Chemicals
Chemicals
We measure, manage, and monitor both hazardous and non-hazardous waste in line with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
At FPS, the responsible use and management of chemicals is critical to ensuring workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental protection.
Operating in the industrial packaging sector, FPS frequently works with adhesives, inks, cleaning agents, and other chemical substances particularly in printing, and maintenance processes. While these materials are essential to our operations, they also pose potential risks to human health and the environment if not properly managed.
FPS is committed to minimizing environmental and human health risks associated with hazardous substances through a comprehensive management approach.
Our use of eco-friendly, water-based printing inks reflects our preference for less hazardous materials in operations. In addition, emergency preparedness is ensured through site-specific procedures and health and safety emergency response plans, covering a wide range of potential environmental incidents.
Policy
We maintain clear protocols for the labeling, storage, handling, and transportation of chemicals and hazardous substances, guided by Safety Data Sheets, our Global Safety Rules Book, and detailed chemical handling instructions. To reinforce these protocols, colleagues regularly receive health, safety, and environmental training, and training records are meticulously maintained.
Hazardous waste is handled with utmost care, supported by our documented procedures and instructions, which outline safe treatment and disposal practices. We continue to explore and implement the use of safer alternatives to reduce both the generation and toxicity of hazardous substances, as demonstrated in our transition to water-based inks.
Moreover, for products with food contact applications, our Food Contact Assessment Procedure ensures compliance with international safety standards and food-contact packaging regulations.
Actions and Initiatives
Collective efforts demonstrate FPS’s proactive and responsible stance on chemical safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance.
FPS minimizes exposure through the use of local exhaust ventilation systems (e.g., in printing areas) and activated carbon filters (e.g., in Vietnam) to prevent volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from being released into the atmosphere.
In Türkiye, dust extraction systems are installed in lamination areas to reduce particulate emissions. Across all locations, colleagues receive mandatory training on chemical handling, spill response, and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage.
Chemical usage is considered a risk factor in our health and safety risk assessments, with specific focus on exposure levels, safe storage, and disposal. We partner with licensed vendors to safely dispose of hazardous and electronic waste, reducing the risk of soil or water contamination.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
This Sustainability Report, reflecting FPS’ current sustainability initiatives and targets, has been developed based on information available at the time of preparation and is provided for informational purposes only as of the date of publication. This report contains statements regarding current expectations, objectives, plans, and future developments related to sustainability matters. Such statements are based on information, assumptions, and circumstances existing at the time of publication and may change over time due to evolving conditions and circumstances beyond the control of FPS. While FPS aims to present accurate and up-to-date information, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the information contained herein. Certain figures and data may be subject to rounding or future revision. Unless expressly stated otherwise, nothing in this report shall constitute a legally binding obligation, representation, warranty, or commitment by FPS. This report should be read together with FPS’ policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.