Quality Manual 1

Brand Collective
Footwear Quality and

Procedures Manual
Footwear Division
2017
Footwear Quality and Procedures Manual
Contents
Introduction. ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
Quality Policy...................................................................................................................................................... 3
No Nail and Metal Control and Detection Procedure......................................................................... 4
Minimum requirements for effective No Nail and Metal Control and Detection Policy...... 5
Acceptable / Unacceptable Metal Contamination Control Process ............................................. 7
Broken Needle Control Procedures. ......................................................................................................... 9
Company Ownership/Legal Entity Sharp Blade & Tipped Instrument (Sharps) Control
Procedures........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Use of Scissors & other Sharp Metal Instruments during Manufacture of Product ........... 11
Use of Metal Detectors ................................................................................................................................. 12
Strict Control of Sharp Instruments in Packing and Dispatch Areas........................................ 14
Chemical properties requirements. ....................................................................................................... 14
Footwear labelling requirements ........................................................................................................... 15
Shoe safety requirements........................................................................................................................... 15
Labelling requirements - safety, protective and occupational footwear................................ 15
Mould Control ................................................................................................................................................. 17
Sample Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 18
Development Samples:........................................................................................................... 18
Fit Samples: ................................................................................................................................ 18
Customer Confirmation Samples: ...................................................................................... 18
Advertising Samples: .............................................................................................................. 18
Inspection Process and Standard Faults .............................................................................................. 18
Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) ............................................................................................................... 19
Communication of Issues and Action relating to Rejected Inspections .................................. 20
Footwear Testing – Test Methods .......................................................................................................... 26
Supplier Acknowledgment to Comply with Brand Collective Needle and Metal
Contamination Control Procedures ....................................................................................................... 36
Checklist for Assessment of Compliance with Needle and Metal Contamination Control
Procedures........................................................................................................................................................ 37
Images of Major, Minor Defects ............................................................................................................... 39
Brand Collective Footwear Inspection Report .................................................................................. 40
AZO Banned Chemical Agreement .......................................................................................................... 41
Regulatory Requirements for Footwear .............................................................................................. 42
Correct Version............................................................................................................................................... 43
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Introduction.
This Footwear manual provides information and guidelines to Brand Collective employees
and suppliers, with regards to the main requirements for supplying footwear to the
Australian and New Zealand markets.
As with all our Brand Collective products it is of utmost importance that all safety and legal
requirements are adhered to at all times, as failure to do this can lead to product recall and
potential legal action.
This can be avoided with care and attention at all stages of production and supply.
This manual provides in depth information on the safety, legal, quality and technical
requirements and must be referred to in order to complete compliance of the end product.
Martin Matthews
Chief Executive Officer
Brand Collective Pty Ltd
Version 3.0 – August 2017

Quality Policy
The “Power of Everyday Essential Brands” is the strategic platform for growth and success
for our company, Brand Collective’s strength is our ability to create and sustain “Leadership
Brands” and the required infrastructure to support our Brands.
We will continue to improve the quality of our product, business process and management
systems to deliver leader brands and to enhance operational effectiveness and business
sustainability.
Brand Collective’s senior management will periodically review this policy to ensure that this
policy and our quality objectives remain consistent with our business needs.
We have systems for “protecting people, our product and the environment”.
We are committed to:
• Recognizing our workers, suppliers and customers are key resources.

• Ensuring that our Brands meet or exceed current product standards and relevant
regulatory requirements.
• Continually striving to meet or exceed our customer’s requirements and consumer’s
expectations.
• Effectively analysing and monitoring our processes to ensure continuous
improvement of our business operations and drive additional operational
efficiencies.
• Holding all managers accountable for quality management performance within their
delegated level of responsibility and against performance objectives and targets;
and providing appropriate resources to facilitate implementation of this policy and
the Brand Collective quality management system (QMS) standards.
It is the responsibility of all workers, contractors and suppliers to ensure that we deliver our
products and services to our customers in accordance with the relevant business
management system and this quality policy.
The principles in this policy apply to all locations and businesses of Brand Collective.
The Footwear teams will implement and maintain the Brand Collective’s quality
management system (inclusive of standards, policies and procedures)
This system will be monitored regularly to ensure its effectiveness and integrity to facilitate
continuous quality improvement.

No Nail and Metal Control and Detection Procedure
No Nail and Metal Control and Detection Policy. NNP / MCDP.
Brand Collective vision “is to be part of every consumer’s life by providing comfort and style
through quality innovative product, strong brands and excellent service delivered by
creative, positive people.
To achieve this, we must ensure that our products are safe for our customers and that our
procedures will ensure we meet or exceed all mandatory requirements.
In this context, Brand Collective will adopt a pro-active approach to ensuring our products
are not contaminated with needle or other metal fragments or objects during the
manufacturing and supply process.
Brand Collective policy is that effective No Nail and Metal Control and Detection Practises
will be implemented as a condition of supply wherever our products are manufactured.
These policies apply to footwear products. The Needle and Metal Contamination Control
Policies cover a minimum (but not limited to):
• Broken needle fragments.

• Razor, Scalpel and other sharp bladed instrument fragments.
• Pins, tacks and nails.
• Scissors and other cutting instruments.
• Syringe Needles (whole and fragments) Stitch Unpickers and similar sharp pointed
instruments.
• Use of metal detector equipment.
• No Nail Policy and Metal Control and Detection Policy. NNP / NMDP.
• Control of Sharp Instruments in Packing and Dispatch Areas.

Minimum requirements for effective No Nail and Metal Control and

Detection Policy
Control system includes:
• Manufacturers must adopt a pro-active attitude towards a No Nail and Metal

Control and Detection Policy of processes, which bring any foreign metal objects
into contact with and footwear during manufacture.
• Designated individuals should be responsible for the needle issue procedures and
they must account for all needles. Stored needles must be under lock and key and
accessible only by the designated person(s).
• Designated individuals should be responsible for the replacement issue of all sharp
metal instruments used in the production facility and they must account for all
instruments and/or fragments. Sharp metal instruments must be stored under lock
and key and accessible only by the designated person(s).
• All pieces of all broken needles must be collected and all fragments assembled and
attached to a record sheet to ensure the needle is complete and before a new
needle is issued.
• All pieces of all broken metal instruments, objects or blades must be collected,
assembled and attached to a record sheet to ensure that the instrument, object or
blade is complete before a replacement is issued.
• If all broken needle pieces or metal fragments of the sharp metal object, instrument
or blade cannot be accounted for, then a metal detector test must be carried out to
find the metal components. If no metal fragments are detected, then the footwear
cannot continue to be processed.
• Traceability procedures to account for broken needles, metal sharp objects,

instruments and blades must be in place.
• It is required that where metal detection equipment is used for all footwear
manufacturing, this must be used as a final inspection process to complement NNP
and MCDP.
• The only sharp instrument permitted in the Packing and Dispatch areas is scissors
(firmly attached to benches)
• Relevant procedures must be documented and records kept for auditing

purposes.

