------------------------------------------------16

9.1 Working environment -------------------------------------------------------------------------16 9.2 Protective Measures ---------------------------------------------------------------------------16 9.2.1 Equipment and machinery ---------------------------------------------------------------16 9.2.2 Warehouse and warehouse facilities -------------------------------------------------17 9.2.3 Awareness building and training -------------------------------------------------------17 9.2.4 Handling of hazardous substances ----------------------------------------------------17 9.2.5 Documentation of chemicals and chemical products------------------------ 17 9.2.6 Fire protection and fire fighting ---------------------------------------------------------17 9.3 Supply -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18 9.3.1 Potable water ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------18

9.3.2 Sanitary facilities ------------------------------------------------------------------------------18 9.3.3 Medical Supply and first aid --------------------------------------------------------------18

10 Implementation ----------------------------------------------------------------------18

11 Glossary ------------------------------------------------------------------------------19

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1 Introduction

Migros feels responsible for its customers as consumers of their goods, in particular textiles and garments. Migros expands this accountability to their suppliers and environmental concerns in countries where textiles and garments for Migros are produced. More than ten years ago Migros developed the Migros eco-criteria in co-operation with experts from the chemical and textile industry and the Migros Laboratories. It was of great importance to develop requirements that are practically realizable and adjusted to the Migros assortment, procurement structure and needs. At that time Migros set new benchmarks for a holistic implementation of ecological standards with its objective to include the complete textile supply chain - from fiber to the final product-. The principle core of the Migros eco-Standard is based on the perception that ecological optimization cannot be achieved via testing, but has to be generated through the process. This is likewise a distinctive feature to other ecological standards. Migros has the aim to transfer these principles to the procurement and production of textile products. Respect for the environment means, as per ecological understanding of Migros avoidance or a controlled use of substances, which are classified as potential harmful for the human beings and the environment. Furthermore Migros offers its consumers a ‘clean product’. In co-operation with the eco-vendors, it is Migros objective to establish a safe and environmentally compatible production. The ecological performance of the factories shall be improved systematically and the impact on human beings and the environment shall be avoided or reduced. In order to achieve sustainable compliance with the eco requirements, Migros is following the preventive ‚Begin of Pipe’ approach.


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2 Eco Criteria


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3 Basic Principles

Beside social standards, which are considered equally important in the textile industry, this standard is particularly related to environmental standards including occupational health & safety. These requirements have the objective to implement preventive environmental protection and a sustainable handling of natural resources and can contribute embankment and minimization of local environmental problems. This is directly related to developing processes because polluting and harmful substances are often used in the industries of developing countries and particularly the poorer class of population has to suffer from that pollution. (e.g. drinking water pollution) An important and innovative component within an improvement process is the eco-Monitoring program. The eco-program records and evaluates data on:

◦ wet processing in the textile industry (pre-treatment, dyeing, printing and finishing), spinning, weaving and knitting

◦ site ecology (production, protection of workers, energy use, waste water, packaging, disposal and accident prevention)

◦ fiber origin (e.g. linen, jute, hemp, cotton, wool, silk, regenerated cellulose fibers, polyamide and polyester etc.)

◦ garment production


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The Migros eco-Standard defines requirements which shall not be misunderstood as limits. The focus is on the ecological optimization, which is part of a sustainable development. With exceptions of legal regulations, the eco-criteria are not based on limits. The ecological optimization is the background for a sustainable development. For this reason the eco-criteria are not based on borderlines. The threshold limits given by the ‘Migros requirements for textile RSL’ are basic textile requirements and must be ensured in general.

4 SCOPE OF APPLICATION The following standards rule the requirements on:

◦ eco-vendors

◦ products

◦ producers in the supply chain including the processes of garment production, knitting/weaving, wet processing, spinning and fiber origin

◦ suppliers and producers of trimmings and accessories, which are permanently part of garments or home textiles (such as buttons, rivets, zippers, rubber bands, shoulder pads, pocket lining, labels, interlining etc.)

◦ The terms eco-vendor and producer cover all legal persons involved in production processes of the Migros eco-articles.

