Accredited Manufacturer
Accredited Manufacturers of Soft Tissue guarantee products are of the stated quantity, dimensions (width, length, number of sheets) and fit for the intended purpose. They also have or are working towards: ISO 9001 or an alternative third-party quality certification; Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or PEFC certification; and compliance with ISO 45001
Accredited Manufacturers of Plastic Sacks guarantee products are of the stated quantity, dimensions (width, length, weight) and fit for the intended purpose. They also operate a Quality Control System and retain records for one year. The Quality Control System includes suitable testing equipment for the test methodology (the Drop Test) specified to confirm the duty of fit-for-purpose plastic sacks. Click here to watch the video showing the Drop Test.
Accredited Manufacturers of Cotton Mops guarantee the weight, absorbency and, where relevant, the cotton content of their mops. They also guarantee the dimensions and count of ancillary products are as indicated on the label.
Accredited Manufacturers of Cleaning Chemicals guarantee products are of the stated quantity and volume for the intended purpose as required by the Manufacturing Standard. They also have or are working towards: ISO 9001 or a recognised alternative; ISO 14001; internal business health & safety policies or certifications; and external-facing health & safety management procedures. They also submit data under the Packaging Waste Regulations; have readily accessible Safety Data Sheets; comply with the Classification of Labelling & Packaging Regulation; provide EN Test pass reports for products with Biocidal efficacy claims; and comply with the appropriate Biocides regulations, Cosmetics regulations and detergent regulations, where appropriate.
In addition, all CHSA Accredited Manufacturers have signed the CHSA’s Code of Practice and the Ethical Marketing Commitment. Finally, for CHSA Accredited Product, the manufacturer, whether in the UK, Europe or overseas is Sedex registered.
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Click here to access a Fact Sheet on the Accreditation Scheme for Manufacturers of Soft Tissue.
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Click here to access a Fact Sheet on the Accreditation Scheme for Manufacturers of Plastic Sacks.
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Click here to access a Fact Sheet on the Accreditation Scheme for Manufacturers of Cotton Mops.
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Click here to access a Fact Sheet on the Accreditation Scheme for Manufacturers of Cleaning Chemicals.
Each Manufacturing Accreditation Scheme is governed by a Panel of elected members. The Panel meets annually and reports to the Association’s Council.
Each Manufacturing Accreditation Scheme is governed by a working group comprising nominated Scheme members. The working group reports to the Association’s Council.
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