To ensure that these policies are implemented satisfactorily, the following procedures must
be followed:
• Prior to commencing any supply agreement with a new manufacturer or supplier,

the contracting Brand Collective employee is required to provide a copy of the NNP
and MCDP Policy’s to the prospective supplier / manufacturer for their review.
• The prospective supplier / manufacturer must provide a signed acknowledgment of

compliance statement to Brand Collective prior to commencing supply (Appendix 1)
• Brand Collective Brands as part of the supply / purchase contract / order must
specify compliance to these standards. Manufacturing Specification Packs supplied
to supplier / manufacturers must specify compliance to these standards.
• Prior to and during the supply period, Brand Collective Employees visiting the
manufacturing site must complete the Checklist for Compliance with Needle and
Metal Contamination Controls Compliance (Appendix 2). Any non-compliance must
be reported immediately to the supplier / manufacturer for immediate rectification.
Copies must be retained on the supplier / manufacturer files held by Brand
Collective.
• In the event of continual non-compliance, Brand Collective reserves the right to

immediately terminate the Agreement if the Agent or Supplier breaches the NNP
and or / MCDP.
In the event of needle or metal contamination, Brand Collective reserves the right to refuse
delivery, return the entire order and or seek full recompense from the offending
supplier/manufacturer.

Acceptable / Unacceptable Metal Contamination Control Process
NEEDLES
Acceptable Unacceptable Required Control
All suppliers must have
procedures in line with
Guideline 1 – “Needle
Control Procedure”.
Records must be kept
& be accessible for
inspection.
All Needle fragments fixed to records All Needles and Needle Pieces are to
page. be located in a machinist drawer.
SCISSOR AND SIMILAR INSTRUMENTS

At all times, scissors

must be securely fixed
to bench, light cord,
Material strips or chain are
satisfactory.

Points and corners

break off and can
Embed in product.
Replace with scissors if
possible. If cannot,
MUST implement strict
Sharp Blade control
Procedure.
SYRINGE AND OTHER SHARP POINTED INSTRUMENTS

Replacement of Sharp tipped

instruments e.g syringe needles
(used in footwear injection
moulding and stitch unpickers
must be strictly controlled.
Nails, Tack and Pins
Where tacks or pins are used as

part of process – waste/used
items must be stored in secure
receptacles to prevent spilling
and contamination of product. If
possible change process to
remove use of these items.

Metal Detection Equipment

Where Metal Detection
Equipment is available on site –
This must be used for the
screening of Brand Collective
Product.
Broken Needle Control Procedures.
Sewing Needles:
Sufficient procedural controls are required to ensure that footwear is not contaminated with
needles or needle fragments during manufacturing.
The procedure and the actions taken should be in written form enabling the system to be
independently audited.
It is therefore recommended that all Brand Collective manufacturers adopt the needle
control procedure.
Procedural elements to be included in a needle control procedure are:
• A designated individual (per work area) to be responsible for the issuing of needles.
• All new and broken needles are to be kept under lock and key. No new
needles or broken needles are to be stored in sewing machinists work area.
• Access to needles to be limited only to the designated individual/s.

• New needles to be only issued upon receipt of old needle.
• In the event of a needle breakage all pieces of the broken needle are to be retrieved
from the upper, collected and all fragments assembled and attached to a record
sheet to ensure that needle is complete.
• All incidents of broken needles are to be recorded and details of actions taken in the
event of missing fragments being documented.
It is the responsibility of the Supplier to ensure 100% of all the Products shipped comply
with Brand Collective’s quality standards. This is a mandatory requirement regardless of
whether Brand Collective or nominated third party has inspected the goods.
In the event that Products that fail to meet Brand Collective’s quality standards are shipped
to Brand Collective, the Supplier agrees to comply with the remedy set out below, as
selected by Brand Collective at Brand Collective’s discretion:
• Forfeit any payment for the Product

• Replace the non-compliant Product without charge; or
• Deduct an agreed percentage from the invoice price.
• Impose charges for breach of NNP and / or the MCDP.
Company Ownership/Legal Entity Sharp Blade & Tipped Instrument

(Sharps) Control Procedures
Sharp Blade and Tipped Instruments (Sharps)
Sufficient procedural controls are required to ensure that footwear are not contaminated
with fragments of sharp blades, syringe needles or other sharp tipped instruments during
footwear manufacturing.
Processes should be changed to remove the need for the use of these instruments or that
alternative and less breakable instruments are found (e.g. Replace razor blades with scissors
for trimming thread)
Procedures and the actions taken should be in written form enabling the system to be
independently audited.
It is therefore required that all Brand Collective manufacturers adopt the Sharp
Blade and Tipped Instrument control procedure.
Procedural elements to be included in a “Sharps” control procedure are:

• A designated individual (per work area) to be responsible for the issuing of

replacement sharp blades or sharp tipped instruments.
• All new and broken sharp bladed and sharp tipped instruments are to be kept under
lock and key. No new or broken sharp bladed or sharp tipped instruments are to be
stored in operators work area.
• Access to these instruments to be limited only to the designated individual/s.
• New Instruments to be only issued upon receipt of all fragments of old instrument.
• In the event of a sharp instrument breakage all pieces of the sharp instrument are to
be retrieved from the footwear, collected and all fragments assembled and attached
to a record sheet to ensure that sharp instrument is complete.
• If the entire sharp instrument cannot be re-assembled and all fragments removed
from the footwear, then all footwear in the immediate work area are to be subject to
a Metal Detector Test to ensure no fragments are in any footwear.
• All incidents of broken sharp bladed or sharp pointed instruments are to be recorded
and details of actions taken in the event of missing fragments being documented.
Use of Scissors & other Sharp Metal Instruments during Manufacture of

Product
Scissors, Sharp Bladed or Sharp Tipped Instruments:
Scissors or other Sharp Bladed or Sharp Tipped instruments during footwear manufacturing.
Processes should be changed to remove the need for the use of these instruments or that
alternative and less breakable instruments be found (eg. Replace razor blades with scissors
for trimming thread)
Where substitution cannot be effected the following should occur:
• As far as possible all instruments should be securely fixed to the work bench with
some form of light cord, material strip or chain.

