we take responsibility for chemical management

Continuous Commitment to Chemical Safety

We work continuously with chemical management under the EU REACH regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals), which includes rules on registration, restrictions and bans for substances in all imported products. All our suppliers have signed our chemical policy, based on EU legislation – a strong foundation, but not enough on its own.

Going Further Through Proactive Testing and Monitoring

We complement legal compliance with our own laboratory testing, ensuring products are free from – or within the limits for – the chemicals covered by the directives. It is essential, as both the regulation and the candidate list are regularly updated based on new scientific findings and risk assessments. This is a long-term, ongoing effort as part of a continuous improvement journey, guided by a plan developed together with our chemical consultant. In addition to REACH, we comply with a wide range of international and national regulations relevant to our products.

PFAS – Banned in Our Products

One of our key areas of focus is PFAS, known as the “forever chemicals”. Through preventive measures and regular testing, we work to minimise risks and ensure our products do not contain these persistent and harmful substances, even before new legal requirements come into force.

“Chemical safety is always on the agenda – responsibility is a commitment at every step”