Chemikalien im Alltag: Firmen - Bewertungen

Chemikalien im Alltag: 

Firmen - Bewertungen 

Greenpeace hat eine Liste von Herstellern von Alltagsprodukten und ihrer Firmenpolitik zum 

Thema Chemikalien zusammengestellt. Ziel dieses Unternehmens war herauszufinden, welche 

Produkte die Besorgnis erregendsten gefährlichen Stoffe enthalten bzw. enthalten könnten. 

Dabei beschäftigen wir uns insbesondere mit schwer abbaubaren, toxischen und solchen 

Chemikalien, die sich im Körper und in der Umwelt anreichern. 1 

Greenpeace ist dafür mit zahlreichen Firmen in Kontakt getreten. Unser Interesse galt in erster 

Linie folgenden Produktgruppen: 

• Kosmetika und Haushaltsprodukte 

• Spielzeug 

• Turnschuhe 

• Innenraum-Farben 

• Handys 

• Computer 

• Fernsehgeräte 

Ziele der Firmenliste 

Das vorrangige Ziel der Firmenliste ist es, KonsumentInnen über gefährliche Stoffe zu 

informieren, die in alltäglichen Produkten enthalten sein können. KonsumentInnen haben das 

Recht zu erfahren, welche Chemikalien (und andere Bestandteile) in den Produkten enthalten 

sind, die sie kaufen. Die Hersteller sollten bereit und in der Lage sein, diese Informationen zu 

zur Verfügung zu stellen. 

Auch soll die Veröffentlichung dieser Informationen die Hersteller dazu anspornen, der Suche 

nach sicheren Ersatzstoffen höhere Priorität einzuräumen. Wir hoffen, dass gefährliche Stoffe 

dadurch schneller vom Markt verschwinden, und dass den KäuferInnen in Zukunft eine breitere 

Palette an grünen Produkten zur Auswahl angeboten wird. 

Einstufung der Firmen 

Allen Firmen wurde einer von drei Farbcodes zugewiesen (rot, gelb oder grün), die anzeigen, 

ob ihre Produkte gefährliche Schadstoffe enthalten oder nicht. Diese bedeuten: 

Rot – Firmen die angaben, dass sie chemische Schadstoffe verwenden ODER Firmen die auf 

unsere Anfragen nicht geantwortet haben oder die sich weigerten, uns die angefragte 

Information zu liefern, und von denen wir daher annehmen, dass sie schädliche chemische 

Substanzen verwenden. 

Gelb – Hersteller die angaben, dass sie schädliche chemische Stoffe einsetzen, welche jedoch 

bis zu einem vorgegebenen Datum durch andere Stoffe ersetzt werden sollen. 

Grün – Hersteller die ausdrücklich angaben, dass sie keine schädlichen chemischen 

Substanzen einsetzen.

UNTERNEHMEN MARKEN BEWERTUNG 

KOSMETIKA & HAUSHALTSPRODUKTE 

Adidas Adidas Perfume 

Adidas Body Care 

Avon Products 

Incorporated 

Skin so soft – skincare 

Andere Marken: 

Avon Color, Anew, Skin-so-soft, Advance 

Techniques Hair Care, beComing & Avon 

Wellness 

Beiersdorf Nivea-Produkte zum Rasieren 

Nivea – alle Feuchtigkeitscremes 


Eucerin, Hansaplast, Atrix, Labello, Futuro, 

Hidrofugal, Basis PH, 

Colgate Palmolive Palmolive Produkte zum Rasieren 


Colgate, 24/7, Palmolive, Fab 

Estee Lauder Lippenstift: Clinique 


Clinique, Estée Lauder, Aramis, M·A·C, La Mer, 

Bobbi Brown, Tommy Hilfiger, Beyond Paradise, 

Donna Karan, Michael Kors 

Johnson & Johnson Hautpflege: Clean & Clear 

Coty Beauty Lancaster 

Group 


Johnson’s Baby, Band Aid, Clean & Clear, 

Neutrogena 

Parfum: Lancaster Joop! 