• Management must inspect attachments regularly to ensure adherence to this

requirement.
• Designate an individual (per work area) to be responsible for the issuing of

replacement sharp blades or sharp tipped instruments.
• All new and broken sharp bladed and sharp tipped instruments are to be kept under
lock and key. No new or broken sharp bladed or sharp tipped instruments are to be
stored in operators work area.
• In the event of the loss of scissors, or another sharp instrument – this must be
reported to the designated person.
• If the entire sharp instrument cannot be located, then all footwear and packaging in
the immediate work area are to be subject to a Metal Detector Test to ensure no
fragments are in any footwear.
Nails, Tacks and Pins:
scissors, Sharp Bladed or Sharp Tipped instruments, nails, tacks and pins, during footwear
manufacturing.
Brand Collective take a zero tolerance to the use of Nails and Tacks in footwear
manufacturing processes should be changed to remove the need for the use of these
materials (convert to “no tack shoe lasting techniques)
The following must occur:
• All footwear must be subject to Metal Detector Testing at final stage production
prior to product being placed in the inner box.
Use of Metal Detectors
The Brand Collective policy is that effective No Nail and Metal Control and Detection Control
Practices will be implemented as a condition of supply wherever our products are
manufactured.

While the primary focus is to remove the use of metal products during manufacture and to
control the replacement of broken or lost metal instruments, needles etc. during
manufacture; the use of metal detectors as final inspection program is required.
The following elements should be considered to ensure effective Metal Detector screening
processes: -
• Metal detection should be carried out prior to the attachment of metal components
(i.e. studs, zippers, and rivets) and preferably at the latest stage of production.
• Records must be retained providing information on which product has been subject
to metal detection (date, product, style number etc.) and the outcome of the metal
detection (no metal found, metal object found etc.). If a metal object is found, this
should be attached to the metal detection records.
• Where components used do not interfere with needle detection equipment, metal
detection may be carried out after production is completed.
• Metal detection equipment must be calibrated daily to ensure correct sensitivity to

metal daily calibrations are to be recorded and documentation available for auditing
purposes.

Strict Control of Sharp Instruments in Packing and Dispatch Areas.
While every effort is being made to ensure that metal contamination of product is
eliminated during the manufacturing process, on several occasions, metal contamination (in
plastic bags, between plastic bags or in the cartons) has occurred at the packing and
dispatch stages of production.
It is Brand Collective requirement that only scissors, firmly attached to the work bench be
used in the packing and dispatch. All other types of sharp metal objects are prohibited from
use in these areas.
If the scissors are lost – then all packaging must be searched until lost items are found. If
unable to find the lost item, all packaging must be verified and marked as then all packaging
must be searched until lost items are found. If unable to find the lost item, all packaging
must be verified and marked as free of metal contamination prior to shipping.
Chemical properties requirements.
All footwear products supplied to Brand Collective will meet Brand Collective chemical
properties requirements set out in the Brand Collective Product Safety Matrix
Brand Collective requirements are consistent with the American Apparel & Footwear
Association (AAFA) restricted substance list (RSL) and Oeko Tex Standard 100 harmful
substances list.

All footwear products supplied to Brand Collective meet the “European Union Standard”
(Commission Decision 2009/251/EC as of 17 March 2009) in relation to the use of Di-methyl
Fumarate.
Footwear labelling requirements
Footwear Labelling:
Footwear MUST be labelled with:
• Country of Origin (compulsory for imported footwear)

• Material Composition (compulsory for all footwear)
• Size
Shoe safety requirements
Product designated and manufactured for Brand Collective Brands must be assessed for all
aspects of safety and comfort prior to manufacturing, ensuring suitability and safety for
intended age group.
A high risk for younger age group is small parts not securely attached to footwear.
Small parts attached to footwear that may be worn by children aged 3 years and under must
be mechanically attached using one of the following methods: stitched to upper, stud
attachment, stud and stich attachment, moulded into sole and un- removable.
All attachments
Must pass pull strength for trim attachment on infant’s footwear of 75N
Shoes that fail the small parts testing will need to carry the following warning if worn by
children under 36 months.
WARNING
“Caution – this item contains small parts”

Not suitable for children aged 36 months and under
For more information refer Brand Collective Product Safety Matrix.
Labelling requirements - safety, protective and occupational footwear
In addition to the footwear labelling requirements, special requirements apply to safety,

protective and occupational footwear for professional use. Marking details and information
to be supplied to occupational protective footwear can be found in AS/NZS 2210 suite of
Standards.
It is Brand Collective’s policy to label safety, protective and occupational footwear in

accordance with the AS/NZS 2210 suite of Standards. If you are involved in the manufacture,
packaging or labelling of these products, it is vital that you are familiar with these Standards.
They are:
• AS/NZS 2210.1:2010 Safety, protective and occupational footwear – Part 1: Guide to
selection, care and use AS/NZS 2210.2:2009 Occupational protective footwear – Part
2: Test methods.
• AS/NZS 2210.3:2009 Occupational protective footwear – Part 3: Specification for
safety footwear.
protective footwear.
occupational footwear.
• AS/NZS 2210.1:2010 Safety, protective and occupational footwear – Part 1: Guide to
selection, care and use sets out the recommended practices for the selection, care
and use of safety, protective and occupational footwear. It also includes the hazards
associated with the use of such footwear.
• AS/NZS 2210.2:2009 Occupational protective footwear Part 2: Test methods specifies
test methods for footwear intended to protect the wearer’s feet against foreseeable
hazards in a variety of working sectors.
• AS/NZS 2210.2:2009 is designed to be used in conjunction with other parts of
AS/NZS 2210, which set out requirements for footwear relating to specific levels of
risk. Those parts contain requirements for the categories of safety, protective and
occupational footwear for professional use.
The following is an outline of the source of labelling requirements under the Standards. It is
not intended to be a comprehensive statement of the requirements of the AS/NZS 2210
suite of Standards, and it is vital that you refer directly to the Standards when
manufacturing, packaging or labelling these products.
It is the Supplier’s responsibility to ensure that all stock has been assessed and approved by
the Supplier as per the process set out by the Specification Pack and the relevant Quality
Manual. Brand Collective reserves the right to authorise shipment only upon satisfactory
inspection of production.

