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RSL TRAINING 2016

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LEARNING TOPICS
 What is the RSL, why does it matter
 Implementing the RSL Policy at my facility
 How and when to select samples for testing
 How to fill out a test request form and submit samples
 How to review test data, and when further action is required
 Fully understand the expectations during the failure
resolution process
 Identify better chemistry resources at Nike
 Next steps

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NIKE, Inc.
World’s leading athletic footwear, apparel and equipment company.

NIKE, INC. includes five distinct brands:

Nike Converse Hurley Jordan Nike Golf

High-quality Lifestyle Surf and Premium Golf equipment,
performance sneakers lifestyle footwear, apparel, balls,
footwear, apparel apparel and apparel and apparel and footwear, bags
and equipment accessories and accessories
accessories accessories

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ABOUT NIKE, Inc.

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pic courtesy: http://www.nikeresponsibility.com/report/content/chapter/business-overview#infographic427
THE RSL POLICY

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WHAT IS RSL?
Restricted Substances List
 List of chemicals or materials that are based on
stringent global legislation or
regulation.

 Voluntary restrictions on specific chemistries or

materials

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RSL CRITERIA
A chemical is generally included in a RSL
because:

 It is legally regulated or restricted through

corporate policy

 The chemical may be hazardous to worker,

consumer or environment

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PURPOSE OF THE RSL
 To protect the worker, consumer, and environment

 To ensure products comply with the strictest global legislations

 To ensure targeted substances are controlled or eliminated

 To inspire and drive innovation through Sustainable Chemistry

Guidance (SCG)

 To ensure access to global markets

 To support suppliers and vendors, helping them

to manufacture to Nike standards
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WHAT IS IN SCOPE
All materials manufactured for Nike, Inc.
This means: that any material or item
produced by or for Nike, Converse, Hurley,
Jordan, Nike Golf, licensees - including promo
promo and giveaway items- must comply with
with the requirements in the RSL.

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WHY IS THE RSL IMPORTANT
To Protect: To Prevent: Demand for Safer
 Worker  Negative press products :
 Consumer  Consumer
 Brand damage
 Environment  Government
 Lost sales
 Vendors & Suppliers  NGOs
 Loss of public trust
 Brands
 Product recalls

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 Updated annually or as per regulatory or legislative changes.
This is why it is important to check for latest version on a routine basis

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RSL: 3 KEY SECTIONS

Chemical restrictions

Sustainable/Better
Chemistry

Materials
Policies

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HOW TO READ THE RSL
Restricted Substance or Group Name With Reason for NIKE Limit
Chemical Abstract Service Number (CAS #) Maximum allowable
Restriction
concentration in
component

Required Laboratory
Reporting Limit defined in
consultation with lab by Nike

Test Method and

Comments

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RSL TERMINOLOGY - CAS#
CAS# = Chemical Abstracts Service Number
 Is a unique numeric identifier

 Designates only one substance

 Has no chemical significance

 Is a link to all available information about

a specific chemical substance

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RSL TERMINOLOGY - LIMITS
Non-detect (ND):
Defined by Nike as “no analyte detected above the specified laboratory reporting limit”

N.D.

Fail
Pass

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RSL TERMINOLOGY – OTHER NAMES
Leachable metals:
 Metals that convert into soluble salts in aqueous media. An example of a leachable metal could be lead,
be lead, which can be leached out of a material if the material is wet or becomes sweaty. Many metals can
metals can be leached out of a fiber, polymer, or other material.

Prohibited:
 Cannot be present in materials or product above the lab reporting limit, and must not be intentionally
intentionally used in production.

Restrictions:
 The chemical may be present in materials or product up to the Nike Limit (i.e., the pass/fail limit)

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RSL TERMINOLOGY - UNITS
1 mg/Kg (ppm - parts per million)

1 μg/Kg (ppb - parts per billion) (In case of Dioxins & Furans)

1 μg/m2 (1 microgram / square meter): (In case of PFOA & PFOS)

1 μg/m3 (1 microgram / Cubic meter): (In case of Solvents)

1 µg/cm2/week: (in case of Nickel – Release (7440-02-0))

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CHEMICAL CLASSES IN THE RSL
 APs  Metals
 APEOs  Leachable Metal
 Asbestos  Nickel – Release
 Bisphenol A (BPA)  Nitrosamine
 Chlorinated phenols  Organotin Compounds
 Chromium VI  PFOA & PFOS
 Dimethyl Fumarate  Pesticides
 Dioxins and Furans  Phthalates
 Dyes, Azo  PCBs
 Dyes, Acid, Basic, Direct  PCTs
 Dyes, Disperse — Sensitizing  Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
 Flame Retardants  PVC
 Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases  SCCP (C10–C13)
 Formaldehyde  VOC

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 Nike

Implementation Guidance
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RSL IMPLEMENTATION
 Material testing is mandatory

 What to test – production ready materials

 When to test – as early as possible in the

production cycle, prior to shipment of
materials

 Where to test – Nike RSL approved labs only

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WHO IS REQUIRED TO TEST?

