November, 2025: The ZDHC MMCF Programme addresses the MMCF industry to improve the quality of discharged industrial wastewater, sludge handling and disposal, manage air emissions from production processes and to shift towards a circular production model by setting recovery rate targets for key chemicals.
The ZDHC MMCF Guidelines V3.0 and the Industry Standard Implementation Approach V3.0 have been developed as the latest version of the MMCF Guidelines, to be implemented from the calendar year 2026 onwards and reported on starting in 2027. These were updated and designed to provide an integral framework and roadmap for the MMCF industry, aligned with other ZDHC programmes, to improve their sustainable chemical management across input, process and output focus areas.
Some of the main updates include a new structure, the inclusion of requirements for input feedstock (involving the ZDHC Dissolved Pulp Guidelines V1.0), sludge disposal and testing, and a revision of S air emission and sodium sulphate recovery limits.
Lastly, while the MMCF Programme is centred around MMCF production, it addresses and requires the engagement of all the stakeholders throughout the MMCF supply chain to support its implementation, diffusion and impact.
MMCF Suppliers manufacturing the following fibres:
Viscose staple fibres (VSF)
Modal staple fibres
Viscose filament yarn (VFY)
Lyocell
Cuprammonium rayon (cupro)
Cellulose acetate (acetate)
Dissolved pulp manufacturer
Brands and other suppliers/vendors using MMCF fibres
Wastewater laboratories
After the training, you will be able to address:
The scope, structure and requirements of the ZDHC MMCF Guidelines V3.0, including: input, process and output management.
The implementation timelines for suppliers, brands and wastewater laboratories, as well as the updated ZDHC tools used to facilitate the implementation of the MMCF Guidelines V3.0
The training for the ZDHC MMCF Guidelines V3.0 and Implementation Approach is to cover the following topics:
Background & Evolution of the ZDHC MMCF Guidelines
ZDHC MMCF Guidelines V3.0 l Updates & Overview
New structure: Input, Process and Output
Main updates vs. V2.2
Overview of the guidelines
ZDHC MMCF Guidelines V3.0 l Implementation
Industry Standard Implementation Approach - Timeline for suppliers, wastewater laboratories and brands
MMCF Module
On-Site App & Gateway updates
Collaborations & Alignment - Canopy l Hot Button Report
Online (Self-Guided): Learners are able to take training independently on an online learning platform provided by our Approved Training Provider. Upon completion of the courses to take an exam and receive your certificate (if eligible).
| Training Provider | Language | Registration Open Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZDHC Academy | English | 06 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 | Sign up |