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Quality and product compliance
New Wave Group shall consistently provide products and services that meet or exceed the requirements and expectations of our customers . To ensure the quality of our products , we work closely with our suppliers and perform both quality and chemicals testing .
Chemicals are present in our everydayenvironment , but do not automatically imply a hazard .
QUALITY CONTROL AND INSPECTIONS New Wave Group ’ s procurement strategy is to purchase directly from the suppliers , without intermediaries that reduce our control of the supply chain . Being represented on site with sourcing offices enables us to have a close partnership with our suppliers and to actively monitor the flow of goods and quality . We have employed quality controllers that continuously visit factories to ensure the highest product quality . We have also invested in our own , inhouse quality labs where we have equipment for conducting a variety of quality tests , such as for shrinkage , color fastness and pilling .
PROGRESSIVE CHEMICAL WORK Chemicals are present in our everyday-environment , but do not automatically imply a hazard . In fact , chemicals are needed to live the life we do . However , it is important with adequate knowledge to handle chemicals in a correct and safe manner . New Wave Group invests a lot of time and resources in a progressive approach to chemicals .
New Wave Group is a member of the Swedish Chemicals Group by RISE . We receive the most updated information on legislation and research on chemicals , which supports our active work to reduce and replace chemicals in accodrance with the best available techniques . All New Wave Group suppliers must follow the requirements stated in our Restricted Substance List ( RSL ). The list has been designed in accordance with legislations such as REACH ( European Union chemical legislation ) and other industry recommendations and standards . As a result , our requirements sometimes are stricter than the applicable legislation . The RSL is continuously updated and communicated to our suppliers .
We conduct sample testing to ensure that our requirements are being respected and adhered to . Every year , we conduct about 300 different chemical lab tests , including textile products as well as products made out of plastic or ceramic . A lab test is never a guarantee of a product ' s chemical content , but an important tool for us to get an indication of product compliance and maintaining a systematic approach regarding chemicals . We also benefit from product labels such as the Oeko-Tex label . Follow-up and control of routines also take place in connection with inspections by authorities .
We conduct sample testing to ensure that our requirements are being respected and adhered to .