European Commission has banned Silver Zinc Zeolite use in clothing and other apparel.
The European Commission has become aware of the serious health effects that the use of silver zinc zeolite can cause. The use was prohibited in all such cases where textiles treated with it may come into contact with the skin, come into contact with sweat, or be put in the mouth by children.
Use in outdoor clothing is also prohibited due to the risk caused by using such clothing in rain.
Key Findings leading to the ban were the unacceptable risk to human health caused by the toxicity of Silver Zinc Zeolite. Bans towards other toxic heavy metals are expected to emerge after this decision.
The placing on the market of Silver Zinc Zeolite treated articles will be banned, if the article
· may come into contact with human skin, including indirectly via body fluids
· may be handled under wet conditions
· may be mouthed by children under the age of 2 years
· may be used outdoors
NordShield never uses Silver Zinc Zeolite in its products.
Better options are available. NordShield is enabling the shift from unsustainable heavy metals to responsible, scalable and future-proof textile protection.
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