Lanncaster Group – Davidoff, Chopard, Jil 

Sander, Isabella Rossellini, Vivienne Westwood, 

Yue-Saii, Jennifer Lopez 

Coty Beauty – Düfte – Stetson, Celine Dion, 

Adidas Moves, Adidas Moves for Her, Aspen, 

Vanilla Fields, Jovan, Club Med, Rimmel London, 

Mary Kate & Ashley, The Healing Garden 

Bath & Body – the Healing Garden, Caloon, 

Color – Astor, Rimmel London 

L’Oreal Lippenstift: Mabelline 

Parfums: Armani, Lancome 

Shampoo: Elvive, L’Oreal 

Hautpflege: Plenitude 

Bewertung: ROT 2 








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Louis Vuitton Moet 

Hennessy (LVMH) 


Mabelline, Armani, Lancome, Elvive, L’Oreal, 

Plenitude, Solar Expertise, Kiehls Vichy, La 

Roche, Posay, Ralph Lauren, L’Oreal Paris, 

Helena Rubenstein, Soft Sheen Carson, Giorgio 

Armani, Lancome Paris, Redken, Biotherm, 

Matrix, Cacharel, Mabelline, L’Oreal Professionel, 

Kerastase, Ombrelle, Shu Uemura 

Parfums: Givenchy, Guerlain 


Givenchy, Guerlain, 

Parfums: Christian Dior, Guerlain, Givenchy, 

Kenzo, Laflachère, Bliss, BeneFit Cosmetics , 

Fresh, Make Up For Ever, Acqua di Parma 

Procter & Gamble Fairy Dishwasher tables 

Fairy Liquid, Ariel, Bold, Daz & Fairy Washing 

Powder 

Shampoos – Head & Shoulders, Pantene Pro 

V, Wash & Go, Vidal Sassoon, 

Skincare: Oil of Olaz, 

Puma Parfum Woman 

Jamaica Man 

Reckitt Benckiser Air Fresheners: Haze 


Max Factor, Old Spice, Pampers, Pantene, Tide 

and Vidal Sassoon 


Veet, Vanish, Motein, Air Care (Air Wick) 

Sara Lee Air Fresheners: Ambi Pur 


Kiwi, Sanex 

Shiseido Company Shiseido, the skincare 

Shiseido, the haircare 


Bio-performance, Beneficiance, Pureness, Future 

Solution, Hair care – Advanced Essential Energy, 

Body Creator, 

fragrance – Relaxing, Energizing, Zen, Vocalise, 

Femininite du Bois, Basal 

Unilever Dove body lotions 

Organics shampoo 

Timotei shampoo 

Cif Oxygel kitchen cleaner 

Persil (UK), surf washing powder 

Lynx shaving foam/gel 



Bewertung: GELB 12 





Wella Group Haircare – Wella Bewertung: ROT 17 

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SPIELWAREN 

Chicco Toys Bewertung: GELB 18 

Hasbro Playskool 

Andere Marken: Play-Doh, Aciton Man, Star 

Wars, Disney, Pokemon, The Simpsons, Toy 

Story etc. 


Lego Lego Bewertung: GELB 20 

Mattel Fisher Price 

Andere Marken: Barbie, America Girl, Hot 

Wheels 


Playmobil Playmobil Bewertung: GRÜN 22 

TURNSCHUHE 

Adidas AdidasTrainers 

Andere Marken: Salomon, Mavic, Bonfire, 

Arc’Teryx, Cliché, Taylormade-adidas Gold, 

Maxfli 


Asics Asics Bewertung: GRÜN 24 

NIKE NIKE Bewertung: GELB 25 

Puma Puma Trainers Bewertung: GELB 26 

Reebok Reebok Bewertung: GRÜN 27 

HANDIES 

Motorola Motorola Bewertung: ROT 28 

Nokia Nokia Bewertung: GELB 29 

Samsung Samsung Bewertung: GELB 30 

Sony-Ericcson Mobile 

Communications 

Sony-Ericcson Bewertung: ROT 31 

FARBEN 

Akzo Crown minimal VOC emulsion 

Crow Expressions Colourant 

ICI Paints Dulux 


Sikkens, Sadolin, Astral, Marshall, Trimetal, 

Nordsjo, Levis, Herbol, Vivchrom, Flexa, 

Schnonox. 


