April 15, 2025, Gurgaon: SGS is delighted to announce that it’s Softlines laboratory in Gurgaon has secured approval from Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Foundation (ZDHC) as an approved certification body for the Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) conformance assessment at Level 1, 2 and 3 of the MRSL list V3.1. This prestigious recognition and expanded footprint align with our commitment to further strengthening our sustainability-focused portfolio, dedicated to advanced environmental protection and enhanced consumer safety.
The ZDHC MRSL V3.1 promotes proactive chemical management by emphasizing early-stage screening, effectively eliminating toxic inputs at the source. This significantly reduces hazardous discharges into water systems and mitigates ecological impact. Its implementation drives a cleaner, more transparent and inclusive supply chain, aligning with the industry's overarching goals of circularity, safety and long-term sustainability.
The recognition of Gurgaon Softlines laboratory reinforces our position as a leading provider of sustainability-driven services. With this achievement, we continue to strengthen our capabilities by offering MRSL Level 1, 2 and 3 testing services under one roof, delivering comprehensive solutions that support responsible and sustainable manufacturing practices.
The ZDHC Foundation is an industry-led collaboration with the objective of eliminating hazardous chemicals from fashion supply chains. It provides brands and suppliers with a single, harmonized list of chemical substances that are banned from intentional use during manufacturing and related processes. In November 2022, V3.0 of the MRSL and V2.0 of the MRSL Conformance Guidance were released by the ZDHC Foundation followed by the MRSL V3.1, which was published in April 2023. The ZDHC MRSL screening method is a rigorous and comprehensive process that integrates risk assessment, testing and certification to verify that chemical formulations used across fashion supply chains comply with restrictions on hazardous substances.
Dipjyoti Banerjee, Executive Director, SGS India said, “The ZDHC MRSL plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable chemical management and protecting workers, communities and the environment from the potential negative impacts of harmful chemicals. We are proud to have established robust capabilities for this service in India. This strategically developed capability, aligned with SGS Group’s continued commitment to environment, allows us to deliver high-quality, sustainability-focused testing services to customers across the country with greater efficiency and impact.”
SGS Chemical MRSL V3.1 conformance certification
We offer a simple and effective process for verifying the compliance of supplied chemical formulations with the criteria for ZDHC MRSL Levels 1, 2 or 3 through laboratory testing, document review and on-site assessment.
Learn more about our Sustainable Chemical Management Solutions.
For further information about these services, please contact:
Anitha Jeyaraj
Deputy Director - Softlines
Connectivity & Products
t:+91 984 08 30 473
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