New Chinese Translation Launched: Communicating Chemicals in Products

We are pleased to announce the release of the Chinese translation of Communicating Chemicals in Products: Global guidance on providing voluntary chemical-related sustainability information for products. This document is an output of the Consumer Information Programme of the One Planet Network, and its translation was supported by the China Environmental Certification Center (CEC) and Shenzhen Zero Waste.

Products of modern life—from clothing and cosmetics to electronics, furniture, packaging, toys, and even the materials used in our homes—contain a wide range of chemicals. With an estimated 40,000–60,000 industrial chemicals present on the global market, improving how information on these substances is communicated has become more important than ever.

This publication offers practical guidance for better sharing information on chemicals and material ingredients as part of broader product sustainability communication. Building on the 10 high-level principles of the Guidelines for Providing Product Sustainability Information, the document explains how these principles can be applied specifically to chemicals in products. It also includes best-practice examples to support businesses and organizations in delivering clear, reliable, and accessible information.

As a complementary resource to the original Guidelines, this translated edition aims to support Chinese-speaking stakeholders in enhancing transparency, strengthening consumer trust, and improving the communication of chemical-related sustainability information across all product categories.