Mould Control
It is the supplier obligation to ensure proper mould control of footwear. Suppliers should
ensure that factories maintain dry production, packaging and storage areas. All cartons must
contain adequate silica gel packs for apparel and Anti-Fungal Stickers for Footwear, note
Macro Pak is our preferred system.
Freight forwarders must be advised to ship in dry containers.
Footwear with mould contamination is a health risk and all incidents must be reported to
Brand Collective.
Contaminated stock will not be acceptable under any circumstances.
Mould prevention
To prevent the spread of mould spores during the Asian rainy season, it is necessary to
monitor hygiene in the following areas:
• Ventilation and humidity.
• Cleaning.
• Worker hygiene.
• Packing materials at the completion of production.
• Treatment of footwear before the box has its lid put on.
Ventilation and Humidity

• Ensure adequate ventilation is maintained.
• Use air conditioners and de-humidifiers to maintain humidity levels below 75%.
• Maintain dry conditions around the production, packaging and storage areas.
Cleaning
The packing line must be cleaned daily to ensure a dust-free area is maintained.
Surfaces must be wiped down daily with a dilute solution of chlorine bleach (1 part chlorine:
20 parts water) All working and storage areas should be thoroughly cleaned at the beginning
and middle of the rainy season and after any flooding.
This should be done using 37% commercial formalin diluted to 2 parts formalin: 98 parts
water. This solution should be sprayed on surfaces, left overnight and then scrubbed off.
Worker hygiene
Workers in the packing area must:
• Maintain strict cleanliness.
• Wear fresh/clean clothing and aprons.
• Wash their hands with soap and water prior to commencing or returning to work.
At the completion of production

At the completion of production all shoes, boxes, wrappings and silica gel sachets are to go
through a hot air drying tunnel set at a minimum of 70C for three minutes.

Before the box has its lid put on

After going through the hot air drying tunnel and before the box has its lid put on, all upper
materials (except for white or light coloured PVC, PU and fabric) must be sprayed with a
fungicide.
Sample Requirements
Development Samples:
Samples required to ensure that product is at the right retails price, meets specification and
delivers consistent brand message.
Sample Request Form (for example refer Appendix 4) must be completed by Australian
business unit before request is made.
Sample Request Form must include:

- FOB price.
- Shoe specification.
- Test requirements.
Fit Samples:
Samples required to ensure that product meets correct fit and sizing.
Test reports must be available to confirm performance requirements to specification.
Production Samples:
Samples required to ensure verification that product meets fit, size, and performance
requirements.
Customer Confirmation Samples:

Samples required to ensure that product meets fit, size, performance requirements used for
retailer submissions.
Advertising Samples:
Samples for advertising and marketing purposes.
Inspection Process and Standard Faults
Inspection Sampling Plan and AQL
Sampling and Sample Plan for Brand Collective.
ISO 2859 (or the AS equivalent AS 1199.1 2003 or similar equivalents such as BS 6001, DIN
40.080, NFX 06-021 / 022) is the most widely accepted method of sampling by attributes. It
is based on the mathematical theory of probability and offers the advantage of clearly
defining the number of samples to be drawn for inspection from a given lot or consignment
and the maximum number of defective samples allowed in the sample size.

Unless otherwise instructed, QA Department follows this inspection method for consumer
products which are manufactured in individual units.
Most frequently used is the Single Sampling Plan is Normal Level II for workmanship, and S4
for size measurement prorated across all size and colour ranges for the order.
Defect Classification
Defects detected during visual inspection are classified within 3 categories.
“Critical”, “Major” and “Minor” and the normal definitions are: -
Critical: A defect that is likely to result in a hazardous or unsafe condition for an individual
using the product or that is contravening mandatory regulations.
Major: A defect that is likely to result in failure, reducing the usability of the product and
obvious appearance defects affecting the saleability of the product.
Minor: A defect that does not reduce the usability of the product, but is nevertheless
workmanship defect beyond the defined quality standard.
Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)
As ISO 2859 is based on random sampling, the identification of major and minor defects
below an identified range/number are considered acceptable within a specified range.
The AQL is the maximum percent defect rate that, for purposes of sampling inspection, can
be considered satisfactory as a process average.
Different AQLs may be designed for different defects such as major and minor defects.
Any identified defects classified as critical are not acceptable.
The AQL Sample and Defect rates should be specified by Brand Collective Brands and agreed
to by supplier before the placement/acceptance of the order.
The following AQLs are to be applied by unless otherwise instructed:
General Brand Collective Standard

For Critical Defects No Critical Defect is accepted
For Major Defects AQL 2.5
For Minor Defects AQL 4.0
The General Brand Collective Standard incorporating a General Inspection Level II should be
used for the majority of Brand Collective Product and a size measurement of S4 pro rated
across all size and colour ranges for the order.

Inspection levels/requirements other than the Brand Collective General Standard (above)
must be incorporated into the Product Specification provided by Brand Collective to the
supplier.
Brand Collective Final Inspection Sampling Plan (ISO 2859)
Communication of Issues and Action relating to Rejected Inspections
In the event of the Suppliers or AQL Inspector finding fault levels more than the desired
levels the following communication and actions must take place.
Critical Faults
When a single Critical Defect is identified at inspection, the Supplier shall ensure following
actions must take place:
• Place order on hold and quarantine from all other orders.

• Conduct an inspection of all products to determine the quantity of
products affected and possible corrective actions.
• Inform the Pacific Brands Business of the nature of the fault, number of
products affected, potential corrective actions and provide samples
when requested.
• Supplier will be required to rework to Specified Standard or Remake to
Specified Standard or cancel the order.
• A Re Inspection by a Pacific Brands Inspector using the expanded sample
criteria Level III, inspecting for the fault identified will be required prior
to authorising shipment of goods.
Major Faults
Where the number of Major Defects exceeds the specified level as per the AQL
Plan, the Supplier shall ensure the following must occur:
• Place order on hold and quarantine from other orders.

• Conduct a Re Inspection of the goods using the expanded Sample Level
3 for the identified Major Defect to determine the quantity of products
affected and possible corrective actions.
The Brand Collective Nominated Inspector will:
• Inform the Brand Collective Business of the nature of the fault, number
of products affected, potential corrective actions and provide samples
when requested.
Brand Collective Business including Product Manager will
• Undertake an assessment of the Quality Risk, determine appropriate

actions and advise Supplier.

The Supplier will undertake the corrective action advised by Brand Collective business and a
Re Inspection by a Brand Collective Inspector will be required in most circumstances prior to
authorising shipment of goods.
Minor Faults
Where the number of Minor Defects exceeds the specified level as per the AQL
Plan, the Supplier shall ensure the following must occur:
• Place order on hold and quarantine from other orders.

