THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION PRINCIPLES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The members of The Soap and Detergent Association are committed to the enhancement of human health and quality of life through the responsible formulation, production and sale of cleaning products and ingredients.

The members of The Soap and Detergent Association will strive to meet the following commitments to advance human health and environmental quality, social well-being, and economic growth. The Association will support its members in meeting these commitments.

Human Health / Environmental Sustainability

• To only market products that have been shown to be safe for humans and the environment, through careful consideration of the potential health and environmental effects, exposures and releases that will be associated with their production, transportation, use and disposal.
• To promote transparent communication of safety and handling information across the chain of commerce
• To support basic research to resolve uncertainties around human and environmental safety when they arise.
• To obey the spirit and intent of all national laws and regulations.

Social Sustainability

• To contribute to a better quality of life for our consumers, business partners, employees and the communities in which we operate.
• To develop products and ingredients that effectively deliver claimed benefits.
• To promote the safe use of our products with the public.
• To support society’s efforts to enhance public health and well-being through improved hygiene and sanitation.
• To maintain a high level of product stewardship throughout the chain of commerce.
• To operate our manufacturing facilities with due regard to the health and safety of our employees, the communities in which we operate and the wider environment.

Economic Sustainability

• To contribute to economic growth, including the economic success of the industry’s shareholders, employees and communities.
• To innovate to improve products both in terms of performance and environmental impact.