Nike RSL
Reach out to a Nike-Approved Laboratory with specific questions on material sample preparation for RSL testing. A complete list of Nike-Approved Laboratories is found in the Contact section of the Nike Chemistry Playbook & RSL.
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We work across our industry to implement and scale chemistry standards throughout global supply chains. The 2023 Nike Chemistry Playbook and Restricted Substance List (RSL) provides information suppliers need to comply with Nike's RSL requirements.
Nike - Eliminating Hazardous Chemicals — NIKE, Inc.
Visit Chemistry at NIKE to learn more. © 2025 NIKE, Inc. All Rights Reserved. From raw-material processing to product creation, chemistry is the foundation of innovation, design and performance. We’re making sure it doesn’t harm the planet.
Nike—eliminating hazardous chemicals — NIKE, Inc.
Our 2025 target requires substantial redesign of manufacturing equipment, adjustment of chemical usage both upstream and downstream of the priority chemical, and major modifications in current designs.
Impact Resources — Nike - Chemistry homepage — NIKE, Inc.
nike's ambition is zero discharge of hazardous chemicals. To achieve our ambition, we’re starting with science and data. Chemistry plays an important part in the development of performance products.
CLEANER CHEMISTRY - Nike, Inc.
Nike performs chemical assessments to review incoming chemistries against many different criteria. Continuous improvement of processes and materials drives the use of cleaner chemistries.
As part of Nike’s commitment to protect consumers, workers, the environment and the brand image, we are pleased to release the Nike Restricted Substances List (RSL) and Sustainable Chemistry Guidance (SCG). This, and future updates, will inform our manufacturers and suppliers of the Nike corporate:
Our Restricted Substance List (RSL) – publicly available since 2001 – details chemical compounds that cannot be present in any finished products sold by NIKE, Inc. The RSL includes substances that are banned by law, as well as chemicals we’ve restricted voluntarily.
The Nike Chemistry Center of Excellence (COE) is part of Nike’s overall global sustainability team and is focused on coordinating sustainable chemistry across the business to drive the scaling of green chemistry.
As part of NIKE, Inc.’s commitment to protect consumers, workers and the environment, we updated the Nike, Inc., Restricted Substances List & Sustainable Chemistry Guidance. This publication and future updates inform Nike, Inc.,’s manufacturers