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INDEX

Index

Introduction

Scope

Objective

RTM Description

Key Definitions

A. Good Manufacturing Practices and Best Practices for INDITEX Direct Suppliers and Sub-Suppliers

1. INDITEX Direct Supplier and Sub-Supplier Staff

1.1. INDITEX Product Health and Safety Standard Compliance Manager

1. 2. Training of the INDITEX Product Health and Safety Standard Compliance Manager

2. Traceability Documents

2.1. Purchase Orders to Suppliers

2.2. Documentation and Records

B. Good Manufacturing Practices and Best Practices for Mills1. Mill Staff

1.1. INDITEX Product Health and Safety Standard Compliance Manager

1. 2. Training of the INDITEX Product Health and Safety Standard Compliance Manager

2. General Warehouse Conditions

2.1. Stock Management and Traceability

3. Raw Materials Warehouse

3.1. Raw Material Traceability

3.2. Fiber Composition Analysis

4. Auxiliaries and Dyestuffs/Pigments Warehouse

4.1. CTW, RTM and MRSL Hard Copies Availability

4.2. Auxiliaries and Dyestuffs/Pigments Information

4.3. Auxiliaries and Dyestuffs/Pigments Repackaging and Relabeling

4.4. Auxiliaries and Dyestuffs/Pigments Weighing

4.5. Dyestuffs/Pigments Specific Storage Conditions

4.6. Auxiliaries Specific Storage Conditions

5. Finished Goods Warehouse

5.1. Finished Goods Identification

5.2. Management of CTW Non Compliance Finished Goods

6. Work in Progress

6.1. Internal Orders Management

7. Dyeing and Washing

7.1. Dyeing and Washing Recipe

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8. Printing

8.1. Printing Conditions Criteria

8.2. Printing Recipe

8.3. Printing Paste Conservation

9. Water Discharge Effluents

9.1. Water Discharge Effluents Control

10. Production and Chemical Products Control

10.1. Analysis Requirements for Production Control

10.2. Chemical Products Selection

10.3. Chemical Products Suppliers Evaluation

10.4. Analysis Requirements for Chemical Products Control

10.5. Required Instrumentation for In-House Analysis

10.6. Outsourced Laboratories

10.7. Control Records

11. CTW Management

11.1. Purchase Orders to Suppliers

11.2. Documentation and Records

12. AnnexesAnnex I. Template for Raw Materials and Greige Garments Traceability

Annex II. Template for Auxiliary Products and Dyestuffs/Pigments Stock Traceability

Annex III. Internal Order Template

Annex IV. Main Corrective Actions to Manage CTW/MRSL Non-Compliances

Annex V.a. Analysis to be Performed in Outsourced Laboratories for Arylamine Control of the Production

Annex V.b. Workflow of the Analysis to be Performed in Outsourced Laboratories for Arylamine Control of the Production

Annex VI.a. Analysis to be Performed in Outsourced Laboratories for Formaldehyde Control of the Production

Annex VI.b. Workflow of the Analysis to be Performed in Outsourced Laboratories for Formaldehyde Control of the Production

Annex VII. Dyeing/Printing/Washing Recipe Template

Annex VIII. Summary of In-House Analysis According to the Manufacturing Processes Carried Out

Annex IX. Analysis to be Performed In-House for Color Fasteness Control of the Production

Annex X. Analysis to be Performed In-House for pH Control of the Production

Annex XI. Analysis to be Performed in Outsourced Laboratories for Fiber Composition Control of the Production

Annex XII. Summary of the Chemical Products Subjected to Analysis

Annex XIII. Analysis to be Performed in Outsourced Laboratories for APEOs Control of Chemicals

Annex XIV. Analysis to be Performed in Outsourced Laboratories for PFCs Control of Chemicals

Annex XV. Summary of In-House Instrumentation According to the Manufacturing Processes Carried Out

Annex XVI. In-House Color Fastness Analysis Template for Production Control

Annex XVII. In-House pH Analysis Template for Production Control

Annex XVIII. Example of a Chemical Supplier Process Evaluation

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IntroductionINDITEX has developed the manufacturing code “Ready To Manufacture” (hereinafter, RTM) with the aim

of helping its suppliers to comply with the requirements of its product health standard “Clear To Wear”

(hereinafter, CTW) and the “Manufacturing Restricted Substances List” (hereinafter, MRSL).

This document will help you to implement the criteria and requirements to be applied in the facilities of

INDITEX direct suppliers1 as well as in the manufacturing processes, management of warehouses and

chemical products and productions control of the dyeing and printing mills, laundries, tanneries and yarn,

fabric or leather suppliers included in their supply chains.

In case you need further information related to RTM, please do not hesitate to contact INDITEX

through the Corporate Social Responsibility Department (hereinafter, CSR). To this end, send an e-mail to

[email protected] including in the subject the name of the INDITEX brand you are currently working for

and/or you have received a purchase order from.

ScopeRTM covers INDITEX direct suppliers or sub-suppliers

2 as well as the dyeing and printing mills, laundries and

tanneries included in their supply chain.

ObjectiveThe main objective of RTM is to ensure that all INDITEX suppliers comply with CTW requirements and the

MRSL resulted from the “Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals” (hereinafter, ZDHC).3

INDITEX direct suppliers and the mills included in their supply chain into the scope of RTM will find in this

document:

• Textile and leather good manufacturing practices in order to deliver quality products.

• Indications to improve technological skills of their facilities.

• Procedures to ensure proper transmission of CTW and its implications to the entire INDITEX supply chain.

Thus, once these objectives will be achieved, both INDITEX and its suppliers will benefit of a reduction in

manufacturing times and costs associated to article reprocessing due to CTW non compliances.

RTM DescriptionRTM describes good manufacturing practices and best practices related to the different stages of the textile

and leather manufacturing processes in order to ensure production traceability and CTW compliance.

1 Yarn, fabric, leather or garment suppliers who have a direct commercial relationship with INDITEX.2 Suppliers who provide goods to INDITEX direct suppliers and may have their own supply chain. They can be traders or vertically integrated suppliers.3 https://www.inditex.com/en/sustainability/environment/manufacturing

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RTM is structured in two chapters clearly separated “Good Manufacturing Practices and Best Practices for

INDITEX Direct Suppliers and Sub-Suppliers” and “Good Manufacturing Practices and Best Practices for

Mills” included into the supply chain of INDITEX direct suppliers and sub-suppliers.

Important: In case an INDITEX direct supplier is vertically integrated,4 they should comply with the good

manufacturing practices described in “Good Manufacturing Practices and Best Practices for INDITEX Direct

Suppliers and Sub-Suppliers” as well as in “Good Manufacturing Practices and Best Practices for Mills”.

Additionally, compliance with best practices described in both chapters is highly recommended.

Good Manufacturing PracticesGood manufacturing practices are basic requisites that should be implemented in order to achieve RTM objective.

They are summarized and highlighted in red colour at the beginning of every section and their compliance is

mandatory.

Best PracticesAdditionally, RTM includes best practices or recommendations to be implemented and which compliance is not

mandatory but highly recommended. In the same way that the good manufacturing practices, best practices are

summarized and highlighted in green colour and with a dotted line at the beginning of every section.

Note: Best practices are focused in those facilities with a commitment and engagement beyond merely

complying with RTM good manufacturing practices.

RTM Implementation, Performance and EvaluationAs previously mentioned, every INDITEX direct supplier or the dyeing and printing mills, laundries and tanneries

included into their supply chain should comply, at least, with RTM good manufacturing practices. In order to

verify RTM implementation and compliance, a self-audit questionnaire (hereinafter, SAQ) will be provided.

This questionnaire includes questions about all good manufacturing practices included in RTM and only two

answers are possible: “Yes” or “No”. Thus, RTM compliance is only ensured if all questions are positively

answered. On the other hand, a negative answer means that there is a good manufacturing practice that is

not being complied with what could lead to a potential CTW non compliance.

Note: SAQ is only a tool to help mills included in the supply chain of INDITEX direct suppliers or sub-suppliers

to check RTM implementation. Thus, to send it back to INDITEX or any other third party is not needed.

Note: SAQ should be filled in for the mill responsible together with a representative of the INDITEX direct

supplier they are working for.

4 Supplier which participates in all or major stages of production of an article, from the acquisition of raw materials to its production and commercialization.

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Finally, INDITEX will conduct technical audits by means of its internal teams or outsourced and nominated

service providers in order to evaluate RTM implementation. Technical audit results will be communicated to

INDITEX direct suppliers by means of INDITEX extranet.5 According to the results obtained in the technical

audits, two different situations could happened:

• Positive technical audit result (green color): The mill will be periodically audited by means of “Follow-Up

Audits” in order to check that they continue to comply with RTM good manufacturing practices over time.

• Negative technical audit result (red color): The auditor will provide a corrective action plan to the mill that

should be implemented over an agreed time period to ensure that the mill has the opportunity to meet RTM

good manufacturing practices. Afterwards, a second technical audit will happen that in case of a positive

technical audit result (green color) will be followed by the previously described procedure of regular visits

or “Follow-Up Audits”. Conversely, if the result of the technical audit is negative (red color), the commercial

department of the INDITEX brand working with this mill will be informed what may result in temporary or

permanent blocking of purchase orders (hereinafter, PO’s) to this mill.

Important: Remember that RTM good manufacturing practices compliance does not exclude full

CTW compliance.

Key DefinitionsIn order to help in RTM comprehension there are different concepts that should be previously defined:

• Auxiliary products or auxiliaries: RTM considers auxiliaries to the chemicals used during the manufacturing

processes of textile and leather articles without comprising dyestuffs/pigments and chemical commodities

(acids, sodium chloride, sodium sulphate, sodium carbonate, chromium sulphate, caustic soda, hydrogen

peroxide, sodium hydrosulphite, among others).

• Batch: RTM considers a batch to each yarn, fabric, leather or garment delivery from the same supplier,

produced at the same mill, using the same recipe and by means of the same manufacturing process,

regardless the number of shipments and their date. As an example, see the following situations:

o 1 PO supplied by two different suppliers will be considered as two batches.

o 1 PO supplied by the same supplier but in two different dates will be considered as one single

batch only if it was manufactured in the same mill, with the same recipe and by means of the same

manufacturing process.

• Dyeing lot: RTM considers a dyeing lot to the quantity of yarn, fabric, leather or garments that have been

dyed simultaneously, using the same machinery and the same recipe.

