Chemistry
is totally embedded in our daily life and its development is
one of the conditions of progress for man and community.
However all economical activities have an impact on the
environment.
Responsible Care is a philosophy
which subscribes to the principles of an ecological
development. To work towards a safe distribution of chemical
products is a must for all parties involved or concerned.
It is a leading thread which brings us in contact with all
activities within a company. It is also a commitment to a
policy of responsible and conscientious management.
The BACD Belgian Association of Chemical
Distributors approves all the principles which are
at the base of the philisophy of
Responsible Care.
Hereby all the members of the association are committed to
do their utmost to ensure a continuous improvement in their
actions regarding safety, health and the protection of the
environment.
The program Responsible Care is followed all over the world. In Europe the program is controlled by CEFIC and in Belgium by essenscia. The BACD is committed towards essenscia, to apply the totality of this program such as they have formulated it.
BACD Responsible Care Certificate.
Members of the BACD who apply the principles of the European
Responsible Care Programme conscientiously in their company
philosophy are awarded with the BACD Responsible Care
Certificate.
The program Responsible Care
contains different stages, which are to be applied by each
of our members.
The BACD recommends as typical audit system, the
SQAS Distributors/ESAD, because this type of
assessment is published and accessible to all players in the industry.
However for certain medium and small enterprises, the SQAS/ESAD type
is not necessarily very practical. It is why the BACD has compiled a
document for a SELF ASSESSMENT audit.
This document Self Assessment with guidelines can be downloaded from our website.
A Third Party Verification TPV of the Self Assessment can be easily audited in combination with existing certification standards like e.g. ISO 9001, as they have many points in common. When audited together (by SGS e.g.), the time needed for Responsible Care can be reduced.
Member companies are committed to:
The BACD regularly supplies information and news re Responsible Care, on its website.