YOU
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SAMPLE SELECTION CRITERIA
General Parameters to consider for sample selection

 Material Type

 Thickness

 Color

 Style

 Production Volume (In case of Textiles)

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 Restricted Substance

(NP, OP)

Asbestos
Alkylphenols

Chromium VI
(NPEO, OPEO)
Restricted Substance

Alkylphenol Ethoxylates
Natural Fibers

Synthetic Fibers (Nylon,

PET)

Natural and Synthetic

Fiber Blends
Synthetic Leather,
Thermoplastics,
Polymers (EVA, PU, Rigid
Plastic, TPU, Foam,
Rubber)

Natural Leather

Coated Leather

Inks, Paint, Heat

Transfers (Screen Print
Inks)
Material Type

Adhesives
MATERIAL TESTING MATRIX - MTM

Screen print Strike-offs

Sublimation Prints,
Digital Prints

Metal Items (in direct

contact with skin only)

Other (Rhinestones,
sequins, etc.)
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 (NP, OP)

Asbestos
Alkylphenols

Chromium VI
(NPEO, OPEO)
Restricted Substance

Alkylphenol Ethoxylates
Regardless

S
S

C
Natural Fibers

if testing Synthetic Fibers (Nylon,

S
C
PET)

Natural and Synthetic

S
C
isSlisted as

Fiber Blends

Synthetic Leather,
Thermoplastics,
S core or

S = Supplemental Testing
Polymers (EVA, PU, Rigid
Plastic, TPU, Foam,
Rubber)
S

Natural Leather
C4
S supplemental,

Coated Leather
C4

Inks, Paint, Heat

C

Transfers (Screen Print

allS materials

Inks)
S

Adhesives
S must meet
MATERIAL TESTING MATRIX - MTM

Screen print Strike-offs

Sublimation Prints,
C

C = Core Testing
requirements

Digital Prints

Metal Items (in direct

S in RSL

contact with skin only)

Other (Rhinestones,
sequins, etc.)
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TYPES OF RSL TESTING
CORE TESTING SUPPLEMENTAL ROUTINE RANDOM
TESTING TESTING TESTING
Restricted by Restricted by This is standard Select and test
randomly across all
legislation or Nike legislation or Nike RSL practice. material types,
requirements; requirements, but colors and uses
The testing of
historically this limited use or
materials that
chemical was in unlikely to be
represent the
use found
sample selection
criteria outlined in
“Core” testing item Supplemental the policy,
will be tested every testing is not
time under normal performed as part
conditions of the standard
test package –
must be requested
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QUESTIONS?

Are there any questions about the material so far?

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Textiles: Natural, Synthetic or Blended Fibers

Each season, suppliers must test 5% of all natural,

synthetic and blended fibers, or materials composed of
these fibers, on the basis of unique material/color
combinations, choosing those materials with the
production volume.

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TEXTILES: UNIQUE MATERIALS
Parameters defining a unique material
• Material
• Color
• Construction
• Warp or weft
• Vendor (One material Vendor - two different mills - same fabric - need test from
each mill)

• Chemical finish

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MATERIALS - RANKING BY VOLUME
Rank Materials in Order of Production Volume Based on Unique Material/Color
Combination
Linear Total Number of Test This
Material Identification Total Number of Tests
Yards Color Combinations Material
Unique material/
90,000 Yes Supplier produces 42 unique
color combination 1
material/color combinations,
Unique material/ as shown in Material
13,000 No
color combination 2 Identification Column
Unique material/
20,000 42 Yes 5% Testing Requirement =
color combination 3
42* 5% = 2.1
Unique material/
60,000 Yes
color combination 4
Minimum of 3# RSL
Materials 5-42 (38)
17,000 No required
separate materials
#- Rounded up to the highest whole number

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LEATHER & SYNTHETIC LEATHER
Parameters defining a unique leather or synthetic leather
• Color
• Thickness
• Grain
• Vendor (material supplier)

A difference in any of these properties indicates a unique material and

must be tested.
Continued

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LEATHER & SYNTHETIC LEATHER

Continued

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LEATHER & SYNTHETIC LEATHER
 Four samples having same grain, same chemical properties and
supplied by one supplier.