Note: Mixing of different dyeing lots should be avoided during storage and the manufacturing process.

5 https://extranet.inditex.com/extranet

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• Dyeing lot number:

traceability purposes.

• Internal order number: RTM considers internal order number to the code assigned to each processing

subset of yarn, fabric, leather or garments from one initial PO.

• Lot number:

supplier assigns to their chemical products for traceability purposes.

• Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL):6 Register of chemical substances that are subject

to a usage ban/restriction during the manufacturing process of an article in order to comply with the “Zero

Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals” (ZDHC).7

• Printing lot: RTM considers a printing lot to the quantity of fabric, leather or garments that have been

printed simultaneously, using the same machinery and the same recipe or until the printing panels or rotary

screens are cleaned.

Note: Mixing of different printing lots should be avoided during storage and the manufacturing process.

• Printing lot number: RTM considers a printing lot number to the identi�cation code assign to a

printing lot for traceability purposes.

• Product to carry out special effects: RTM considers products to carry out special effects all

chemicals comprised in the following categories:

o Transparent printing base pastes.

o White and lac pastes.

o Foam pastes.

o Foil/transfer adhesive.

o Glitter paste.

o High density pastes and puff pastes.

o Pigment gloss and metal effect pastes.

o 3D products.

o Cationic/mordanting agents.

o Wool protectors.

o UV curing agents and additives.

6 https://www.wateractionplan.com/7 https://www.inditex.com/en/sustainability/environment/manufacturing

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• Raw materials: RTM considers raw materials to flat knitted yarn, fabric and leather.

• Recipe: Dyestuffs/pigments and auxillaries formulation use to dye, print or wash yarn, fabrics, leather or

garments.

Note: In case lot number and/or concentration of any of the chemicals used changes, it will be considered

as a different recipe.

• Small part or accessory: RTM considers a small part or accessory to an independent element of the

finished article characterized by:

o Low manufacturing control.

o Low stock traceability.

o Independent manufacturing process to the rest of the article.

o Incorporated to the article at the final stage of its manufacturing process.

• Washing lot: RTM considers a washing lot to the quantity of fabric, leather or garments that have

been washed simultaneously, using the same machinery and the same recipe.

Note: Mixing of different washing lots should be avoided during storage and the manufacturing process.

• Washing lot number: RTM considers a washing lot number to the identification code assign to a washing

lot for traceability purposes.

FOR INDITEX DIRECT SUPPLIERSAND SUB-SUPPLIERS

GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES

AND BEST PRACTICES

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A. Good Manufacturing Practices and Best Practices for INDITEX Direct Suppliers and Sub-Suppliers

1. INDITEX Direct Supplier and Sub-Suppliers Staff

1.1. INDITEX Product Health and Safety Standard Compliance ManagerEvery INDITEX direct supplier or sub-supplier should have a designated person for all health and safety issues

related to INDITEX Product Health Standard, “Clear To Wear” (hereinafter, CTW). This person should have a

deep knowledge of this standard and attend all INDITEX training programs described in the following section

“1.2. Training of the INDITEX Product Health and Safety Standard Compliance Manager”.

In case that an INDITEX direct supplier is vertically integrated,8 the INDITEX product health and safety standard

compliance manager should ensure that purchasing, production line and technical area managers are deeply

aware of CTW requirements.

Note: In case that a sub-supplier9 is included into the supply chain of an INDITEX direct supplier, both this

sub-supplier and their corresponding dyeing and printing mills, laundries and tanneries should also have their

corresponding INDITEX product health and safety standard compliance manager. In the same way, all facilities

into the supply chain of a sub-supplier should be registered in INDITEX extranet10

by the corresponding

INDITEX direct supplier.

Important: INDITEX product health and safety compliance manager role can be played by one of the workers

already hired and does not imply to hire one more person since only a deep knowledge of CTW is needed.

GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES AND BEST PRACTICES FOR INDITEX DIRECT SUPPLIERS AND SUB-SUPPLIERS

8 Supplier which participates in all or major stages of the production of an article, from the acquisition of raw materials to its production and commercialization.9 Suppliers who provide goods to INDITEX direct suppliers and may have their own supply chain. They can be traders or vertically integrated suppliers.10 https://extranet.inditex.com/extranet

INDITEX Product Health and Safety Standard Compliance Manager Knowledge Profile.

INDITEX Product Health and Safety Standard Compliance Manager in the Different Millsof a Vertically Integrated INDITEX Direct Supplier.

1.1. INDITEX Product Health and Safety Standard Compliance Manager.

Attendance to INDITEX Meetings for Direct Suppliers.

Workshop for Supply Chain CTW Training.

1.2. Training of the INDITEX Product Health and Safety Standard Compliance Manager.

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Best Practice: Recommended INDITEX product health and safety standard compliance manager knowledge

profile should include the following issues:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the textile and/or leather wet processing.

• Knowledge of auxiliaries, dyestuffs/pigments and industrial processes related to the textile and/or leather

processing industry.

• Basic knowledge of legislation related to the textile or leather processing industry as well as the chemical

tests for their control.

• Basic knowledge of environmental legislation and parameters related to the discharge of water effluents.

Best Practice: In case that an INDITEX direct supplier is vertically integrated and has several mills in different

geographical locations, it is highly recommended to have an INDITEX product health and safety standard

compliance manager in all of them.

1.2. Training of the INDITEX Product Health and Safety Standard Compliance ManagerThe INDITEX product health and safety standard compliance manager should become the in-site internal

trainer for the rest of the workers. In order to be continuously updated about INDITEX policies, this person

should attend to all INDITEX training programs which include:

• e-CTW&STW program: An educational program developed in order to inform, train and support all

suppliers about CTW requirements and, help them to reach its requirements. This program is carried out

by means of webinars (web conferencing meetings) which allow internet conferencing events in real time

with remote locations.

• Technical Audits (TA´s): Visits performed to INDITEX direct suppliers or sub-suppliers by the most skilled

team of experts in textile and leather industry globally nominated by INDITEX to assure CTW and MRSL

requirements compliance.

Best Practice: The INDITEX product health and safety standard compliance manager should also attend:

• INDITEX supplier´s meetings: periodically organized by INDITEX in order to inform, train and aware

suppliers in the compliance of CTW and MRSL requirements.

Best Practice: INDITEX direct suppliers should organize workshops about CTW and MRSL requirements for

both their internal staff and the mills included in their supply chain. Workshops records should be maintained

for at least 2 seasons (12 months approximately).

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2. Traceability Documents

2.1. Purchase Orders to SuppliersAll purchase orders (PO’s) to suppliers should be in written form and including INDITEX PO number and brand

the PO belongs to. Additionally, PO’s should also mention the following remark:

• All goods related to this PO should comply with the latest version of CTW and MRSL.

Important: In case PO includes goods for babies (0-3 years old) it should be also mentioned and highlighted.

Important: Oral communications should be always avoided.

2.2. Documentation and RecordsAll INDITEX direct suppliers should have a documentation management system in order to ensure production

control traceability and their appropriate implementation.

According to this, following is a summary of all documents that should be stored and maintained:

• CTW and MRSL compliance commitment from all suppliers (excluding chemicals suppliers) and mills

into their supply chain of the INDITEX direct supplier or sub-supplier.

o INDITEX direct suppliers or sub-suppliers should get from every mill included into their supply

chain and also from every supplier (excluding chemical suppliers), a written and dully signed

commitment stating that they know and understand both CTW and MRSL and that all the goods

provided by them will comply with their requirements.

Important: Please, note that every time an INDITEX direct supplier decides to include a new mill into their

supply chain, it should be registered on INDITEX extranet.11

In order to have the supply chain information

always updated, it is mandatory to register all facilities used in the last 12 months and that may be used in

the near future. Additionally, any change on it should be also registered as soon as possible and without

waiting for an INDITEX PO.

• Hard copies of all documentation related to CTW, RTM and documents related to the technical audits

conducted to your facilities and the mills included into their supply chain.

• INDITEX PO´s.

2.1. Purchase Orders to Suppliers.

2.2. Documentation and Records.

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• PO´s sent to the mills included into their supply chain.

• Shipment delivery notes to the mills included into their supply chain.

• Shipment delivery notes from the mills included into the supply chain of an INDITEX direct supplier or

sub-supplier to the INDITEX direct supplier of sub-supplier.

• Fiber composition analysis test report for every raw material (except leather) batch purchased:

o Fiber composition analysis test report should be provided by the raw material supplier and

performed in accordance with section “10.1. Analysis Requirements for Production Control”.

Additionally, INDITEX direct supplier or sub-supplier should provide this information to the dyeing

and/or printing mills included in their supply chain before starting the production of the article.

Note: In case of textile processes which could change composition (i.e. carding yarn articles, napping,

brushing, enzymatic washings, “devore”/burnout printing, among others), composition analysis should be

performed at the end of these processes and it will be exclusive responsibility of the INDITEX direct supplier.

Important: Initially, INDITEX direct supplier or sub-supplier should have the required information available

for the current season. Eventually, it should be updated until covering the last 2 seasons (approximately

12 months).

Important: In case an INDITEX direct supplier or sub-supplier is vertically integrated, they should also

comply with good manufacturing practices shown in the following chapter of this document “Good

Manufacturing Practices and Best Practices for Mills”.

Important: RTM compliance does not exclude full CTW compliance. According to this, all INDITEX direct

suppliers should ensure that finished goods comply with CTW requirements previously to their shipment

to INDITEX.

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FOR MILLS

GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES

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GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES AND BEST PRACTICES FOR MILLS

B. Good Manufacturing Practices and Best Practices for Mills1. Mill Staff

1.1. INDITEX Product Health and Safety Standard Compliance ManagerEvery yarn, fabric or leather supplier, dyeing and printing mill, laundry or tannery into the supply chain of

an INDITEX direct supplier or sub-supplier should have a designated person for all health and safety issues

related to INDITEX Product Health Standard, “Clear To Wear” (hereinafter, CTW). This person should have a

deep knowledge of this standard and attend all INDITEX training programs described in the following section

“1.2. Training of the INDITEX Product Health and Safety Standard Compliance Manager”. Additionally, this

person should also ensure that purchasing, production line and technical area managers are deeply aware of

CTW requirements.

Important: INDITEX product health and safety compliance manager role can be played by one of the workers

already hired and does not imply to hire one more person since only a deep knowledge of CTW is needed.

Best Practice: Recommended INDITEX product health and safety standard compliance manager knowledge

profile should include the following issues:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the textile and/or leather wet processing.

