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Levi Strauss & Co.

Restricted Substances List

“RSL”

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Concerning Materials, Parts, Chemicals and Other Goods Supplied for use in LS&CO.’s Apparel, Accessories and Other Products

Applicable: Fall 2009 Season products and thereafter

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IntroductionThe Restricted Substances List (RSL)1 applies to all Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&CO.) products, including apparel, non-apparel, accessories and other products. The RSL also applies to all materials, parts, chemicals and other goods (including sundries) supplied for use in producing LS&CO. apparel, accessories and other products. The RSL is an important part of LS&CO.’s product stewardship and environmental sustainability programs, and must be shared with all sources of materials, parts, chemicals and other goods, supplied for use in producing LS&CO. apparel, accessories and other products. Each source is required to agree to and declare whether the materials, parts, chemicals and other goods supplied or otherwise delivered to LS&CO. comply with the prohibitions, limitations and other requirements described or referred to in the RSL.

Purpose of the ListLS&CO. cares about consumers and the environment, and we recognize our suppliers as critical partners in meeting our commitments in the area of consumer safety and environmental protection. We publish this list in order to provide up-to-date information to our business partners, including direct sources and licensees, on product compliance with international consumer products regulations, to the best of our knowledge. The 2008 updates to the RSL program also include a list of substances which should be phased-out by factories to promote environmental sustainability (Chemical Phase-out List, Section 3).

Using the ListThis list contains four core sections: Restricted Substances requirement (Section 1 & 2), Chemical Phase-out List (Section 3), REACH (Section 4) and Compliance Agreements (Section 5). The appendices provide supplementary guidance to assist our business partners in understanding and complying with the RSL requirements.

We strongly recommended that our suppliers and business partners study this document carefully and communicate the information to their internal sourcing and production teams.

As a supplier of LS&CO. products or raw materials for LS&CO. products, you are required to understand the RSL product standards and deliver only compliant products. You are also responsible for seeking guidance from LS&CO. in any situation where you may have doubts or uncertainties about your product’s compliance with LS&CO.’s RSL product standards. Compliance with LS&CO.’s RSL product standards is a mandatory condition for each and every order placed by LS&CO.

1 Substances described herein are listed for a variety of regulatory, scientific and/or other reasons. The presence of a substance on this list should not be interpreted as suggesting that human exposure to that substance may or will cause any adverse health effect. Note further that the presence of a substance on this list, or any previous RSL, should not be interpreted as suggesting that the substance is, or ever was, present in any LS&CO. apparel, accessory or other product.

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Section 1: Substances Which May be Found in Some Apparel, Accessories and Other Products ....................................... 3 A: Aromatic Amines from Azo Dyes ..................................................................................................................5

B: Disperse Dyes and Other Dyes .....................................................................................................................6C: Biocides ......................................................................................................................................................7D: Chlorinated Aromatics .................................................................................................................................7E: Isocyanates .................................................................................................................................................7F: Flame Retardants ........................................................................................................................................8G: Monomers ....................................................................................................................................................8H: Metals .........................................................................................................................................................9I. Organotin Compounds ................................................................................................................................10J: Solvents .....................................................................................................................................................11K: Phthalates – Children’s Products ..............................................................................................................11L: Auxiliary Chemicals ...................................................................................................................................12M: Restriction on Packaging ..........................................................................................................................13N: RoHS - Electrical and Electronic Equipment ..............................................................................................13

Section 2: Substances NOT Commonly Found in Apparel, Accessories or Other Products ...............................................14 A: Dioxins and Furans ....................................................................................................................................14

B: Asbestos ....................................................................................................................................................15C: Pesticides ..................................................................................................................................................16D: Other Organic Chemicals ...........................................................................................................................18

Section 3: Chemical Phase-Out List ................................................................................................................................19Section 4: REACH ............................................................................................................................................................22Section 5: Agreements.....................................................................................................................................................24

Appendix 1: Contact Information .....................................................................................................................................31Appendix 2: Definitions....................................................................................................................................................32Appendix 3: Product Testing ............................................................................................................................................34Appendix 4: Azo Dyes which, through reductive cleavage, may form restricted substances (amines) ............................. 36Appendix 5: Pigment Dyes Prohibited for Products Intended for the China Market ..........................................................37Appendix 6: Index of CAS Numbers ..................................................................................................................................38Appendix 7: Guidance Regarding Phthalates in Screen Printing .....................................................................................42Appendix 8: Nickel Testing Flow Chart .............................................................................................................................43Appendix 9: Sending Samples to the Testing Laboratory .................................................................................................44Appendix 10: Approved Laboratories ...............................................................................................................................47


section 1: substances Which May be Found in soMe apparel, accessories and other products

ApplicationThe prohibitions and restrictions listed in this section apply to all LS&CO. products, including all materials, parts, chemicals, and other goods, supplied for use in LS&CO. products.

PurposeThe safety of LS&CO. products is of paramount importance to LS&CO. and we will only place safe and compliant products on the market. This section identifies the substances of primary interest to LS&CO. and presents those substances along with the corresponding prohibitions or limitations. In addition, analytical test methods for use by the LS&CO. approved laboratory are given for each substance.

LS&CO. may test materials, parts, chemicals, and other goods, for these substances. LS&CO. suppliers and other contractors have a non-delegable duty to comply with the prohibitions and limitations; and must execute an appropriate Source Compliance Agreement and/or Chemical Source and Supplier Compliance Agreement in the form set forth in Section 5 of this document. The presence of a substance on the Restricted Substances List or on any previous RSL should not be interpreted as suggesting that the substance is or ever was present in any LS&CO. apparel, accessory or other product.

Aromatic Amines from Azo Dyes•

Disperse Dyes and Other Dyes•

Biocides•

Chlorinated Aromatics•

Flame Retardants•

Isocyanates•

Monomers•

Metals•

Solvents•

Organotin Compounds•

Phthalates•

Auxiliary Chemicals•

RoHS – Electrical and Electronic •Equipment requirements

Packaging•

OUTLINE OF LS&CO. RSL PROHIBITIONS, LIMITATIONS AND REqUIREMENTS

Details of the LS&CO.’s Restricted Substance List are included on the following pages and are separated into sections covering specific chemical groups or product types. Those chemical group and product types are:


Contact LS&CO.’s RSL team with any •questions or to request training.

Communicate with and educate internal staff •responsible for product development and chemical management.

Communicate LS&CO.’s RSL to all of your •suppliers.

Understand all the chemical inputs to your •production by reviewing MSDSs. Communicate with your chemical suppliers, ensuring they are aware of all the chemicals and other goods that they supply have to comply with the prohibitions and restrictions listed on the RSL. Sign and return the • Source

Compliance Agreement / Chemical Source and Supplier Compliance Agreement.Purchase only materials, parts, •chemicals, and other goods, which comply with LS&CO.’s RSL requirements.

Request Material Safety Data Sheets •(MSDS) from your chemical suppliers for every chemical purchased.

Obtain a completed Chemical •Information Log from your chemical suppliers.

Contact all your chemical and raw •material suppliers to ensure their understanding of LS&CO.’s RSL and their commitment to supplying only RSL-compliant chemicals and materials.

Conduct internal staff training. •

Replace unknown chemicals •with chemicals that meet LS&CO.’s RSL.

Do not ship products if you are •in doubt about the product’s compliance. Verify RSL compliance through laboratory testing and in consultation with LS&CO.

Validate only chemicals meeting the •RSL requirements are used on LS&CO. products.

Regularly check process control variables •(curing temperatures, liquor ratios, recipes) to validate proper chemical application.

Perform analytical laboratory testing •whenever any doubt arises regarding your product’s compliance (or the compliance of any raw material) to LS&CO.’s RSL, or when otherwise required by LS&CO.

SeCtIOn I: SUbStanCeS whICh May be fOUnD In SOMe aPPaReL, aCCeSSORIeS anD OtheR PRODUCtS

sources’ Management system approachsupporting rsl compliance

at the Factory


a. aromatic amines from azo dyes2

chemical substance cas numberlimit value

Final product(mg/kg)3

test Method4

4-aminoazobenzene5 60-09-3

not Detected

Products for markets other than China:european Directive 2002/61/eCnatural fibers:

en 14362-1Synthetic fibers:

en 14362-2natural leather:

ISO 17234[RL=20]

Products for China market6:China Directive Gb 18401textile: Gb/t 17592natural leather: Gb/t 19942[RL=20]

o-aminoazotoluene 97-56-3 4-aminodiphenyl 92-67-1 2-amino-4-nitrotoluene 99-55-8 o-anisidine 90-04-0 benzidine 92-87-5 p-Chloroaniline 106-47-8 4-Chloro-o-toluidine 95-69-2 p-Cresidine 120-71-8 2,4-Diaminoanisole 615-05-4 4,4´-Diamino-diphenylmethane 101-77-9

3,3´-Dichlorobenzidine7 91-94-1 3,3´-Dimethoxybenzidine 119-90-4 3,3´-Dimethylbenzidine 119-93-7 3,3´-Dimethyl-4,4´-diamino-diphenylmethane 838-88-0

4,4´-Methylene-bis-(2-chloraniline) 101-14-4

2-naphthylamine 91-59-8 4,4´-Oxydianiline 101-80-4 4,4´-thiodianiline 139-65-1 2,4-toluenediamine 95-80-7 o-toluidine 95-53-42,4,5-trimethylaniline 137-17-7 2,4-Xylidine 95-68-1 2,6-Xylidine 87-62-7

2 See appendix 4 for a partial list of azo dyes which, through reductive cleavage, may form restricted substances (amines).3 any reference to the term “Usage Ban” indicates that the substance for which there is a usage ban is prohibited from use but that an

acceptable trace amount is allowed up to the designated trace value (“tR”). any reference to the term “Not Detected” indicates that the substance must not be detected in the final product.

4 the test method indicated shall be used by the LS&CO. approved laboratory to determine compliance with the RSL. the method’s Reporting Limit is provided with designation (“RL”).