• eco-vendors are companies with direct contractual business relations to Migros

• eco-vendors can have the function of trading companies, buying and selling garments without manufacturing themselves

• eco-vendors can contract garment manufacturers directly or indirectly with manufacturing of garments

• eco-vendors can own production sites, where they manufacture the goods Products are goods from the apparel as well as home textile sector. The division accessories (e.g. gloves, bags etc.) is excluded if accessories are not part of the garment and their components are made of the same main fabric as the audited eco-garment.


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Manufacturers in the supply chain can be distinguished in three categories:

Producers: production sites that process steps within framework of refinement of raw materials (e.g. Fiber production, weaving/knitting, wet processing etc.) Garment production or assembling has a particular role in the process of refinement because it is the stage when the garment's components are put together. Suppliers are companies who supply components or semi-finished products, e.g. trimmings, accessories, fabrics etc. Sub-contractors are factories that accomplish the complete assembling or partial processes of finishing on behalf of manufacturers or vendors, which could be handled by them as well. Sub-contractors are used for instance in case of insufficient capacities or overbooking in own factories. Sub-contractors do not have a direct business relationship to Migros eco-vendors.

The term preliminary stage contains producers, suppliers and sub-contractors as well as traders as partners in the supply chain of Migros eco-articles.

5 RESPONSIBILITY OF eco-VENDORS

5.1 Valid Regulations

The Migros eco-vendor is obliged to comply strictly with all statutory national and regional regulations concerning exhaust air, waste and effluent treatment as well as the Swiss import regulations.

Furthermore the eco-vendors commit to ensure systematically conformity with the Migros eco-criteria in their own factories and in the preliminary production stages.

The Migros eco-vendor assumes responsibility for the accuracy of all data provided in the audit process. He is obliged to notify gsm immediately of any changes to the product itself, supply chain, raw materials, technical processes or materials used.

5.2 Product Labeling

The eco-vendor has to bear responsibility to eco label only articles that received the permit to do it. The label permit is issued after a successful eco-


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auditing by an independent service provider announced by Migros, gsm Global Sustainable Management GmbH in Cologne (subsequently named gsm). The eco-vendor is liable to guarantee that production is in conformity with the Migros eco criteria and to use the eco-label correctly and place it as per Migros labeling instructions. This includes the obligation to ensure that the eco-labeling is not continued in case of contract renewal, re-order or cancellation of label permit. The vendor agrees with these regulations when attaching the eco-label to the product or packaging.

5.3 Migros eco-Standard

The Migros eco-vendors ensure that they make the requirements defined in the eco-standard as part of their purchasing conditions and agreements with subcontractors, producers and suppliers.

5.4 Definition Responsibility

The eco-vendor defines at least one responsible person having the necessary competence and authority to enforce the implementation of that standard at their producers.

5.5 Supply Chain Transparency

The eco-vendor is obliged to make the supplier structure of eco-articles transparent. Migros commits to confidentiality and has appointed gsm as neutral body for monitoring of eco-conformity of articles.

Eco-vendors have to indicate all involved producers of goods and preliminary stages for monitoring purpose to gsm. In case articles are bought from third parties, the eco-vendor has the responsibility to commit his suppliers to provide gsm with the relevant information on the backwards supply chain.

5.6 Evidences on conformity

In order to proof conformity with the defined requirements, the eco-vendor has to provide the related evidences on conformity.

Within the scope of the eco-Monitoring the following evidences on conformity have to be provided:

Questionnaires


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There are specific questionnaires designed for each production area, providing data related to the ecologically critical production areas.

These questionnaires are required to be completed and signed by all producers in the production chain with indication of all substances used and ecologically relevant information.

Safety Data Sheets, technical product specifications

Producers of eco-articles have to documents all substances in use with safety data sheets at the production site and have to provide these to gsm for verification on demand.

The safety data sheets contain information on toxicological and ecological values and must not be older than 5 years.

The following standards can be accepted:

•ANSI Z400.1-2004

•ISO 11014-1

•1907/2006 EEC (REACh)

•2001/58/ EEC

•GHS (Globally Harmonised System)

Upon request gsm needs secondary technical data on products or liability declarations from the chemical manufacturers for verification of conformity with the Migros eco-criteria.

Aspects concerning the workplace safety have to be known and communicated in the factory.

Test reports, certificates

If compliance with the eco-criteria cannot be proven by other documents or compliance with given limit values has to be proven (on demand of gsm), test results of the final product, semi-finished products or components have to be provided.

Tests have to be conducted by the laboratories nominated by Migros (see Migros Supplier Net).