• Knowledge of auxiliaries, dyestuffs/pigments and industrial processes related to the textile and/or leather

processing industry.

• Basic knowledge of legislation related to the textile or leather processing industry as well as the chemical

tests for their control.

• Basic knowledge of environmental legislation and parameters related to the discharge of water effluents.

INDITEX Product Health and Safety Standard Compliance Manager Knowledge Profile.

1.1. INDITEX Product Health and Safety Standard Compliance Manager.

1.2. Training of the INDITEX Product Health and Safety Standard Compliance Manager.

Attendance to INDITEX Meetings for Direct Suppliers and the Mills Included in their Supply Chain.

Workshop for Internal CTW Training.

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1.2. Training of the INDITEX Product Health and Safety Standard Compliance ManagerThe INDITEX product health and safety standard compliance manager should become the in-site internal

trainer for the rest of the workers. In order to be continuously updated, this person should attend to all

technical audits carried out in the mill:

• Technical Audits (TA´s): Visits performed to the mills included in the supply chain of INDITEX direct

suppliers by the most skilled team of experts in textile and leather industry globally nominated by INDITEX

to assure CTW and MRSL requirements compliance.

Best Practice: The INDITEX product health and safety standard compliance manager should also participate

in the following training programs:

• INDITEX supplier´s meetings: periodically organized by INDITEX in order to inform, train and aware suppliers

and the mills included in their supply chains in the compliance of CTW and MRSL requirements.

• e-CTW&STW program: An educational program developed in order to inform, train and support all

INDITEX direct suppliers and the mills included in their supply chains about CTW requirements and, help

them to reach its requirements. This program is carried out by means of webinars (web conferencing

meetings) which allow internet conferencing events in real time with remote locations.

Best Practice: Mills should organize workshops about CTW and MRSL requirements for internal staff.

Workshops records should be maintained for at least 2 seasons (12 months approximately).

2. General Warehouse ConditionsThis section comprises all good manufacturing practices and best practices common to all warehouses

involved in the textile and leather manufacturing processes. However, in later sections, specific good

manufacturing practices and best practices for raw materials, auxiliaries, dyestuffs/pigments and finished

goods warehouses will be also covered.

2.1. Stock Management and TraceabilityAll stored goods should be always identified by at least, their lot number in the case of dyestuffs/pigments and

auxiliaries or, their batch number for raw materials.

Printed Traceability Documents.

2.1. Stock Management and Traceability.

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Incoming raw materials (yarn, fabrics or leather) and greige garments should be always registered including

all information shown in Annex I.

Stock of auxiliaries and dyestuffs/pigments should be always updated. For this reason, their stock should

be monthly registered including all information shown in Annex II.

Note: In case stock management is automated, the register of chemicals should be printed once a month in

order to have it always available.

Important: Annex I and Annex II templates are for guidance only. Alternatively, any other format which

includes, at least, all the information required in these templates can be used.

Note: Traceability of products which could be stored outdoor (raw materials and auxiliaries) should be always

ensured, even under extreme weather conditions.

Best Practice: In order to avoid confusions, all traceability documents of stored aticles should be always

typed. To ensure the identification of hides, skins and leather in tanneries, traceability codes should also be

stamped on their surface.

Best Practice: Location markers should be used for proper location and identification of goods.

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3. Raw Materials Warehouse

3.1. Raw Material TraceabilityIncoming raw materials should be identified by their batch number which should be incorporated to an internal

order template including all information shown in Annex III. To ensure an appropriate traceability, internal order

number should accompany the goods along their manufacturing process and storage.

Important: Annex III template is for guidance only. Alternatively, any other format which includes, at least, all

the information required in this template can be used.

3.2. Fiber Composition AnalysisAlong with every batch of flat knitted yarn or fabric provided to a dyeing or printing mill, a composition analysis

should be provided. The analysis should be performed by the raw material supplier according to section “10.1.

Analysis Requirements for Production Control” and provided to the mill by the INDITEX direct supplier or sub-

supplier before the production starts. However, in case composition analysis is not provided by the INDITEX

direct supplier or sub-supplier, composition analysis should be performed directly by the dyeing or printing

mill.

Important: In case batch number information is not available, a composition analysis should be performed

after every reception of a new raw material shipment.

Note: In case of textile processes which could change composition (i.e. carding yarn articles, napping, brushing,

enzymatic washings, “devore”/burnout printing, among others), composition analysis should be performed at

the end of these processes and it will be the exclusive responsibility of the INDITEX direct supplier.

Goods properly identified with location markers

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4. Auxiliaries and Dyestuffs/Pigments Warehouse

4.1. CTW, RTM and MRSL Hard Copies AvailabilityCTW, RTM and MRSL hard copies should be always available on-site.

Best Practice: CTW, RTM and MRSL hard copies should be stored close to auxiliaries and dyestuffs/pigments

for ease of reference if necessary.

4.2. Auxiliaries and Dyestuffs/Pigments InformationAll incoming auxiliaries and dyestuffs/pigments should be properly identified by means of their original labeling

which should always include lot number, chemical product and manufacturer/distributor names.

In case, a chemical product does not include all this information or it does not comply with CTW and/or MRSL

requirements, it should be considered as a CTW and/or MRSL non compliant product, highlighted and store

segregated.

CTW, RTM and MRSL Hard Copies Availability in Close Proximity to Chemicals.

4.1. CTW, RTM and MRSL Hard Copies Availability.

SDS and TDS Availability in Close Proximity to Chemicals.

4.2. Auxiliaries and Dyestuffs/Pigments Information.

Translation of SDS and TDS Key Information into Local Language.

4.5. Dyestuffs/Pigments Specific Storage Conditions.

4.6. Auxiliaries Specific Storage Conditions.

Dyestuffs/Pigments Warehouse Door or Polymer Curtain.

Proper Opening of the Dyestuff/Pigment Containers.

Auxiliaries and Dyestuffs/Pigments Auto Dosing System.

Balance Proximity to Auxiliaries and Dyestuffs/Pigments.

4.3. Auxiliaries and Dyestuffs/Pigments Repackaging and Relabeling.

4.4. Auxiliaries and Dyestuffs/Pigments Weighing.

Auxiliaries and Dyestuffs/Pigments Weighing Responsible Person.

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Note: Auxiliaries or dyestuffs/pigments which labels have been totally or partially removed or include hand

written information will not be allowed. In the same way, to remove or hide total or partially their original label

information will be also not accepted.

Additionally, along with the reception of an auxiliary product, dyestuff or pigment for the first time, its Safety

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(TDS), completed and updated, should be included. Additionally,

in case of any update in the SDS or TDS, it should be sent again by the chemical supplier.

Note: Every SDS should be checked to ensure the chemical product does not contain any restricted substance

included in the MRSL or the content of this substance is not above CTW requirements.

Best Practice: SDS and TDS should be stored close to auxiliaries and dyestuffs/pigments for ease of access

if necessary.

12 Document which describes the hazards associated with a chemical product. They list hazardous ingredients (i.e. formaldehyde), types of hazards present and ways that workers should handle the materials and protect themselves.13 Document which summarizes the application mode and other technical characteristics of a chemical product.

Auxiliaries which does not comply with CTW requirements perfectly identified and segregated

Dyestuff which does not comply with CTW requirements perfectly identified and segregated

Dyestuff containers with hand written labels and which labels from their original

manufacturer/distributor have been removed


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Best Practice: Auxiliary products, dyestuffs or pigments instructions for use as well as their main potential CTW

non compliance issues from SDS should be translated into local language to ensure all workers understanding.

Appropriate signs and pictures can be included to highlight key points and reinforce the information.

4.3. Auxiliaries and Dyestuffs/Pigments Repackaging and Relabeling Auxiliaries and dyestuffs/pigments repackaging and relabeling should be always avoided and carried out only

in case it is strictly necessary. If this happens, new containers should include a label that ensures traceability

to the original one.

Additionally, every time the relabeled container is refilled with a different lot number product, its label should

be updated.

SDS key issues translated into local language

Repackaging of dyestuffs withoutproper identification

Repackaging of dyestuffs with the original labeling attached at their upper lid


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Important: Do not mix auxiliaries or dyestuffs/pigments with different lot numbers in the same container. In the

case of auto dosing systems minimize the mix of different lot numbers as far as possible.

4.4. Auxiliaries and Dyestuffs/Pigments WeighingIn order to avoid cross contamination during auxiliaries and dyestuffs/pigments weighing, next indications

should be followed:

• Dyestuffs/pigments and auxillaries should be always weighed carefully. In the specific case of solid

dyestuffs (powder, grains and flakes), they should be always weighed independently and then, put together

in one single container.

• Every auxiliary product, dyestuff or pigment should have its own weighing accesory (jar, bucket, spoon,

among others) which should be properly identified and traceable to the product they are used for.

• Containers re-use or modification to ease auxiliaries or dyestuffs/pigments dispense is not allowed.

Dyestuff container with its weighing spoon properly identified

Correct practice

Auxiliaries without their ownweighing accessories

Incorrect practice


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• Auxiliaries and dyestuffs/pigments weighing balance should be always placed in a clean, dry and, flat

surface for proper weighing and to avoid any risk of contamination.

Note: In case the balance is equipped with a level indicator, make sure that it is in the position which implies

that this instrument is well-balanced.

Best Practice: Auto dosing systems are highly recommended since they can reduce the risk of exposure,

spillage and wastage of auxiliaries, dyestuffs and pigments.

Best Practice: Auxiliaries and dyestuffs/pigments handling and weighing should be always carried out by one

trained and designated person and if possible, in a segregated area from the chemical warehouse.

Best Practice: Auxiliaries and dyestuffs/pigments weighing should be carried out once they are placed close

to the balance as carrying small product amounts over large distances can lead to inaccuracy and potential

cross contamination.

Use of no original auxiliaries containers modified by including a tap in their bottom

Use of original auxiliaries containers

Balance under inappropriate conditionsBalance in a clean, dry and flat surface


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Best Practice: Balance needs to be periodically calibrated according to manufacturer recommendations. Once

calibrated, records should be properly maintained.

4.5. Dyestuffs/Pigments Specific Storage ConditionsAll dyestuff/pigment containers should be stored indoor, avoiding direct contact with the floor and walls and

according to what was previously described in section “2. General Warehouse Conditions”. Additionally,

dyestuff and pigment containers should be always stored closed and will be opened only for weighing.