5 Use test method §64 LfbG bVL b 82.02.9 for analysis of 4-aminoazobenzene.6 See appendix 5 for pigments prohibited for products intended for the China market.7 3,3’-dichlorobenzidine has been reported to be found when printing using a combination of Pigment black 7 with either Pigment Orange 13

or Pigment Orange 34. this combination of pigments shall be avoided.



b. disperse dyes and other dyes


Final product(mg/kg)

test Method

disperse dyes

not DetectedDIn 542318

Units in mg/l[RL=5]

Disperse blue 1 2475-45-8 Disperse blue 3 2475-46-9 Disperse blue 7 3179-90-6 Disperse blue 26 3860-63-7Disperse blue 35 12222-75-2Disperse blue 102 12222-97-8Disperse blue 106 12223-01-7Disperse blue 124 61951-51-7Disperse brown 1 23355-64-8Disperse Orange 1 2581-69-3 Disperse Orange 3 730-40-5 Disperse Orange 11 82-28-0Disperse Orange 37/59/76 13301-61-6Disperse Red 1 2872-52-8 Disperse Red 11 2872-48-2 Disperse Red 17 3179-89-3Disperse yellow 1 119-15-3Disperse yellow 3 2832-40-8 Disperse yellow 9 6373-73-5 Disperse yellow 39 12236-29-2Disperse yellow 49 54824-37-2other dyesacid Red 26 3761-53-3basic Red 9 569-61-9basic Violet 14 632-99-5Direct black 38 1937-37-7Direct blue 6 2602-46-2Direct Red 28 573-58-0

8 the result for test method DIn 54231 is reported in milligrams of dye per liter of extract.



c. biocides9



test Method

2-Chloracetamide 79-07-2

50 Solvent extraction / GC-MSSensitizing Isothiazolinones

26530-20-126172-55-42682-20-4

d. chlorinated aromatics



test Method

Chlorinated benzenes10 Various CaS numbers Usage ban

(tR=4)Solvent extraction / GC-MS

Chlorinated toluenes11 Various CaS numbers

e. isocyanates



test Method

Diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI)

101-68-8free: 1

blocked: 50 analysis of free isocyanates: Solvent extraction / hPLC

analysis of releasable (blocked) isocyanates:Solvent extraction / GC-MS with injector block temperature at 300ºC.

hexamethylene diisocyanate (hDI)

822-06-0free: 1

blocked: 50Isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI)12 4098-71-9

free: 1blocked: 100

tetramethylxylene diisocyanate (tMXDI)

2778-42-9free: 1

blocked: 100toluene diisocyanate (tDI)13

584-84-991-08-7

free: 1blocked: 15

9 any biocide use requires LS&CO.’s prior approval.10 Chlorinated benzenes include monochlorobenzene (108-90-7), all isomers of di-, tri-, and tetra-chlorobenzene,

pentachlorobenzene (608-93-5) and hexachlorobenzene (118-74-1).11 Chlorinated toluenes include all isomers of mono-, di-, tri-, and tetra-chlorotoluene and pentachlorotoluene (877-11-2).12 LS&CO. does not allow the use of IPDI in materials, products or things of value intended for the U.S. market.13 tDI restriction applies to both 2,4-tDI (584-84-9) and 2,6-tDI (91-08-7), individually.



F. Flame retardants14



test Method

Chlorinated paraffins15 63449-39-8

Usage ban (tR=5)

Solvent extraction / GC-MS

Polybrominated biphenyls (Pbbs) 59536-65-1Penta-bromodiphenyl ether (pentabDe) 32534-81-9Octa-bromodiphenyl ether (octabDe) 32536-52-0Deca-bromodiphenyl ether (DecabDe) 1163-19-5tri-o-cresyl phosphate 78-30-8tris (2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate (tRIS) 126-72-7bis (2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate 5412-25-9

tris (1-aziridinyl)-phosphine oxide (tePa) 545-55-1Usage ban

(tR=5)

KOh digestion / headspace analysis of ethyleneimine fragment by GC-MS

G. Monomers



test Method

acrylamide 79-06-1 100 Solvent extraction / GC-MSacrylonitrile 107-13-1 1 Multiple headspace / GC-MSbutyl acrylate 141-32-2 50 Solvent extraction / GC-MSbutyl methacrylate 97-88-1 50 Solvent extraction / GC-MSethyl acrylate 140-88-5 10 Solvent extraction / GC-MSethyl methacrylate 97-63-2 50 Solvent extraction / GC-MSMethyl methacrylate 80-62-6 50 Solvent extraction / GC-MS

Vinylchloride 75-01-4Usage ban

(tR=1)Multiple headspace / GC-MS

14 textiles supplied to LS&CO. shall meet LS&CO.’s Class 1 flammability ratings when manufactured without flame retardants. any flame Retardant use requires LS&CO.’s prior approval.

15 Including short chain chlorinated paraffins from C10h22-nCln to C30h62-nCln, where n=1-28, chlorine content 20% to 70%. Use LC-MS for C20 to C30.



h. Metals16



test Method

restrictions for textile substratesantimony (Sb) 7440-36-0 30 / 260 17

en ISO 105-e04 / ICP-MS

arsenic (as) 7440-38-2Usage ban (tR=0.2)

Cadmium (Cd) 7440-43-9Usage ban (tR=0.1)

Chromium (Cr) – total 7440-47-3 1Cobalt (Co) 7440-48-4 1Copper (Cu) 7440-50-8 25

Lead (Pb) 7439-92-1Usage ban (tR=0.2)

Mercury (hg) 7439-97-6Usage ban (tR=0.02)

nickel (ni) 7440-02-0 1restrictions for natural leather substrates

antimony (Sb) 7440-36-0 30

en ISO 105-e04 / ICP-MSarsenic (as) 7440-38-2

Usage ban (tR=0.2)

Cadmium (Cd) 7440-43-9Usage ban (tR=0.1)

Chromium (Cr+6) – hexavalent

18540-29-9 not Detected ISO 17075 [RL=3]

Cobalt (Co) 7440-48-4 1

en ISO 105-e04 / ICP-MS

Copper (Cu) 7440-50-8 25

Lead (Pb) 7439-92-1Usage ban (tR=0.2)

Mercury (hg) 7439-97-6Usage ban (tR=0.02)

restrictions for plasticCadmium (Cd) 7440-43-9 40 en 1122Lead (Pb) 7439-92-1 90 total digestion

16 Metal restrictions are separated into five categories: (1) metal restrictions for textile substrates, (2) metal restrictions for natural leather substrates, (3) metal restrictions for plastic, (4) metal restrictions for metal parts and jewelry – children, and (5) metal restrictions for metal parts and jewelry – adults.

17 LS&CO.’s antimony limit for natural fibers is 30 mg/kg. for polyester fibers, LS&CO.’s antimony limit is 260 mg/kg.



restrictions for metal parts18 and jewelry19 – children20

Cadmium (Cd) 7440-43-9 40 total digestion Lead (Pb) 7439-92-1 90 total digestion

nickel (ni)21 7440-02-00.5 µg/cm2/week0.2 µg/cm2/week

(pierced part)en 181122

restrictions for metal parts and jewelry23 – adultCadmium (Cd) 7440-43-9 40 total digestion

Lead (Pb)24 7439-92-1extractable: 90total in surface coating: 0.06%

extractable content: en 71 Part IIItotal Content in Surface Coating: aStM e1613/e1645

nickel (ni) 7440-02-00.5 µg/cm2/week0.2 µg/cm2/week

(pierced part)en 1811

i. organotin compounds



test Method

Dibutyltin (Dbt) 1002-53-5 1ISO 17353 [RL=0.05]tributyltin (tbt) 56573-85-4

not Detectedtriphenyltin (tPht) 668-34-8



test Method

Metals, continued

18 Metal parts include items such as buttons, zippers, rivets, snaps, etc.19 Jewelry includes stones and crystals. Man-made leaded crystals are prohibited from use on any children’s products.20 Children’s products are defined as products designed and marketed for children age 12 and below.21 for metallic parts used on garments, only the surface of the metallic part that has direct and prolonged skin contact must comply with

the nickel limit value.22 for metallic parts without a surface coating or plating, test in accordance with method en 1811. for metallic parts with a surface

coating or plating, perform en 12472 then test in accordance with method en 1811. the same limit value of 0.5 µg/cm2/week applies regardless of the test method used.

23 Man-made leaded crystals are prohibited from use on LS&CO. products intended for the California, USa market.24 Metal parts must comply with LS&CO.’s extractable lead limit of 90 mg/kg (en 71: Part III). a coated metal part must meet the

extractable lead limit of 90 mg/kg (en71:Part III) and LS&CO.’s total lead in surface coating limit of a maximum of 0.06% (aStM e1613/e1645).



J. solvents



test Method

benzene 71-43-2Usage ban

(tR=5)

Solvent extraction / GC-MS or LC-MS

n,n-Dimethylformamide (DMf)

68-12-2 1,000

ethoxyethanol 110-80-5 80ethoxyethanol acetate 111-15-9 802-Methoxyethanol 109-86-4 802-Methoxyethanol acetate

110-49-6 300

2-Methoxypropanol 1589-47-5 1,0002-Methoxypropanol acetate

70657-70-4 1,000

n-Methylpyrrolidone (nMP)

872-50-4Usage ban (tR=10)

2-Phenoxyethanol 122-99-6 400o-Phenylphenol (OPP) 90-43-7 50tetrachloroethene (Perchloroethylene)

127-18-4 10

trichloroethylene (tCe) 79-01-6 50

K. phthalates – children’s products25



test Method

Di(ethylhexyl) phthalate (DehP) 117-81-7 Usage ban[tR=500

mg/kg each phthalate;1,000 mg/

kg total phthalates]

Solvent extraction / LC-MS under high fragmentation

Di-n-octyl phthalate (DnOP) 117-84-0Di-iso-nonyl phthalate (DInP) 28553-12-0Di-iso-decyl phthalate (DIDP) 26761-40-0butyl benzyl phthalate (bbP) 85-68-7

Dibutyl phthalate (DbP) 84-74-2

25 LS&CO.’s phthalate prohibition applies to children’s products only (age 12 year-old or below).




l. auxiliary chemicals



test Method

2-aminoethanol 141-43-5 1,000

Solvent extraction / GC-MS

benzylchloride 100-44-7 4biphenyl 92-52-4 3,000Diethylenetriamine 111-40-0 50Dipropylenetriamine 56-18-8 50ethylbenzene 100-41-4 60

formaldehyde26 50-00-0

textileChildren: 20adults: 75

natural LeatherChildren: 20adults (direct skin

contact)27: 75adults (without direct

skin contact)28: 300

textileISO 14184-1

natural Leather:products for markets other than china: Cen/tS 17226 products for china market: Gb/t 19941

Perflurooctane sulfonate (PfOS)

2795-39-3 Usage ban (tR=1 µg/m2)Solvent extraction / LC-MS

Perfluorooctanoic acid, ammonium salt (PfOa)

3825-26-1 Usage ban (tR=1)Solvent extraction / LC-MS-MS

tri-n-butylphosphate 126-73-8 1,000 Solvent extraction / GC-MSthiourea 62-56-6 10

26 eXCePtIOn: for baby products (age 0 – 24 months) intended for the Japanese market, the formaldehyde concentration must be below an absorbancy (a-a0) limit of 0.05 using JIS L1041-1983, Method a.

27 Direct skin contact: during normal use, the majority of the product is in direct contact with the skin. (e.g.: underwear, gloves without inner lining).

