Tannery Chemical Supply & ZDHC Compliance
Established a ZDHC-compliant chemical supply chain for 8 tanneries in Karachi, reducing chemical costs by 15% while improving environmental compliance scores.
The Challenge
What needed solving
A group of Karachi-based tanneries exporting to European fashion brands faced increasing pressure to comply with ZDHC MRSL (Manufacturing Restricted Substances List) requirements. Their existing chemical suppliers could not provide compliant formulations, and switching suppliers risked production disruptions.
Our Solution
How we delivered
INTERACT Chemical Solutions conducted a full chemical audit across all 8 tanneries, identified non-compliant substances, and sourced ZDHC-approved alternatives from our supplier network. We provided on-site technical support during the transition, trained tannery chemists on new formulations, and established a regular supply schedule to prevent stockouts.
Impact
Results Delivered
8
Tanneries Served
15%
Chemical Cost Reduction
100%
ZDHC Compliance Rate
34
Chemical SKUs Supplied
Highlights
Key Achievements
- Completed chemical audit across 8 tanneries in 3 weeks
- Replaced 12 non-compliant chemicals with ZDHC-approved alternatives
- Provided on-site technical training for 24 tannery chemists
- Achieved 100% ZDHC MRSL compliance enabling EU exports
- Reduced chemical procurement costs by 15% through bulk sourcing
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