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PLASTICS, THERMOPLASTICS AND POLYMERS
Parameters defining uniqueness of Plastics, Thermoplastics
and Polymers:
• Material

• Color

• Thickness

• Vendor (material supplier)

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PLASTICS, THERMOPLASTICS AND POLYMERS
 Plastics for food, contact bottles, mouth guards, and related
products – must meet chemical safety requirements that are
specific to the products and their intended use and distribution.

 Contact the Nike Chemistry team for detailed RSL requirements

related to testing on food contact items and plastic materials
intended for drinking water bottles, mouth guards, adhesive
stickers for the skin, etc., since it is very specialized, and testing
depends more on the material, user group, and function.

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PLASTICS, THERMOPLASTICS AND POLYMERS

Plastics,
Thermoplastics
and Polymers
EVA, PU, Rigid
Plastics,
Laminates,
Foam and Rubber
Rubber

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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUPMENT
 For Electrical and electronic equipment

 Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) components are defined as any component
dependent on electric current or electromagnetic fields to function properly.

 All EEE components must meet limits of the Nike RSL for Electronics.

 Both EEE testing and standard RSL testing are required in cases where electronics are
embedded into other products.

 In the Nike RSL, electronics Restricted Substance with limits are for:

 Metals in Battery or Button Cell (Mercury, Cadmium, Lead)

 Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Chromium(VI), PBDEs and PBBs)

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TOYS
Toys are defined as:

• Any product or material with no on-field play value intended for children
of less than 14 years of age.

• Testing requirements apply to products such as toys and electronics (and

food contact items, mouthguards) both sold and given away as a
marketing gift.
Please note: If you are providing Nike with toys, please contact the Nike PI Team
or RSL Chemistry Team

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OTHER MATERIALS
For anything not explicitly covered by the material
classifications in Material Testing Matrix, suppliers should
contact Nike, Inc. RSLSupport@nike.com

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QUESTIONS?

Are there any questions about the material so far?

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Break time-
Please return in 15min

www.SusTexSolutions.com
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SAMPLE SELECTION EXAMPLE

Inks / Paints /
Digital & Sublimation Printing

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INKS, PAINTS, PIGMENTS AND ADHESIVES
 Inks, Paints, Pigments, and adhesives are considered high risk for RSL
non-compliance

 All inks samples must be cured and dried by the sample submitter, not
at the laboratory. The lab must receive the sample in the cured, dry
state

 Material must be production ready, not R&D sample.

 MUST be tested annually and receive RSL PASS result prior to use.

 Must be retested every time a change is made to the color system

formulation or on an annual basis, whichever comes first.
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WHAT IS A COLOR SYSTEM?
Color System 1 =

Red Pigment Base Additive Thinner

Color System 2 =

Black Pigment Base Additive Thinner

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INKS, PAINTS, PIGMENTS AND ADHESIVES
 Each component of a color system — pigments, additives and
thinners — must pass RSL testing before use in any Nike product

 Importantly, color system must be retested whenever a

component of the formula changes.

 Fully cured and dried following manufacturer guidelines. For

screen printing inks, submit sample on a glass slide so the lab
can scrape off the ink for testing.

 Dried at same conditions like time & temperature as used in final

product

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SUBMISSION OF SCREEN PRINTING INKS
 Samples must be prepared at ink manufacture or screen printer in
accordance with technical recommendation or what is performed in
production.
 Laboratories are no longer allowed to perform the curing/drying process.
 Pigment loading into base for RSL testing must exceed that which is
utilized in production by a minimum of 10%, and can be no less than a
20% loading
Pigment Loading in Actual Pigment Loading for
ADD 10 % IS IT > 20 %?
Production Recipe Testing
6% 16 % No 20 %
12 % 22 % Yes 22 %

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SUBMISSION OF SCREEN PRINTING INKS
 Any additives used must also be added prior to the curing.

 Ready to use (RTU) ink products should be applied as is and

submitted for testing.

 Submission of more than one pigment in a base (a composite ink

sample) is not allowed by Nike.

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APPROVED INK LIST
 Suppliers can utilize the Nike Approved Inks List, which
is available on Nike Connect.
 Please contact your Nike LO for access if you are a Tier
1 or Tier 2 supplier and do not know how to access it.
 If a screen printer uses inks, paints and color systems
from the approved list, they do not need to resubmit
them for testing.
 Screenprint strike-off testing still applies in all cases.