Valid certificates on harmful substances have to be accompanied by test report and can only be accepted for trimmings and accessories as evidence of proof for compliance with the eco-criteria.


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Documentation on material use

If needed, the eco-vendor has to provide evidence on material flow for validity checks on quantities.

5.7 Communication

The Migros eco-vendor ensures that all requirements defined in the standard are communicated to all involved subcontractors, producers and suppliers.

The eco-vendor is obliged to inform gsm any new seasonal unrequested articles and permanent contracts for eco-auditing.

Furthermore the eco-vendor must inform gsm about any changes in the supply chain structure, processes or used substances within running contracts.

If implementation problems with the eco-criteria occur, the eco-vendor has to inform gsm on time and has to propose appropriate solutions or to decline the eco-labeling after consultation with gsm and Migros.

If a eco-vendor recognizes deviations of these requirements with statutory legal regulations, he has to inform gsm immediately.

5.8 Corrective Actions In case of non-conformities with the Migros eco-criteria, the eco-vendor has the duty – in cooperation with the respective production unit and based on requirements of gsm – to initiate the requested measures. "Corrective actions" are defined by gsm within the framework of an optimization process, the eco-vendor has to initiate the measures and enforce their implementation.

6 VERIFICATION & LABEL PERMIT

6.1 Communication

gsm contact person is the Migros eco-vendor.

6.2 Monitoring

In order to check the conformity with the eco-criteria gsm uses specific

monitoring instruments:


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For each article the supply chain and all used chemicals, dyestuffs and auxiliaries have to be documented and evaluated. All documents (refer to 5.1) provided to an article as evidence of conformity are checked on completeness, validity, conclusiveness and validation. Within the eco-Monitoring different types of company's inspections/visits are made by gsm:

◦ Vendor's inspection with the objective of awareness building and explanation of Migros eco-standards and the procedures

◦ Eco-Audit / status analysis of the production as basis for required improvements, if needed

◦ Monitoring of implemented corrective actions

Based on long-term experience and the individual data, recorded and evaluated, companies are selected for these visits - demand-and-risk based. The selection and priority of sites to be audited is based on defined criteria such as:

◦ Production Country

◦ Eco-Performance of eco-vendors and their producers

◦ Supply Chain

◦ Product Group

◦ Product Specification

◦ Production Process

◦ Quality of provided documentation on conformity

◦ Order Volume

Vendor visits

Monitoring visit in the companies made are demand-oriented at the beginning of the monitoring in order to build awareness and explain the Migros eco-standard and the procedures.

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The eco-Audit analyzes the status of the production and find eventual weak points through a cross check of the previously provided information and data of eco-vendors and their producers. Objective of the eco-audit is to derive optimization measures. The eco-audit is not defined as a simple pass-fail approach. The site audit is one module within the complete monitoring process. Other modules are: verification of questionnaires and documents, the optimization process guided by gsm. The audit is based on a check list that includes different production areas and different wet processes. Eco-audits follow the gsm eco audit manual where the procedure are defined and questions and scoring are explained in order to achieve standardized and repeatable results. If deviations from the Migros eco-standard are detected on site, a corrective action plan is elaborated including measures to be implemented and deadlines for correction of non-conformities.

Monitoring visits

Monitoring visits are made in order to supervise the successful implementation of corrective actions.

Random checks on conformity of eco-articles

gsm performs conformity checks of eco-article samples randomly.

The selection of samples is based on a risk ranking scheme including the below listed criteria for priority.

Samples can be requested from the eco-vendor with specifications on colours, design etc. and must be sent to gsm on demand. The eco-vendor has the responsibility to ensure that the provided sample is in conformity with bulk production.

Another option to receive these samples for a conformity check is the sample drawing from the Migros shops through gsm.

The selection of articles for sample drawing is based on the following criteria:

◦ Product Specification

◦ Production country

◦ Eco-Performance of eco-Vendor

◦ Supply Chain


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◦ Product group

◦ Production process

◦ Violations of eco-vendors of eco-labeling regulations The samples are checked by gsm for the following parameters:

◦ Conformity with documented components, particularly trimmings and accessories

◦ Conformity with documented colour combos

◦ Eco-Labeling of the product

If necessary laboratory tests are initiated by gsm and advised on paramters like forbidden dyestuffs, heavy metals, PVC, etc.