Glidden, Coral, Valentine, Cuprinol, Hammerite, 

Polycell, Sinclair, Devoe, Alba, Color Your World 

Bewertung: GRÜN/GELB 32 


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COMPUTER 

Acer Acer Bewertung: ROT 34 

Apple Apple Bewertung: ROT 35 

Dell Dell Bewertung: ROT 36 

Fujitsu Siemens Fujitsu Siemens Bewertung: ROT 37 

Hewlett Packard Hewlett Packard Bewertung: ROT 38 

IBM IBM Bewertung: ROT 39 


Sony Sony Bewertung: ROT 41 

FERNSEHGERÄTE 

Bang & Olufsen Bang & Olufsen Bewertung: ROT 42 

Hitachi Hitachi Bewertung: GELB 43 

Panasonic Panasonic Bewertung: ROT 44 

Philips Philips Bewertung: GELB 45 


Sanyo Sanyo Bewertung: ROT 47 

Sharp Sharp Bewertung: ROT 48 

Toshiba Toshiba Bewertung: ROT 49 

1 OSPAR (2003) OSPAR List of Chemicals for Priority Action (Update 2003) (Referenznummer: 2003-19), Anhang 12 zu 

OSPAR 03/17/1, Zusammenfassende Aufzeichnungen der Versammlung der OSPAR Kommission, Bremen, 23.-27. Juni 2003, 

verfügbar unter www.ospar.org 

2 Adidas bans hazardous substances such as PVC and alkyl phenols in its sport shoes. But, Adidas perfume and body care 

products can still contain phthalates and synthetic musks. 

3 Despite being asked on more than one occasion Avon Products declined to supply sufficient information about the chemicals 

used in this product. The product is likely to contain endocrine disruptors, Bisphenol A, phthalates and artificial musks. Avon 

Products was contacted on more than one occasion in four different countries but failed to reply to our letters. 

4 

Nivea shaving products: Beiersdorf have stated that neither organotins nor artificial musks are used in their products; however, 

the phthalate DEP might be present. 

Nivea - all moisturisers: Beiersdorf have stated that neither organotins nor artificial musks are used in their products, however, 

the phthalate DEP might be present. Independent analysis commissioned by Greenpeace revealed the presence of 11 mg/kg 

diethylhexyl phthalate in Nivea Body Milk. In discussions with Beiersdorf the company said there is no explanation for the 

presence of DEHP, since it is not used in their products, and they are investigating this further. DEHP is banned from use in 

certain children’s toys because it can cause liver and kidney damage and is a reproductive toxin. 

Beiersdorf were contacted in eight different countries and replied in four. 

5 Despite being asked on more than one occasion Colgate Palmolive declined to supply sufficient information about the 

chemicals used in its products. The product is likely to contain artificial musks, phthalates and organotins 

Colgate Palmolive was contacted in nine different countries, and only replied in two. 

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6 Despite being asked on more than one occasion Estee Lauder declined to supply any information about the chemicals used in 

this product. It is likely to contain phthalates. Estee Lauder were contacted in five countries, and replied to one. 

7 Despite being asked on more than one occasion Johnson & Johnson declined to supply sufficient information about the 

chemicals used in its products. Johnson & Johnson were contacted in seven different countries and replied to five letters. 

8 Despite being asked on more than one occasion the manufacturer would not supply sufficient information on what chemicals 

are present in its products. Coty Beauty Lancaster Group were contacted in six countries and replied in two. 

9 Lipstick: Mabelline. Despite being asked on more than one occasion the manufacturer declined to supply any information about 

the chemicals used in this product. It is likely to contain phthalates. 