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STRIKE-OFF TESTING

For screen prints, heat transfers and similar embellishments, the factory

must test strike-offs at a rate of 2% by style (not color). The selected 2%

must represent those production styles with the highest volume.

Please Note - strike-off testing is performed as a verification of production processes,

there should be no ink failures at this point

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EXAMPLE: STRIKE-OFF TESTING (SEASONAL)
Production Strike-off Test Required for
1 Apparel style Styles
Volume This Style?
with 3 colorways
Style 1 50,000 Yes
Style 2 500 No

3 Apparel styles Style 3 20,000 No

Style 4 30,000 Yes
Style 5 40,000 Yes

1 Equipment style Styles 6- 148 400 No

with 4 colorways Factory produces 148 styles: 148 styles x 2% = 2.96
Top 3 styles by production volume must undergo RSL
testing

4 Equipment styles Note :

• Choose the top 2% of styles by production volume

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STRIKE-OFF TESTING: TIERED APPROACH
• On submission and passing of all required strike-off tests over a one-
year period, supplier will only have to test 1% of strike-offs moving
forward.
• To achieve this, suppliers must provide number of strike-off tests
performed which reflects:
o actual production volumes
o number of styles
o submit the list of passing test report IDs
• To request Tiering Verification Form, please contact
RSLsupport@nike.com
• Maintain accurate records of test results for color system components
and strike-offs.
• Nike and/or its Affiliates may request copies of these records at any 51
time.
DIGITAL AND SUBLIMATION PRINTS
 Digital and sublimation prints must be tested once per year.

• The sample should be prepared by

printing each color individually on
an RSL-compliant fabric
representative of production
material. Make sure to print a
sufficient amount for lab testing.

• The samples must be applied with

production transfer paper and on
production equipment.
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QUESTIONS?

Are there any questions about the material so far?

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RSL FLOWCHARTS
Next up, a series of
flowcharts to highlight the
RSL implementation
process

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RSL TESTING FLOWCHART
Nike Restricted
NIKE, Inc., reports and
Substances List
scorecards
database

Material suppliers
and/or factories

• Nike-approved labs – Perform tests on submitted samples, communicate results and upload
data to RSL database.
• Nike RSL database – Stores all RSL testing data, creates test reports, tracks RSL performance.

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FAILURE RESOLUTION FLOWCHART

Materials must be quarantined Do NOT ship materials

When a failure occurs. They should and do NOT start /
only leave quarantine after the failure continue production
resolution process is completed with Failure resolution
Nike , inc representative required

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TIME FOR LUNCH: 1 HOUR

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SAMPLE SUBMISSION

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GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING RSL SAMPLES
 Samples should be the same as those used in production.
 Each sample must be 10 grams or more.
 For inks, paints and adhesives – all samples must be sent in the cured
state, following manufacturer guidance of actual production practices.
Do not send uncured materials to the lab.
 For all testing except metals, wrap aluminum foil securely around the
sample.
 Place each sample in a separate poly bag, seal, and label.
 Complete all mandatory fields on the Test Request Form (TRF).

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TEST REQUEST FORM (TRF)
Sections in the TRF
1. Sample submitter information
2. Lab and invoicing information
3. Brand information
4. Facility information
5. Sample information
6. Testing information
7. Signature

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SAMPLE SUBMITTER INFORMATION
Sample submitter information

Service Requested Remarks if any

 Regular (5 working days)
 Express (3 working days) 40% surcharge
Please Note - Due to analytical method requirements,
Nickel Release testing will exceed five days.

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LAB SELECTION & INVOICING
List of Laboratories with country

Invoicing
Invoicing
Invoicetoto
 Invoice

Address
 Address

Tel
 Tel
 CC the test report to (optional):
 E-mail
 E-mail Lab Testing Reports will be sent to the email CC the test report to (optional):
CC the test report to (optional):
 Contactperson
 Contact person listed below

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BRAND INFORMATION
Brand tested for

Is this submission for a

Product type Licensee Name is required if licensee?
Licensee Submits

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FACILITY INFORMATION
• Vendor Location Code must be entered properly
to receive MSI score credit.
• DO NOT enter a vendor group code (which
might correspond to multiple facilities).
• If you do not know your vendor code, e-mail
your appropriate contact at the end of TRF.
• Vendors without a code should use the "Other"
• Factory Location Code must be entered
at the lowest location code level.
• DO NOT enter a factory group.
• Licensees are to enter their SM&S
(CRO) Code.
• Inline factories may enter a PO Code or
PDM factory code.
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FACILITY INFORMATION

• You are required to enter your

Manufacturer Name/Code if you are a
• You are required to enter your
manufacturer of inks/dyes.
Manufacturer Name if you do not
• If you do not know your ink/dye
fall into one of the categories.
manufacturer code, e-mail your appropriate
contact at the end of TRF.