7 Eco REGULATION Please note: Basic requirement for restricted substances on Migros textile articles is the ‘Migros requirements for textile RSL’ .

Eco Documentation

All producers involved in production of eco-articles are obliged to ensure compliance with the Migros eco-criteria systematically. For that pupose a complete and continuous documentation is required: a) all involved producers, suppliers and subcontrators through complete and

valid audit questionnaires signed by the producer b) all substances used during production through safety data sheets and/or

product specifications for dyestuffs and auxiliaries with toxical and ecological values

7.1 Chlorine containing bleaching agents

The use of chlorine containing bleaching agents is not allowed. Other applications of chlorine containing products have to be verified in specific cases.


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Exceptional chlorine containing products can be accepted for: ▪ Hercosett-Treatment for wool ▪ Finishing-Processes for denim treatment ▪ Polyamide bleaching, light colours

For the use of chlorine in exceptional cases a functional effluent treatment

plant as per local laws is required. Chlorine has a high potential to be harmful and ecotoxic. Based on its classification to be harzardous to water, chlorine is assigned to be WGK (water hazardous class) 2. Chlorine concentrations of approximately 0.5% in the air are lethal for humans. Elemental chlorine is partially used for bleaching of textiles and paper. Chlorine reacts easily and builds compounds with hydrocarbons. Chlorinated hydrocarbons, where dioxines belong to, are heavy degradable and remain for a long time in the environment. These organic chlorine compounds are easily absorbed from organisms and accumulate through the food chain in the fatty tissue of humans and animals because of their heavy degradability and damage nervs, liver and kidneys.

7.2 Nano-technology for finishing purposes

The use of nano sized particles is discussed in a controverse manner in view of to ecology and human health. Nano technology makes use of structures up to a size of 100 nanometers (one nanometer = 100-9m). Due to the fact that longterm consequences on the environment, workers handling the products and the consumer cannot be foreseen today, the use for eco-articles is not permitted.

7.3 Chemical preparations with Nano-particles

See point 7.2

7.4 Combination of azo pigments

General backround: Pigment syntethized on banned Aryl Amines were not acknowledged to pose a risk to consumer health due to the generally low solubility of pigments.


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In 2007 an ETAD (The Ecological and Toxicological Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers) members found that the particular combination of CI pigment black 7 and CI pigment orange 13 and 34 can release 3,3’-dichlorobenzidine under the conditions of textile printing. Thus a responsible approach to pigments by the pigment producers has been recommended by ETAD, e.g. check the final combination of used Azo pigments after printing/processing to meet customer standards. Due to the uncertain outcome and reproducibility of those tests the combination of products containing the critical Pigment combination is not accepted.

7.5 Printing systems based on naphta or preparations containing mineral oil for printing

Use of Kerosene, MTO (Mineral Turpentine Oil) or similar products in printing systems is prohibited. The high percentage of hydrocarbon in the printing inks causes a high impact with organic hydrocarbons during the drying process. The percentage of hydrocarbons shall remain as low as possible.

7.6 Antimicrobial finishes

The finishing with biocide/antimicrobial auxiliaries is prohibited for eco-articles.

Potential negative impacts on the environment and human beeingd cannot be excluded and different technical solutions are still under controverse discussion. Therefore biocide/antimicrobial products are not suitable for eco-products.

The biocidal finish shall protect textiles of affection with fungi and bacteria. Furthermore it avoids decomposing of bacteria and therewith odour formation. The biocide/antimicrobial finish can have a baktericide, fungicide effect or inhibit the increase of micro organisms (bacteriostatic). Antimicrobial finishes in textiles can be found predominantly in sports wear, under wear, hosiery, bed linen, etc. Beside the extensive environmental impact through waste water (during production and washing out) biocide finish can cause skin irritation.


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There is also a certain risk that micro organisms become resistant. The mechanism of resistance can make germs insensitive to biocides and antibiotica used for medical treatments.

7.7 Mordant dyestuffs

During afterchrome dyeing the fiber is dyed first and then treated with a metallic salt to form an insoluble compound. Due to the potential impact on the effluent water and the substrate itself the use of rechroming dyestuffs is not permitted for article processing under the eco-standard.

7.8 Until 2017 -according to the state of technology and research- further identified hazardous substances (e.g. EDTA, substances of candidate list, DCB pigments, etc.) will be substituted.

