Build Consumer Trust with Safer Materials and Cleaner Chemistry

Download the Clean Chemistry and Materials Getting Started Guide

Looking to reduce harmful substances in your supply chain and adopt safer, more sustainable materials? The OIA Clean Chemistry and Materials Coalition (CCMC) Getting Started Guide gives your brand a clear, practical roadmap to building a responsible chemicals management program.

This free guide outlines a six-step framework to help outdoor brands, retailers, and manufacturers:

  • Discover high-risk chemicals and build a materials inventory

  • Plan your safer chemicals strategy and set internal goals

  • Act with clear RSL protocols and supplier testing

  • Accelerate your program through continuous improvement and hazard assessments

  • Advocate for public policy and support green chemistry innovation

  • Share your progress with confidence and transparency

Whether you're responding to growing regulatory pressure, trying to avoid greenwashing claims, or simply striving to do better, this guide will help you take the first step toward cleaner chemistry and safer product design.

 

How This Free Guide Can Help

  • Navigate global chemicals regulations and avoid costly non-compliance

  • Build your restricted substances list (RSL) using industry best practices

  • Learn how to engage Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers on chemical transparency

  • Discover how to validate green marketing claims and avoid greenwashing

  • Position your brand as a leader in chemical safety and sustainability

 

Join the Outdoor Industry’s Shift to Safer Chemistry

OIA’s Clean Chemistry and Materials Coalition is advancing a bold vision: safer chemicals, responsible innovation, and sustainable materials across the supply chain. This free guide shows you how to start.