Perfumes: Armani, Lancôme. Shampoo: Elvive. Despite being asked on more than one occasion the manufacturer declined to 

supply any information about the chemicals used in this product. It is likely to contain artificial musk compounds as an odour and 

phthalates which make the smell last longer. 

Shampoo: L’Oreal. Greenpeace commissioned laboratory analysis of L'Oreal shampoo. It was found to contain 168 mg/kg 

diethyl phthalate, 351 mg/kg galaxolide (a polycyclic musk) and 60 mg/kg musk tonalide. L'Oreal "Kids Fast Dry" shampoo 

contained 537 mg/kg galaxolide and 2.1 mg/kg tonalide. 

Skincare: Plenitude. Despite being asked on more than one occasion the manufacturer declined to supply any information about 

the chemicals used in this product. 

L’Oreal was contacted in eight different countries and replied in one. 

10 Givenchy, Guerlain. Despite being asked on more than one occasion the manufacturer declined to supply sufficient information 

about the chemicals used in this product. It is likely to contain artificial musk compounds as an odour and phthalates which make 

the smell last longer 

11 Fairy Dishwasher tablets: Greenpeace wrote two letters to Procter and Gamble, who declined to answer questions. We think it's 

likely that Fairy Dishwasher Tablets contain artificial musk compounds as well as other persistent toxic chemicals. Artificial 

musks are cheap fragrance ingredients which accumulate in our fat tissue and can be found in breast milk. Cosmetics and 

washing agents may be an important source of absorption through the skin. Food, contaminated because of environmental 

pollution, is also thought to be an important exposure route to these harmful chemicals. 

Fairy Liquid: Procter and Gamble declined to give us any information about whether musk compounds or other hazardous 

chemicals are present in Fairy Liquid. They referred us to the Retail Association which was also unable to answer questions 

about the ingredients used in particular brands. We think it's likely that Fairy products contain artificial musk compounds and we 

encourage consumers to buy an alternative brand from our Green List. 

Ariel Washing up liquid, Washing Powders: Ariel, Bold, Daz, Fairy: Despite being asked on more than one occasion the 

manufacturer has failed to supply sufficient information about the chemicals used in this product. 

Shampoos: Head & Shoulders, Pantene Pro V, Wash & Go, Vidal Sassoon. Despite being asked on more than one occasion the 

manufacturer declined to supply sufficient information about the chemicals used in this product. It is likely to contain artificial 

musk compounds as an odour and phthalates which make the smell last longer. 

Skincare: Oil of Olay. Despite being asked on more than one occasion the manufacturer declined to supply sufficient information 

about the chemicals used in this product. However, Procter and Gamble did confirm that Bisphenol A is not used in Oil of Olay 

skincare products. 

Procter & Gamble were contacted in eight different countries and replied in two, and also contacted our European Unit. 

12 Puma bans hazardous substances from its products. The producer of sport shoes, body care and perfumes indicated clearly in 

autumn 2004 that it will not use hazardous substances in its products. Athletics and perfume lovers can purchase Puma products 

without phthalates, synthetic musks and organotins. 

Perfumes can contain various hazardous substances, such as synthetic musks and phthalates. Greenpeace tested Woman and 

Jamaica Man and found only small traces of synthetic musks and phthalates. 

13 Reckitt Benckiser have told us that they have removed artificial musks from their products and that they are removing 

phthalates, but they have declined to provide a list of ingredients for this product. The product packaging contains the warning: 

'Harmful to Aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment'. The manufacturer has failed to 

supply information about which chemicals this warning relates to. 

Despite being asked on more than one occasion in six countries the manufacturer failed to reply to most of our letters. 

14 Ambi Pur is far from pure. Sara Lee refused to provide any information whatsoever on the ingredients of this product. Some 

Ambi Pur packaging is required to carry a hazard warning "harmful to aquatic organisms" because of the ingredients. All 

products are likely to contain musks and phthalates. Greenpeace commissioned laboratory analysis of Ambi Pur's "Sara Lee", 

"Parfum d'interieur". It contained 108 mg/kg Diethylphthalate and 9,058 mg/kg musk tonalide. 