Best Practice: Since most particles of powdered dyestuffs are low specific gravity, dyestuff warehouse should

be equipped with a door or at least, a plastic polymer curtain in order to avoid the contamination of other areas

of the mill.

Improper dyestuff storageProper dyestuff storage

Dyestuff warehouse equipped with a door Dyestuff warehouse equipped witha polymer curtain


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Best Practice: Dyestuff containers should be opened following chemical supplier indications to ensure that

the upper side of the container can be used as its lid.

Best Practice: To keep and maintain a sample of every dyestuff/pigment lot number used for all INDITEX PO’s

received during the last season (approximately 6 months) is highly recommended. In the case of printing mills,

it is also highly recommended to keep and maintained samples of all lot numbers of thickeners, binders, resins

or any other aromatic polyurethane (PU) based products used during the period previously mentioned.

4.6. Auxiliaries Specific Storage ConditionsTo avoid potential cross contamination, auxiliaries in solid and liquid form should be stored in

segregated areas.

Dyestuff containers properly opened Dyestuff containers improperly opened

Liquid and solid auxiliaries stored segregated Liquid and solid auxiliaries improperly stored


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5.1. Finished Goods IdentificationFinished goods should be stored indoor, avoiding direct contact with the floor and walls and according to what

was previously described in section “2. General Warehouse Conditions”. Additionally, finished goods should

be identified with at least, their internal order number which should be traceable to the corresponding internal

order template which should include all the information shown in Annex III.



Finished goods storage with an appropriate traceability and avoiding direct contact

with the floor

Finished goods storage without proper traceability and in direct contact with the floor


5.1. Finished Goods Identification.

5.2. Management of CTW Non Compliance Finished Goods.

5. Finished Goods Warehouse

Register of Detections/CTW Non Compilances.

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5.2. Management of CTW Non Compliance Finished GoodsIn the case that despite all efforts made during the manufacturing process finished goods do not comply with

CTW requirements, they should be highlighted and stored in segregated areas.

Additionally, the next procedure should be followed:

• Identify the source of the incidence.

• Halt the manufacturing process until the issue is properly identified and solved.

• Inform the customer, the INDITEX direct supplier, who should contact the Corporate Social

Responsibility (here in after, CSR) Department product health and safety area responsible and/or the

commercial agent of the INDITEX brand which placed the order to know the corrective actions to be

implemented.

• Put in place the corrective actions to manage CTW non-compliances and to prevent their recurrence in

future productions (see Annex IV).

Finally, you may be required by the INDITEX CSR Department product health and safety area to be enrolled

in a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) audit in order to evaluate and identify the source of an incidence found in an

article produced in your facilities and delivered to INDITEX and to prevent it in the future.

CTW non compliance finished goods highlighted in red colour and store segregated

Best Practice: All incidences related to detections or CTW non compilances should be registered and

maintained.

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6. Work In Progress

6.1. Internal Orders ManagementIn order to have proper traceability throughout the entire manufacturing process, work in progress should be

always identified by their corresponding internal order number which should be traceable to the internal order

template (see an example in Annex III). This template should include all the information related to the goods

that are being manufactured and the different processes they are being subjected to.



7. Dyeing and Washing

7.1. Dyeing and Washing RecipeAn independent dyeing or washing recipe should be filled in for every dyeing or washing lot. This recipe should

include all the information shown in Annex VII.

Important: In case dyeing or washing recipe includes any codification of a chemical product, its traceability

to the commercially available chemical product name should be ensured.

Important: Annex VII template is for guidance only. Alternatively, any other format which includes, at least, all


Best Practice: In order to obtain an appropriate reproducibility and colour fastness results, liquor ratio14 should

be controlled during dyeing.

Best Practice: All dyeing and washing machinery should be microprocessor based controlled in order to control

all key parameters of the process, especially temperature and time, to ensure appropriate reproducibility and

colour fastness results.

Liquor Ratio Control.

Indirect Steam Dyestuff/Pigments Dissolution.

7.1. Dyeing and Washing Recipe.

Dyeing and Washing Parameters Automated Control Machinery.

14 Weight of yarn, fabric or garment to bath proportion.

6.1. Internal Orders Management.


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Best Practice: To prevent metals transportation from the piping system to the articles that are being

manufactured, direct hot steam dyestuff dissolution should be avoided and replaced by indirect steam along

with a stirring facility to provide heat uniformity.

8. Printing

8.1. Printing Conditions SelectionPrinting conditions, especially temperature and resin curing time, are critical since inappropriate settings can

lead to arylamines and formaldehyde promotion and colour fastness decrease.

For this reason, every printing mill should pay special attention to different issues throughout the manufacturing

process and follow the next steps:

• Documents related to the chemical products used (SDS and TDS):

o To check by means of their SDS that content of formaldehyde or any other substance complies

with CTW requirements for the application in use.

Note: Remember that formaldehyde or any other substance contents shown in a SDS are referred

to that specific chemical product and global contributions of all the products included in a printing

recipe could lead to a CTW non compliance.

o To check that application conditions of the chemical products carefully follow TDS instructions.


Printing Parameters Automated Control Machinery.

8.2. Printing Recipe.

8.3. Printing Paste Conservation.

8.1. Printing Conditions Selection.

Indirect Steam Dyestuff Dissolution.

Printing Pastes Proper Storage.

Resin Curing Maximum Temperature in Accordance with TDS of the Resin withthe Highest Curing Temperature.

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• Machinery for printing:

o To check that machinery used for printing is able to reach, maintain and control all parameters

defined in the TDS of the chemical products in use, especially resin curing temperature and time.

o To check that the curing machine has an appropriate steam extraction system which avoids

potential formaldehyde condensation from the chemical products in use and the corresponding

contamination of the articles manufactured.

• Curing process:

o To check by means of temperature stripes, thermocouples or any other thermosensor device and

always previously to start every printing lot that, both final resin curing and intermediate drying steps

(if any) temperatures are in accordance with conditions shown in the TDS of the chemical products

in use.

Note: In case this information is not available in the TDS, the original manufacturer/distributor of the

chemical product should be contacted in order to know maximum temperature and time for every step.

Additionally, any reduction of time and/or temperature not covered by TDS information should be also

checked with the curing resin supplier.

Important: Temperature of intermediate drying steps higher than resin curing temperature will not be allowed.

Important: Whenever possible, chemical products based on aromatic polyurethane (PU) materials should be

avoided since subjected to low or high temperatures or by side reactions between diisocyanate with water may

promote the formation of forbidden arylamines.

o To avoid, whenever possible, printing processes where different resins with different curing

temperatures are used.

Inappropriate printing resin curing without temperature and time control and no steam

extraction

Appropriate printing resin curing with temperature and time control and adequate

steam extraction


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Best Practice: Whenever different resins with different curing temperatures are used, highest temperature for

curing should be always equal or below the maximum curing temperature of the resin with the highest curing

temperature.

Important: The use of heat guns or any other device without a proper control of both time and temperature

the print is subjected to should be always avoided.

8.2. Printing Recipe An independent printing recipe should be filled in for every printing lot. This recipe should include all the

information shown in Annex VII.

Important: In case printing recipe includes any codification of a chemical product, its traceability to the

commercially available chemical product name should be ensured.

Important: Annex VII template is for guidance only. Alternatively, any other format which includes, at least, all


Best Practice: All printing machinery should be microprocessor based controlled in order to control all key

parameters of the process, especially temperature and time, to ensure appropriate reproducibility and colour

fastness results.

Best Practice: To prevent metals transportation from the piping system to the articles that are being

manufactured, direct hot steam dyestuff dissolution should be avoided and replaced by indirect steam along

with a stirring facility to provide heat uniformity.

8.3. Printing Paste ConservationAll additives used to preserve printing pastes should comply with CTW and MRSL requirements. For this reason,

make sure you strictly follow section “10.2. Chemical Products Selection”.

Best Practice: To prevent cross contamination and to achieve better traceability, printing paste containers

should be stored closed, properly identified and in a systematic manner.

Printing pastes without proper traceabilityPrinting pastes with good traceability


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9. Water Discharge Effluents

9.1. Water Discharge Effluents ControlBoth INDITEX direct suppliers and the mills included into their supply chains should have a constant

commitment with the protection of the environment and comply with all requirements established by local and

international legislation as well as the use of substances not included in the MRSL.

Additionally, they should be committed to comply with all environmental standards established by INDITEX

including actions to reduce and compensate their own impact on the environment.

10. Production and Chemical Products Control

10.1. Analysis Requirements for Production ControlRTM considers that in order to comply with CTW requirements, all mills included into its scope should

implement an internal procedure to monitor and control their productions. In this regard, RTM aims to become

a reference in the development and implementation of control procedures by means of a set of good practices

of analysis that every mill working for an INDITEX direct supplier should comply with.

Depending on the complexity of the analysis, it should be performed in-house or outsourced:

• Analysis to be performed in-house:

o pH.

o Colour fastness:

- To perspiration.

- To water.

- To rubbing (dry and wet).

- To saliva (only for baby articles).

Important: To know specific exceptions to pH and colour fastness in-house analysis check Annex VIII.

9.1. Water Discharge Effluents Control.

10.1. Analysis Requirements for Production Control.

10.2. Chemical Products Selection.

10.3. Chemical Products Suppliers Evaluation.

10.4. Analysis Requirements for Chemical Products Control.

10.5. Required Instrumentation for In-House Analysis.

10.6. Outsourced Laboratories.

10.7. Control Records.


Internal and Written Procedure to Evaluate Chemical Suppliers.

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Important: Once a month, regardless a new INDITEX PO is received and in order to check pH and colour

fastness results obtained in-house are correct, mills should send one of the samples internally analyzed to one

external lab for correlation. In the specific case of colour fastness, only medium and dark shades should be

sent for correlation.

Note: See section “10.6. Outsourced Laboratories” to know the requirements that an external laboratory

should comply for acceptance of the results provided.

Note: For more information about the main issues related to in-house colour fastness and pH analysis for

production control, see Annex IX and Annex X, respectively.

• Analysis to be outsourced:

o Arylamines.

o Formaldehyde.

o Fiber Composition.

Note: For more information about the main issues related to outsourced analysis for production control see

Annex V.a., Annex V.b., Annex VI.a., Annex VI.b. and Annex XI.

Additionally, you may be required by the INDITEX CSR Department product health and safety area to be

enrolled in different mandatory programs for production control such as:

• Small Pieces Collection & Testing Program (SCOLT Program).

• Composition Guideline.