Please note that if you select' 'Other", you will not receive credit for testing, this
is for people submitting samples with no vendor codes

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SAMPLE INFORMATION
1. The sample must be pulled from a
production-ready material or it
should be categorized as an R&D
sample

2. Each sample must be 10 grams or

more.

3. For all materials except metals; wrap

aluminum foil securely around each
sample.

4. Place each sample in a separate

poly bag, seal and label.

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SAMPLE INFORMATION
Retesting information Note: Retesting is only allowed during failure resolution

Please note if you choose production ready

material option then select appropriate test
package in Testing Information

R & D Testing
• Testing performed by a vendor or supplier to determine if a development-
sample is RSL compliant, and should only be used during research and
Sample Description development or when advised by Nike during failure resolution.
• R&D sample tests cannot be converted to Production-ready material
samples after testing
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SAMPLE INFORMATION
Material/Product
Information

Dropdown Menu
Please choose appropriate material type - very important to get this
correct, as it triggers the proper test package for the lab

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SAMPLE INFORMATION

For Inks/Paints
Color System Material Color
Material Color Information – Not Required
Testing Information
Color system testing – Required

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QUICK NOTE - MATERIAL TYPE SELECTION

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QUICK NOTE - MATERIAL TYPE & TEST MATRIX
Labs are instructed to consider all Core
Test parameters for testing

Supplemental Testing Parameter

to be chosen individually

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TESTING INFORMATION
Information – Test Package, If sample is production-ready material,
Should match the material
you must select a Test Package
Type selected in the dropdown

**If the Electronics, Toys, or Other test package is checked, the appropriate RSL test
package and/or additional tests must also be indicated.

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TESTING INFORMATION
Individual Tests

Individual May be used for Research & Development (R&D) or as directed by Nike.

Individual Tests do not affect MSI score or annual testing

requirements.
R&D samples cannot be converted to production ready materials after testing

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TESTING INFORMATION
Signature

Nike Contacts for

testing support

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How to send TRF?
 Fill out the editable TRF, and then print, sign and place it in the
package with your test samples before sending to a Nike RSL
approved lab.

 The latest updated version of the TRF is available at

www.nikeincchemistry.com

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APPROVED TESTING LABS
• List of laboratories that Nike allows for RSL testing.
• Only test reports from laboratories that have been audited and approved by qualified Nike
RSL personnel or their nominated representatives will be accepted as proof of compliance.
• All listed laboratories are now approved for RSL testing on all product types.
Laboratory Shipping Information Contact Information
Bureau Veritas CPS (Germany) GmbH Dr Jorg Ruhkamp, Laboratory Director
BV-GmbH Wilhelm Hennemannstr. 8 19061 Schwerin joerg.ruhkamp@de.bureauveritas.com Tel: 49 40 74041 0000
Deutschland Fax: 49 40 74041 1499
Bureau Veritas CPS (Hong Kong) Ltd Dr. Lee Siu Ming, Regional Manager
BV-HK l/F, Pacific Trade Centre, 2 Kai Hing Raoad, Kowloon Siuming.lee@hk.bureauveritas.com Tel: 852 2331 0726 Fax: 852
Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong 2331 0889
Michelle Korkowicz, Customer Service Specialist
Bureau Veritas CPS
BV-US Michelle.korkowicz@bureaveritas.com Tel: 716 505 3583 Fax:
100 Northpointe Blvd. Buffalo, New York 14228-1884
716 505 3301
CTI (Shenzhen) Ltd.
Kevin Lu, Senior Management Advisor Kevin.lu@cti-cert.com Tel:
CTI-SZ Building C, HongWei Industrial Park BaoAn 70 District
+86-75533682258 Fax: +86-75533683385
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

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APPROVED TESTING LABS
Laboratory Shipping Information Contact Information

Intertek Testing Services Hong Kong Ltd. Kaye Leung, Client Services Supervisor
INTERTEK-HK 4c Garment Centre 576 Castle Peak Road Kowloon, kaye.leung@intertek.com Tel: 852 21738215 Fax: 852
Hong Kong 34032528

