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Sustainable ChemistryInformation Session
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Sustainable Chemistry Information SessionWelcome
Best Practices – Walmart Compliance
Overview of Walmart’s Sustainable Chemistry Policy
FAQs
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Compliance Best Practices
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• SDSCaptureandArchival
Safety
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§ DisposalData§ ProductRegistrations§ ProductRestrictions
Regulatory Compliance§ UniformFireCode
Classification
Storage
§ TransportationClassification
Shipment§ ProductImpact
Assessment§ SimilarProduct
ComparisonandScoring
Sustainability
WERCS AssessmentRetailerRequirements
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§ IncorrectUPC• Excludethepreceding0s• Includethecheckdigit• Minimum12characters
• IftheUPCwiththecheckdigitisnot12characters,includeapreceding0
• Maximum14characters
§ Non-representative“RecommendedUse”selection§ Ex.Batterycontainingproductvs.electronic
§ FailuretoassignassessmenttoWalmart
§ Failuretomakeapaymentattheendoftheassessment
§ FailuretoattachvendorIDtotheregistration
§ NonOSHAGHScompliantSDSsubmission
§ FailureofCAScomponentsinproductformulationtoaddupto100%
§ Checkingtheprivatelabelindicatoronnon-privatebranded
products• ThisboxshouldonlybecheckedifWalmartasksyouto
sellyouritemasaPrivate/ExclusiveLabel§ FailuretoregisterbatterypriortotheBatteryContaining
Product
§ Batteryselectionsdonotmatch§ Ex.Ifyouchooselithiumionforthe“type”ofbattery
andthebatteryyouselectinthesystemfromthebatterymanufacturerisalithiumprimarybattery,yourregistrationwillbeplacedonholduntiltheinconsistencygetsresolved.
§ TransportationClassificationDiscrepancy§ Ifthebatterymanufacturerindicatesthebatteryisfully
regulatedandthebatterycontainingproductsupplierselectsthatatransportationexceptionapplies(i.e.,thebatterycontainingproductisnotfullyregulatedfortransportationpurposes),theregistrationwillbeplacedonholdasthisisnotaviableoption.
PleasedirectquestionstotheWERCSHelpDesk:518-720-6220
WERCS Assessment TroubleshootingCommonDelaysWhenCompletingAssessments
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Increased Regulatory Scrutiny
Increased Waste Generation and Management Costs
Over Characterization by WERCS
Over Inflated or Insufficient Formulation Data
Introduction into Cost Share Program
Importance of Data AccuracyImplicationstoWalmartandourVendorPartners
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Walmart Sustainable Chemistry Commitment
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Scope of CommitmentFormulated consumables products sold in Walmart U.S. and Sam’s Club U.S.
Sam’s Club U.S. Categoriesl 2-Health & Beauty Aidsl 4-Tabletop & Bagsl 8-Pet Suppliesl 13-Laundry & Home Care l 47-Baby Carel 94-Paper Goods l 98-Janitorial
Walmart U.S. Departmentsl 2-Health & Beauty Aidsl 4-Household Paperl 8-Pets & Suppliesl 13-Household Chemicals l 46-Cosmetics & Skincare l 79-Infant Consumable Hardlines
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Sustainable Chemistry Commitment
Transparency
•Onlineingredientdisclosurebeginning2015
•Prioritychemicalsonpackbeginning2018
•Encouragefullingredienttransparency
SaferFormulation
•Reduce,restrictandeliminateuseofprioritychemicalsusinginformedsubstitution(10%reductionby2022)
•Verifypurityofingredientswherecontaminantsmayexist
AdvancingAssortment
•Crediblycertifyproductsusingcertificationssuchas:•USEPA’sSaferChoice•EWGVerified•CradletoCradle(silverorabove)
CommitmenttoEveryDayLowCost(EDLC)andperformance
“Customersshouldnothavetochoosebetweenproductsthattheycanaffordandproductsthatarebetterforthemandtheenvironment.”
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Sustainable Chemistry CommitmentTransparency
• Onlineingredientdisclosurebeginning2015
• Prioritychemicalsonpackbeginning2018
• Encouragefullingredienttransparency
SaferFormulation
• Reduce,restrictandeliminateuseofprioritychemicalsusinginformedsubstitution(10%reductionby2022)
• Verifypurityofingredientswherecontaminantsmayexist
AdvancingAssortment
• Crediblycertifyproductsusingcertificationssuchas:• USEPA’sSaferChoice• EWGVerified• CradletoCradle(silverorabove)
CommitmenttoEveryDayLowCost(EDLC)andperformance
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Transparency1. Disclose full product formulations to the WERCS through
WERCSmart
2. Disclose all product ingredients online by product beginning January 2015
3. Disclose priority chemicals on pack beginning January 2018
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Resources for Transparencyl The WERCS
l CSPA’s Consumer Product Ingredient Communication Initiative
l U.S. EPA’s Safer Choice
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2018 On-pack Ingredient Disclosure Guidancel Product labels that comply with the on-label format and content of the new California SB 258
regulation will meet Walmart’s on-pack disclosure expectations.
l Products regulated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) that are within scope already meet Walmart’s expectations.
l Walmart recognizes there is a difference between the Walmart Priority Chemical List and the Chemicals on California SB 258 designated list. Use of the CA SB 258 designated list will meet Walmart’s expectations.
l We encourage Suppliers to communicate their on-pack disclosure implementation plan (by product and brand) to Walmart as soon as possible.