• Arylamines Guideline.

• Formaldehyde Guideline.

• Colour Fastness Guideline.

• pH Guideline.

10.2. Chemical Products SelectionAuxiliaries, dyestuffs and pigments selection is an important issue to comply with CTW and MRSL requirements.

For this reason, every mill should take into account both documents before purchasing chemicals.

In order to facilitate an appropriate selection of these chemicals, INDITEX provides its suppliers with “The

List by INDITEX”,15

a register of chemicals used in the textile and leather manufacturing processes, produced

by reputed suppliers with high technical skills and classified by their degree of compliance with different

parameters of CTW.

Important: One chemical product will be considered as included in “The List by INDITEX” only if its commercial

name exactly matches with the description shown in this document.


15 “The List by INDITEX” will be periodically updated and may incorporate new chemical products, parameters and participants. You can download the latest version of this document directly from INDITEX web page (www.inditex.com).

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Note: Please, note that “The List by INDITEX” chemical product classification only considers a reduced

number of parameters. For this reason, any other potential CTW non compliances related to other substances

registered in CTW should be checked.

Since the use of chemical products included in “The List by INDITEX” is not mandatory, any other chemical

product not included in this document could be used for any INDITEX production as long as their chemical

supplier complies with the requirements included in section “10.3. Chemical Products Supplier Evaluation”

and the chemical products have been tested according to the requirements shown in Annex V.a., Annex V.b.,

Annex VI.a. and Annex VI.b..

Important: In the specific case of fur and leather industry, special attention should be paid to chromium (Cr)

and particularly to Cr(VI) which should not be present in any of the salts or solutions used during the tanning

process. Additionally, taking into account that Cr(III) can be oxidized to Cr(VI), high oxidizing power products,

unsaturated fats or pH over 6.5 should be avoided.

10.3. Chemical Products Suppliers EvaluationAuxiliaries, dyestuffs and pigments used in an INDITEX production should be acquired from chemical suppliers

which belong to one of the following 2 options:

• To be a chemical supplier not included in “The List by INDITEX” which complies with the following

requirements:

o To provide the mill 1 test report according to Annex XII along with the first delivery of a new lot

number of a chemical product.

Important: In the case of chemical products subjected to APEOs and/or PFCs analysis, test reports should not

be provided along with the first delivery of every new lot number but for 2 of them per year.

Note: Test reports should belong to one of the laboratories shown in “INDITEX Proposed Laboratories

and Sample Collection Centres”16

or any other lab ISO 17025 accredited in the test they are hired for.

Important: Auxiliaries that should not be tested directly but after their application on a fabric, printed panel or

leather should be applied at the highest concentration defined in its TDS and tested.

o To provide the mill both completed and updated SDS and TDS together with the first delivery of

a chemical product. Additionally, in case of any update, SDS and/or TDS should be sent again to

the mill by the chemical supplier.


16 Since this document will be periodically updated, you can download the latest version directly from INDITEX web page (www.inditex.com).

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o To provide all chemical products in their original container and properly identified by means

of their original typed labeling and including product and manufacturer/distributor names and,

chemical product lot number.

o To provide the mill shipment delivery notes where chemical product lot number is included.

• To be a chemical supplier included in “The List by INDITEX”.

Important: Since APEOs are not considered in “The List by INDITEX”, chemical suppliers included in this

document should provide 2 test reports per year of the first delivery of 2 lot numbers of every chemical

subjected to APEOs analysis.

Best Practice: To have an internal and written procedure to evaluate chemical products suppliers is highly

recommended. Annex XVIII shows as an example, some criteria that could be taken into account for

chemical suppliers´ evaluation.

10.4. Analysis Requirements for Chemical Products Control In the same way that productions should be controlled, dyestuffs, pigments and some auxiliary chemicals

should be also checked. For this reason, every mill should test, at least once per year, one lot number of

every chemical product included in the different categories and according to the different parameters shown

in Annex XII.

Important: Chemical products included in “The List by INDITEX” are excluded from this requirement except

for APEOs testing. In this case, chemicals should be always free of APEOs what implies a global content below

100 ppm.

Important: Auxiliaries that should not be tested directly but after their application on a fabric, printed panel or

leather should be applied at the highest concentration defined in its TDS and tested.

Due to the complexity of all analysis related to APEOs and PFCs, tests should be performed in external

laboratories according to Annex XIII and Annex XIV, respectively.


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10.5. Required Instrumentation for In-House AnalysisSince pH and colour fastness analysis should be carried out in-house, mills into RTM scope should have well

trained and qualified staff as well as the following instrumentation:

Important: pH measurements cannot be performed with pH indicator papers or indicator solutions due to their

inaccuracy and that they do not take into account potential pH changes due to temperature variations.


Mechanical shakerpH meter with temperature probe

pH Analysis

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Oven

Light box

Mono or Multifiber species

Balance

Colour fastness grey scales

PerspirometerCrockmeter for textiles

Colour Fastness Analysis

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Note: Please note that in the case of leather, both crockmeter and the cloth for colour fastness to

rubbing are different from textiles.

Important: A summary of in-house instrumentation that should be available in a mill according to the different

manufacturing processes carried out are shown in Annex XV.

10.6. Outsourced LaboratoriesIn order to obtain correct and reliable analytical results, the selection of an external laboratory is critical.

According to this, all outsourced laboratory should comply with one of the following requirement:

• To have an ISO 17025 accreditation in the test they are hired for or,

• To be included in the document “ INDITEX Proposed Laboratories and Sample Collection Centres”.17

Important: To use laboratories shown in “INDITEX Proposed Laboratories and Sample Collection Centres” is

not mandatory.

Finally, in order to facilitate the shipment of samples to the laboratories, INDITEX provides you a set of

sample collection centres worldwide where you can send the samples to be analyzed. Afterwards, the sample

collection centre will assign the laboratory where the analysis will be carried out.

Note: Please, note that samples sent to a collection centre will be sent to laboratories belonging to the same

analytical service provider. For this reason, please check before sending the samples to a collection centre that

the chosen analytical service provider the collection centre belongs to has at least one laboratory capable to

carry out the tests requested.


Crockmeter for leather Wool felt cloth for colour fastness to rubbing

17 Since this document will be periodically updated, you can download the latest version directly from INDITEX web page (www.inditex.com).

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Important: Shipment of dangerous chemical products cannot be performed by means of the sample collection

centres and should be sent directly to the outsourced laboratories. In order to know if a chemical product is considered

as dangerous, air transportation restrictions in SDS section 14 of the chemical product “Transport information”.

Additionally, find below a summary of some recommendations to be followed for an appropriate shipment of

chemical products:

• Use double cap plastic containers.

• Do not use containers with a capacity higher than 30 mL / 30 g.

• Use insulating tape around each container to avoid leaks.

• Pack every container individually in a polyethylene bag.

10.7. Control RecordsTest reports from outsourced laboratories should be maintained for at least 2 seasons (approximately 12

months). In the same way, in-house colour fastness and pH analysis results should be registered including all

information shown in Annex XVI and Annex XVII, respectively, and maintained for the same period of time.

Note: In the case of colour fastness analysis, along with the in-house colour fastness analysis template for

production control (see Annex XVI), tested sample and specimen should be also maintained.

Important: Annex XVI and Annex XVII are for guidance only. Alternatively, any other format which includes, at

least, all the information required in these templates can be used.

11. CTW Management

11.1. Purchase Orders to SuppliersAll PO´s sent to suppliers should be in written form and including the following remark:

• All goods related to this PO should comply with the latest version of CTW and MRSL.

Additionally, in the specific case of PO’s sent to chemical suppliers, the following disclaimer should be also

included:

• All goods included in this PO should be delivered in their original container, with their original labeling

including product name, manufacturer/distributor name and chemical product lot number.

Important: Oral communications should be always avoided.


11.1. Purchase Orders to Suppliers.

11.2. Documentation and Records.

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11.2. Documentation and RecordsEvery mill included into the supply chain of an INDITEX direct supplier should have a documentation

management system in order to ensure productions and chemicals control traceability. For this reason, find

below the information that should be available on-site:

• PO´s received from the INDITEX direct supplier.

• Shipment delivery notes from the INDITEX direct supplier to the mill.

• Shipment delivery notes from the mill to the INDITEX direct supplier.

• Templates for raw materials and greige garments traceability (see an example in Annex I).

• Templates for auxiliaries and dyestuffs stock traceability (see an example in Annex II).

• Internal order templates (see an example in Annex III).

• Dyeing/printing/washing recipe templates (see an example in Annex VII).

• In-house colour fastness and pH analysis templates (see examples in Annex XVI and Annex XVII,

respectively).

• CTW, RTM, MRSL and technical audits corrective actions plan (if any) hard copies.

• PO´s sent to chemical suppliers.

• Shipment delivery notes from the chemical suppliers to the mill.

• ISO 17025 accreditation certificate for external labs in use and not registered in “INDITEX Proposed

Laboratories and Sample Collection Centres”.

• Reports of all tests carried out in external laboratories for fiber composition, formaldehyde, arylamine,

APEOs and PFCs control as well as for pH and colour fastness correlation studies.

• Test reports provided by chemical suppliers along with the first delivery of a new lot number of a chemical

product not included in “The List by INDITEX” and subjected to analysis according to Annex XII.

• SDS and TDS of all dyestuffs/pigments and auxiliary products.

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Important: Initially, mills into the supply chain of an INDITEX direct supplier should provide the required

information for the current season. Eventually, it should be updated until covering the last 2 seasons

(approximately 12 months).

Important: In order to ensure full CTW compliance, in-house pH and colour fastness analysis templates and

test reports from external laboratories, should be provided to the INDITEX direct suppliers.

12. ANNEXES

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MONTH

Date Delivery Note Nº Supplier/Customer Name Quantity Batch NºFiber Composition

Analysis (Y/N)Name and Signature

Annex I. Template for Raw Materials and Greige Garments Traceability

Month when the raw materials or greige garments were received at the raw materials warehouse.

Number of units in which goods sent by the customer are received at the raw materials warehouse.

manufacturing process, regardless the date and the number of deliveries.

Name and signature of the person in charge of controlling the incoming and outgoing raw materials and greige garments at the raw materials warehouse.

