a. Each organization shall support the Product Stewardship program by incorporating the following into the business process at a minimum.
The types of functions or activities that have product responsibilities include R&D, product design, sourcing, commercial locations (sales), manufacturing, distribution centers and service centers. These functions have a role to help reduce the EHS impacts of our products across their lifecycle where technically feasible.
b. An EHS&S Evaluation (REHS 2040-01A Initial EHS&S Evaluation and REHS 2040-01B Final EHS&S Evaluation or equivalent) shall be conducted during the product development process and related activities including contract manufacturing. The EHS Evaluation shall be updated as changes occur to ensure compliance and/or risk concerns are addressed throughout the life of the product.