Following the approach of a systematical improvement, the eco-criteria contain a series of substances whose use has to be evaluated by gsm and have to be minimised or eliminated within the corrective action process. The list of ecological relevant substances is very comprehensive and is enlarged continuously. gsm checks and evaluates all substances in a single case of application considering the technical possibilities of waste water treatment, technical parameters concerning use and possible residues on the product as well as other important factors.

7.9 Material Safety Data Sheet according to specific standards For colorants and/or auxiliaries used the updated Material Safety Data Sheet

according to the following standards must be available:

•ANSI Z400.1-2004 •ISO 11014-1 •1907/2006 EEC (REACh) •2001/58/ EEC •GHS (Globally Harmonised System)


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7.10 Statutory laws and regulations regarding emissions, solid waste and waste water treatment

Compliance with national statutory laws and regulations on exhaust air, waste and effluent treatment at site location have to be ensured and Swiss import regulations have to be followed.

8 ORGANIC (bio) REGULATION

The following criteria apply to textiles made from certified organic cultivated cotton. All requirements concerning the Migros eco-monitoring program and related procedures are valid for organic textiles likewise. The organic requirements supplement the eco standard concerning the cultivation of cotton and the integration of the entire Supply Chain down to the cotton field. organic-Suppliers are Migros suppliers nominated for garments and textiles made of organic cotton who already put the eco requirements entirely into practice. organic-Articles have to consist of at least 80% certified organic cotton. If necessary for full functionality the part of organic cotton can be defined individually for certain product groups.

8.1 ORGANIC (bio) REQUIREMENTS Organic articles have to fulfill the following requirements:

Use of certified organic cotton solely according to the European Union order EC no. 834/2007 and EC no. 889/2007 (or other internationally approved standards).

Submission of certificates for cultivation and transaction issued by authorized organizations (Control Union, IMO, Soil Association, etc.)

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Supply Chain traceable throughout all production steps

Assurance of separate handling of organic and conventional goods in the entire production process has to be assured

The production has to be organized in order to guarantee the conformity with the organic requirements regarding to the cleaning of machinery, separate warehousing, clear identifying and marking of the goods, etc.

For all production steps documentation of organic-articles has to be provided according to 5.6.

9 WORKPLACE SAFETY & HEALTH The subsequent requirements regarding workplace safety and health are checked during site audits with the objective of a complete implementation. If deviations are detected, these become part of the corrective action plan (topic 6.2, page 14) of the eco-vendor.

9.1 Working environment A safe and hygienic working environment has to be ensured to provide maximum health protection and safety for all workers. Protective equipment has to be available free of charge for all workers working in dangerous areas or handling hazardous substances. Factory premises, dormitories and cafeterias have to be in proper and clean conditions as per local conditions. Sufficient lightning and ventilation have to be ensured. Factory premises and dormitories have to be equipped with adequate functional ventilation and/or heating systems. The statutory regulations concerning noise protection have to be followed. Electrical appliances, stairways and premises have to be safeguarded sufficiently. The companies have to screen the factory premises on potential hazards regularly.


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9.2 Protective Measures 9.2.1 Equipment and machinery

Equipment and machinery have to be equipped with adequate and functional safety fittings. Machinery and equipment have to be maintained and fully functional. Machinery maintenance has to be made by qualified persons. Documentation of maintenance activities is required. Required warning signs have to be placed in the machinery areas.

9.2.2 Warehouse and warehouse facilities Warehouses and storage areas have to be provided with adequate facilities for storage in order to enable a safe handling of stored goods and prevent leaking of chemicals or contamination of soil. Stored goods have to be kept in a proper manner; a respective labeling of containers and marking of storage areas is required. Responsible and qualified persons have to be defined who have access to stored goods (especially hazardous goods). Warehouses particularly for hazardous substances must be locked.

9.2.3 Awareness building and training

The workers have to be instructed in their jobs and informed about potential dangers and risks at their workplaces. They have to be trained in handling of harmful materials and supplies and must be familiar with warning signs. Evacuation drills for emergency cases have to be conducted at least once per year. All workers have to know the escape routes and emergency exits and have to be trained in handling of fire fighting equipment.

9.2.4 Handling of hazardous substances Hazardous substances have to be stored separately and labeled with respective warning signs.

