Management of Chemical Substances in Products
Management of Chemical Substances in Products by the SASB Standards
Discussion of processes to maintain compliance with restricted substances regulations.
Discussion of processes to assess and manage risks and/or hazards associated with chemicals in products.
Nam Liong Global places great importance on the management of chemical substances. The relevant management policies, as well as the assessment of associated risks and hazards, are described as follows:
SASB Indicator Management
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SASB-CG-AA-250a.1 SASB-CG-AA-250a.2 | ● Nam Liong Global is certified to the ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. The Corporate has established a comprehensive Management Procedure for Environmental, Health, and Safety Regulation Identification. This procedure involves the quarterly or irregularly collection of regulations, including new, revised, and deleted provisions, regarding environmental protection, occupational safety, fire safety and other relevant regulatory aspects. The collected information is used to continuously update and develop management procedures and measures within the facility concerning occupational health and safety, chemical management, environmental protection, and fire safety. This approach ensures that the facility’s safety management regulations are strengthened and remain in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements. ● Nam Liong Global has established comprehensive management and risk assessment procedures for the evaluation and management of raw materials and organic solvents in accordance with the Regulations for the Labeling and Hazard Communication of Hazardous Chemicals set forth by the Ministry of Labor and the Standards for Establishing Places for Manufacturing, Storing, Processing Public Hazardous Substances and Flammable Pressurized Gases, and Regulations on Safety Control of Such Places set forth by the National Fire Agency, Ministry or the Interior. In terms of management, the Corporate ensures that all containers for raw materials and organic solvents are clearly labeled and accompanied by up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS). The handling, storage, and use of these materials are categorized in accordance with the Regulations for the Labeling and Hazard Communication of Hazardous Chemicals, with regular inventory checks conducted. Each subsidiary has established operational standards for the management of chemical substances in accordance with international management systems such as ISO 14001, ISO 9001, or ISO 45001, ensuring that all containers for raw materials and organic solvents are clearly labeled and accompanied by valid SDS. These SDS are regularly updated, and routine inventory checks are conducted. Although Greenchem International and Shanghai Jiaxu have not implemented ISO management systems, they have established alternative control mechanisms that periodically review regulations related to occupational safety, environmental protection, and fire safety, thereby ensuring internal compliance with legal requirements and continuously enhancing the management of chemical substances and safety protection standards. ● In terms of risk assessment, Nam Liong Global, including out subsidiaries, consolidates information concerning firefighting, spill response, safe handling, and storage of each raw material and organic solvent based on the details recorded in the SDS. This information is used to evaluate and enhance the facility’s emergency response procedures and related measures. In addition, training and education sessions are conducted to strengthen employees’ awareness of potential chemical hazards and emergency response capabilities. This comprehensive approach serves as an effective management measure to prevent disasters, reduce the impact of accidents, and minimize environmental pollution incidents. ● Nam Liong Global, including our subsidiaries, reported zero fire incidents and zero casualties in the current year, resulting in a casualty rate of 0% relative to the total number of employees. The Corporate has established a Management Procedure for Emergency Response to effectively manage fire-related risks, which defines the structure and responsibilities of the fire emergency response organization. A fire protection plan has been submitted in accordance with regulatory requirements, and fire prevention managers have been appointed at each facility. The Corporate conducts fire drills twice a year to promote fire safety awareness and enhance employees' knowledge regarding fire prevention. Regular fire evacuation drills are conducted to ensure that employees are familiar with emergency escape routes and procedures. In addition, fire safety equipment is inspected and maintained regularly to ensure it remains in proper working condition. |