Despite being asked on more than one occasion in six countries the manufacturer replied to only three of our letters. 

15 Shiseido, the makers of this product, have stated that hazardous substances are used in low quantities in this product. 

Letters were written in three countries and replies were sent to two. 

16 Company policy: Unilever informed Greenpeace in October 2004, that their new personal care and household products will not 

contain hazardous chemicals. These include: shampoo, body lotion, cleansers, cleaning products and detergents. Almost all 

phthalates will be banned from these products, except for one phthalate (DEP) which will take a bit longer to phase out. Unilever 

has not yet eliminated phthalates and musks in their perfumes. 

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Dove – Ranking: AMBER 

4 out of 5 Dove body lotions are free from phthalates and synthetic musks. However, Dove body lotion Supreme Silk still 

contains the phthalate DEP. In the longer term, Unilever is phasing out DEP, but Dove will remain amber until the phase out is 

complete. 

Organics – Rating: AMBER 

Organics is a Unilever brand name. Shampoos can contain various hazardous chemicals, such as synthetic musks and phthalates. 

World-wide, body care products from Unilever do not contain nitro musks, and the synthetic musk PCM will also be phased out. 

The European market is already free from PCM. Almost all phthalates have been phased out, except for the phthalate DEP, for 

which the phase out will take a bit longer. Unilever does not apply this policy to their perfume line. 

Timotei shampoo – Rating: AMBER 

Timotei is a Unilever brand name. Shampoos can contain various hazardous chemicals, such as synthetic musks and phthalates. 

World-wide, body care products from Unilever do not contain nitro musks, and the synthetic musk PCM will also be phased out. 

Lynx shaving lotion – Rating: AMBER 

Lynx is a Unilever brand name. Shaving lotions/gels can contain synthetic musks, phthalates and organotins. 

Cif-Oxygel kitchen cleaner – Rating: AMBER 

Cif is a Unilever brand name. Detergents can contain alkylphenols, synthetic musks and phthalates. World-wide, household 

products from Unilever do not contain nitro musks, and the synthetic musk PCM will also be phased out. 

Persil washing powder (note UK only) Rating: AMBER 

Persil is a Unilever brand name in the UK. Detergents can contain alkylphenols, synthetic musks and phthalates. 

Surf washing powder – Rating: AMBER 

Surf is a Unilever brand name. Detergents can contain alkyl phenols, synthetic musks and phthalates. 

17 Despite being asked on more than one occasion the manufacturer declined to supply sufficient information about the chemicals 

used in its products. Despite being contacted in seven different countries, Wella only replied in the UK, and replied via their trade 

association in Germany. 

18 Toy manufacturer Chicco doesn’t use hazardous substances in the production of their products. Small amounts of PVC are still 

used in rigid parts, accessories and packaging components. However, Chicco has committed to completely eliminate the remaining 

uses of PVC within the next three years. At present, less than 3.2% of Chicco products on catalogue contain components in 

PVC. 

19 Hasbro declined to supply sufficient information about the chemicals used in its products. Playskool products made with soft 

PVC are likely to contain phthalates, organotins or lead. Hasbro were contacted in five countries and replied to one. 

20 Lego began phasing out PVC in 1985, however they still use PVC in data and transformer cables. Although they are looking 

for an alternative, substances of high concern (lead or organotins, phthalates) will be present in PVC cabling, so until they 

complete the phase out we can only award them a yellow rating. 

Letters were sent in five countries and responses were received in four. 

21 Mattel declined to supply sufficient information about the chemicals used in its products. Fisher Price toys made with soft 

PVC are likely to contain phthalates, and organotins or lead. Letters were sent in five countries and one reply was received. 