Intertek Testing Services Limited, Shanghai Jane Wu, Sr. Manager, Customer Services
INTERTEK-SH 2/F, Building No.4, Shanghai Comalong Industrial Park, Jane.wu@intertek.com Tel: 86 21 64954601; 86 21 60917026
889 Yi Shan Road, Shanghai 200233, China Fax: 86 21 64953254

Intertek Testing Services Taiwan Ltd. KY Liang, Divisional Head, Analytical Chemistry
INTERTEK-TW 8R, No. 423, Ruiguang Rd., Neihu District, Taipei 114, k.y.liang@intertek.com Tel: 886-2-66022236 Fax: 886 2
Taiwan 6602 2889

SGS do Brasil Ltda. Adriana Morelli

SGS-BR Av. Andromeda, 832 Barueri- Sao Paulo SP, 06473-000 adriana.morelli@sgs.com
Brazil Tel: +55 11 3883 8808 Fax: +55 11 3883 8899
SGS Hong Kong Ltd. Aaron Shum
SGS-HK 4/F, On Wui Centre, 25 Lok Yip Road Fanling, NT, Hong aaron.shum@sgs.com
Kong Tel: +852 2774 7449, ext. 1354 Fax: +852 2330 4862

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APPROVED TESTING LABS
Laboratory Shipping Information Contact Information

SGS Korea Co., Ltd.

SoowoongJeong Soowoong.jeong@sgs.com Tel:+82 31
SGS-KO #322, The 0 Valley Bldg. 555-9, Hogye-dong Dongan-gu,
460 8060 Fax: +82 31 460 8080
Anyang Gyeonggi Korea 431-080
SGS Thailand Ltd.
Bhuwadon Samlam bhuwadon.samlam@sgs.com Tel: +66
SGS-TH 41/23 Soi Rama III 59 Rama III Road, Chongnonsee
(0)2 683 0541 ext. 2177 Fax: +66 (0)2 294 8200
Yannawa, Bangkok 10120 Thailand

FOOTWEAR AND EQUIPMENT Janny Lin, SGS Marketing Representative

SGS Taiwan Ltd. janny.lin@sgs.com Tel: +886 7 3012121 ext.4102
Multi Chemical Laboratory-Kaohsiung 61, Kai-Fa Rd, Nanzih Fax: +886 7 3010867
Export Processing Zone Kaohsiung , Taiwan 81170
SGS-TW
Kara Chen
APPAREL
kara-tw.chen@sgs.com
SGS Taiwan Ltd.
Tel: +886 2 2299 3279, ext. 5225 Fax: +886 2 2298 4060
Textile Laboratory-Taipei 31, Wu Chyuan Road, New Taipei
Industrial Park Wu Ku District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 24886
SGS Vietnam Ltd.
Ngan Thai ngan.thai@sgs.com Tel: +848 38 160 999 ext.
SGS-VN Lot 111/21, Road 19/5A, Group CN3 Tan Binh Industrial Park Tay
128 Fax: +848 38 160 996
Thanh Ward, Tan Phu District Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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TEST REQUEST FORM (TRF) - SUMMARY
 Access the TRF at www.nikeincchemistry.com.

 Complete the form, making sure to fill out all required fields, labelled
with an * (asterisk).

 Make sure to select the material type and test package, as well as
any supplemental tests desired.

 Print, sign and place it in the package with your test samples before
sending to a Nike RSL approved lab.

 Once testing has been initiated, suppliers are prohibited from

shipping materials or products until they have received RSL Pass
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QUESTIONS?

Are there any questions about the material so far?

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TEST ADMINISTRATION
 The testing specified applies to both new and
existing materials (carryover items).

 All testing must be performed on production

ready material (identical to that used in actual
product)

 Adult and Kid (Infant / Toddler, Little Kids and

Big Kids) RSL testing pass that can be used for
products intended for children, including any
“take down” product.

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TEST ADMINISTRATION
Prior to production:
 Suppliers must provide factories with test results proving compliance
with the Nike RSL.
 All testing must be performed at a Nike RSL approved laboratory.
 All samples sent to laboratory must be accompanied by Test Request
Form (TRF).
 Test results will be valid for one year from the RSL test report date
unless otherwise stated.
 If a failure occurs, the failure resolution process should be
followed.
Nike reserves the right to request testing documentation at any time for any
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 RSL PROGRAM QUESTIONS
 If you do not know your Nike, Inc. contact for general RSL
implementation questions, please refer to page 60 in the RSL
and one will be assigned.

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RSL POLICY QUESTIONS
 For questions on the RSL policy, please use the contacts at the
bottom of page 60.