INDITEX Proposed Laboratories and Sample Collection Centres” (applicable only for

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MonthlyConsumption

(kg or L)

Annex II. Template for Auxiliary Products and Dyestuffs/Pigments Stock Traceability

ChemicalProductLot Nº

ManufacturerName

ChemicalProductName

DistributorName

Initial Stock(kg or L)

QuantityPurchased(kg or L)

Final Stock(kg or L) 8 Comments

Month considered to calculate the consumption of auxiliary products and dyestuffs/pigments.

Commercial name of the auxiliary product or dyestuff/pigment.

Lot number(s) of the auxiliary product or dyestuff/pigment.

Name of the manufacturer of the auxiliary product or dyestuff/pigment.

Name of the distributor that is commercializing the auxiliary product or dyestuff/pigment.

Amount of auxiliary product or dyestuff/pigment available at the warehouse at the beginning of the current month.

Amount of auxiliary product or dyestuff/pigment purchased during the current month.

Amount of auxiliary product or dyestuff/pigment available at the warehouse at the end of the current month when the stock is checked.

Consumption of auxiliary product or dyestuff/pigment during the current month. This calculation should be performed as follows: Initial Stock + Quantity Purchased – Final Stock

MONTH

Delivery Note Nº Batch Nº

Internal Order Nº Composition/Leather Type

Quantity (Units/Weight/Length/Area)

Article Description

Description Date

Date

Customer Name

Process 1

Process 2

Process 3

Process 4

Annex III. Internal Order Template

GENERAL INFORMATION

PROCESSES

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Description of the fibers and percentages (for textiles) or the type of leather that the article processed is made of.

Amount of yarn, fabric, leather or garments that are being processed in the internal order.

Description of the article that is being processed (yarn, fabric, trousers, t-shirt, etc.).

Description of the different processes that the articles included in the internal order are or will be subjected to.

Date when the mentioned process is carried out.

Identification code assigned to the goods sent by the customer once they are received at the facility warehouse.

Date when the internal order is processed.

Identification code of each one of the yarn, fabric, leather or garment deliveries from the same supplier, produced at the same mill, using the same recipe and by means of the same manufacturing process.

Code assigned to each processing subset of yarn, fabric, leather or garments from one initial purchase order while they are being processed.

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Annex IV. Main Corrective Actions to Manage CTW/MRSL Non-Compliances

CTW / MRSLNON COMPLIANCE INCIDENCE INCIDENCE MANAGEMENT

AND FOLLOW-UP

ArylaminesDetection of arylamines values over 5 ppm in the first dyeing

or printing lot.

To remove from the recipe the chemical product responsible of the incidence.

To store the chemical product segregated and highlighted as “CTW non compliant”.

To replace the chemical product in the recipe for another one previously analyzed or classified as “A”

or “B” in “The List”.

To continue controlling production as per RTM indications (see Annex V.a. and Annex V.b.).

Formaldehyde

Detection of formaldehyde values over 16 ppm (5 ppm

for baby articles) in the first dyeing or printing lot.

To ensure a proper washing off the affected lots.

To check formaldehyde values in all reprocessed lots.

To remove from the recipe the chemical product responsible of the incidence.

To store the chemical product segregated and highlighted as “CTW non compliant”.

To replace the chemical product in the recipe for another one previously analyzed or classified as “A”

or “B” in “The List”.

To continue controlling production as per RTM indications (see Annex VI.a. and Annex VI.b.)

Colour Fastness

Test results out of CTW requirements during the

approval/regularity stage of colour fastness production

control.

To reprocess the article if possible.

To check colour fastness by means of colour fastness analysis type which provided the CTW non

compliance result in all reprocessed lots.

To adapt the manufacturing process in accordance with previous article reprocessing.

To continue controlling production as per RTM indications (see Annex IX).

pH

Test results out of CTW requirements during pH

control in a dyeing/printing/washing lot.

To reprocess the article to ensure pH values in accordance with CTW requirements.

To adapt the manufacturing process in accordance with previous article reprocessing.

To continue controlling production as per RTM indications (see Annex X).

In the case of baby articles (0-3 years old), make sure that external laboratory is able to provide a suitable detection limit to quantify values equal or above 5 ppm.

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ARYLAMINE ANALYSIS

HOW MUCH?WHAT? WHO? WHEN? HOW?

“A” in “The List”

as “B(4)” in “The List”

as “C(4)” in “The List”

No analysis is needed for the current recipe


Use is prohibited in INDITEX productions

After reception of the

chemical product at the

mill warehouse

Dyeing and

printing mills,

tanneries and

laundries

Annex V.a. Analysis to be Performed in Outsourced Laboratories for Arylamine Control of the Production

BS EN

14362-1:2012

Annex F

1 analysis of the chemical product per year


Chemical products not included

in “The List” with a result

> 20 ppm

· Dyestuffs

· Pigments

· Inks



< 20 ppm

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ARYLAMINE ANALYSIS


as “A” in “The List”






Annex V.a. Analysis to be Performed in Outsourced Laboratories for Arylamine Control of the Production (continuation)





> 5 ppm (application analysis)

· Chemical products

based on aromatic PU

· Cross-linkers/

catalyst based on

aromatic aziridines

· Cross-linkers/catalyst

based on blocked

aromatic isocyanates

· Glues

· AdhesivesChemical products not included


< 5 ppm (application analysis)

Dyeing and

printing mills,

tanneries and

laundries


chemical product at

the mill warehouse

Textile

BS EN 14362-1:2003

BS EN 14362-2:2003

BS EN 14362-1:2012

In case of aniline or

1,4-phenylenediamine detection

LFBG B82.02-9or

BS EN 14362-3:2012

LeatherISO 17234:2015

In case of aniline or

1,4-phenylenediamine detection

LFBG B82.02-9or

ISO/TS 17234-2:2011

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First dyeing/printing

lot result < 5 ppm

ARYLAMINE ANALYSIS



Dyed/printed articles with



dyeing/printing lot

of the current recipe


lot result < 5 ppm

No more analysis

are needed for the

current recipe

No more analysis

are needed for the

current recipe


lot result > 5 ppm


lot result > 5 ppm

See section 5.2

See section 5.2


dyeing/printing lot

of the current recipe

Dyeing and

printing mills,

tanneries and

laundries

Just after the end of the

process

Textile

BS EN 14362-1:2003

BS EN 14362-2:2003

Any typeBS EN 14362-

1:2012

In case ofaniline or 1,4-

phenylenediamine detection

LFBG B82.02-9or

BS EN 14362-3:2012


In case of aniline or 1,4-


LFBG B82.02-9or

ISO/TS 17234-2:2011


chemical products

B(4)” in “The List”


chemical products not

included in “The List” which

provided a result

< 20 ppm (chemical analysis)

or

< 5 ppm (application analysis)


chemical products not

included in “The List” which

provided a result

> 20 ppm (chemical analysis)

or

> 5 ppm (application analysis)

Finished

Articles

Note:

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ARYLAMINE ANALYSIS



Before small

parts are

attached to the

article

Textile

BS EN 14362-1:2003

BS EN 14362-2:2003

Any typeBS EN 14362-

1:2012

In case ofaniline or 1,4-


LFBG B82.02-9or

BS EN 14362-3:2012


In case of aniline or 1,4-


LFBG B82.02-9or

ISO/TS 17234-2:2011

Small parts´ supplier criteria

or

9 small parts randomly collected from the whole purchase order

Small Parts

Small

parts´ supplier

or

INDITEX

direct supplier

Transfer printed

articles with elastane

Finished Articles

Dyeing and

printing mills,

tanneries and

laundries

Just after

the end of the

dyeing/printing

process

printing lot

No more analysis are

needed for the

current recipe


needed for the

current recipe

See section 5.2

See section 5.2

Printed articles using

resins with different

curing temperatures

First printing lot

result ≤ 5 ppm

First printing lot

result > 5 ppm

First printing lot

result ≤ 5 ppm

First printing lot

result > 5 ppm

Note:

Annex V.b. Workflow of the Analysis to be Performed in Outsourced Laboratories for Arylamine Control of the Production

Additionally, all chemical products not included in “The List by INDITEX” and subjected to analysis (see Annex XII) should be tested by the mill once per year.

Does the chemical product belong to any of the categories subjected to arylamine analysis

shown in Annex XII?

No analysis is needed

Result ≤ 20 ppm

(chemical analysis)≤ 5 ppm

(application analysis)

Result ≤ 5 ppm

Result > 20 ppm

(chemical analysis)> 5 ppm

(application analysis)

Result > 5 ppm

Test 1st dyeing/printing lot of the current recipe

Test 1st dyeing/printing lot of the current recipe

No more tests are needed

for the current recipe

No more tests are needed for the current recipe

Follow INDITEX instructions

Inform customer

Customer informs INDITEX

Use is prohibited in INDITEX productions. Highlight and segregate

Is it included in “The List”?

Check test report of the specific lot number

in use provided by chemical supplier

Check classification (A, B(4) or C(4))

YES

NO

A

No analysis is neededNO

B(4) C(4)

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YES

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Annex VI.a. Analysis to be Performed in Outsourced Laboratories for Formaldehyde Control of the Production

FORMALDEHYDE ANALYSIS


Chemical


Chemical


Chemical


Chemical products

not included in “The

List” with a result

< 16 ppm application analysis

(< 5 ppm for baby articles)

Chemical products

not included in “The

List” with a result

> 16 ppm application analysis

(> 5 ppm for baby articles)





1 analysis of the chemical product

per year

1 analysis of the chemical product

per year



chemical product at the

mill warehouse

Dyeing and printing

mills, tanneries and

laundries

Textile

ISO/EN 14184:2011

or

GB/T 2912.1:2009

Leather

ISO/TS 17226:2008

or

GB/T 19941:2005

· Fixers for dyeing

· Fixers for printing*

· Resins

· Cross-linkers/catalyst

based on melamine-

formaldehyde

· Fluorescent pigments

· Glues

· Adhesives

· Products for coating

· Thickeners

· Binders

· Retanning agents

produced by

condensation reactions

with formaldehyde

· Products to carry out

special effects

“Key Definitions” section.

In the case of baby garments, make sure that external laboratory is able to provide a suitable detection limit to quantify the above mentioned concentrations.

Note: Extreme precautions to avoid CTW non compliances when performing processes which homogeneity may not be achieved, such as spraying, garment tinting, among others.