28 without direct skin contact: during normal use, only a portion of the product may occasionally contact the skin (e.g. leather jacket, outerwear, accessories).


n. rohs30 – electrical and electronic equipment



test Method

Cadmium (Cd) 7440-43-9 100

RohS Directive (2002/95/eC)

111/54/CDV: IeC 62321, ed. 3

Chromium (Cr+6) – hexavalent

18540-29-9

1,000 for each substance

Lead (Pb) 7439-92-1Mercury (hg) 7439-97-6Polybrominated biphenyls (Pbb)

59536-65-1

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PbDe)

Various CaS numbers

29 Packaging means transportation packaging as well as product packaging, (i.e., any material used for the containment, protection, handling, delivery and presentation of goods, from raw materials to finished goods, from the producer to the end consumer).

30 RohS: Restriction of the use of certain hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment. RohS applies to electrical and electronic products. nOte: the limits listed are by weight of homogeneous material (single material that is separated mechanically).


Cadmium (Cd) 7440-43-9

Usage ban[tR= 100 mg/kg total]

Cen/tR 13695-1Chromium (Cr+6) – hexavalent

18540-29-9

Lead (Pb) 7439-92-1Mercury (hg) 7439-97-6PVC 9002-86-2 Usage ban beilstein test / ftIR



test Method

M. restriction on packaging29


a. dioxins and Furans



test Method

Group 12,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 1746-01-6 Unavoidable

traces acceptable up to 1 µg/kg for Group 1

U.S. ePa Method 8290

1,2,3,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 40321-76-42,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzofuran 51207-31-92,3,4,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran 57117-31-4

Group 21,2,3,4,7,8-hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 39227-28-6

Unavoidable traces acceptable up to 5 µg/kg for sum of Groups 1 & 2


1,2,3,7,8,9-hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 19408-74-31,2,3,6,7,8-hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 57653-85-7 1,2,3,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran 57117-41-61,2,3,4,7,8-hexachlorodibenzofuran 70648-26-91,2,3,7,8,9-hexachlorodibenzofuran 72918-21-91,2,3,6,7,8-hexachlorodibenzofuran 57117-44-92,3,4,6,7,8-hexachlorodibenzofuran 60851-34-5

Group 31,2,3,4,6,7,8-heptachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin

35822-46-9Unavoidable traces acceptable up to 100 µg/kg for sum of Groups 1, 2, and 3


1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-Octachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin

3268-87-9

1,2,3,4,6,7,8-heptachlorodibenzofuran 67562-39-41,2,3,4,7,8,9-heptachlorodibenzofuran 55673-89-71,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-Octachlorodibenzofuran 39001-02-0

section 2: substances NOT coMMonly Found in apparel, accessories or other products

ApplicationThe prohibitions and restrictions listed in this section apply to all materials, parts, chemicals, and other goods supplied for the production of LS&CO. apparel, accessories and other products.

PurposeThe purpose of this section is to identify substances not commonly found in apparel, non-apparel, accessories or other products, but are nonetheless restricted from LS&CO. products by law. As with Section 1, this section notes whether each listed substance is prohibited or limited, and details the appropriate test method for determining RSL compliance. Suppliers and contractors commit to implementing best business processes to achieve compliance with the restrictions in this section.




test Method

Group 4 2,3,7,8-tetrabromodibenzo-p-dioxin 50585-41-6 Unavoidable

traces acceptable up to 1 µg/kg for Group 4


1,2,3,7,8-Pentabromodibenzo-p-dioxin 109333-34-82,3,7,8-tetrabromodibenzofuran 67933-57-72,3,4,7,8-Pentabromodibenzofuran 131166-92-2

Group 51,2,3,4,7,8-hexabromodibenzo-p-dioxin 110999-44-5 Unavoidable

traces acceptable up to 5 µg/kg for sum of Groups 4 & 5


1,2,3,7,8,9-hexabromodibenzo-p-dioxin 110999-46-71,2,3,6,7,8-hexabromodibenzo-p-dioxin 110999-45-6

1,2,3,7,8-Pentabromodibenzofuran 107555-93-1

dioxins and Furans, continued

b. asbestos



test Method

actinolite

132207-33-1 Usage ban U.S. ePa/600/R-93/116

amositeanthophyliteChrysotileCrocidolitetremolite

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c. pesticides



test Method

aldicarb 116-06-3

not DetectedU.S. ePa Methods: 8081a / 8151a[RL=0.5]

aldrin 309-00-2 Chlordane 57-74-9 Chlordimeform 6164-98-3 1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane (DbCP) 96-12-8

p,p-Dichlorodiphenyl-dichloroethane (p,p-DDD) 72-54-8

o,p-Dichlorodiphenyl-dichloroethane (o,p-DDD)

53-19-0

p,p-Dichlorodiphenyl-dichloroethylene (p,p-DDe)

72-55-9

o,p-Dichlorodiphenyl-dichloroethylene (o,p-DDe)

3424-82-6

p,p-Dichlorodiphenyl-trichloroethane (p,p-DDt)

50-29-3

o,p-Dichlorodiphenyl-trichloroethane (o,p-DDt)

789-02-6

2,4-Dichlorophenoxy-acetic acid, its salts and compounds

97-75-7

Dicofol 115-32-2Dieldrin 60-57-1 endosulfan (thiosulfan) 115-29-7 endrin 72-20-8 ethylene Dibromide (eDb) 106-93-4 hexachlorocyclohexane (hCh), all isomers31 608-73-1

heptachlor 76-44-8 heptachlor epoxide 1024-57-3 Isodrin 465-73-6 Kelevan 4234-79-1 Kepone 143-50-0Malathion 121-75-5 Methoxychlor 72-43-5 Methyl Parathion 298-00-0 Mirex 2385-85-5

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31 all isomers of hCh, including alpha (319-84-6), beta (319-85-7), delta (319-86-8), epsilon (6108-10-7), and gamma (lindane, 58-89-9).



Paraquat 1910-42-5

not Detected

U.S. ePa Methods: 8081a / 8151a[RL=0.5]

Parathion 56-38-2 Perthane 72-56-0 Quintozene 82-68-8Strobane 8001-50-1 telodrin 297-78-9 timiperone (Dttb) 57648-21-2toxaphene 8001-35-2 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-t), salts, compounds

93-76-5

2-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy) propionic acid, salts, compounds

93-72-1

Pentachlorophenol (PCP), salts, esters and compounds of PCP

87-86-5§64 LfGb bVL b 82.02.832 [RL=0.5]

tetrachlorophenol (teCP), salts and compounds of teCP

25167-83-3



test Method

pesticides, continued

32 eXCePtIOn: PCP and teCP analysis for leather substrates requires test method DIn 53313.



d: other organic chemicals



test Method

halogenated biphenyls, including:

Polychlorinated biphenyl »(PCb)

1336-36-353469-21-9

Usage ban (tR=1)Solvent extraction / GC-MS

halogenated diarylalkanes Various CaS numbershalogenated naphthalenes Various CaS numbershalogenated terphenyls, including:

Polychlorinated terphenyl »(PCt)

Various CaS numbers

halogenated diphenyl methanes, including:

Monomethyl-dibromo- »diphenyl methane33 99688-47-8

Monomethyl-dichloro- »diphenyl methane34 81161-70-8

Monomethyl-tetrachloro- »diphenyl methane35 76253-60-6

33 also Dbbt34 also Ugilec 121 or Ugilec 2135 also Ugilec 141



section 3: cheMical phase-out list

ApplicationThis Chemical Phase-Out List applies to chemicals used in the manufacture of LS&CO. products and raw materials. Suppliers are encouraged to find alternatives to the substances listed below. While LS&CO. prefers the following substances are not used in the manufacture and production of products, we acknowledge certain challenges may prevent an immediate cessation of use. LS&CO. will continue to support efforts to identify alternatives to these phase-out chemicals with the goal of prohibiting their use at a future time.

PurposeSince its inception, the RSL has been a critical tool in LS&CO.’s ability to achieve the company’s consumer-safety and regulatory-compliance objectives. We believe that the RSL can also be a tool for helping the company to meet our goals in the area of environmental sustainability. In an effort to build sustainability deeper into our business, LS&CO. has created a list of substances to be phased out of LS&CO. production on the basis of their recognized or potential impacts to the environment and natural ecosystems.

The five substances listed are selected for phase-out due to their environmental footprint:

Alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEOs)1. APEO may be found in detergent, soap or chemical mixtures as surfactant. APEO-free

detergents or chemical mixtures are available in most areas of the world. Each product manufacturer should contact their chemical suppliers to understand if APEOs are present in currently used chemicals and to inquire about APEO-free alternatives.

Bisphenol-A2. Bisphenol-A is not likely to be used in the production of textile products, however

bisphenol-A may be found in plastics such as polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins. LS&CO. recommends suppliers of plastic and epoxy resin products to cease use of bisphenol-A by contacting chemical companies and raw material suppliers to inquire of bisphenol-A free products.

Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4 siloxane) 3. Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane may be found in residual traces in certain silicone

softeners. LS&CO. prefers silicone softeners that have been manufactured to minimize the residual amount of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane. Minimizing octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane in silicone softeners requires accurate process control during softener chemical synthesis. Therefore it is imperative this preference is communicated to your softener suppliers.


Phthalates4. Phthalates are used as a plasticizer in Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), imparting soft and

flexible properties to the PVC. Phthalate use is prohibited for children products. LS&CO. also encourages suppliers to use phthalate-free chemicals for adult products. Phthalate-free chemicals are readily available in the market.

5. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) PVC may be found in screen printing and in packaging materials. Typically plastisol

screen printing means PVC-based printing. Suppliers of screen printing services should contact the supplier of printing binders and pigments to fully understand the PVC content. Water-based (PVC-free) printing systems are widely available in all locations of the world. PVC use is prohibited in packaging materials.



ensure the replacement chemical does •not violate other provisions of the RSL.

Contact chemical suppliers other than •your current chemical suppliers to check if they may offer alternative chemicals that do not contain any of the phase-out substances.

Make changes in chemical use to •eliminate chemicals listed on the Chemical Phase-out List.

Communicate to LS&CO. if •you have difficulties finding alternatives, or if you have found an alternative chemical that LS&CO. should know about.

Communicate to LS&CO.’s RSL •team on the timeline when the chemicals listed in Chemical Phase-out List will be phased out in production.

Consult with supplier or chemical •manufacturer to identify replacement chemicals for those listed on the Chemical Phase-out List.Identify any process control, •equipment or recipe modifications needed to properly use the replacement chemical.

