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Streamlining the ZDHC MRSL Conformance Certification Process: Exciting Updates for Formulators and MRSL Certifiers

December 17, 2024

Update!

We’re thrilled to share a major update that will transform how ZDHC MRSL conformant chemical products are uploaded and verified in the ZDHC Gateway Chemical Module.

Our current process, while thorough, has proven to be time-consuming and error-prone for both formulators and ZDHC Approved MRSL Certifiers. Issues such as duplicate certifications, data inconsistencies and that not all ZDHC MRSL certified products are uploaded on the Gateway have been flagged during our background quality checks. To address these challenges, we are introducing a new, streamlined process designed to save time, enhance data quality, and facilitate the addition of more ZDHC MRSL conformant products into the Gateway.

What’s will be new?

We’ve developed APIs (application programming interfaces) to enable seamless communication between the Gateway and ZDHC Approved MRSL Certifiers’ databases. This automation eliminates the need for manual verification, resulting in:

  • Reduced workloads for certifiers.
  • Faster product verification for ZDHC MRSL conformant chemical products. 
  • Improved data accuracy.
  • Quicker product publication for formulators.
  • More ZDHC MRSL verified products on the ZDHC Gateway.

For ZDHC Approved MRSL Certifiers that cannot use APIs, a new manual process will be available in the Gateway, complete with a user-friendly Excel template for data uploads.

The New Process in a Nutshell:

Timeline and Next Steps:

We aim to roll out this new process starting 1 April 2025. To ensure a smooth transition:

We’ll host a series of webinars beginning in January to guide you through the changes and answer your questions.

Invitations have already been sent to all registered Gateway users in the relevant categories. If by any chance you have not received an invitation, please reach out to us.

We look forward to collaborating with you to make this transition as seamless as possible!

Thank you for your continued commitment to ZDHC’s mission of sustainable chemical management.