Note:

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Annex VI.a. Analysis to be Performed in Outsourced Laboratories for Formaldehyde Control of the Production (continuation)



Dyed/printed

articles with chemical

“A” in “The List”



dyeing/printing

lot of the current

recipe

dyeing/printing

lot of the current

recipeFirst

dyeing/printing lot result > 16 ppm (> 5 ppm for baby

articles)


needed for the current recipe


needed for the current recipe

See RTM section 5.2

See RTM section 5.2

Dyeing and

printing mills,

tanneries and

laundries

Just after the end of the

process

Textile

ISO/EN 14184:2011

or

GB/T 2912.1:2009

Leather

ISO/TS 17226:2008

or

GB/T 19941:2005

Dyed/printed

articles with chemical

“B(1)” in “The List”

Dyed/printed articles with chemical

products not included in “The List” which provided a result

< 16 ppm(< 5 ppm for baby

articles)

Finished

Articles


lot result < 16 ppm (< 5 ppm for baby

articles)

In the case of baby garments, make sure that external laboratory is able to provide a suitable detection limit to quantify the above mentioned concentrations.


lot result < 16 ppm (< 5 ppm for baby

articles)


lot result > 16 ppm (> 5 ppm for baby

articles)


chemical products not included in “The List”

which provided a result

> 16 ppm (> 5 ppm for baby

articles)

Note: Extreme precautions to avoid CTW non compliance when performing processes which homogeneity may not be achieved, such as spraying, garment tinting, among others.

Note:

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Annex VI.a. Analysis to be Performed in Outsourced Laboratories for Formaldehyde Control of the Production (continuation)



Before small parts are

attached to the article


or


Small parts´ supplier

or

INDITEX direct supplier

Small Parts

Textile

ISO/EN 14184:2011

or

GB/T 2912.1:2009

Leather

ISO/TS 17226:2008

or

GB/T 19941:2005

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Annex VI.b. Workflow of the Analysis to be Performed in Outsourced Laboratories for Formaldehyde Control of the Production

Does the chemical product belong to any of the categories subjected to formaldehyde analysis

shown in Annex XII?



Result ≤ 16 ppm (≤ 5 ppm for baby

articles)

Result ≤ 16 ppm(≤ 5 ppm for baby articles)

Result > 16 ppm(> 5 ppm for baby articles)

Result > 16 ppm (> 5 ppm for baby

articles)

Test 1st dyeing/printing lot of

the current recipe

Follow INDITEX instructions

Inform customer

Customer informs INDITEX

Test 1st dyeing/printing lot of

the current recipe

Use is prohibited in INDITEX productions. Highlight and segregate

Is it included in “The List”?

Check test report of the specific lot number in use provided by

the chemical supplier

Check classification (A, B(1) or C(1))

YES

NO

A C(1)

NO

YES

B(1)

In the case of baby garments (0-3 years old), make sure that external laboratory is able to provide a suitable detection limit to quantify the above mentioned concentrations.

No more tests are needed


No more tests are needed for the current recipe

Additionally, all chemical products not included in “The List by INDITEX” and subjected to analysis (see Annex XII) should be tested by the mill once per year.

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Recipe Nº Composition/Leather Type

Date Colour

Internal Order Nº

Machine ID.

Customer Name

Dyestuff/Pigment or Auxiliary Product

Lot Nº Chemical Product Name%, cc/L or g/L Quantity


GENERAL INFORMATION

DYEING/PRINTING/WASHING PROCESS

Annex VII. Dyeing/Printing/Washing Recipe Template

SAMPLE (optional)

Pick Up(only for continuous dyeing)

Comments

TDS Time for Resin Curing (only for printing)

Resin Curing Time Applied (only for printing)

TDS Maximum Temperature for Resin Curing(only for printing)

Applied Resin Curing Temperature(only for printing)

Applied Maximum Temperature forIntermediate Drying

(only for printing)

17

18

54

Description of the expected colour after the process described in the recipe.


Identification code of the machine where the dyeing, printing or washing process has been carried out.

Identification code a dyestuff/pigment or auxillary product supplier assigns to their chemical products for traceability purposes.

Commercial name of the dyestuff/pigment or auxiliary product that is being used in the recipe and which lot number has been previously provided.

Identification code of a recipe used in the dyeing, printing or washing processes of a specific internal order.

Date when the recipe is used for a dyeing, printing or washing process of a specific internal order.

Amount of yarn, fabric, leather or garments that are being dyed, printed or washed using the recipe.


Concentration of dyestuff/pigment or auxiliary used in the recipe.

Amount of dyestuff/pigment or auxiliary used in the recipe. In case the amount of dyestuff/pigment or auxiliary product is expressed as a percentage, the amount is calculated multiplying this percentage by the amount of yarn, fabric, garment or leather that is being dyed, printed or washed. In case the concentration is expressed in g/L, this amount will be multiplied by the number of dyeing, printing or washing bath litres.

Amount of water absorbed by a fabric in a continuous dyeing process after leaving the bath of dyestuff.

Maximum temperature that has been applied for final resin curing.

Maximum temperature that has been applied during intermediate drying steps (if any) and before final resin curing.

Time or time range that should be used for resin curing according to resin manufacturer TDS.

Area reserved for those cases in which a sample of the dyeing, printing or washing process is stored.

Time used for final resin curing.

Maximum temperature that can be used for final resin curing according to resin manufacturer TDS. In case an article is printed using different resins with different curing temperature, highest temperature for curing should be always equal or below the maximum curing temperature of the resin with the highest curing temperature.

17

18

55

Annex VIII. Summary of In-House Analysis According to the Manufacturing Processes Carried Out

NoYes

Process

SUMMARY OF IN-HOUSE ANALYSIS

IN-HOUSE ANALYSIS

COLOUR FASTNESSpH

To perspiration

Yes

To water To dry rubbing To wet rubbing To saliva

Continuous dyeing

YesFlat knitted yarn dyeing

orFabric exhaust dyeing

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Garment dyeing

Yarn dyeing

Denim fabrics dyeing

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

NoPositional printing No

No

No

No No No No

Yes Yes No

YesSoluble dyestuffs and VAT/Disperse

continuous printing Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

YesPigment continuous printing No No Yes Yes No

No

No

Transfer printing of cellulosic -

Transfer printing of polyester articles

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

NoTannery No No Yes Yes No

Laundry (without dyeing processes) No No No No

Only for baby articles (between 0 and 3 years old).

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Annex IX. Analysis to be Performed In-House for Colour Fastness Control of the Production

COLOUR FASTNESS ANALYSIS

HOW MUCH?

REGULARITY CONTROL STAGE

PALE SHADE MEDIUM SHADE DARK SHADEPROCESS APPROVAL STAGE

WHAT? WHO? WHEN? HOW?

FabricContinuous

Dyeing

Finished

Articles

1 analysis of each type of

colour fastness

meters

1 analysis of the colour fastness analysis type

which provided the worst result

during the approval stage every 40,000

meters




meters




meters

Dyeing and

printing mills

Just after the end

of the dyeing/

process 3

To WaterGB/T 5713-2013

orISO 105-E01:2013

To RubbingGB/T 3920-2008

orISO 105-X12:2001

To PerspirationGB/T 3922-2013

orISO 105-E04:2013

To Saliva(only for baby

articles)GB/T 18886:2002



during the approval stage every 20 dyeing

lots




lots


colour fastness

dyeing lot



during the approval stage every 40

dyeing lots

GarmentDyeing

PigmentContinuous

Printing

SolubleDyestuffs and VAT/DisperseContinuous

Printing


colour fastness

meters




meters




meters



during the appro-val stage every 5,000 meters


colour fastness

dyeing lot

1 analysis of colour fastness

to rubbing in

meters

1 analysis of colour fastness to rubbing every 20,000 meters

1 analysis of colour fastness to rubbing every 10,000 meters

1 analysis of colour fastness to rubbing every

5,000 meters




lots




lots




lots

Fabric or YarnExhaustDyeing

Pigment Positional Printing


5 printing lots


to rubbing of the

1 analysis of colour fastness to rubbing every 3

printing lots

1 analysis of colour fastness to rubbing per

printing lot

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Annex IX. Analysis to be Performed In-House for Colour Fastness Control of the Production (continuation)


HOW MUCH?

REGULARITY CONTROL STAGE

PALE SHADE MEDIUM SHADE DARK SHADEPROCESS APPROVAL STAGE

WHAT? WHO? WHEN? HOW?

Small Parts

Leather Dyeing/Finishing


to rubbing of the �rst dyeing lot


5 dyeing lots


3 dyeing lots

Small parts supplier criteriaor



or the INDITEX direct

supplier

TanneriesAt the end of the

process

To RubbingISO 11640:2012

(For leather)or

EN ISO 17700:2005

(For footwear)

Before small parts are attachedto the article

1 analysis of colour fastness to rubbing per

dyeing lot

Transfer printed articles withCellulosic-

Polyester Fiber Blends


colour fastness

printing lot or

meters



during the approval stage every 5 printing lots or 20,000

meters



during the approval stage every 3 printing lots or 10,000

meters


which provided the worst result during the approval stage every printing lot or 5,000 meters

Transfer printedPolyesterArticles


to rubbing in

2,500 meters

1 analysis of colour fastness to rubbing every 5 printing lots or 20,000 meters

1 analysis of colour fastness to rubbing every 3 printing lots or 10,000 meters


printing lot or 5,000 meters

Dyeing and printing mills

Just after the end of the dyeing/

printing process

To WaterGB/T 5713-2013

orISO 105-E01:2013

To RubbingGB/T 3920-2008

orISO 105-X12:2001

To PerspirationGB/T 3922-2013

orISO 105-E04:2013

To Saliva(only for baby

articles)GB/T 18886:2002

Transfer printed articles

Regularity control should be carried out by means of the colour fastness analysis test which provided the worst result during the approval stage. In case all types of colour fastness analysis provided the same result, the type of colour fastness to be used will be selected randomly.

To perform color fastness analysis according to legislation does not imply to invest in laboratory infrastructures but, follow analytical methodologies and make sure analytical

Note:

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Annex X. Analysis to be Performed In-House for pH Control of the Production

pH ANALYSIS

HOW MUCH?

PROCESS ANALYSISWHAT? WHO? WHEN? HOW?

ContinuousDyeing

or Washing

SolubleDyestuffs and VAT/DisperseContinuous

Printing

ExhaustDyeing

or Washing 1 analysis every

3 dyeing/washing

lot

Last mill in the dyeing/printing/

washing process

Just after the end of

the dyeing/printing

process but always

after washingGB/T 7573-2009

or

ISO 3071-2005

1 analysis every

10,000 meters

per dyeing/

printing/washing

lot

GarmentDyeing

or Washing


or

9 small parts randomly collected

from the whole purchase order


or

the INDITEX direct supplier

Before small parts are

attached to the article

Finished Articles

Small Parts

Remember that according to legislation, every analysis should be performed in triplicate.