9.2.5 Documentation of chemicals and chemical products For all substances used safety data sheets or comparable technical data of manufacturers in the local language have to be available at site. These have to contain information on chemical character of substances, storage, transport and immediate life-saving measures in case of accidents.

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Adequate protective measures on fire protection and fire fighting have to be taken. Appropriate measures for fire fighting must be provided in adequate numbers and have to be maintained regularly. Escape routes and emergency exits must be freely accessible and unobstructed at any time and have to be marked respectively. Emergency exits have to be available in adequate numbers and unlocked. Evacuation plans for all factory premises and dormitories have to be posted visible and understandable and have to be known to workers.

9.3 Supply 9.3.1 Potable water

Potable water must be provided for workers free of charge.

9.3.2 Sanitary facilities Toilets and lavatories have to be provided in adequate numbers and to be cleaned regularly. They have to be lockable and/or separated by gender, if both male and female workers are working in the premises.

9.3.3 Medical supply and first aid An appropriate and immediate first aid supply has to be guaranteed. First aid boxes have to be equipped with respect to risks and in conformity with legal regulations and have to be available in all working areas in adequate numbers.

10 IMPLEMENTATION

Migros eco-vendors commit themselves to support the implementation and monitoring of that standard while

naming a representative who is as part of the management responsible for the implementation of that standard

providing relevant information on their activities, sites and their ecological performance

accepting visits of production sites

knowing and documenting relevant legal regulations and updating them


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analyzing the eco-Performance of their producers and documenting the efficiency of possible required corrective actions and improvements

governing the use of the eco-label by their producers, while providing the permission of eco-labeling only after release of label permit through gsm

Migros commits itself to support the implementation and monitoring of that standard while

handling all information concerning the supply chain and technical details provided by eco-vendors and producers confidentially and to appoint a neutral body who is collecting and evaluating these data centrally

appointing gsm to define together with the eco-vendor achievable argets for solutions of implementation problems related to the eco-criteria

to announce eco-articles immediate for monitoring at gsm in order not to delay the process

That standard will be updated in case of need. Overlapping of updates with technical innovations or expertise and legal resolutions are possible. The listed restricted substances, standards and laws do not claim to be complete.

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Azodyestuffs are used for dyeing of textiles and leather. Not all azo-dyestuffs are prohibited. Only some azo-dyes can release aromatic amines (classified as carcinogenic and toxic) under specific conditions.


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APEO (Alkylphenolethoxylates) constitute a group of nonionic surfactants which are having a widespread field of application but an insufficient environmental compatibility.

B, C

Chelation is the process of reversible binding (sequesting) a ligand - the chelant, chelator, chelating agent, sequestering agent, or complexing agent - to a metal ion, forming a metal complex, the chelate. The term is generally reserved for complexes in which the metal ion is bound to two or more atoms of the chelating agent, although the bonds may be any combination of coordination or ionic bonds. They are used in detergents and the food industry in order to bind and remove metals. They can inhibit the metal segregation in effluent treatment plants.

Conformity Compliance of requirements defined in that standard. Corrective actions Necessary amendments or improvements for compliance with that standard.

D

Disperse dyes are used for dyeing of man made fibers – particularly polyester or polyamide. Certain disperse dyes can cause skin irritations. Especially for skin-tight garments made of synthetic fibers allergic reactions have been recognized (so called leggings allergy). For certain disperse dyes a carcinogenic effect has been detected.

In general terms, documentation is any communicable material (such as text, video, audio, etc., or combinations thereof) used to explain some attributes of an object, system or procedure. Within the eco-Monitoring it is a systematic, proper, readable report of necessary data and information as hard copy or electronic.

E, F

Substances with endocrine effects influence the hormone balance of human beeings.

ETAD (Ecological and Toxicological Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers) is an international organization formed to represent the interests of these industries on matters relating to health and environment. Members have to comply with the ETAD “Code of Ethics”.


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The chemical compound formaldehyde is a gas with a pungent smell. Its chemical formula is H2CO. It is used for production of melamine resins (used also in textile finishing), formulation of artificial tanning agents, fiber protection for wool, permanent press finish for rayon and as water and washing fastness improvement agent for certain direct dyestuffs. Formaldehyde is classified as carcinogenic.

