Mazda publishes Management Standards for Environmentally Hazardous Materials, specifying the parts and materials whose supply to the Company is subject to restrictions (prohibited items and those for which reporting is required). The Company is working to reduce the use of hexavalent chromium, and met the independent targets of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) by February 2007.
In June 2008, REACH*1 chemical regulations came into effect in the European Union. Automakers in Europe, the United States, South Korea, and Japan are collaborating in cooperative actions across the entire automobile supply chain to comply with these regulations. Mazda is also taking appropriate measures, including those listed below.
Step 1—Pre-registration:
Mazda held explanatory sessions for all suppliers, ensuring that pre-registration was completed by November 30, 2008 for chemical substances that are covered by these regulations, including components, compounds (oil, coatings, etc.), and intentionally discharged substances (washer liquid, etc.).
Step 2—Registration:
Mazda worked with suppliers to confirm registration for chemical substances that are covered by these regulations, including components, compounds, and intentionally discharged substances. Registration was completed by November 30, 2010.
Other:
A list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) is progressively being made public, and Mazda is continuing with efforts to find suitable substitutes as necessary, including for the initial group of six specified substances (phthalate, etc.).
- *1Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals
