ZDHC Chemical Management Fundamentals Training

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overview

The Chemical Management Fundamentals course is a foundational course, suitable for learners at all levels, including those new to chemical management. It introduces key concepts and practical tools in a simple and structured manner, making it a common starting point for anyone involved in chemical management across the supply chain.

It is the ideal starting point for understanding the basics of chemical management and serves as a prerequisite for the advanced courses.

The course guides learners through the digitised ZDHC Supplier Roadmap to Zero (RtZ), explains the management of restricted substances via MRSL and RSL, and builds foundational understanding of GHS and SDS.


target audience

All types of manufacturing facilities, brands, and individuals interested in sustainable chemical management.

(For Suppliers, this is a beginner-level course and should be completed by learners before progressing to the relevant ‘Chemical Management System’ course in the ZDHC Academy)


prerequisite

No prerequisites needed for this training

learning outcome

After the training, learners should be able to:

  • Understand the structure and user journey of the digitised ZDHC Supplier RtZ, including Focus Areas and their requirements.

  • Distinguish clearly between MRSL and RSL, including applicability, limits, responsibilities, and implementation

  • Identify restricted and hazardous substances, their risks, and the importance of substitution and clean inputs for clean outputs.

  • Gain working knowledge of GHS and SDS, including hazard classification and interpretation of key SDS sections for safe chemical management.

course curriculum

This course covers the following topics:

  • Basic overview of ZDHC Suppliers Roadmap to Zero

  • Understanding restricted substances, MRSL and RSL

  • Fundamentals of GHS and SDS


Upcoming courses

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).

In-Person: Learners are expected to physically attend this training at a specific date, time and location specified by your training providers.

Training Provider Language course Date Location City
Centro Tessile Serico Sostenibile Srl Italian 25 Mar 2026 Italy Como Sign up

Online (Trainer Guided): Learners are expected to attend this training at a specific date and time specified by your trainer provider. Training will be conducted via an market available online meeting software such as Zoom or Microsoft Team.