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Measurement of TransparencyElement MetricsDisclose fullproductformulationtoTheWERCS
• %ofsupplier’sproductsfullydisclosedtoWERCS
Disclose productingredientsonlinebeginningJan2015
• %ofsupplier’sproductswithonlineingredient disclosure
DiscloseprioritychemicalsonpackbeginningJan2018
• %ofsupplier’sproductscontainingPriorityChemicalswithonpackdisclosure ofsaidchemicals
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Sustainable Chemistry CommitmentTransparency
• Onlineingredientdisclosurebeginning2015
• Prioritychemicalsonpackbeginning2018
• Encouragefullingredienttransparency
SaferFormulation
• Reduce,restrictandeliminateuseofprioritychemicalsusinginformedsubstitution(10%reductionby2022)
• Verifypurityofingredientswherecontaminantsmayexist
AdvancingAssortment
• Crediblycertifyproductsusingcertificationssuchas:• USEPA’sSaferChoice• EWGVerified• CradletoCradle(silverorabove)
CommitmenttoEveryDayLowCost(EDLC)andperformance
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Advancing safer formulation of products Reduce,restrictandeliminateuseofprioritychemicals
usinginformedsubstitutionprinciples
AllChemicals
PriorityChemicals
HighPriorityChemicals
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Hazard Assessment
Relevance Ranking Prioritization
Identifying High Priority ChemicalsHigh priority chemicals targeted for reduction,
elimination, or restrictionListedbyoneormore
authoritativehazardlistincludedinGreenWERCS
Combinationofbusinessvolumeordistributionandexposure/producttype
Consideredemergingregulations,stakeholderconcerns,andfeasibilityofsafersubstitutionorinnovation
Partners EDF,BizNGO,USEPA’sDfE,TheSustainabilityConsortium,GreenWERCS,
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Measurement of Safer FormulationElement MetricsReducevolumeofprioritychemicals
• Weightvolumeof PCs/HPCsinaggregate
Restrictandeliminateprioritychemicals
• NumberofUPCswithPCs/HPCs• SalesvolumeofUPCswithPCs/HPCs• Numberofsupplierswith PCs/HPCs
Verify purityofingredients
• Weightvolumeofingredients,knowntooftenharborcontaminantsofconcern,thatareverifiedtomeetpuritystandards
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• 2015: Online ingredient disclosure• 2016: Annual progress report – public on
Walmartsustainabilityhub.com; 95% reduction of High Priority Chemicals (HPCs)
• 2017: Walmart becomes Signatory/ 1st retailer to participate in CFP; 96% reduction of HPCs; strengthens commitment
Progress To Date
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Sustainable Chemistry CommitmentTransparency
• Onlineingredientdisclosurebeginning2015
• Prioritychemicalsonpackbeginning2018
• Encouragefullingredienttransparency
SaferFormulation
• Reduce,restrictandeliminateuseofprioritychemicalsusinginformedsubstitution(10%reductionby2022)
• Verifypurityofingredientswherecontaminantsmayexist
AdvancedAssortment
• Crediblycertifyproductsusingcertificationssuchas:• USEPA’sSaferChoice• EWGVerified• CradletoCradle(silverorabove)
CommitmenttoEveryDayLowCost(EDLC)andperformance
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Measurement of Advanced AssortmentElement Metrics(beginningin2019)Crediblycertifyproducts(usingcertificationssuchasUSEPA’sSaferChoice,EWGVerified,andCradletoCradleattheSilverorabovelevel)
• NumberofUPCsw/crediblecertifications• NumberofSupplierswith crediblecertifications
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Data TiersNationalBrandSuppliers• RequiredtograntTier2.1andTier2.2permissions
• WillauthorizeULtouseconfidentialsupplierdatatotrackchemicalusageandprevalence
PrivateBrandSuppliers• RequiredtograntTier2.1,Tier2.2and Tier4.2permissions
• WillauthorizeULtouseconfidentialsupplierdatatotrackchemicalusageandprevalence
• AuthorizesWalmart/Sam’sClubtopublishaproduct’spubliclydisclosedingredientlistonline