Information on PFOS and PFOA
Recently, critical reports on PFTs (perfluorinated surfactants) have been frequently published. PFT is the generic term for all fluoro-organic compounds with a surfactant character. The best known representatives of this group are perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). These substances are watched because they are not degraded in the environment and, as far as toxicity is concerned, have not been thoroughly examined yet.
REACH
Dear Partner of Rudolf GmbH ECHA has included twenty other substances in the Candidate list and has updated its internet presence on 19/12/2011. The current Candidate list for SVHC – Substances (Substances of Very High Concern) contains now overall 73 substances. You will find the actual Candidate List under the following new link:
Bluesign
Rudolf GmbH, manufacturer of textile auxiliaries and specialty chemicals, recently became a bluesign® supporter. For the traditional family business the environment-friendly use of chemical auxiliaries is - along with the best client service - top of the list.
GHS
The GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM will standardise the classification and labelling of chemicals worldwide. On December 1st, 2010 the corresponding regulation for pure substances will come into force in the EU countries. As from June 1st, 2015, GHS will also be applicable for preparations, which will then fall into the class "mixtures". Since Rudolf customers purchase primarily preparations, the changeover for the RUDOLF GROUP will only take place in 2015.
GOTS
GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) stipulates worldwide binding requirements to be adhered to by the individual members of the textile production chain. Thus, even the properties of the textile auxiliaries used are stipulated in detail. Institutes authorised by GOTS check whether or not the individual products meet the requirements of the standard and issue a certificate with the respective products.
Oeko-Tex
The Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certifies finished textiles, if none of the substances listed exceed the indicated limits. Rudolf GmbH evaluates whether the values of the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 can be adhered to if its products are properly used.
For a long time our thinking and action has been focused on saving resources for a better environment.
In 1997, as one of the first companies, we introduced the environmental management system according to the international standard DIN EN ISO 14001. Together with the quality management system according to DIN EN ISO 9001, which was first certified in April 1993, it forms an important part of the future-oriented and international business policy of our company. Our environment report informs customers, neighbours and interested circles of our current environmental data.
Environmental management system according to ISO 14001
RUDOLF‘s ecological aim when developing, producing and applying chemical products includes the economical use of resources, such as energy, water, raw materials and the lowest possible environmental pollution due to effluent, air emissions and waste. For implementing these aims, we advise our customers in detail how to use our products in an environmentally friendly way.
The ISO-certified quality management system is the basis of our environmental management system. It shows our employees‘ standards to provide high-quality performance and to thus fully satisfy customers.
Prizes
RUDOLF was awarded a special prize for renewable raw materials 2007 by the Bayerische Staatsministerium für Landwirtschaft und Forsten (Bavarian state ministry for agriculture and forestry) as well as C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V. (Centrales Agrar-Rohstoff-Marketing- und Entwicklungs-Netzwerk e. V. = Central Agrarian Raw Material Marketing and Development Network, registered organisation). This honours the many years of our exemplary commitment to the environment.
From left to right: Dr. Rainer Braun (RUDOLF GmbH), Kerstin Schnabel (RUDOLF GmbH), Josef Miller (Staatsminister für Landwirtschaft und Forsten = minister for agriculture and forestry) and Rudolf Hager (RUDOLF GmbH)
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REACH
- 9 - Current REACH-development - December 2011
- 8 - Current REACH-development - July 2011
- 7 - Confirmation - December 2010
- 6 - Confirmation - June 2010
- 5 - Amended candidates list with currently 30 SVHC-substances
- 4 - New list with 15 potential SVHC-substances
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