Determine chemical composition of •each substance used in production by contacting the chemical manufacturer and reviewing the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

Determine whether any of the •substances listed on LS&CO.’s Chemical Phase-out List are used in production or present in any purchased chemicals.


sources’ Management system approachsupporting chemical phase-out

at the Factory


section 4: reach

The European Communities’ Regulation Concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals

ApplicationThis section applies to all suppliers manufacturing or supplying materials, parts, chemicals and other goods supplied for use in LS&CO. apparel, accessories and other products, which are intended for sale in any European Union member state.

PurposeThe information provided below is intended to assist our suppliers with respect to compliance with REACH (Regulation (EC) Number 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council). Every LS&CO. supplier has a non-delegable duty to comply with REACH. In supplying this information, LS&CO. does not intend to assume all or any part of our suppliers’ duty to comply with the regulation.

What Suppliers Should Do:

All LS&CO. suppliers shall visit the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) website (http://www.echa.eu) regularly and comply with the published obligations and guidance regarding consumer articles.

Suppliers should map each step in their supply chains, including the sourcing and processing of raw materials, parts, chemicals and other product ingredients to be informed about the presence of any Substance of Very High Concern36 (SVHC) and able to immediately demonstrate to LS&CO. or a designated party that no SVHCs are present over 0.1%, calculated by weight on the entire product. Suppliers shall maintain comprehensive data regarding such information in their respective supply chains.

The Information Duty Article (Article 33) of REACH mandates full transparency and efficient communication regarding chemicals within the complete supply chain. It is therefore imperative that LS&CO. suppliers of products intended for Europe have a thorough understanding of the chemicals used during the manufacturing of the raw materials used and can validate that no SVHCs are present over the 0.1% threshold.

Suppliers should immediately discuss REACH with their chemical suppliers and discuss their intent to only purchase chemicals that do not contain any SVHCs. All suppliers to LS&CO. shall immediately notify LS&CO. (by contacting your regional RSL representative or [email protected]) if any SVHC in a quantity higher than 0.1% may be present in a product supplied to LS&CO.

36 Substances of Very high Concern (SVhC) are defined as CMR 1, CMR 2, Pbt or vPvb substances. SVhC’s are given in the legal text of ReaCh, annex XVII for CMR, and on the european Chemical bureau website, http://ecb.jrc.it/pbt, for Pbt and vPvb.


allocate resources for ReaCh •compliance.

Set up process control and management •system for ReaCh / RSL compliance.

Determine whether any material or •production process would preclude production or the final LS&CO. product from meeting REACH/RSL requirements.

Check regularly the eCha web •site www.echa.eu and follow the published obligations and guidances.

Map out sourcing network.•

Purchase raw materials / chemicals •which do not contain SVhC.

Communicate ReaCh requirements •throughout the supply chain.

Communicate ReaCh/RSL •requirements to chemical suppliers.

Conduct internal staff training in •order to raise the awareness of ReaCh.

Contact LS&CO. RSL team for any •inquiries.

Obtain guarantees from •chemical suppliers as to ReaCh compliance.

ask for immediate assistance •from external legal counsel or ReaCh expert in case of any question.

If any restricted substances •or SVhC are found on the product, check process controls and check for contamination. Substitute raw materials, parts, chemicals and other components as necessary for compliance.

Check if any chemical substances used •in production need to be immediately registered.

Check chemical inventory with original •supplier to determine whether all substances are free from SVhC and meet other ReaCh/RSL requirements.

Send samples to approved laboratories •for testing to confirm the products are free of SVhC and meet other applicable ReaCh and RSL requirements.

sources’ Management system approachcompliance with reach

section 4: reach


section 5: aGreeMents

1. Direct Suppliers to LS&CO. (“Sources”) – All contractors and direct suppliers to LS&CO., including agents and licensees (hereinafter “Sources”) shall agree to, and declare their compliance with, the LS&CO. RSL by signing and returning the Source Compliance Agreement. Additionally, Sources shall require their chemical suppliers to execute the Chemical Source and Supplier Compliance Agreement and accompanying the Chemical Information Log (CIL). The executed agreements and the CIL shall be sent to LS&CO. by E-mail ([email protected]) or by facsimile (+1.682.292.2788).

2. Chemical Suppliers – LS&CO. requires chemical suppliers to execute the LS&CO. Chemical Source and Supplier Compliance Agreement by signing and returning it to LS&CO. by E-mail ([email protected]) or by facsimile (+1.682.292.2788). The chemical supplier shall also send a copy of the signed agreement to the Source (factory) that uses their chemicals. Chemical suppliers shall review LS&CO.’s RSL to determine which substances in their preparation (chemical mixtures), if any, may violate LS&CO.’s RSL policy.

The Chemical Information Log (CIL) that accompanies the Chemical Source and Supplier Compliance Agreement shall be completed for each preparation used in the manufacture of any LS&CO. product. The CIL includes 6 columns. The first column should be completed with the chemical trade name, as indicated on product packaging documents, MSDS and label. For each preparation, the chemical supplier shall indicate whether such chemical:

(1) contains an RSL substance, or(2) may form an RSL substance during normal processing conditions.

When a preparation contains, or may form, an RSL substance in a concentration that could cause an LS&CO. product to exceed corresponding RSL restrictions, the chemical supplier should indicate this by identifying the RSL substance and concentration on the CIL. The concentration indicated on the CIL must be the concentration of the RSL substance in the chemical preparation.


Levi Strauss & Co.(“LS&CO.”)

Restricted Substances List Source Compliance Agreement (“Agreement”)

Note: This agreement contains 3 pages.

We understand that LS&CO.’s Restricted Substances List program is an important feature of LS&CO.’s business and adds significant value to LS&CO.’s brands. Accordingly, we hereby declare and agree that:

We have received, read, fully understand and will keep fully apprised of LS&CO.’s Restricted •Substances List, including its prohibitions, limitations and requirements, as published in July 2008 and as it may be amended from time to time, hereafter (the “RSL”);

We understand that the RSL program only works if each and every source of materials, parts, •chemicals and other goods, incorporated in LS&CO. apparel, accessories and other products complies with the program;

Compliance with the RSL is a condition to and incorporated in each and every order placed by •LS&CO.; each shipment constitutes our warranty that the materials, parts, chemicals and other goods, shipped fully comply with the RSL;

We understand and agree that every order LS&CO. gives us is in reliance on this agreement;•

LS&CO. regularly updates the RSL and we will use best efforts to keep informed of these •updates as they occur;

We certify that each current and future material, part, chemical and other good, that we supply •or otherwise deliver to LS&CO. meets, and will continue to meet, each prohibition, limitation and other requirement of the RSL Section 1;We will use best business practices to ensure that each material, part, chemical and other good •that we supply to LS&CO. meets, and will continue to meet, each prohibition, limitation, and other requirement of the RSL Section 2;LS&CO. reserves the right, but not the obligation, to test, by the RSL-specified method, or •other appropriate method, any ordered material, part, chemical and other good, at any time or stage of production;We agree to keep available for at least ten (10) years from the delivery date of any order to •LS&CO., all information concerning any substance we use in manufacturing LS&CO.’s orders. “Information” includes without limitation any preparations and manufacturing recipes using substances, whether used by us in manufacturing LS&CO.’s orders or used by any of our direct or indirect suppliers in manufacturing the raw materials we purchased from them to manufacture LS&CO.’s orders (“Raw Materials”). In this connection we undertake to require all our direct and indirect suppliers to keep available for at least ten (10) years from the delivery date of the Raw Materials to us, all information (as defined above) concerning any substance they used in manufacturing the Raw Materials.




“Manufacturing” and “manufacture” mean ‘without limitation any process, procedure or technology used to produce the LS&CO. order or raw material.’ We will provide the information (as defined above) free-of-charge to LS&CO. or its affiliates immediately upon request.

Failure to comply with the RSL is a material breach of any agreement we have with LS&CO., •notwithstanding any other term of that agreement;

LS&CO.’s rights include, without limitation, the right to cancel an order, or if LS&CO. has •already received shipment, the right to revoke any acceptance and the right to return any and all materials, parts, chemicals, and other goods, which LS&CO. in its sole discretion determines do not comply with any prohibition, limitation or other requirement of the RSL;

We do and will continue to hold LS&CO., its agents and its employees harmless against, and •will defend and indemnify LS&CO., its agents and its employees against, any and all claims, losses, liabilities, expenses, and damages, including reasonable attorneys fees and costs, caused by our failure to comply with any prohibition, limitation or other requirement of the RSL or this Agreement.

Nature of Source Primary Relationship to LS&CO. Other Relationship to LS&CO.

1. Fabric Supplier 2. Laundry 3. Product Licensee 4. Country Licensee 5. Full Package Supplier 6. Cut/Sew facility 7. Printers 8. Sundries Supplier 9. Accessories Supplier 10. Jewelry Supplier 11. Agent / trade house 12. Others (Please specify)

Company Name:

Company Stamp:




Restricted Substances ListSource Compliance Agreement (“Agreement”)

Note: This agreement contains 3 pages and shall be executed by Sources.

The undersigned is an owner, director, officer or managing agent, authorized to agree to and sign this Agreement on behalf of the company identified below.

Signature: Company name:

Name (please print): Address:

Position:

E-mail address: Date:

Person responsible for the LS&CO. RSL program at your company:


Position:

Email address: Phone:

Please complete the above information, execute the Agreement and return all 3 pages to LS&CO. by:

E-mail ([email protected]) or Facsimile (+1.682.292.2788)Should you have any questions, please email LS&CO.’s global RSL team at [email protected] or contact your regional RSL representative using their contact information listed below:

Europe, Middle East and AfricaSzilard Szarvas Levi Strauss Europe, Middle East and AfricaAvenue Arnaud Fraiteur 15-231050 BrusselsBELGIUMTel: +32.2.641.6725Fax: +32.2.641.6267E-mail: [email protected]

Canada and United States of AmericaSittichoke Huckuntod Levi Strauss & Co.1155 Battery StreetSan Francisco, CA 94111USATel: +1.415.501.2227Fax: +1.682.831.2021E-mail: [email protected]

Asia Pacific Kitty ManLevi Strauss (Hong Kong) Ltd.Level 23 Standard Chartered Tower, Millennium City 1388 Kwun Tong Road, KowloonHONG KONGTel: +852.2412.8076Fax: +852.2414.1756E-mail: [email protected]

Latin and South AmericaHugo VillegasLevi Strauss & Co.15099 Homestead DriveEl Paso, Texas 79928 USATel: +1.915.309.9748Fax: +1.682.292.2744E-mail: [email protected]




Chemical Source and Supplier Compliance Agreement (“Agreement”)

Note: This agreement contains 3 pages (including the Chemical Information Log) and shall be executed by chemical suppliers.

