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ACTIVITIES OF THE UNIT OF CERTIFICATION TO BE AUDITED: □ pre – processing □ final processing □ importing □ exporting □ distribution □ others(describe)
m) DESCRIPTION OF THE FINISHED PRODUCT:
p) TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES:
q) ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS:

1. ORIGIN OF RAW MATERIALS USED FOR MANUFACTORING PROCESSESS

1.1 Raw materials of plant origin used in the manufacturing processes shall comply with the FOE standards for sustainable agricultur
1.2 Raw materials of animal origin used in the manufacturing processes shall comply with the FOE standards for sustainable livestock farming.
1.3 The synthetic fibers used in the manufacturing process are completely recycled and non-toxic.
1.4 The artificial fibers (viscose) used in the manufacturing processes are obtained without the use of chemicals dangerous to the environment.
1.5 When possible, the unit of certification shall recycle non-toxic manufacturing waste derived from transformation processes within or outside of the unit.
1.6 Recycled natural, artificial and synthetic fibers reach or exceed 50% of the total amount of textile fibers used in the manufacturing process.
1.7 The unit of certification manages to keep separate the manufacturing processes using FOE certified raw materials or in accordance with the requirements 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, from those using non-certified raw materials.

1.8 Traceability of raw materials used in the manufacturing processes

1.8.1 The unit of certification uses a traceability system that allows to retrace, starting from the end product, all the raw materials used during the production phase.
1.8.2 The unit of certification shall provide the origin and composition of the natural and/or recycled raw materials used during the manufacturing process.

2. SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

2.1 The unit of certification has a social and environmental management system inclusive of the necessary policies, programs, procedures and logbooks confirming compliance with the requirements of this standard.
2.2 The unit of certification has appointed a person responsible for verifying the compliance with the social and environmental management system.
2.3 All documentation related to the social and environmental management systems has been compiled and filed for at least three years.
2.4 The unit of certification has conducted a Life Cycle assessment study (LCA) on its production system.

2.5 Personnel management

2.5.1 The unit of certification has an effective system that prevent people from accessing working facilities without authorization.
2.5.2 Where necessary, the unit of certification shall provide a training to the internal and external staff of the organization and keep a record of the training activities performed. Specify whether there will be any training targeting issues related to environmental aspects and the prevention of dangerous practices in the workplace.

2.6 Emergency procedures

2.6.1 The unit of certification has implemented a system to efficiently deal with emergency situations. Verify the following elements: map or company address, contact person, list of emergency numbers, location of the nearest telephone, location of fire extinguishers, location of the centralized electricity switches, water and gas faucets.
2.6.2 In the event of environmental accidents (ex. dispersion of polluting substances), the unit of certification can rely on procedures that ensure the implementation of appropriate corrective actions.

2.7 Equipment maintenance

2.7.1 All machinery is kept in good condition to prevent breakages and anomalies that could cause environmental pollution.

3. LEGAL CONFORMITY

3.1 The unit of certification shall provide evidence of the conformity of the production processes with all applicable local, federal, state, and international environmental laws and regulations.

4. USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

4.1 The use of substances potentially dangerous for the environment is not allowed during any of the transformation phases of the textile fibers (H400, H410, H411, H412, H413, H420)
4.2 The unit of certification doesn’t use substances containing heavy metals at any stage of textile fibers processing.
4.3 Chemical products and other substances harmful to the environment and to human health shall be handled safely to avoid environmental pollution or pose a threat to the safety of people.
4.4 The purchase, storage, transportation, use and disposal of these products must follow the instructions given by the current legislation, in order to avoid problems for workers and environmental pollution.

5- TEXTILE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

5.1 Bleaching

5.1.1The unit of certification handles oxidizing and/or reducing agents to neutralize their potential dangerousness and that of their byproducts once released in the environment.
5.1.2 The unit of certification uses the best available low temperature bleaching techniques. It uses catalysts and stabilizers of the oxidizing and/or reducing agent specifically conceived to minimize the environmental impacts.

5.2 Dyeing

5.2.1 The unit of certification uses non-toxic dyes specially designed to minimize environmental impacts
5.2.2 The unit of certification doesn’t use dispersed dyes.
5.2.3 The unit of certification uses a dyeing system that avoids the presence of dye residues in the wastewater.
5.2.4 The unit of certification is committed to implementing the use of completely biodegradable coloring substances within the third year of accreditation.

5.3 Finishing

5.3.1 The unit of certification uses the best available finishing techniques in terms of environmental impact, water and energy consumption.
5.3.2 Any dangerous substances used during the finishing process are handles to neutralize all the potentially harmful effects on the environment and on human health.
5.3.3 The unit of certification is committed to performing only physical treatments (thermal and/or mechanical) and/or with natural substances (ex. beeswax and aloe vera).