22 A green rating does not mean that a product is perfectly safe, that it does not contain chemicals that are toxic or that it has no 

impact on the environment. A green rating means that, as far as we have been able to ascertain, the product is free from 

'chemicals of very high concern' - that is substances that persist in the environment, build up in the human body, or may cause 

cancer, damage genetic material, damage the reproductive system or disrupt the hormone system. 

Playmobil has assured us that they do not use the substances of concern. In addition, PVC has been eliminated from their range 

for over 20 years. Letters were sent in four countries and replies were received by all of them. 

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Adidas bans hazardous substances such as PVC and alkylphenols in its sport shoes, although Adidas perfume can still contain 

phthalates and synthetic musks. 

Greenpeace tested an Adidas trainer and found it contained phthalates, alkylphenols and organotins. But in the mean time Adidas 

bans the use of these substances in its products. 

24 Asics have phased out the use of PVC and state that they do not use phthalates, organotins, chlorinated paraffins or other 

priority hazardous substances to make their trainers. They also use recycled materials for some of their footwear products. We are 

therefore pleased to give Asics a green "thumbs-up" rating. 

25 Nike plans to phase out the use of PVC and organotins in their products. However Greenpeace tested a sport shoe and found 

these chemicals. Although Nike shoes for children under 3 do not contain PVC, it seems that older children and adults will have 

to wait for all NIKE products to be PVC-free. Nike were contacted in five different countries and replied to all of them. 

26 Puma bans hazardous substances from its products. The producer of sport shoes, body care and perfumes indicated clearly in 

autumn 2004 that it will not use hazardous substances in its products. Athletics and perfume lovers can purchase Puma products 

without phthalates, synthetic musks and organotins. 

Greenpeace tested a Puma sports shoe and found high levels of phthalates and low concentrations of organotins. The company 

however assures Greenpeace that these substances will not and should not be used in Puma products. Puma also bans organotins 

in its products. Puma has confirmed that they will investigate the source of the phthalate and organotin "contamination". For this 

reason, Puma trainers can only be rated amber at present; otherwise, Puma trainers would be green. 

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Reebok. A green rating does not mean that a product is perfectly safe, that it does not contain chemicals that are toxic or that it 

has no impact on the environment. A green rating means that, as far as we have been able to ascertain, the product is free from 

'chemicals of very high concern' - that is substances that persist in the environment, build up in the human body, or may cause 

cancer, damage genetic material, damage the reproductive system or disrupt the hormone system. 

Company position: Reebok have also banned PVC, mercury, lead, azo dyes, chlorine bleach, and formaldehyde from use in 

making their trainers. Reebok were contacted in six countries and replied to five. 

28 Motorola is phasing out some hazardous substances, but this is only as required by new EU regulations. They have a restricted 

substances policy but no commitment to phase out hazardous substances or PVC. Motorola were contacted in six countries and 

replied in five. 

29 Nokia is the world’s largest producer of mobile phones. Nokia has pursued an active environmental policy since 1994, and 

suppliers have to comply with the strict environmental demands that Nokia requires. Nokia works with a list of substances that 

have already been banned or will be banned. At the end of 2006, all brominated flame retardants will be eliminated from printed 

circuit boards in new models. Other products will follow as soon as possible. Furthermore PVC and phthalates will be banned; by 

the end of 2005, new models will be PVC-free. 

30 Samsung is fully committed to phasing out hazardous chemicals, and is currently working on a phase out programme which 

sets dates for a ban on PVC, organotins and brominated flame retardants. Greenpeace applauds Samsung for introducing a 

corporate policy embracing the precautionary approach and sees Samsung as the trendsetter among electronics companies for 

their plan to phase out hazardous substances. Samsung were contacted in five countries and replied to three. 

31 Sony Ericsson is already bringing out mobile telephones with printed circuit boards free of brominated flame retardants 

(BFRs). The company plans a further phase out of these chemicals. However, because Sony Ericsson has failed to provide a time 

frame for phasing out PVC, the company is still rated red. 