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WORKSHOPS: IN YOUR PACKET
 Each packet of materials contains:
 A test Request Form and printed dropdown menu of material types
 Information on samples needed to properly select number of
unique materials to test
 Specific sections of the RSL policy which pertain to the
workshop

 Sample of laboratory data

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WHAT IS EXPECTED?
 Select the number of samples that should be submitted

 Identify which samples are the correct ones

 Identify which colors would be appropriate

 Fill out TRF

 Review the lab results after the TRF exercise is completed

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WORKSHOP 1
Choose the most appropriate session depending on your
business unit, but lets balance the room so everyone is not in one
session.

Session 1: Non Textile Material/General Tier 2 submissions

Session 2: Ink/paint submission/adhesives/input chemistry

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REVIEW DATA
 Review the test report provided in the pack

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WORKSHOP 2
Choose the most appropriate session depending on your
business unit.

Session 1: Synthetic Fiber

Session 2: Strike-off Testing

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REVIEW DATA
 Review the test report provided in the pack

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RSL TESTING FAILURE

NOW WHAT???

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FAILURE RESOLUTION - PROCEDURE
 Vendors must ensure all shipped materials meet Nike RSL requirements.

 If an item fails, Nike expects the supplier to conduct an investigation into

the source of the failure

 The failure resolution process includes submission of a Failure Resolution

Form (FRF) for follow-up.

 The FRF collects information to determine root cause as well as to create

short- and long-term corrective action plans to help remediate issues.

 Any affected materials/products must be quarantined and not shipped

until receiving passing test results or substitution of RSL compliant
material/product is completed.
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FAILURE RESOLUTION FORM (FRF)

Pease Note - The FRF is attached at the bottom of every

failing report

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FAILURE RESOLUTION – PROCEDURE
 Fill out the editable FRF and e-mail it to the appropriate Nike or
Affiliate RSL contact (listed on the form) within 24 hours of
receiving a FAIL test report.

 The supplier must indicate the source of the failure (including

chemical name), action taken to prevent the failure in the future,
and acknowledgment that these changes will be implemented on
future production.

Continued

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FAILURE RESOLUTION NOTES
 Anyone supplying materials to Nike Inc., whose product fails RSL
testing should fill out the Failure Resolution Form.

 For some manufacturers, filling out Failure Resolution Form is

optional but recommended. Examples of this type of
manufacturer are

– Ink Manufacturer

– Chemical Manufacturer

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FILLING OUT THE FRF

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FILLING OUT THE FRF
YES

Key message : Failing material must be quarantined and must not be

shipped/used in production.

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FILLING OUT THE FRF
2000 yards of black fabric is on hold

Key message : Clear description of affected material and quantity

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FILLING OUT THE FRF
The fabric was scheduled to ship 1/16/2016, the factory and
our Nike representatives have been notified of issue

Key message : Full visibility to the Nike Teams – identify all impacts such
as delivery delays or related issues

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FILLING OUT THE FRF
Under investigation

Key message : Response to this question may take more than 24

hours, please fill out as much as possible

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FILLING OUT THE FRF

Must be filled out and

submitted to Nike
within 24 Hr

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
 Supplier will work with Nike representative and will submit
completed FRF for approval within 4 weeks

 Do not retest or release affected materials until specifically

instructed by Nike representative.

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BETTER CHEMISTRY
At Nike, we recognize that RSL
testing is only a small part of the
process needed to drive better
chemistry into the supply chain.

In this section we will focus on better, more

sustainable chemistry options and tools available to
all suppliers.

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NIKE MSI PROGRAM
 NIKE Materials Sustainability Index (NIKE MSI) measures the
environmental impacts of materials used in NIKE, Inc. products.
 We use product sustainability indices to measure the environmental
profile of each product. It also rewards suppliers for voluntary
participation in sustainability programs.
 Please contact
catherine.newman@nike.com for
questions on the program

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CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT & TRANSPARENCY
Maxim 07: Evolve immediately

In January 2016, Nike released new chemistry commitment forms that are tied
tied to MSI scoring. These forms are detailed on the following slides

Page 67 - Chemicals management & Transparency Must complete before

October 2016 or MSI
Page 68 - ZDHC MRSL Acknowledgement points will be lost

Optional - for interested

Page 69 - Nike, Inc. Validation of a Greening Effort suppliers

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CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT & TRANSPARENCY FORM
 All suppliers participating in the Nike MSI
program should take note of the chemicals
management & transparency form on
Page 67 of the RSL.

