In today's apparel and footwear industry, effective chemical management is essential to ensure the safety of consumers and the environment. With increasing scrutiny from the public, brands and suppliers must proactively address the presence of hazardous chemicals in their products. Intertek's Restricted Substances List (RSL) Scan solution provides an innovative testing method that detects and quantifies over 250 organic compounds commonly found in textiles and footwear.

Intertek’s Solution

RSL Scan is an innovative testing method that detects and quantifies more than 250 organic compounds commonly used in the apparel and footwear industry and can be used to test against AFIRM Group™ RSL guidelines in one single screening.

 

Benefits:

  • Quickly obtain an overview of restricted substances in raw materials or finished goods that cover more than 250 substances and compounds 
  • Detect hazardous substances that are not covered in traditional test approach (Risk-based)
  • Improve the level of awareness about hazardous substances in materials and products.
  • Significantly reduce costs when compared to single parameter testing via traditional test methods