We understand that LS&CO.’s Restricted Substances List program is an important feature of LS&CO.’s business and adds significant value to LS&CO.’s brands. Accordingly, we hereby declare and agree that:

We have received, read, fully understand and will keep fully apprised of LS&CO.’s Restricted •Substances List, including its prohibitions, limitations and requirements as published in July 2008 and thereafter amended (the “RSL”);

We have, and may in the future, receive orders from LS&CO. and/or from businesses that are •themselves sources of materials, parts, chemicals and other goods, to LS&CO. These businesses are described here as “Sources”;

We understand that the RSL program is significantly enhanced if each and every supplier of •chemicals and other goods, to LS&CO. and to LS&CO. Sources complies with the program;

Compliance with the RSL is a condition to, and incorporated in, each and every order placed •by LS&CO. and by an LS&CO. Source to us; each shipment constitutes our warranty that each chemical and other good shipped does not violate the RSL prohibitions, limitations and other requirements;

We understand and agree that every order LS&CO. gives to us, every order LS&CO. gives •to Sources supplied by us, and every order the LS&CO. Sources give us, is in reliance on this agreement. LS&CO. is an intended beneficiary of this and all such agreements;

LS&CO. regularly updates the RSL and we will use best efforts to keep informed of these •updates as they occur;

We certify that each current and future chemical and other goods, that we supply or otherwise •deliver to LS&CO. and/or to an LS&CO. Source, does not violate the prohibitions, limitations and other requirements in RSL Section 1;

We will use best business practices to ensure that each chemical and other goods that we supply •to LS&CO. and to an LS&CO. Source, does not violate the prohibitions, limitations or other requirements of RSL Section 2;

We will complete the attached Chemical Information Log and submit the completed log to •LS&CO. and to each of our LS&CO. Source(s);

LS&CO. reserves the right, but not the obligation, to test by the RSL-specified method, or other •appropriate method, any ordered chemical and other goods at any time or stage of production;

We agree to comply with Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 dated December 18, 2006 concerning •the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) for every LS&CO. order that we ship to any country in the European Union;




Failure to comply with the RSL or REACH is a material breach of any agreement we have with •LS&CO. and with an LS&CO. Source notwithstanding any other term of that agreement; and

We do and will continue to hold the LS&CO. Source, our customer, as well as LS&CO., its •agents and its employees, harmless against, and will defend and indemnify the LS&CO. Source as well as LS&CO., its agents and its employees, against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, expenses, and damages, including reasonable attorneys fees and costs, caused by our failure to comply with any prohibition, limitation or other requirement of the RSL, REACH or this Agreement.

The undersigned is an owner, director, officer or managing agent, authorized to agree to and sign this Agreement on behalf of the company identified below.

Signature: Company Name:


Position:

Email address: Date:

Person responsible for the LS&CO. RSL program at your company:


Position:

Email address: Phone:

Please execute the above Agreement, complete the following Chemical Information Log (CIL) information and return all 3 pages to LS&CO. by:

E-mail ([email protected]) or Facsimile (+1.682.292.2788)

Should you have any questions, please email LS&CO.’s global RSL team at [email protected] or contact your regional RSL representative.



Chemical Information Log (CIL)

Date of Log:

Name of Chemical Supplier:

Address of Supplier:

Instructions: Please indicate if any chemical, or other good you supply to the LS&CO. Source or to the LS&CO. constitutes, contains or forms any substance whose nature or concentration may contribute to exceed any prohibition, limitation or other requirement in the LS&CO. RSL.

TradeName

Yes – Contains RSL Substance

[ check if true]

Yes – Forms RSL Substance

[check if true]

RSL Substance CAS No. Concentration

in preparation

Theundersignedisanowner,director,officerormanagingagentoftheChemicalSupplier, authorizedtosignthisdocumentonbehalfofthesupplieridentifiedbelow:

Name(PleasePrint): Signature: Position: E-mail:

CompanyStamp:

E-mail ([email protected]) or Facsimile (+1.682.292.2788)



appendix 1: contact inForMation

General contact email: [email protected]

Should you have any questions, please email LS&CO.’s global RSL team at [email protected] or con-tact your regional RSL representative:

Europe, Middle East and AfricaSzilard Szarvas Levi Strauss Europe, Middle East and AfricaAvenue Arnaud Fraiteur 15-231050 BrusselsBELGIUMTel: +32.2.641.6725Fax: +32.2.641.6267E-mail: [email protected]

Canada and United States of AmericaSittichoke Huckuntod Levi Strauss & Co.1155 Battery StreetSan Francisco, CA 94111USATel: +1.415.501.2227Fax: +1.682.831.2021E-mail: [email protected]

Asia Pacific Kitty ManLevi Strauss (Hong Kong) Ltd.Level 23Standard Chartered Tower, Millennium City 1388 Kwun Tong Road, KowloonHONG KONGTel: +852.2412.8076Fax: +852.2414.1756E-mail: [email protected]

Latin and South AmericaHugo VillegasLevi Strauss & Co.15099 Homestead DriveEl Paso, Texas 79928 USATel: +1.915.309.9748Fax: +1.682.292.2744E-mail: [email protected]

Global RSL Director:Sean CadyLevi Strauss & Co.Level 23Standard Chartered Tower, Millennium City 1 388 Kwun Tong Road, KowloonHONG KONGTel: +852.2411.9983Fax: +1.682.831.2017Email: [email protected]


Accessories – Accessories are products other than typical pants and shirts. Accessories can include both apparel and non-apparel products such as belts, caps, shoes, handbags, gloves, socks, scarves, eyewear, watches, home textile products, and wallets. The examples covered here are neither exhaustive nor all inclusive, they simply provide examples of products defined as accessories. All accessories are covered by LS&CO.’s RSL.

Allowable Trace (TR) – The allowable trace is identified by the TR designation in the Limit Value column. The trace amount represents the permitted unavoidable trace presence of a substance that is allowed to be found on the garment when the substance has been prohibited from use.

Article – Means an object which during production is given a special shape, surface or design which determines its function to a greater degree than does its chemical composition.

Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) Number – The CAS number is a unique number that identifies a particular chemical structure. While there may be various synonyms for a chemical and different naming conventions, there is only one CAS number. Mixtures of chemicals do not have CAS numbers, only individual chemical components have CAS numbers. When there is doubt about the chemical name used in the RSL, always check the CAS number.

Children’s Products – A children’s product is that which is made for, marketed for use by, or marketed to, children age 12 and under. All Girls size 0-16 and Boys size 8-20 are included with the definition of children’s products.

Concentration Limit – The concentration limit is set for each substance as measured on the final product and represents the maximum allowable amount of the respective substance which can be found in a RSL compliant product. The concentration limit is shown in the Limit Value column. The limit is specified as the amount of the substance on the amount of substrate, by weight (e.g., milligrams substance per kilogram of product [mg/kg]). Concentration limits are applicable to any single part of a garment or accessory, not an average over the whole product.

Detection Limit – The detection limit specifies the test method detection sensitivity that a laboratory must be able to achieve when measuring the substance in the product.

LS&CO. Product(s) – LS&CO. final products covered by the RSL include all LS&CO. branded products, including Levi’s®, Dockers®, and Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™ products. LS&CO. Products include those sourced directly by LS&CO., products sourced by an agent, and those designed and sourced by our licensee partners.

appendix 2: deFinitions



Non-Apparel Products – Non-apparel products are those that are made from materials other than fabric or leather. Some products included in non-apparel products are mobile phones, home furnishings, ties, hats, watches, jewelry, eyewear, and electronics. All non-apparel products are covered by LS&CO.’s RSL.

Plastisol Ink – Plastisol ink may be used during screen printing. Plastisol inks are sold by the chemical supplier pre-mixed, meaning the color and the binder are purchased as one preparation. The vast majority of plastisol inks available on the market are based on polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Plastisol inks are also sometimes called solvent printing inks.

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) – Polyvinyl chloride, or PVC for short, is a hard plastic that may be found in packaging materials, flashers and screen printing. PVC is prohibited for use in packaging for all LS&CO. products. Alternatives to PVC packaging include polyurethane (PU), polyethylene (PE) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). In addition, PVC screen printing utilizing phthalates is prohibited for children’s products.

Preparation – Means a mixture or solution composed of two or more substances.

Reporting Limit (RL) – The reporting limit is the lowest concentration the laboratory is allowed to report. If the laboratory detects an amount of the substance below the RL, the laboratory report must state Not Detected.

Sundries – Sundries are attachments which are affixed to the garment. Sundries may include zippers, rivets, buttons, care labels, name labels, and tags.

Usage Ban – A usage ban is defined as a prohibition of intentional use of the substance during any and all stages of product manufacturing. However, the RSL identifies an allowable trace amount of the substance due to unavoidable contaminant.

Water-based Printing – Water-based inks and binders are used during screen printing. The ink and binder are sold separately and must be mixed at the printing factory to obtain the required color. Water-based printing (inks and binders) do not contain PVC and can be used for children’s products.

appendix 2: deFinitions


appendix 3: product testinG

LS&CO. currently maintains various product testing programs to validate RSL compliance. Notwithstanding LS&CO.’s testing programs, the supplier shall be fully responsible for obtaining all necessary knowledge and information required to understand and execute business processes that ensure RSL compliance. The supplier is also responsible for performing analytical testing on products to verify the product’s compliance to all RSL requirements. The supplier should test products only at LS&CO. approved laboratories (Appendix 10), following the prescribed process for sending samples to the laboratories (Appendix 9).