• Supplier/Agent to advise Brand Collective Business of corrective action
and implement corrective action.
• Shipment of goods can commence on completion of corrective actions
in most cases i.e. a re-inspection will not generally be required.
Final Inspection Report for Bulk Order

Findings from final inspection will be written or typed into a final inspection report for Brand
Collective internal communication and for distribution to supplier for filing or request for
further action.
Defect Classification List

When starting a shoe inspection, it is important to check the LOOK and the FEEL of the shoe
against the confirmation sample.
Fault General Inspection Requirements Minor Major Critical

Code
SP Correct Specification
Specification used to construct product is not
SP 1 current and correct specification for the current X
Purchase Order does not match confirmation
sample.
IL Supplier In Line and Final Inspections Failure
Supplier has not conducted and / or retained
IL 1 records of In Line inspections in accordance with X
Brand Collective requirements.

Code
MF Correct Specification
MF 1 Needle / Pin in product. X
IL Supplier In Line and Final Inspections Failure

MF 2 Infestation. X
MF 3 Sharp / rough components. X
MF 4 Sharp / rough edges on metal / plastic trims and X

components.

Code
LA Packaging / Labelling
Incorrect country of origin / fibre composition /
LA 1 care instruction / size. X
Wording not legible / information obstructed

LA 2 (incorrect position, wrong colour, running colour, X
cracking, peeling off, poor printing, missing)
Commerce markings – correct, both sides.
LA 10 X
Size – both shoes correct.

LA 11 X
Key Code – both shoes correct.

LA 12 X
Price tag – right shoe, correctly joined, correct tag.

LA 13 X
Size tag – right shoe, correctly joined – correct tag.

LA 14 X

Code
LA Packaging / Labelling Cont.
LA 15 Sock label – correct, secure, position correct
(incorrect position, wrong colour, running colour, X
cracking, peeling off, poor printing, missing)

LA 16 Packaging – as contract, shoes protected, non-

conformance in packaging (does not meet X
requirements)
LA 17 Missing Mould Anti-Fungal System. X
LA 18 Name, brand, trademark missing. X
LA 19 Moisture / Water damage to packaging. X

LA 20 Box marking does not match content. X
LA 21 Product packed as per contract (solid size order –
shoes all the same size in the box, matching box X
marking)
Code
PS Pairing
Same size / left and right shoes paired / pairing not
PS 1 identical. X
PS 2 Joining – Correct length, position.

X
PS 3 Hanger type – not as contract.

X
PS 4 Shoes pair up aesthetically and not made straight.

X
PS 5 Back height inconsistent.

X
PS 6 Centre marks not aligned. X

Code
GP General Assessment
Conforms to contract description / conformation
GS 1 sample / correct style / wrong pattern. X
GS 2 Colour not as ordered.

X
Shading variance between shoe panels or each

GS 3 shoe in the pair. X

GS 4 Material does not match sample, not the same

quality. X
GS 5 Surface of leather piping floating loose.

X
GS 6 Over burnishing of upper material.

X
GS 7 Wrinkles in upper, lining or socks.

X
GS 8 Dye marks, streaks, uneven colouring, colour

running. X
GS 9 Materials soiled, have flaws, glue marks, spots,

scratches, chips or stains on the surface, sole or X
lining.
GS 10 Cuts, holes, flows or tears in the upper.
X
GS 11 Upper or lining material not colourfast to touch.

X
GS 12 Upper or sole material migration, rubber on soles

bleeding into other colours. X
GS 13 Foxing attachment not secure.

X

Code
GS General Assessment Cont.
Tongue – Incorrect position and length, not
GS 14 comfortable, centred and straight. X
GS 15 Stitch marks exposed. X
GS 16 Shoes with loose threads, thread edge not

trimmed or removed or other foreign matter. X
GS 17 Stitching broken, double, slipping, crooked, X

unravelling, missing stitches or running off.
GS 18 Wrong shade, quality of thread. X

GS 19 Toe Puff and heel counter not secure and smooth. X
GS 20 Fraying of Elastic or upper materials. X
GS 21 Webbing trimmed away from Elastic gussets / X

buckles.
GS 22 Raw edges not clean, edges not inked or not colour X
fast.
GS 23 Shoes affected by mould. X

Code
AT Accessories and Trims
Accessories not colour matched as ordered,
AT 1 component part out of shape or not as specified X
shape, colour or size.
Accessories – Incorrect position, dirty, bows not
AT 2 heat sealed. X
Laces not correct, different colour, length within

AT 3 pair, missing aglet, lace holes not evenly X
distributed or not tied as per contract, damaged or
insecure eyelets.
Buckle, buckle strap, rivet, ski hook or D ring
AT 4 attachment not secure. X
Buckle pin is insecure. X
AT 5
Buckle strap width and holes do not fit buckle.
AT 6 X
Zip – Incorrect position, sharp, not working.

AT 7 X
AT 8 Component missing or damaged. X
AT 9 Fasteners don’t operate correctly. X
AT 10 Damaged Velcro. X
AT 11 Trim attachment minimum strength. X
AT 12 Strap attachment minimum strength. X
AT 13 Sharp protrusions inside the shoes. X
AT 14 Socks not secure, not smooth, insole wrong
size. X

AT 15 Heel tips not aligned and secure. X

AT 16 Lumps in outsole, sock or lining, cushioning of
insole uneven, sole uneven. X
AT 17 Outsole different quality to sample – too hard or

too soft. X
AT 19 Poor outsole bond, sole not attached properly, join

of sole and front court not secure. X
Footwear Testing – Test Methods
Footwear test methods can be applied to fit samples or production samples to assess
footwear components or completed products.
Test methods and standards outlined in this section of the manual are to be used when
suppliers are carrying out test for Brand Collective product.
If a factory has correct and calibrated equipment, testing can be carried out in-house,
alternatively and external testing laboratory should be used.
The supplier must be able to produce a test report that confirms that components and/or
finished product reach required standard.
Each Brand Collective business or Brand must indicate as part of the sourcing procedure,
what tests are to be conducted on their products.
The following information outlines test methods to be used and minimum standards
specified for footwear:
Critical Tests Required to Prevent Potential Hazards or Recall:
Buckle, D-ring, rivet, ski hook and buckle strap attachment

The test method used is BS5131 5.11.
This test method determines the strength of buckle attachments.
Use a tensile testing machine for this test method.
Buckles, D-rings, eyelets facing and ski hooks and trims strength
This test method determines the assembly strength of buckles, D-rings and trims to pulling
action.
The test method used to measure the strength is SATRA PM 149, PM181.
Use a tensile testing machine for this test. This test is for buckles, D-rings and trims.
Finish fastness
This test determines the fastness of the upper materials finish.