6. WATER RESOURCES

6.1 Surface and underground water

6.1.1 The quality of the water used for production purposes, both inbound and outbound from the production facilities, shall be analyzed at least once a year.
6.2 All the surface or underground water used and discharged by the unit of certification for production purposes must have received concessions and permits from the competent legal or environmental authorities.
6.3 The unit of certification must not discharge nor deposit industrial wastewater without previously having analyzed the water and ensured its compliance with the legal requirements. Furthermore, the physical and biochemical characteristics of the wastewater shall not alter the quality of the receiving body of water.

6.4 In the absence of legal requirements, the discharged wastewater must meet the minimum criteria given in the table in ANNEX 1.

7. ATMOSPHERIC EMISSIONS CONTROL

7.1 The unit of certification identified the emission sources of GHG during the production phase and set objectives for their reduction and strategies to achieve them.
7.2 The unit of certification identified the sources of dust and particulate matter emissions and set objectives for their reduction and strategies to achieve them.
7.4 The unit of certification does not use products/substances contributing to the ozone layer.

8. WASTE MANAGEMENT

8.1 The discard of organic and inorganic waste shall not have an adverse effect on the surrounding environment and the facilities itself (ex. causing dispersion or runoff).
8.2 The unit of certification has put in place procedures for the separation of organic and inorganic waste to facilitate their reuse or recycling (for ex. pallets, wood, paper, cardboard and waste deriving from the manufacturing process).
8.3 The unit of certification reuses or recycles the entire or part of the waste derived from inorganic materials that can be reused or recycled according to local regulations on separate collection).

8.4 Containers, packaging and other disposable materials

8.4.1 Provision is made for implementing a method of preserving the materials used in the transformation phases of the textile fiber. Where available, provide a description.
8.4.2 Provision is made for implementing the disposal of materials and substances used in the transformation phases of the textile fiber. Where available, provide a description.
8.4.3 External companies specialized in waste management are involved.
8.4.4 There is evidence of the correct disposal of waste (delivery notes, other relevant documents).
8.4.5 The unit of certification implemented a strategy aiming at packaging reduction for the finished product, which takes into consideration the environmental impact of their production, distribution and disposal.

9. ENERGY MANAGEMENT

9.1 The total energy consumption from the manufacturing processes carried out by the unit of certification shall be calculated once a year and must include: 1. Direct consumption of energy acquired from outside sources (renewable or not); 2. The production and consumption of renewable energy derived from internal sources; 3. The fuels used for transportation and for the operation of the plant. 4. The use and production of grey energy (for ex. input, packaging, equipment)
9.2 The unit of certification outlined objectives for the improvement of the energy efficiency (including the calculation of the energy used per unit of finished product), as well as strategies and evaluation methods to achieve these objectives.
9.3 The unit of certification is committed to obtaining the energy required for its operations from renewable energy systems

10. SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

10.1 The unit of certification shall respect human rights, complying with the following requirements:

10.1.1 Respect the international regulations and ILO on child labor.
10.1.2 Pay the employees adequate salaries compliant, at least with the minimum legal wages
10.1.3 Grant access to health care to each employee.
10.1.4 Apply safety measures required by the law
10.1.5 The unit of certification adequately trains its employees in charge of handling dangerous substances, on the risk and on their correct management practices. Besides, the unit of certification must ensure that the personnel is provided with personal protection equipment (PPE) and that they are used correctly.
10.1.6 Obtain the certification SA8000

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1.8 Traceability of raw materials used in the manufacturing processes

2.5 Personnel management

2.6 Emergency procedures

2.7 Equipment maintenance

5.1 Bleaching

5.2 Dyeing

5.3 Finishing

6.1 Surface and underground water

6.4 In the absence of legal requirements, the discharged wastewater must meet the minimum criteria given in the table in ANNEX 1.

8.4 Containers, packaging and other disposable materials

10.1 The unit of certification shall respect human rights, complying with the following requirements:

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1.8 Traceability of raw materials used in the manufacturing processes

2.5 Personnel management

2.6 Emergency procedures

2.7 Equipment maintenance

5.1 Bleaching

5.2 Dyeing

5.3 Finishing

6.1 Surface and underground water

6.4 In the absence of legal requirements, the discharged wastewater must meet the minimum criteria given in the table in ANNEX 1.

8.4 Containers, packaging and other disposable materials

10.1 The unit of certification shall respect human rights, complying with the following requirements:

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