Introduction to the AFIRM Supplier Toolkit Nathaniel Sponsler Gap Inc. First version published October 2008 Supplier Feedback: Seemed geared toward brands More technical information and examples requested Request for AFIRM combined RSL to meet all brand requirements. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Introduction to the AFIRM Supplier Toolkit
Nathaniel SponslerGap Inc.
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AFIRM Toolkit History• First version published October 2008
• Supplier Feedback:– Seemed geared toward brands– More technical information and
examples requested– Request for AFIRM combined RSL to
meet all brand requirements
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Updated 2011 AFIRM Supplier Toolkit
• Published November 2011• Responds to Supplier Feedback– Geared toward suppliers– More detailed information on more
chemicals– Improved formatting and internal links
• Available in Chinese, Vietnamese and Spanish
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Updated 2011 AFIRM Supplier Toolkit
• Key Additions– RSL Failures with corrective action
examples in simple format– Detailed Chemical Guidance Document
with full Index
• Resources available for all levels of technical expertise
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Toolkit Table of Contents
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Where are the risks?
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Toolkit Table of Contents
Background on Restricted Substances
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Toolkit Table of Contents
Appendix B - Factory Management Plan
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Appendix D – Best Practices to Avoid RSL Issues
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Appendix E – RSL Corrective Actions
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Toolkit Table of Contents
Appendix E – RSL Corrective Actions
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Appendix F – Detailed Chemical Guidance Document
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Toolkit Table of Contents
Appendix F – Detailed Chemical Guidance Document
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Toolkit Table of Contents
Appendix F – Detailed Chemical Guidance Document
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Toolkit Table of Contents
Appendix G – MSDS Examples and Explanations
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Appendix I – Screen Printing Best & Worst Practices