DyStar distances itself from Colour Index usage
07/04/2015
Dystar explained: “The Colour Index lists products based on general chemical structure, but is missing environmental and ecology factors which are becoming increasingly important for product selection. There are few limitations on the usage by manufacturers of the Colour Index. As a consequence, it doesn’t guarantee compliance with international regulations or place restrictions on potential contaminant substances.
“This can be a problem for seller and buyer. The manufacturers of pigments and dyes that commit to be compliant with legal, voluntary and Brand & Retailer RSL (Restricted Substance List) requirements don’t have a way of differentiation from the other suppliers. On the other hand, textile manufacturers, brands and retailers might not be aware what they are buying what can have severe consequences for the brand.”
The group says although products may be listed in the Colour Index this does not necessarily mean that they do not contain chemical substances subject to restriction by legislation or by voluntary industry initiatives such as the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Substances group’s Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL) published in June 2014.
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