 Review and complete the form with

management input, firmly committing to
the listed items

 Upload the form to the Vendor Portal to

receive MSI points

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MANUFACTURING RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST (MRSL)
Managing chemicals within the supply chain goes beyond
setting chemical limits for materials/products

 Through the Zero Discharge of Hazardous

Chemicals (ZDHC) coalition, Nike collaborated
with other brands to create the ZDHC MRSL.

 The ZDHC MRSL sets limits for priority chemicals

that could potentially be found in chemical
formulations used in textile, synthetic leather,
and leather manufacturing formulations.

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MANUFACTURING RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST (MRSL)
The difference between the MRSL and RSL is:

MRSL
The M
Input MRSL sets chemical limits for chemical formulations
Chemistry

RSL
Product RSL sets limits for chemicals in materials
Chemistry

The MRSL is a valuable tool for procuring chemical formulations that will help
suppliers meet Nike sustainability targets

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MANUFACTURING RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST (MRSL)
How should we use the MRSL?
 Communicate the MRSL guidance with raw material and chemical
suppliers when procuring chemical formulations.

 Verify with the supplier that all formulations for textiles, leather,
and synthetic leather meet the listed requirements

 Develop a documented program to assure that purchased chemical

formulations meet MRSL limits

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MANUFACTURING RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST (MRSL)

MRSL compliant formulations will also

help suppliers produce RSL compliant
materials

Download the latest MRSL at:

http://www.roadmaptozero.com/progra
mme-documents/

Follow up after reviewing MRSL:

Fill out the MRSL supplier acknowledgement
letter - Page 68 in the RSL - and submit to
vendor portal to receive MSI points
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bluesign ® System

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bluesign ® System Principles
The bluesign® standard is built around five principles that align
with Nike, Inc. targets:

 Resource productivity
 Consumer safety
 Air emission
 Water emission
 Occupational health and
safety

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bluesign ® bluefinder
What is the bluefinder?

 Advanced search engine to support input

management

 Database of bluesign® approved chemicals,

dyestuffs, and auxiliaries

 More than 4300 chemical formulations

reviewed for use in textiles, which are also
compliant with the ZDHC MRSL

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bluesign ® blueguide
What is the blueguide?

 advanced database of bluesign approved

and certified materials
 bluesign® blueguide offers you information
about the environment, occupational health and
safety,
and consumer protection

 Lists >30,000 materials and growing

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bluesign® – SYSTEM PARTNERS
Nike strongly encourages the use of bluesign® approved products or
materials to help meet key sustainability targets.

MSI program participants can receive points for their facilities by

engaging with bluesign at a variety of levels. Please refer to your Nike
Vendor Portal MSI program documents for full details

Special pricing is available to suppliers of Nike, Inc. for bluesign®

bluefinder access. Please contact bluesign® or RSLsupport@nike.com for
details.

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VALIDATION OF A GREENING EFFORT (VGE)
A Nike program enabling suppliers to receive points in the MSI
program, based on selecting better chemistries for the production of
materials.

A few examples of chemistry improvements which may receive points:

 Use of bluesign® bluefinder chemistries in specific processes.

 Substituting hazardous chemistries for less hazardous alternatives.
 Development of a new material with a lower hazard profile.

Please refer to Page 69 of the RSL for program details and contacts.
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AFIRM GROUP

Apparel & Footwear

International
RSL Management Group

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AFIRM GROUP – SUPPLIERS TOOLKIT
The AFIRM Suppliers Toolkit is a “must have” guidance document for all
suppliers that contains excellent information on:

 Compendium of textile and footwear chemicals

 Chemicals management practices
 Case studies and resolutions for RSL failures
 Extensive information on chemical discharge

Available for download at: www.afirm-group.com/toolkit

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BEFORE WE GO

 Lets review a few follow up actions for each attendee

 Think about take away items once we leave the session

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FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
 Review the new RSL and TRF at www.nikeincchemistry.com, and note that the
most up to date versions are always available at this location.

 Carefully select and submit samples; review data with care.

 Track your RSL testing and ensure you are following the implementation guidance

 Ensure your facility has the process in place to follow up on RSL failures
immediately

 Reach out to your local Nike representative or RSLsupport@nike.com for

questions on the RSL policy

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KEY TAKEAWAYS
• All materials produced for Nike, Inc. must comply with the RSL

• Proper material selection, sample submission, and understanding the

testing data are all very important

• RSL Failures – Failure resolution is imperative

• Better Chemistry resources are available for effective

input stream management

• Day 2 training is available focused on Chemicals Management

and sustainable practices

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