Products shall be tested as prescribed in the following tables. Table A provides testing guidance based on material type. Table B provides testing guidance based on finish type; and Table C provides testing guidance for screen prints. In addition to the testing guidance provided in the following tables, LS&CO. may at any time request additional testing to validate product compliance with the RSL. All costs associated with product testing are the responsibility of the supplier.

table a: RSL testing Guide based on Material type

natural textile

Synthetic textile

natural leather

PlasticsMetal parts

Jewelry Packaging electronics

aromatic amines x x x

Disperse Dyes xOther Dyes x xbiocides x 37 x 37 x 37

Isocyanates x 38 x 39

Chromium (VI) x

Cadmium x x xLead x x x

nickel x xformaldehyde x x x

Phthalates xRohS xMetals xPVC x

37 testing is applicable for product without anti-bacterial function.38 testing is applicable for natural leather with PU coating. If natural leather without PU coating, isocyanates test is not required.39 testing is applicable for PU foam.


table b: RSL testing Guide based on finish type

Resin tintedeasy care

Overdye

aromatic amines x x

Disperse Dyes xOther Dyes xIsocyanates xMonomers x x

Metals x xformaldehyde x x

table C: RSL testing Guide based on Print type Plastisol Prints

Glitter Prints

Puff Printswater-based

Printsflock Prints

aromatic amines x x x x x

Disperse Dyes x x x x xOther Dyes x x x x xCadmium x x x x x

Lead x x x x xformaldehyde x x x x x

Organotin x x xPhthalates40 x x x

40 banned for children’s products, phase-out for adults’ products.

appendix 3: product testinG


appendix 4: azo dyes Which, throuGh reductive cleavaGe, May ForM restricted substances (aMines)

dye namecolor index #

cas number(if available)

Direct blue 8 2429-71-2 Direct blue 9 no CaS numberDirect blue 10 4198-19-0 Direct blue 14 72-57-1 Direct blue 15 2429-74-5 Direct blue 22 2586-57-4 Direct blue 25 25180-27-2Direct blue 35 no CaS numberDirect blue 53 314-13-6 Direct blue 76 16143-79-6Direct blue 151 110735-25-6Direct blue 160 no CaS numberDirect blue 173 no CaS numberDirect blue 192 159202-76-3Direct blue 201 60800-55-7Direct blue 215 6771-80-8 Direct blue 295 6420-22-0 Direct brown 1 3811-71-0 Direct brown 1:2 2586-58-5 Direct brown 2 25255-06-5Direct brown 6 25180-39-6Direct brown 25 33363-87-0Direct brown 27 no CaS numberDirect brown 31 25180-41-0Direct brown 33 no CaS numberDirect brown 51 no CaS numberDirect brown 59 6247-51-4 Direct brown 79 6483-77-8 Direct brown 95 16071-86-6Direct brown 101 no CaS numberDirect brown 154 6360-54-9 Direct brown 222 no CaS numberDirect Green 1 3626-28-6 Direct Green 6 4335-09-5 Direct Green 8 25180-47-6Direct Green 8:1 no CaS numberDirect Green 85 72390-60-4Direct Orange 1 54579-28-1



Direct Orange 6 6637-88-3 Direct Orange 7 2868-76-0 Direct Orange 8 64083-59-6Direct Orange 10 6405-94-3 Direct Orange 108 no CaS numberDirect Red 1 25188-24-3Direct Red 2 992-59-6 Direct Red 7 no CaS numberDirect Red 10 25188-29-8Direct Red 13 25188-30-1Direct Red 17 no CaS numberDirect Red 21 6406-01-5 Direct Red 22 no CaS numberDirect Red 24 no CaS numberDirect Red 26 no CaS numberDirect Red 28 573-58-0 Direct Red 37 3530-19-6 Direct Red 39 6358-29-8 Direct Red 44 6548-29-4 Direct Red 46 2302-97-8 Direct Red 62 no CaS numberDirect Red 67 no CaS numberDirect Red 72 8005-64-9 Direct Violet 1 25188-44-7Direct Violet 12 2429-75-6 Direct Violet 21 no CaS numberDirect Violet 22 25329-82-2Direct yellow 1 no CaS numberDirect yellow 24 6486-29-9 Direct yellow 48 no CaS numberDisperse Orange 149 85136-74-9Disperse Red 151 no CaS numberDisperse yellow 7 6300-37-4Disperse yellow 23 6250-22-3Disperse yellow 56 54077-16-6Solvent Orange 7 3118-98-6Solvent Red 19 6368-72-5Solvent Red 23 85-86-9



acid black 29 12217-14-0acid black 94 6358-80-1 acid black 131 12219-01-1acid black 132 12219-02-2acid black 209 no CaS numberacid brown 415 no CaS numberacid Orange 24 1320-07-6acid Orange 45 2429-80-3 acid Red 4 5858-39-9 acid Red 5 no CaS numberacid Red 24 no CaS numberacid Red 73 5413-75-2 acid Red 85 3567-65-5 acid Red 114 6459-94-5 acid Red 115 no CaS numberacid Red 116 no CaS numberacid Red 128 6548-30-7 acid Red 148 no CaS numberacid Red 150 no CaS numberacid Red 158 8004-55-5 acid Red 167 no CaS numberacid Red 264 no CaS numberacid Red 265 6358-43-6 acid Red 420 no CaS numberacid Violet 12 6625-46-3 acid Violet 49 1694-09-3 basic brown 4 5421-66-9 basic Red 42 no CaS numberbasic Red 111 113741-92-7Direct black 4 25156-49-4Direct black 29 no CaS numberDirect black 38 1937-37-7 Direct black 91 6739-62-4 Direct black 154 54804-85-2Direct blue 1 3814-14-3 Direct blue 2 2429-73-4 Direct blue 3 no CaS numberDirect blue 6 2602-46-2


appendix 5: piGMents prohibited For products intended For the china MarKet

All pigments and binders used on products intended for the China market must be reviewed by Kitty Man ([email protected]) prior to production.

pigments cas number c.i. numberOrange 16 6505-28-8 21160

Red 8 6410-30-6 12335Red 9 6410-38-4 12460

Red 17 6655-84-1 12390Red 22 6448-95-9 12315Red 23 6471-49-4 12355

Red 112 6535-46-2 12370Red 210 61932-63-6 12477Red 266 2786-76-7 12474yellow 13 5102-83-0 21100yellow 14 5468-75-7 21095yellow 17 4531-49-1 21105yellow 62 12286-66-7 13940yellow 65 6528-34-3 11740yellow 74 6358-31-2 11741yellow 81 22094-93-5 21127



casnumber

substancechemical

Group50-00-0 formaldehyde aux. Chems

50-29-3p,p-Dichlorodiphenyl-trichloroethane (p,p-DDt)

Pesticides

53-19-0o,p-Dichlorodiphenyl-dichloroethane (o,p-DDD)

Pesticides

56-18-8 Dipropylenetriamine aux. Chems56-38-2 Parathion Pesticides57-74-9 Chlordane Pesticides58-89-9 Lindane (γ-hCh) Pesticides60-09-3 4-aminoazobenzene azo amines60-57-1 Dieldrin Pesticides62-56-6 thiourea aux. Chems68-12-2 n,n-Dimethylformamide (DMf) Solvents71-43-2 benzene Solvents72-20-8 endrin Pesticides72-43-5 Methoxychlor Pesticides

72-54-8p,p-Dichlorodiphenyl-dichloroethane (p,p-DDD)

Pesticides

72-55-9p,p-Dichlorodiphenyl-dichloroethylene (p,p-DDe)

Pesticides

72-56-0 Perthane Pesticides72-57-1 Direct blue 14 azo Dyes75-01-4 Vinylchloride Monomers76-44-8 heptachlor Pesticides78-30-8 tri-o-cresyl phosphate flame Retardants79-01-6 trichloroethylene (tCe) Solvents79-06-1 acrylamide Monomers79-07-2 2-Chloracetamide biocides80-62-6 Methyl methacrylate Monomers82-28-0 Disperse Orange 11 Disperse Dyes82-68-8 Quintozene Pesticides84-74-2 Dibutyl phthalate (DbP) Phthalates85-68-7 butyl benzyl phthalate (bbP) Phthalates85-86-9 Solvent Red 23 azo Dyes87-62-7 2,6-Xylidine azo amines87-86-5 Pentachlorophenol (PCP) Pesticides90-04-0 o-anisidine azo amines90-43-7 o-Phenylphenol (OPP) Solvents91-08-7 2,6-toluene diisocyanate (2,6-tDI) Isocyanates91-59-8 2-naphthylamine azo amines91-94-1 3,3´-Dichlorobenzidine azo amines92-52-4 biphenyl aux. Chems92-67-1 4-aminodiphenyl azo amines92-87-5 benzidine azo amines

93-72-12-(2,4,5-trichlorophen-oxy) propionic acid

Pesticides

93-76-52,4,5-trichlorophenoxy-acetic acid (2,4,5-t)

Pesticides

95-53-4 o-toluidine azo amines95-68-1 2,4-Xylidine azo amines95-69-2 4-Chloro-o-toluidine azo amines

casnumber

substancechemical

Group95-80-7 2,4-toluenediamine azo amines

96-12-81,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane (DbCP)

Pesticides

97-56-3 o-aminoazotoluene azo amines97-63-2 ethyl methacrylate Monomers97-75-7 2,4-Dichlorophenoxy-acetic acid Pesticides97-88-1 butyl methacrylate Monomers99-55-8 2-amino-4-nitrotoluene azo amines100-41-4 ethylbenzene aux. Chems100-44-7 benzylchloride aux. Chems101-14-4 4,4´-Methylene-bis-(2-chloraniline) azo amines

101-68-8Diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI)

Isocyanates

101-77-9 4,4´-Diamino-diphenylmethane azo amines101-80-4 4,4´-Oxydianiline azo amines106-47-8 p-Chloroaniline azo amines106-93-4 ethylene Dibromide (eDb) Pesticides107-13-1 acrylonitrile Monomers

108-90-7 MonochlorobenzeneChlorinated aromatics

109-86-4 2-Methoxyethanol Solvents110-49-6 2-Methoxyethanol acetate Solvents110-80-5 ethoxyethanol Solvents111-15-9 ethoxyethanol acetate Solvents111-40-0 Diethylenetriamine aux. Chems115-29-7 endosulfan (thiosulfan) Pesticides115-32-2 Dicofol Pesticides116-06-3 aldicarb Pesticides117-81-7 Di(ethylhexyl) phthalate (DehP) Phthalates117-84-0 Di-n-octyl phthalate (DnOP) Phthalates

118-74-1 hexachlorobenzeneChlorinated aromatics

119-15-3 Disperse yellow 1 Disperse Dyes119-90-4 3,3´-Dimethoxybenzidine azo amines119-93-7 3,3´-Dimethylbenzidine azo amines120-71-8 p-Cresidine azo amines121-75-5 Malathion Pesticides122-99-6 2-Phenoxyethanol Solvents

126-72-7tris (2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate (tRIS)

flame Retardants

126-73-8 tri-n-butylphosphate aux. Chems

127-18-4tetrachloroethene (Perchloroethylene)

Solvents

137-17-7 2,4,5-trimethylaniline azo amines139-65-1 4,4´-thiodianiline azo amines140-88-5 ethyl acrylate Monomers141-32-2 butyl acrylate Monomers141-43-5 2-aminoethanol aux. Chems143-50-0 Kepone Pesticides297-78-9 telodrin Pesticides298-00-0 Methyl Parathion Pesticides

appendix 6: index oF cas nuMbers


casnumber

substancechemical

Group309-00-2 aldrin Pesticides314-13-6 Direct blue 53 azo Dyes319-84-6 α-hCh Pesticides319-85-7 β-hCh Pesticides319-86-8 δ-hCh Pesticides465-73-6 Isodrin Pesticides

545-55-1tris (1-aziridinyl)-phosphine oxide (tePa)

flame Retardants

569-61-9 basic Red 9 Other Dyes573-58-0 Direct Red 28 azo / Other Dyes

584-84-92,4-toluene diisocyanate (2,4-tDI)