Use Scotch® transparent tape 144 to carry out this test.
This is a test method for:
• Leather upper materials.
• Metallic finish upper materials.
Heel attachment strength

The test method used is SATRA PM113.
This test method measures the amount of distortion in millimetres when a force is applied
to an attached heel.
Use a tensile testing machine for this test.
This test method is appropriate for attached heels.
Outsole abrasion resistance

This test method determines the resistance to break down of outsole materials with
repeated cycles of abrasion.
Use the rotating drum method for this test.
This test method is suitable for most outsole materials.
Outsole flex resistance belt flex method

The test methods used are PM133.
This test method determines the resistance of initiation and growth of a crack due to flexing.
Use the belt flexing machine for this test method.
This test method is suitable for outsole materials.
Outsole flex resistance Ross flex method

The test method used to measure flex resistance is BS 5131 2.1.
This test method determines the resistance to growth of a 2mm cut at the point of
maximum flexing.
Use the Ross flexing machine for this test method, at room temperature.
This test method is suitable for outsole materials.
Outsoles skid (slip) resistance

The test method used to measure the resistance of outsole material to skidding or slipping is
EN 13287 Annex A.
In this test, the coefficient of friction is measured between the outsole and a glycerine
covered stainless steel surface.
This is suitable for all outsole materials.
Peel strength of footwear sole bonds

The test method used in SATRA AM11.
This test determines the bond strength at the flex points of the shoe.
A tensile strength tester is used.
This method is used for outsoles, which are cemented to the upper.
Pull-off loads for top piece of heels


This test determines the attachment strength of the heel top piece.
Use a tensile strength tester for this method.
This test is appropriate for all footwear with a separate heel
(For example, not moulded).
Safety shoes
All safety shoes that are labelled with an Australian or international safety shoe standard
must meet the requirements of that standard.
Test shoes that are not labelled with a standard using the
AS/NZS 2210.2 (section 2) Toe Cap Impact Test.
This test method measures the impact resistance of the toecap used in a safety shoe.
A specifically designed impact tester as set out in the standard is required to carry out the
test.
Sandal strap attachment

The test methods used is ASTM 1683M at 200 mm/min or SATRA PM181.
This test method measures the strength of sandal straps attachments to the outsole of the
shoe.
This test method is appropriate for sandals.
Tensile strength and elongation at break

This test relates to the linear stretching forces on a strip of material.
The test method used to measure tensile strength and elongation is SATRA PM29 for
synthetics and SATRA PM43 for leather.
Use the tensile testing machine to carry out this test.
• Synthetic upper materials.
• Insole boards.
Tensile strength and elongation at break EVA outsole

The test method used to measure tensile strength and elongation is SATRA PM 137.
This test method determines the tensile strength and elongation at break point of the sole
material.
Use for EVA beach wear soles.
Vamp Flex Resistance (Bally) creasing and cracking upper material

This test determines the tendency of the upper material to crack where creased when
flexed.
The test method used to measure creasing and cracking upper material is SATRA PM55 or
BS 3144.
Use the Bally upper flex machine to carry out this test.
Vamp Flex Resistance (Satra) creasing and cracking upper material

This test determines the tendency of the upper material to crack where creased when
flexed.
The test method used to measure creasing and cracking upper material is SATRA PM25.
Use the SATRA upper flexing machine to carry out this test.
Other Testing Requirements - Optional:

Burst strength
The test method used to measure burst strength is ASTM D751.
This test measures the likelihood of failure from the upper material of the shoe bursting.
Use a tensile tester to carry out this test.
Use this test method for:
Colourfastness to laundering
This test determines the colourfastness of fabric materials to laundering.
The test method used to measure colourfastness to laundering is AS2001.4.15 or SATRA
PM158.
A launder-ometer is used to carry out this test.
This test method is appropriate for all materials used in washable footwear, including fabric:
• Uppers.
• Linings.
• Trims.
Colour fastness to rubbing (crocking)

This test determines the amount of colour loss and transfer of surface colour from a
material during dry and wet rubbing.
The test method used to measure colourfastness to rubbing is AATCC 8 or ISO 105 or SATRA
PM167.
Use the crock meter to carry out this test.
This test method is used for:
• Leather and suede uppers
• Cotton fibre fabric upper and lining materials
• Laces.
Dimensional stability to laundering

This test determines the level of dimensional stability (shrinkage or expansion) of a fabric
after laundering.
The test method used to measure stability to laundering is AS2001.5.4.5A 40C or SATRA
PM158.
This test uses either a:
• Standard washing machine, or
• Wascator.
This test method is appropriate for all materials used in washable footwear, including fabric:
• Uppers.

• Linings.
• Trims.
Elastic aging
This test method determines the decrease of the tensile strength of elastic after exposure to
heat (110°C f or 2hours).
Use an oven and a tensile testing machine for this test method.
This test method is appropriate for all elastic used in footwear.
Elastic gore stitch strength
The test method used is BS5131 5.13.
This test determines the breaking strength of the stitched seams of elastic gores in shoe
uppers.
This test is intended to evaluate seams either cut from shoes or made.
Elastic tensile strength

This test method determines the tensile strength of elastic used in footwear at 50%
elongation.
The test method used to measure tensile strength is SATRA PM43 at 50% elongation.
This test method is appropriate for all elastic used in footwear.
Eyelet strength
The tests methods used to measure eyelet strength are:
• SATRA PM 149
• SATRA PM 150.
These test methods measure the strength of footwear lace fastenings.
Foxing attachment strength

The test method used is SATRA AM11.
This test method measures the strength of foxing attachment on footwear.
This test method is appropriate for any footwear item where foxing is used.
Hardness
The test method used to measure hardness is SATRA PM205D Durometer method.
This test determines the hardness of materials used in footwear.
The test is suitable for:
• Outsole materials.
• EVA upper materials.
Insole board’s flexibility

This test method determines the crack resistance to flexing of insole boards used for
footwear.
The test method used measure flexibility is SATRA PM3.
This test is appropriate for insole boards used in footwear.

