ZDHC Chemical Management Fundamentals Training

Course overview

An introductory course that builds a strong foundation in sustainable chemical management.

Designed for manufacturing facilities, brands, chemical formulators, and individuals working with or around chemicals in textile, leather, footwear, and related supply chains.

Programme focus

Introduces the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme.

Explains how suppliers can use digitised ZDHC guidance to understand requirements across the three key areas:

Input.

Process.

Output.

Chemical control

Covers the importance of controlling hazardous substances at the chemical input stage through the ZDHC MRSL.

Helps learners distinguish MRSL requirements from RSL requirements that apply to finished products.

Safety and compliance

Introduces the fundamentals of the Globally Harmonised System and Safety Data Sheets.

Explains hazard classification, labelling, and precautionary information.

Shows how SDS sections support:

Safe storage.

Safe handling.

Emergency response.

Disposal.

Chemical inventory management.

Learning approach

Uses simple explanations, examples, visuals, document reviews, and interactive exercises.

Helps participants connect chemical compliance requirements with real workplace practices and continuous improvement.

Beginner-level course for manufacturing facilities, brands, chemical formulators, sustainability professionals, compliance officers, EHS teams, and anyone seeking an introduction to responsible chemical management.

For suppliers, this is a foundational course to complete before advancing to more detailed Chemical Management System training.

Learning objectives:

• Understand the high-level structure of the ZDHC Suppliers Roadmap to Zero.

• Navigate digitised ZDHC content and locate requirements, explainers, and templates.

• Explain why certain hazardous substances are restricted or banned.

• Distinguish between MRSL and RSL.

• Understand ZDHC MRSL conformance levels.

• Recognise how the ZDHC Gateway and InCheck reporting support input chemical control.

• Understand GHS hazard communication and the 16 sections of a Safety Data Sheet.

• Identify chemical risks, interpret basic SDS information, and support safer chemical selection.

Expected outcome:

Participants should leave with practical confidence to contribute to cleaner inputs, safer workplaces, and more sustainable outputs.

None this is a basic course