Isocyanates

608-73-1 hexachlorocyclohexane (hCh) Pesticides

608-93-5 PentachlorobenzeneChlorinated aromatics

615-05-4 2,4-Diaminoanisole azo amines632-99-5 basic Violet 14 Other Dyes668-34-8 triphenyltin (tPht) Organotin 730-40-5 Disperse Orange 3 Disperse Dyes

789-02-6o,p-Dichlorodiphenyl-trichloroethane (o,p-DDt)

Pesticides

822-06-0hexamethylene diisocyanate (hDI)

Isocyanates

838-88-03,3´-Dimethyl-4,4´-diamino-diphenylmethane

azo amines

872-50-4 n-Methylpyrrolidone (nMP) Solvents

877-11-2 PentachlorotolueneChlorinated aromatics

992-59-6 Direct Red 2 azo Dyes1002-53-5 Dibutyltin (Dbt) Organotin1024-57-3 heptachlor epoxide Pesticides

1163-19-5Deca-bromodiphenyl ether (DecabDe)

flame Retardants

1320-07-6 acid Orange 24 azo Dyes

1336-36-3Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCbs)

Other Organic Chem’s

1589-47-5 2-Methoxypropanol Solvents1694-09-3 acid Violet 49 azo Dyes

1746-01-62,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin

Dioxins and furans

1910-42-5 Paraquat Pesticides1937-37-7 Direct black 38 azo / Other Dyes

2302-97-8 Direct Red 46 azo Dyes

2385-85-5 Mirex Pesticides2429-71-2 Direct blue 8 azo Dyes2429-73-4 Direct blue 2 azo Dyes2429-74-5 Direct blue 15 azo Dyes2429-75-6 Direct Violet 12 azo Dyes2429-80-3 acid Orange 45 azo Dyes2475-45-8 Disperse blue 1 Disperse Dyes2475-46-9 Disperse blue 3 Disperse Dyes2581-69-3 Disperse Orange 1 Disperse Dyes

casnumber

substancechemical

Group2586-57-4 Direct blue 22 azo Dyes2586-58-5 Direct brown 1:2 azo Dyes

2602-46-2 Direct blue 6azo / Other Dyes

2682-20-4 Sensitzing Isothiazolinones biocides

2778-42-9tetramethylxylene diisocyanate (tMXDI)

Isocyanates

2786-76-7 Pigment Red 266 China – apx. 52795-39-3 Perflurooctane sulfonate (PfOS) aux. Chems2832-40-8 Disperse yellow 3 Disperse Dyes2868-76-0 Direct Orange 7 azo Dyes2872-48-2 Disperse Red 11 Disperse Dyes2872-52-8 Disperse Red 1 Disperse Dyes3118-98-6 Solvent Orange 7 azo Dyes3179-89-3 Disperse Red 17 azo Dyes3179-90-6 Disperse blue 7 Disperse Dyes

3268-87-91,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-Octachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin

Dioxins and furans

3424-82-6o,p-Dichlorodiphenyl-dichloroethylene (o,p-DDe)

Pesticides

3530-19-6 Direct Red 37 azo Dyes3567-65-5 acid Red 85 azo Dyes3626-28-6 Direct Green 1 azo Dyes3761-53-3 acid Red 26 Other Dyes3811-71-0 Direct brown 1 azo Dyes

3814-14-3 Direct blue 1 azo Dyes

3825-26-1 Perfluorooctanoic acid (PfOa) aux. Chems

3860-63-7 Disperse blue 26 Disperse Dyes

4098-71-9 Isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) Isocyanates4198-19-0 Direct blue 10 azo Dyes4234-79-1 Kelevan Pesticides4335-09-5 Direct Green 6 azo Dyes4531-49-1 Pigment yellow 17 China – apx. 55102-83-0 Pigment yellow 13 China – apx. 5

5412-25-9 bis (2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphateflame Retardants

5413-75-2 acid Red 73 azo Dyes5421-66-9 basic brown 4 azo Dyes5468-75-7 Pigment yellow 14 China – apx. 55858-39-9 acid Red 4 azo Dyes6164-98-3 Chlordimeform Pesticides6247-51-4 Direct brown 59 azo Dyes6250-22-3 Disperse yellow 23 azo Dyes6300-37-4 Disperse yellow 7 azo Dyes6358-29-8 Direct Red 39 azo Dyes6358-31-2 Pigment yellow 74 China – apx. 56358-43-6 acid Red 265 azo Dyes6358-80-1 acid black 94 azo Dyes6360-54-9 Direct brown 154 azo Dyes6368-72-5 Solvent Red 19 azo Dyes6373-73-5 Disperse yellow 9 Disperse Dyes




casnumber

substancechemical

Group6405-94-3 Direct Orange 10 azo Dyes6406-01-5 Direct Red 21 azo Dyes6410-30-6 Pigment Red 8 China – apx. 56410-38-4 Pigment Red 9 China – apx. 56420-22-0 Direct blue 295 azo Dyes6448-95-9 Pigment Red 22 China – apx. 56459-94-5 acid Red 114 azo Dyes6471-49-4 Pigment Red 23 China – apx. 56483-77-8 Direct brown 79 azo Dyes6486-29-9 Direct yellow 24 azo Dyes6505-28-8 Pigment Orange 16 China – apx. 56528-34-3 Pigment yellow 65 China – apx. 56535-46-2 Pigment Red 112 China – apx. 56548-29-4 Direct Red 44 azo Dyes6548-30-7 acid Red 128 azo Dyes6625-46-3 acid Violet 12 azo Dyes6637-88-3 Direct Orange 6 azo Dyes

6655-84-1 Pigment Red 17 China – apx. 5

6739-62-4 Direct black 91 azo Dyes

6771-80-8 Direct blue 215 azo Dyes

7439-92-1 Lead (Pb)Metals, RohS, Packaging

7439-97-6 Mercury (hg)Metals, RohS, Packaging

7440-02-0 nickel (ni) Metals7440-36-0 antimony (Sb) Metals7440-38-2 arsenic (as) Metals

7440-43-9 Cadmium (Cd)Metals, RohS, Packaging

7440-47-3 Chromium (Cr) Metals

7440-48-4 Cobalt (Co) Metals7440-50-8 Copper (Cu) Metals8001-35-2 toxaphene Pesticides8001-50-1 Strobane Pesticides8004-55-5 acid Red 158 azo Dyes8005-64-9 Direct Red 72 azo Dyes9002-86-2 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Packaging 12217-14-0 acid black 29 azo Dyes

12219-01-1 acid black 131 azo Dyes

12219-02-2 acid black 132 azo Dyes




12236-29-2 Disperse yellow 39 Disperse Dyes

12286-66-7 Pigment yellow 62 China – apx. 513301-61-6 Disperse Orange 37/59/76 Disperse Dyes16071-86-6 Direct brown 95 azo Dyes16143-79-6 Direct blue 76 azo Dyes

18540-29-9 Chromium (Cr+6) – hexavalentMetals, RohS, Packaging

casnumber

substancechemical

Group

19408-74-31,2,3,7,8,9-hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin

Dioxins and furans

22094-93-5 Pigment yellow 81 China – apx. 523355-64-8 Disperse brown 1 Disperse Dyes25156-49-4 Direct black 4 azo Dyes25167-83-3 tetrachlorophenol Pesticides25180-27-2 Direct blue 25 azo Dyes25180-39-6 Direct brown 6 azo Dyes25180-41-0 Direct brown 31 azo Dyes25180-47-6 Direct Green 8 azo Dyes25188-24-3 Direct Red 1 azo Dyes25188-29-8 Direct Red 10 azo Dyes25188-30-1 Direct Red 13 azo Dyes25188-44-7 Direct Violet 1 azo Dyes25255-06-5 Direct brown 2 azo Dyes25329-82-2 Direct Violet 22 azo Dyes26172-55-4 Sensitzing Isothiazolinones biocides26530-20-1 Sensitzing Isothiazolinones biocides26761-40-0 Di-iso-decyl phthalate (DIDP) Phthalates28553-12-0 Di-iso-nonyl phthalate (DInP) Phthalates

32534-81-9Penta-bromodiphenyl ether (pentabDe)

flame Retardants

32536-52-0 Octa-bromodiphenyl ether (octabDe) flame Retardants

33363-87-0 Direct brown 25 azo Dyes

35822-46-91,2,3,4,6,7,8-heptachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin

Dioxins and furans

39001-02-01,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-Octachlorodi -benzofuran

Dioxins and furans

39227-28-61,2,3,4,7,8-hexachlorodibenzo-p- dioxin

Dioxins and furans

40321-76-41,2,3,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzo-p- dioxin

Dioxins and furans

50585-41-62,3,7,8-tetrabromodibenzo-p- dioxin

Dioxins and furans

51207-31-9 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzofuranDioxins and furans

53469-21-9 Polychlorinated biphenylOther Organic Chem’s

54077-16-6 Disperse yellow 56 azo Dyes5858-39-9 acid Red 4 azo Dyes54579-28-1 Direct Orange 1 azo Dyes54804-85-2 Direct black 154 azo Dyes54824-37-2 Disperse yellow 49 Disperse Dyes

55673-89-71,2,3,4,7,8,9-heptachlorodibenzofuran

Dioxins and furans

56573-85-4 tributyltin (tbt) Organotin

57117-31-4 2,3,4,7,8-PentachlorodibenzofuranDioxins and furans

57117-41-6 1,2,3,7,8-PentachlorodibenzofuranDioxins and furans

57117-44-9 1,2,3,6,7,8-hexachlorodibenzofuranDioxins and furans




casnumber

substancechemical

Group57648-21-2 timiperone (Dttb) Pesticides

57653-85-71,2,3,6,7,8-hexachlorodibenzo-p- dioxin

Dioxins and furans

59536-65-1 Polybrominated biphenyls (Pbbs)flame Retardants, RohS

60800-55-7 Direct blue 201 azo Dyes60851-34-5 2,3,4,6,7,8-hexachlorodibenzofuran Dioxins and furans61932-63-6 Pigment Red 210 China – apx. 561951-51-7 Disperse blue 124 Disperse Dyes63449-39-8 Chlorinated paraffins flame Retardants64083-59-6 Direct Orange 8 azo Dyes67562-39-4 1,2,3,4,6,7,8-heptachlorodibenzofuran Dioxins and furans67933-57-7 2,3,7,8-tetrabromodibenzofuran Dioxins and furans70648-26-9 1,2,3,4,7,8-hexachlorodibenzofuran Dioxins and furans70657-70-4 2-Methoxypropanol acetate Solvents72390-60-4 Direct Green 85 azo Dyes72918-21-9 1,2,3,7,8,9-hexachlorodibenzofuran Dioxins and furans