Insole boards gauge

This test method determines the thickness (gauge) of insole boards.
This test uses dial callipers or Vernier callipers.
The test is appropriate for insole boards used in footwear.
Insole boards microbiological resistance

The test method used to measure microbiological resistance is FIA No.818.
This test method determines the insole boards resistance to microbiological attack.
Use an incubation machine and agar-filled petri dishes for this test method.
Insole board’s tensile strength

The test method used to measure tensile strength is SATRA PM2.
This test method determines the tensile strength of insole boards used for footwear.
Lace lengths
This test determines the length of laces.
Use a tape measure to carry out this test.
This test method is to be carried out on all laces.
Laces abrasion resistance

This test determines the resistance of laces to abrasion.
The test method used is:
• SATRA PM154, PM93, or
• BS5131 3.6.
Use an apparatus for abrading the laces as set out in the test methods for this test.
This is a test method for all laces.
Laces aglet attachment

This test determines the strength of the aglet attachment at the end of the laces.
This test method is used for laces.
Laces colourfastness to water

This test determines the colourfastness of laces to water.
The test method used is AATCC 107 or SATRA CM35.
Use the per spirometer to carry out this test.
This test method is used for coloured laces.
Laces tensile strength

This test determines the tensile strength of laces used for footwear.
• SATRA PM94, or
• BS5131 3.7.
Use a tensile testing machine to carry out this test. This is a test method for all laces.

Light fastness
This test determines the resistance of upper materials to fading by light.
The test method used is AATCC 16E, used to 20 fading units.
Use a xenon-arc lamp to carry out this test.
This is a test method for upper materials.
Lining to insole board adhesion

This test determines the peel strength of the lining from the insole board.
This test method is appropriate for footwear with insole linings.
Non-yellowing to UV light
This test determines the resistance of light coloured synthetic upper material to yellowing
under UV light.
The test method used is AATCC 16 using a UV light source for three hours.
Use a UV chamber containing a 17-inch, 15 watt germicidal UV lamp for this test.
This is a test method for light coloured synthetic upper material.
Ornamental trim attachment

The test method used to measure trim attachment is SATRA PM117.
This test method determines the strength of the trim and attachment of all bows and similar
ornamental accessories.
Outsole leather crack resistance

The test method used is SATRA PM48. Sole Grain Crack.
This test determines the resistance of leather outsole material to surface cracking.
The test method involves wrapping a strip of the outsole material around mandrels of
various diameters and noting the surface of the material for surface tension and cracking.
The mandrels decrease in size as follows:
1. 96 mm
2. 45 mm
3. 28 mm
4. 20 mm
5. 15 mm
6. 90 mm
Outsole oil resistance

The test method used is AS/NZS 2210.2:1994 5.2.
This test determines the resistance of outside material to fuel oil.
This test measures the increase in volume of the outsole material through the absorption of
fuel oil.
The test involves immersing the sample outsole material in oil for 24 hours and determining
the increase of volume of the material using an electronic scale.
This test is especially used for work boots.
This test is suitable for the following outsole materials:
• Rubber
• PU

• PVC
PVC outsole materials are tested for flex resistance to ensure oil absorption does not reduce
the resistance to cracking.
Outsole specific gravity

The test method used to measure specific gravity is SATRA PM134 b/cm
This test measures the density of the outsole material as a ratio to water.
It is measured according to the volume of water displaced compared to the weight.
Use an electronic scale for this test method.
This is suitable for all outsole material.
Outsoles non-marking
This test determines the level of marking an outsole material will make on the following
flooring types:
• PVC
• Wood.
Use the grey scales to determine the level of discolouration of the marking on the two
flooring types.
This method is suitable for all dark outsole materials.
Phenolic yellowing
This test determines the resistance of light coloured synthetic material.
The test involves a sample being exposed to a series of chemicals that induce yellowing.
Pipiness
This test determines the level of wrinkling or buckling when the top surface of a leather
upper material is folded, grain surface inwards.
The specimen is bent around a semi-circular mandrel and then compared against the SATRA
Pipiness Scale Standard 174.
This test method is generally used for leather upper
Materials, however it may also be used for certain coated materials.
Rust resistance (corrosion)

This test method determines the resistance metal trim and accessories to rusting and
corrosion.
The test method used to measure rust resistance is SATRA GR15/CM10.
The test uses a 1% saline solution at 23°C, for 24 hours.
This test is to be used for all metal trim and accessories used on footwear.
Slide fastener (zipper) construction

The test method used is BS3084-1992.
This test method covers the several areas of construction of the zipper components,
features and finishes.
Use a tensile tester for this test method.

All zips to be used in footwear may be assessed by this test method.
Slide fastener strength

There are four tests using:
• SATRA PM51 test for lateral strength of slide fasteners.
• SATRA PM52 test for strength of slide fastener pullons.
• SATRA PM53 test for attachment strength of slide fastener end stops.
• SATRAPM226 test for slider locking strength of slide fasteners, or BS 3084:1992 as an
alternative.
Use a tensile tester for this test method.
All zips to be used in footwear may be assessed by this test method.
Stitch strength
The test method used is SATRA PM 180.
This test determines the breaking strength of stitched seams in shoe upper and lining
materials.
This test is intended to evaluate seams either cut from shoes or made to simulate actual or
proposed shoes construction.
Tab strength
The tests methods used to measure tab strength are SATRA PM 165.
This test method measures the strength of tab attachments on footwear.
Tear strength leather materials

This test determines the resistance to tearing of leather upper material.
The test method used to measure leather materials is SATRA PM162.Baumann method.
Use a tensile testing machine to carry out this test.
Tear strength EVA outsole

The test method used to measure tear strength is SATRA PM 65.
This test method determines the resistance to splitting of the sole material to splitting.
Use for EVA beach wear soles.
Tear strength synthetic materials

This test determines the force required to tear synthetic upper material.
The test method used to measure tear strength is SATRA PM 30.Tear Strength. Trouser leg
method.
Thickness
This test determines the thickness of materials used.
• AS/NZS 2210.2(E), or
• SATRA PM27.

Use the micrometer to carry out this test.

