The control of restricted substances has become a major constituent of quality control for many consumer products. This stems in part from tighter regulations brought in to protect both human health and the environment.
Traditional assessment for restricted substances has tended to focus on product testing, but this can be inefficient and result in costly product recalls. By focusing on input chemicals and products, manufacturers can mitigate against many of the risks associated with restricted substances.
Manufacturers of leather and leather products find there are many advantages to shifting their restricted substance focus from testing end products to assessing input chemicals. The concept is very simple