ZDHC Chemical Management Fundamentals Training

This beginner-level course is intended for all types of manufacturing facilities, brands, chemical formulators, sustainability professionals, compliance officers, EHS teams, and individuals who want to understand the essentials of responsible chemical management. For suppliers, it is positioned as a foundational course to be completed before progressing to more advanced Chemical Management System training. By the end of the course, learners are expected to understand the high-level structure of the ZDHC Suppliers Roadmap to Zero, navigate digitised ZDHC content, and locate relevant requirements, explainers, and templates. Participants will also be able to explain why certain hazardous substances are restricted or banned, distinguish between MRSL and RSL, understand ZDHC MRSL conformance levels, and recognise how tools such as the ZDHC Gateway and InCheck reporting support input chemical control. In addition, learners will gain a working understanding of GHS hazard communication and the 16 sections of a Safety Data Sheet. The expectation from the course is that participants leave with practical confidence to identify chemical risks, interpret basic SDS information, support safer chemical selection, and contribute to cleaner inputs, safer workplaces, and more sustainable outputs.

Chemical Management Fundamentals is an introductory course designed to build a strong foundation in sustainable chemical management for manufacturing facilities, brands, chemical formulators, and individuals working with or around chemicals in textile, leather, footwear, and related supply chains. The course introduces learners to the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme and explains how suppliers can use the digitised ZDHC guidance to understand requirements across the three key focus areas of Input, Process, and Output. It also explains the importance of controlling hazardous substances at the chemical input stage through the ZDHC MRSL, while helping learners distinguish this from RSL requirements that apply to finished products. The course further introduces the fundamentals of the Globally Harmonised System and Safety Data Sheets, enabling participants to understand hazard classification, labelling, precautionary information, and the practical use of SDS sections for safe storage, handling, emergency response, disposal, and chemical inventory management. Through simple explanations, examples, visuals, document reviews, and interactive exercises, the course helps participants connect chemical compliance requirements with real workplace practices and continuous improvement.

None this is a beginner-friendly course.