76253-60-6 MonomethyltetrachlorodiphenylmethaneOther Organic Chem’s

81161-70-8 MonomethyldichlorodiphenylmethaneOther Organic Chem’s

85136-74-9 Disperse Orange 149 azo Dyes

99688-47-8 MonomethyldibromodiphenylmethaneOther Organic Chem’s

107555-93-1 1,2,3,7,8-Pentabromodibenzofuran Dioxins and furans109333-34-8 1,2,3,7,8-Pentabromodibenzo-p-dioxin Dioxins and furans110735-25-6 Direct blue 151 azo Dyes110999-44-5 1,2,3,4,7,8-hexabromodibenzo-p-dioxin Dioxins and furans110999-45-6 1,2,3,6,7,8-hexabromodibenzo-p-dioxin Dioxins and furans110999-46-7 1,2,3,7,8,9-hexabromodibenzo-p-dioxin Dioxins and furans113741-92-7 basic Red 111 azo Dyes131166-92-2 2,3,4,7,8-Pentabromodibenzofuran Dioxins and furans132207-33-1 asbestos asbestos159202-76-3 Direct blue 192 azo Dyes

azo dyes Without cas numbersacid black 209 Direct brown 27acid brown 415 Direct brown 33acid Red 5 Direct brown 51acid Red 24 Direct brown 101acid Red 115 Direct brown 222acid Red 116 Direct Green 8:1acid Red 148 Direct Orange 108acid Red 150 Direct Red 7acid Red 167 Direct Red 17acid Red 264 Direct Red 22acid Red 420 Direct Red 24basic Red 42 Direct Red 26Direct black 29 Direct Red 62Direct blue 3 Direct Red 67Direct blue 9 Direct Violet 21Direct blue 35 Direct yellow 1Direct blue 160 Direct yellow 48Direct blue 173 Disperse Red 151



appendix 7: Guidance reGardinG phthalates in screen printinG

To phase out PVC and phthalates in screen printing chemicals, the printer must first understand if PVC or phthalates are used. To make such determination, the printer should consult with screen-print chemical suppliers and test the product for PVC and phthalates. The following flowchart is offered to assist in determining the likelihood of phthalate use in screen prints.

To phase out phthalate and PVC use in screen printing, replacing the print material with water-based chemistry, the printer should consider the following suggestions:

Discuss the screen printing chemicals with your chemical suppliers to determine the •available alternatives to phthalate and PVC chemistries,

Perform a trial with PVC-free and phthalate-free screen printing chemicals,•

Check to ensure the replacement screen printing chemicals do not violate other provisions •of the RSL (such as alkylphenol ethoxylate (APEO) or n-methylpyrrollidone (NMP)),

Require a completed Chemical Information Log from the chemical supplier,•

Test the product to validate it is phthalate and PVC free,•

Contact the LS&CO. RSL team with any questions.•

Likelihood of Phthalates in Various Prints

start

print type

phthalatesnot likely

print type

phthalatespossible

phthalatespossible

phthalateslikely

pvc print? no

yes / Unknown

Plastisol, puff or glitter print

foil or flocka print film or layer is formed on the fabric

water-based print or

print absorbed into fabric


appendix 8: nicKel testinG FloW chart

Guidance on when to test for nickel in metal parts

Nickel?

start

Prolonged skin

contact?No test required

Test to EN 18110.2 ug/cm2/week

Pierces the

skin?

Plated or coated?

Perform EN 12472,Test to EN 18110.5 ug/cm2/week

Test to EN 18110.5 ug/cm2/week

No test required

no

yes

no

no

no

yes

yes

Yes / Unknown


appendix 9: sendinG saMples to the testinG laboratory

SamplesMake sure when sending samples they are packaged with zip-lock bags and sealed properly in order to prevent cross-contamination from other samples. Be sure enough sample is sent to the testing laboratory so that they can perform the test in accordance with LS&CO. stan-dards and requirements. (See appendix 9 for the approved laboratories.)

LabelingLabel the samples properly and make sure the label information matches with the details listed in laboratory testing application form.

SubmissionEach sample should include a completed laboratory testing application form. The form must include contractor ID, submitter name, mailing address, submitter phone number, and date of collection.

All samples submitted to the laboratories must include the return address of the submitter and the name of the person applying for the testing.

NotesBefore packing, ensure that the Submission Form:a) is filled out completely and legibly;b) has a name and phone number(s) of an individual(s) to be contacted in emergencies; andc) has a purchase order number or other billing information.

Company name: official use only

rpt. no.

Job no.

Contact Person:

address:

telephone: extension: fax: email:

bill to:

Company name: Contact Person:

address:


Levi’s Local Point Person: branch Location:


finished Product export to (Market): LS America LS Canada LS Mexico LS Europe LS China Only APD All affiliates (Excludes China) APD All affiliates (Includes China) LS Japan Only

Main (for all tests)

Submitted on (MM/DD/yyyy): test Standard Page:

number of Sample (Set): Supplementary Standard Page:

test Group: fabric Garment Consumer Group:

test nature (Please select one): Department:

brushed / Sanded fabrics Corduroy Garmentsfabric Sourcing Country:

Corduroy fabrics Denim Garments Cut / Sew Location (Contractor name & Location):

Denim fabrics easy Care Garments

easy Care fabrics Knit GarmentsLaundry / finishing Contractor:

Knit fabrics Leather GarmentsSundry Supplier:

Stretch fabrics Stretch Garments agent (Company name & Contact Person):

woven fabrics woven Garments

test type : Development Production DCR-PPR Program Season: Spring Summer fall holiday

Spring-Summer fall-holiday full/Partial test: full Partial Restricted Substance List (RSL)**Refer to next page for test selection.

Re-test : yes (If yes, please advise previous report no.) no Program year:

Ref. Report no. / Previous Report no. (please attach report hard copy) Levi’s Product Manager:

end Use:

Fabric detail

fabric Mill (name):

(Location):

fabric finishing:

Primary Mill Style:

Secondary Mill Style: fabric PO number:

Textile Test Requisition Form (Fabric & Garment Test) all red fields are Mandatory. if not applicable, please mark n/a.

Form No.:

fabric name: Mill Color number:

Purchase fabric (oz/yd²) / Garment weight: Mill Color name:

fiber Content: Levi Color name:

ends & Picks: Shipment yardage: UOM

yarn Size: Kgs Meters Pieces yards

fabric Cuttable width: fabric Delivery Date (MM/DD/yyyy):

Garment detail

Pre-assigned Care Label: Garment Quantity in Contract:

Product Style: Garment fOb Date (MM/DD/yyyy):

eDP/ffC: Garment finish Detail:

Product Code (Global Product numbering):

fabric Code (Global Product numbering): Garment Size:

finish Code (Global Product numbering): Product Description / Sundries attached on GMt:

Contract number:

Requisition remark:

RESTRICTED SUBSTANCE LIST TESTINGPlease select () the appropriate test package(s) or test(s):

natural textile �Aromatic amines �Biocides* �Formaldehyde �

synthetic textile �Aromatic amines �Disperse dyes �Other dyes �Biocides* �Formaldehyde �

natural leather �Aromatic amines �Disperse dyes �Other Dyes �Biocides* �Isocyanate* �Chromium (VI) �Formaldehyde �

plastics �Isocyanate* �Cadmium �Lead �Phthalates �

� JewelryCadmium �Lead �Nickel �

� easy care� Monomer� Formaldehyde

packaging � Metals �PVC �

� tinted finishAromatic amines �Metals �

electronics �RoHS �

Metal parts �Cadmium �Lead �Nickel �

� resin finishIsocyanate �Formaldehyde �Monomer �

� overdye� Aromatic amines� Disperse dyes� Other dyes� Metals

plastisol / Glitter / puff prints Water-based / Flock prints * Please refer to Appendix 3 of the RSL for details.� Aromatic amines

� Disperse dyes� Other dyes� Formaldehyde

� Cadmium� Lead� Organotin� Phthalates

� Aromatic amines� Disperse dyes� Other dyes� Formaldehyde

� Cadmium� Lead

Others (please input the test(s) requested):

Service Required: Regular Express* (3 working days) Shuttle* (1 working day) Same day* * only certain test parameter

Report Delivery Service: YesNo Return Retained Sample: YesNo

date: authorized signature and company stamp:

all red fields are Mandatory. if not applicable, please mark n/a.

A copy of the report will be forwarded to Levi Strauss & Co.


appendix 10: approved laboratoriesenvironMental analytical services, inc.Mr. Steve hoyt173 Cross StreetSan Luis Obispo, California 93401 USa e-mail: [email protected]: +1.805.781.3585 fax: +1.805.541.4550

GuanGzhou textile and Fiber testinG institutionnational textile and GarMent Quality supervision testinG centre (Gz)Ms. Guo ying Liao, Mr. Kelvin Raono. 35-2, Caofangwei,binjiang Middle Road,Guangzhou CityChInae-mail: [email protected],

[email protected]: +86.20.3440.2318,

+86.20.3440.2317fax: +86.20.3440.1376*For china market product

interteK testinG services (hong Kong) ltdMs. Lydia Lao Unit C, 4/f., Garment Centre576 Castle Peak Road, KowloonhOnG KOnGe-mail: [email protected] tel: +852.2173.8276 fax: +852.2785.7998

interteK testinG services (south africa) (pty) ltdMs. Sabrina Lane 9th floor, 2 Long StreetCape town 8001RePUbLIC Of SOUth afRICae-mail: [email protected]: +27.21.415.7000 fax: +27.21.418.5127*sample collection centre

bv cps test laboratuvarlari ltd. sti.bureau veritas consuMer products servicesMr. Ülkü Soygenç ekspress cad. Can sokak diker is merkezi no: 31/3Ikitelli 34670, IstanbultURKeye-mail: [email protected]: +90.12.494.3535 (ext. 159) fax: +90.212.494.3560

Modern testinG services (GerMany) Gmbh Dr. Dieter SedlakProvinostrasse 52 D-86153 augsburg GeRManye-mail: [email protected]: +49.821.5697.9610 fax: +49.821.5697.9690


approved laboratories, continuedModern testinG services (hong Kong) ltd.Dr. Christopher tam, Ms. Candy wong Unit 4D, Leory Plaza, 15, Cheung Shun Street, Cheung Sha wan, Kowloon, hOnG KOnGe-mail: [email protected],

[email protected]: +852.3604.1301, +852.3604.1350fax: +852-2323.4180* development testing only

Modern testinG services (dongguan) ltd.Mr. eddie Zhang / Mr. Poniran tukiminno. 76, Liang Ping Road, Xin Jiu wei Cun, Liaobu, Dongguan, Guangdong, ChInae-mail: [email protected],

[email protected]: +86-769.8112.0820 fax: +86-769.8112.0815* development testing only

nissen KenMr. Koji takanami Japan Dyer’s Insepection Institute foundation4-2-8 tateishi, Katushika-kutokyo 124-0012JaPane-mail: [email protected]: +81.3.5670.3604 fax: +81.3.5670.3751

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