To perform analysis according to legislation does not imply to invest money in laboratory infrastructures but, follow analytical methodologies and make sure analytical instrumentation comply

Note:

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Annex XI. Analysis to be Performed in Outsourced Laboratories for Composition Control of the Production

COMPOSITION ANALYSIS


Cellulosic Fiber Blend

Regenerated

(mainly carding yarn)

3(from 9.000 meter onwards, 1 analysis every 3.000 meters

until a maximum of 9 analysis)

Fiber Blends with Elastane

3

3

3

1

3

Before raw material´s

shipment

Raw material

supplier

or

dyeing/printing

mill

For Binary Fiber Blends

Directive 1007/2011/

CE, Standard EN ISO

1833-1:2010

or

GB/T 2910.1:2009

or

GB/T 29862:2013

For Tertiary Fiber Blends

Directive 1007/2011/

CE, Standard EN ISO

1833-2:2010

or

GB/T 2910.2:2009

or

GB/T 29862:2013

Fiber Blends for Linings

Animal Fibers Blends

Others

blends, among others)

Secondary components’ supplier criteria

or

9 secondary components randomly collected from the whole

purchase order

Secondary

components supplier

or

the INDITEX

direct supplier

Before secondary

components are

attached

to the article

· Flat knitted yarn

· Fabrics

Secondary

Components

TYPE OF FABRIC ANALYSIS PER BATCH

RTM considers secondary component to a textile element of an article, different to the main and secondary fabrics, the percentage of which exceeds 5 % or 15 % on weight or surface, respectively.Elbow patches, edgings and embroideries, among others, are examples of secondary components.

Note: In case of textile processes which could change composition (i.e. carding yarn articles, napping, brushing, enzymatic washings, “devoreshould be performed at the end of these processes and it will be the exclusive responsability of the INDITEX direct supplier.

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Annex XII. Summary of the Chemical Products Subjected to Analysis

Formaldehyde Arylamines APEOs PFCsChemical Product

X

X

X

X

X

X

X X

X X

X

X

X

X

X X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Fixers for dyeing

Fixers for printing

Resins

Cross-linkers/catalyst based on aromatic aziridines

Cross-linkers/catalyst based on melamine-formaldehyde

Cross-linkers/catalyst based on blocked aromatic isocyanates

Glues

Adhesives

Products to carry out special effects

Products for coating

Thickeners

Binders

Dyestuffs

Pigments (except fluorescent ones)

Fluorescent Pigments

Chemical products based on

aromatic PU

Inks

Water repellents

Oil repellents

Soil release

Lubricants for dyeing processes

Antistatics

Dispersing agents

Emulsifiers

Silicon based softeners

Levelling agents

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

X

X

X

X

XDetergents

Fatliquors

Retanning agents

Retanning agents produced by

condensation reactions with

formaldehyde

Auxiliaries with high content of

emulsifiers or dispersing agents

- - -

- - -

- - -

X

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - - - - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - - - - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

Chemical products included in this category should not be tested directly but after their application on a fabric, printed panel or leather should be applied at the highest concentration defined in its TDS and tested.

To know which chemical products are comprised in this category, see its definition in “Key Definitions” section.

Important: All tests should be conducted in external laboratories in accordance with section “10.6 Outsourced Laboratories”.

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Annex XIII. Analysis to be Performed in Outsourced Laboratories for APEOs Control of Chemicals

APEOs ANALYSIS



Chemical products

which provided

a result

< 100 ppm

Chemical products

which provided

a result

> 100 ppm


After reception

of the chemical

product at the

mill warehouse

Dyeing and

printing mills,

tanneries and

laundries

External lab

methodology

For Textile· Lubricants for dyeing processes

· Antistatics· Dispersing agents

· Detergents· Silicon based softeners

· Levelling agents · Auxillary products with a high

or dispersing agents

For Leather· Detergents· Fatliquors

· Retanning agents

RTM considers the following CAS numbers as substances to be analyzed: NP (25154-52-3, 84852-15-3; 104-40-5); OP (140-66-9; 1806-26-4; 27193-28-8); NPE (68412-54-4; 26027-38-3; 9016-45-9); OPE (26636-32-8; 9036-19-5; 9002-93-1).

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Annex XIV. Analysis to be Performed in Outsourced Laboratories for PFCs Control of Chemicals

PFCs ANALYSIS


Chemical products

“A”

in “The List”

Dyeing and

printing mills,

tanneries and

laundries

After reception

of the chemical

product at the

mill warehouse

External lab

methodology

· Water Repellents

· Oil Repellents

· Soil Release


Chemical products

“C”

in “The List”

Chemical products not

included in “The List”


No detection of C4-C8

compounds

Detection of C4-C8

compounds

1 analysis of the chemical

product per year

Use is prohibited

in INDITEX productions

RTM considers the following CAS numbers as substances to be analyzed: PFOA (335-67-1); PFOS (1763-23-1); Potassium salt PFOS (2795-39-3); Amide PFOS (754-91-6); PFHxA (307-24-4); PFHxS (355-46-4); 8:2 FTOH (678-39-7); 6:2 FTOH (647-42-7).

Please, note that “The List by INDITEX”

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Laundry (without dyeing processes)

Annex XV. Summary of In-House Instrumentation According to the Manufacturing Processes Carried Out

No NoNoNoYesNo

pHmeter Shaker Crockmeter Perspirometer BalanceMono

or Multifiber Species

OvenGreyScale

LightBox

Process

YesContinuous dyeing

YesFlat knitted yarn dyeing

or Fabric exhaust dyeing

Yarn dyeing

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No No Yes No No No No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes

No

Yes Yes

Garment dyeing Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

NoPositional printing Yes No No Yes

YesSoluble dyestuffs and

VAT/Disperse continuous printing

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

YesPigment continuous printing Yes Yes No Yes Yes

No

No

Transfer printing of cellulosic-

Transfer printing of polyester articles

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

NoTannery No Yes No No Yes

Yes Yes No

SUMMARY OF IN-HOUSE INSTRUMENTATION

Denim fabrics dyeing

Please, note that in case of leather, both crockmeter and the cloth for colour fastness to rubbing are different from textiles.

Light box will not be considered as mandatory but highly recommended.

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GENERAL INFORMATION



TESTED SAMPLE AND SPECIMEN

TESTED SAMPLE AND SPECIMEN

Delivery Note Nº Composition/Leather Type


Colour Fastness Analysis Results

Colour Fastness Analysis Results

Perspiration

Perspiration

Water

Water

Saliva

Saliva

Dry Rubbing

Dry Rubbing

Wet Rubbing

Wet Rubbing

Responsible

Responsible

Signature

Signature

Sample sent for correlation

(Yes/No)

Sample sent for correlation

(Yes/No)

Article Description

Customer Name

Internal Order Nº

Internal Order Nº

Recipe Nº

Recipe Nº

Date

Date

Nº Dyeing/Printing Lot

or Meters


or Meters

Annex XVI. In-House Colour Fastness Analysis Template for Production Control

Colour Change

Colour Staining

Colour Change

Colour Staining

Colour Change

Colour Staining

Colour Change

Colour Staining

Colour Change

Colour Staining

Colour Change

Colour Staining

Colour Staining

Colour Staining

Colour Staining

Colour Staining

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Description of the article that is being processed (yarn, fabric, trousers, t-shirt, among others).


Total amount of yarn, fabric, leather or garments initially received at the mill warehouse and that posteriorly will be processed in different internal orders.


Field reserved for indicating if the sample tested in-house was also sent to an external lab for a correlation study. In case the sample was sent for correlation, test report number should be also included.

Field reserved for the storage of the sample tested and the specimen used in the analysis.

Test to be carried out only for baby articles (0-3 years old).

Identification code of the recipe used in the dyeing, printing or washing process of a specific internal order.

Date when the colour fastness analysis of a specific internal order was performed.

Identification code assigned to a dyeing or printing lot for traceability purposes or number of meters dyed or printed before the colour fastness analysis was conducted.

Name of the person who performed the colour fastness analysis.

Signature of the person in charge of performing the colour fastness analysis.

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Delivery Note Nº

Article Description

Internal OrderNº Recipe Nº Date


or Meters

Responsible

pH AnalysisSample Sent

for Correlation (Y/N)


Composition

GENERAL INFORMATION

Result 1 Result 2 Result 3 Final ResultSignature

Customer Name

Annex XVII. In-House pH Analysis Template for Production Control

pH ANALYSIS RESULTS

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Description of the article that is being processed (yarn, fabric, trousers, t-shirt, among others).

Description of the fibers and percentages (for textiles) the article processed is made of.

Total amount of yarn, fabric, leather or garments initially received at the mill warehouse and that will be processed afterwards in different internal orders.

Field reserved for indicating if the sample tested in-house was also sent to an external lab for a correlation study. In case the sample was sent for correlation, test report number should be also included.


Identification code of the recipe used in the dyeing, printing or washing process of a specific internal order.

Date when the pH analysis of a specific internal order is performed.

Identification code assigned to a dyeing or printing lot for traceability purposes or number of meters dyed or printed before the analysis was conducted.

Person in charge of performing the pH analysis.

Final pH result expressed as the mean of Result 2 and Result 3.

Signature of the person in charge of performing the pH analysis.

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Annex XVIII. Example of a Chemical Supplier Process Evaluation

CTW requirements non compliance risk:

• CTW requirements non compliance related to chemical products provided by the chemical supplier

under study in the last 2 seasons (12 months approximately).

• Matching between the results of the test reports provided by the chemical supplier and the results obtained

directly by the mill.

Information availability in chemical product delivery notes:

• Shipment delivery note number.

• Chemical product manufacturer/distributor name.

• Customer name.

• Chemical product name.

• Delivery date.

• Lot number.

Chemical product identification what implies:

• Chemical product name.

• Chemical manufacturer/distributor name.

• Chemical product lot number.

Chemical products delivery time:

• Reasonable delivery times.

• Delivery times compliance.

• Number of incidences during last 2 seasons (12 months approximately) such as stock breakage, etc.

Technical service:

• Technical service availability.

• Time period between the technical service request and the problem is solved.

• Quality of the technical service received.

• Availability of a laboratory to develop applications, recipes or colour matching.

• Availability of chemical product samples in order to carry out pre-production samples.

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