This test method can be used for:
• Synthetic materials
• Leather materials.
Toe adhesion
The test methods used to measure toe adhesion are:
• BS 5131 5.1, or
• SATRA AM-4.
This test method determines the strength of the bond of completed footwear between the
sole and upper at the toe and heel area of the lasted margin.
The following sole adhesion testers are used:
• SATRA model STD185
• SATRA model STD 185/S.
This method is used for:
• Stuck-on constructions with an extended sole edge
• moulded-on constructions with an extended sole edge.
Tongue attachment strength

This test method measures the strength of tongues attachments to the vamp of footwear.
This test method is appropriate for any footwear item where a tongue is attached to the
vamp.
Touch and close fastener closure strength

This test determines the loss of peel strength (opening force) through continued use.
The test method used to measure closure strength is SATRA PM123.
Touch and close fastener shearing strength

This test determines the loss of shearing strength through continued use.
The test method used to measure the shearing strength is SATRA PM124.
Use a tensile testing machine to carry out this test. This test method is used for any touch
and close fastener used for footwear.
Vamp throat tensile strength

The test method used is ASTM 1683M or SATRA 165.
This tests the resistance to tearing of the vamp V-throat.
Only one side of the vamp V-throat is tested.
Use the tensile testing machine for this test method.
This test is appropriate for all footwear with a V-throat vamp.
Washability of completed footwear

The test method used is AS2001.5.4.5A 40C.
This test determines the level of constructional and dimensional stability of completed
footwear item when laundering.
This test uses a:

• Standard washing machine, or

• Wascator.
This test method is appropriate for all footwear items that are intended to be laundered.
Water staining
This test determines the resistance to staining by water of leather upper material.
The test method used is ASTM D1913 or SATRA PM185.
Use the spray tester to carry out this test.
This test method is used for leather upper material.
Supplier Acknowledgment to Comply with Brand Collective Needle and

Metal Contamination Control Procedures
Supplier Name:
Address:
Supply/Manufacture Name:
Site/Facility Address:
Brand Collective Division Name:

Product Supplied:
The Site/Facility referenced above enters into this Manufacturer/Supplier Agreement for the
manufacture and or supply of Brand Collective product (product, packing, brand names and
Trademarks). To remain a supplier/manufacturer of the above product, the
Supplier/Manufacturer agrees to be bound by all terms conditions contained in the Brand
Collective Needle and Metal Contamination Control Procedures.
The Supplier / Manufacturer understand the above Brand Collective requirements for the
control of Needle and Metal Contamination of products, agree to implement and maintain
these requirements throughout the period of supply / manufacture of Brand Collective
product. Further the Supplier / Manufacturer agrees to maintain documentary evidence of
compliance to these standards and allow Brand Collective representatives access to these
records and the site to verify compliance.
The supplier / manufacturer agrees, that in the event of needle or metal contamination of
Brand Collective product, Brand Collective has the right to refuse delivery from or return the
order in total to the supplier / manufacturer. Further Brand Collective may terminate any or
all agreements and seek full recompense (including costs associated with any claims made
against Brand Collective by third parties) from the supplier / manufacturer in the event of
non-compliance with these requirements.
The supplier / manufacturer also acknowledges Brand Collective right to levy a “fine” of up
to USD$20,000 against the supplier / manufacturer in the event of Brand Collective identifies
needle or metal contamination of the supplier / manufacturers product supplied to Brand
Collective.

Signed:
Name:
Title:
Company:
Address:
Date:
Checklist for Assessment of Compliance with Needle and Metal

Contamination Control Procedures
Manufacturer Name: Address:

Contact Name:
BC Division: Product:
BC Reviewer: Date:
Yes No Comment / Action
Sources of Contamination
Are any of the following used in production or
packaging processes.
• Sewing Needles.
• Scissors.
• Razor Blades, Stanley Blades, Stanley
Knives or similar sharp bladed
instruments.
• Syringes with Syringe needles (manual &
machine pumped)
• Nails, Tacks, Pins
• Other sources of contamination, specify
Needle Control Procedures
• Procedure Documented and Reviewed.
• Records Reviewed and Accurate.
• No evidence of non-compliance:
• Check 10 + Operator locations
Scissors and Similar Cutting Instruments

• All attached to the bench.

Nails, Tacks and Pins
• Secure receptacle used to store nails,
tacks & pins.
Pins used have large colored visible head.
• Understands and can implement no tack /
nail procedure (for shoe lasting)
Metal Detectors
• Available on Site.
• Records for Calibration and Product
Screenings available.
• Will screen all Brand Collective Product.
Packing and Dispatch Areas
• Only Scissors Used in Area’s and firmly
attached to the bench.

Images of Major, Minor Defects
MAJOR
MINOR

Brand Collective Footwear Inspection Report

AZO Banned Chemical Agreement

Regulatory Requirements for Footwear

Correct Version
Should there be any discrepancy between the English and Chinese versions of this document, the English version
will prevail.
Martin Matthews
Chief Executive Officer
Brand Collective Pty Ltd
V3.0 – August 2017
Please sign here
Factory
Accepted by ______________________________ (Name) Signature: ______________________________
On behalf of: ______________________________ (Company) Date: ____________________
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Brand Collective

Footwear Quality and

Proprietary and Confidential Page 2

We are committed to:

• Recognizing our workers, suppliers and customers are key resources.

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No Nail and Metal Control and Detection Procedure

No Nail and Metal Control and Detection Policy. NNP / MCDP.

• Broken needle fragments.

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Minimum requirements for effective No Nail and Metal Control and

Control system includes:

• Manufacturers must adopt a pro-active attitude towards a No Nail and Metal

• Traceability procedures to account for broken needles, metal sharp objects,

• Relevant procedures must be documented and records kept for auditing

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• Prior to commencing any supply agreement with a new manufacturer or supplier,

• The prospective supplier / manufacturer must provide a signed acknowledgment of

• In the event of continual non-compliance, Brand Collective reserves the right to

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Acceptable / Unacceptable Metal Contamination Control Process

SCISSOR AND SIMILAR INSTRUMENTS

At all times, scissors

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Acceptable Unacceptable Required Control

Points and corners

SYRINGE AND OTHER SHARP POINTED INSTRUMENTS

Replacement of Sharp tipped

Nails, Tack and Pins

Where tacks or pins are used as

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Metal Detection Equipment

Broken Needle Control Procedures.

Procedural elements to be included in a needle control procedure are:

• Access to needles to be limited only to the designated individual/s.

• Forfeit any payment for the Product

Company Ownership/Legal Entity Sharp Blade & Tipped Instrument

Sharp Blade and Tipped Instruments (Sharps)

Procedural elements to be included in a “Sharps” control procedure are:

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• A designated individual (per work area) to be responsible for the issuing of

• Access to these instruments to be limited only to the designated individual/s.

Use of Scissors & other Sharp Metal Instruments during Manufacture of

Scissors, Sharp Bladed or Sharp Tipped Instruments:

Where substitution cannot be effected the following should occur:

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• Management must inspect attachments regularly to ensure adherence to this

• Designate an individual (per work area) to be responsible for the issuing of

Nails, Tacks and Pins:

The following must occur:

Use of Metal Detectors

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• Metal detection equipment must be calibrated daily to ensure correct sensitivity to

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Strict Control of Sharp Instruments in Packing and Dispatch Areas.

Chemical properties requirements.

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Footwear labelling requirements