G, H A garment manufacturer is a juristic person actively involved in the final production stage of Migros-eco-Articles, e.g. assembling. A garment manufacturer is a business unit being responsible for the implementation of measures with the target of a sustainable compliance with the Migros eco-criteria.

I, J, K

In chemistry, the term inert is used to describe something that is not chemically active.

K2: classification according to EU-criteria for substances that should be regarded as if they are carcinogenic to humans, for which there is sufficient evidence, based on long-term animal studies and other relevant information, to provide a strong presumption that human exposure may result in the development of cancer.

L

In toxicology, the LD50 (abbreviation for "Lethal Dose, 50%") or median lethal dose of a toxic substance or radiation is the dose required to kill half the members of a tested population. LD50 figures are frequently used as a general indicator of a substance's acute toxicity.

M

Management comprises directing and controlling of resources towards accomplishing a planned or desired goal. Management often encompasses the deployment and manipulation of corporate governance or to the person or people who perform the act(s) of management.

A management system is the framework of processes and procedures used to ensure that an organization can fulfill all tasks required to achieve its objectives.


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The established management systems are quality management system (e. g. ISO 9000), environmental management system (e.g.ISO 14000) and the occupational health and safety management system (e.g. OHRIS). Furthermore there are integrated management systems combining requirements of different areas in a common structure.

N, O

Nickel is used in many industrial and consumer products, including stainless steel, magnets, coinage, and special alloys. It is also used for plating and as a green tint in glass. It is also widely used for many other alloys, such as nickel brasses and bronzes, and alloys with copper, chromium, aluminum, lead, cobalt, silver, and gold. Sensitive individuals may show an allergy to nickel affecting their skin.

Chlortoluene and Chlorbenzene belong to the organic chlorine carriers with different degree of chlorination. They are used as solubilisators for dyeing of man made fibers with disperse dyes.

P, Q

Pentachlorophenol (PCP) is a synthetic substance. In the past, it has been used as a herbicide, insecticide, fungicide, algaecide, disinfectant and as an ingredient in antifouling paint. Some applications were in agricultural seeds (for nonfood uses), leather, masonry, wood, cooling tower water, rope and paper mill system. Use of PCP is legally prohibited, but still used for textiles and leather. It is classified as carcinogenic K2.

Phthalates, or phthalate esters, are a group of chemical compounds that are mainly used as plasticizers (substances added to plastics to increase their flexibility). They are chiefly used to turn polyvinyl chloride from a hard plastic into a flexible plastic.

High doses of many phthalates have shown hormonal activity in rodent studies and are suspected to be carcinogenic and teratogenic.

Polyvinyl chloride, commonly abbreviated PVC, is a widely used thermoplastic polymer. Concerns were raised about the impact of PVC to the natural environment and human health because during the complete production chain ecological problems can occur. It starts during manufacturing process with the carcinogenic raw material Vinylchloride and harmful substances such as organic chlorine-compounds and heavy metals. Air pollution during production and emission during use - ending with problems in disposal.


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R, S

The term standard is used in the sense of a process for establishing a technical norm (i.e., a document containing specifications) for manufacturing and a product.

A supply chain is a coordinated system of organizations, people, activities, information and resources involved in moving an eco-product from suppliers to Migros – including transport and distribution.

T, U, V

TBT/DBT Tributyltin (TBT ) and Dibutyltin (DBT) belong to organic tin compound. They are the main active ingredients in biocides used to control a broad spectrum of organisms. Uses include wood preservation and preservation, antifouling of boats (in marine paints), antifungal action in textiles and industrial water systems, such as cooling tower and refrigeration water systems, wood pulp and paper mill systems, and breweries. TBT compounds are considered as toxic chemicals which have negative effects on human and environment. Tributyltin compounds are moderately to highly persistent organic pollutants. One common example is leeching of TBT from marine paints into the aquatic environment, causing irreversible damage to the aquatic life.

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An eco-vendor is an organization producing or not supplying goods or services to Migros. A juristic person being responsible for implementation of respective measures to achieve sustainable compliance with the Migros eco-criteria.

WGK Water Pollution Classification is base on § 19g of the regulation concerning water balance as per German law. WGK 3: severely hazardous to waters WGK 2: hazardous to waters WGK 1: low hazardous to waters Workers are all persons working for an organization, independent if they are employed directly, being contract partners or otherwise representing the organization.

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