32 Akzo. Crown minimal VOC emulsion - A green rating does not mean that a product is perfectly safe, that it does not contain 

chemicals that are toxic or that it has no impact on the environment. A green rating means that, as far as we have been able to 

ascertain, the product is free from 'chemicals of very high concern' - that is substances that persist in the environment, build up in 

the human body, or may cause cancer, damage genetic material, damage the reproductive system or disrupt the hormone system. 

These products do not contain chemicals of high concern. 

Rating: Amber /Crown – Expressions Colourant The retailer / manufacturer has told us that the product contains one or more 

harmful chemical pollutants but they have also specified a date by which these chemicals will be removed. Crown have 

committed to the phase out of this chemical by 2005. Akzo were contacted in five countries and replied to two. 

33 The manufacturer / retailer has told us the product does contain one or more harmful chemical pollutants and they have no 

plans to remove them OR the manufacturer/retailer has refused to supply us with any information about their product. Letters 

were sent in three countries and replies were received in two. 

34 Although Acer say they are phasing out PVC and some brominated flame retardants, the phase out appears to be limited to 

certain uses of PVC and particular substances. We have contacted Acer for further clarification – watch this space. 

35 Apple has decided to phase out hazardous substances in its products. But Apple does not say when PVC and brominated flame 

retardants BFRs will be banned. So Apple stays red until a clear timeline has been given for eliminating hazardous substances. 

36 Dell is progressive in their phase out of hazardous chemicals, in advance of the regulatory requirements. Dell is phasing out 

the use of PVC but the extent of the phase out is not clear. In addition, the company still uses some brominated flame retardants 

and has not yet presented a complete phase out plan. Dell has indicated that they are investigating alternatives and will present 

their findings in 2005. Dell is a good candidate to become amber in the near future. 

37 Fujitsu Siemens is working hard to phase out hazardous substances, as well as PVC. An increasing number of computer parts, 

produced by the company itself, are free from brominated flame retardants (BFRs). Fujitsu Siemens has brought out a ‘green’ 

computer with a BFR-free printed circuit board. However, a definite timeframe has not been given for the phase out of hazardous 

substances, so Fujitsu Siemens, for the time being, is rated red. 

38 The outside world often things that HP is doing it's best regarding environmental issues. But in chemical analysis of products 

we found out that HP computers contain high levels of brominated flame retardants. In addition, they have no clear timeframe for 

the phase out of hazardous chemicals. The company does try to reduce the use of brominated flame retardants as well as PVC 

plastic. 

39 IBM has stated to Greenpeace that they are very conscious of their responsibility for human health and the environment. 

Unfortunately this is not reflected in IBMs policy on chemicals. IBM takes little initiative to phase out hazardous chemicals, 

unless required to do so by legislation. 




their plan to phase out hazardous substances. 

41 Sony say they are committed to phasing out hazardous substances wherever possible. They are working to eliminate PVC from 

all products by 2006. They are also working on a phase out of brominated flame retardants but have not yet got a timeframe for 

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this. So for the time being, until Greenpeace has received details of when Sony expect to phase out brominated compounds they 

get a red rating. 

42 Bang & Olufsen have a progressive phase out policy for PVC. By 1 January 2006, televisions including cables will be PVCfree. 

Although B&O are committed to phasing out brominated flame retardants (BFRs), the company still lacks a time frame for 

the phase-out of TBBA; hence, the red stat. 

43 Television sets contain several extremely hazardous substances. Hitachi have stated that they will remove all brominated flame 

retardants by March 2005. 

44 All television sets contain a variety of hazardous substances and Panasonic have not yet made a commitment to replacing these 

with safer alternatives. Panasonic are doing a significant amount to reduce their use of chemicals of high concern. They have 

eliminated halogenated (brominated & chlorinated) materials from some applications. They will introduce chlorine free wiring 

within 2005 and eliminate the use of PVC by the end of March 2006. However they have not committed to a date by which they 

will phase out the use of brominated flame retardants and remain committed to "adequately controlling" some extremely 

hazardous chemicals rather than seeking to eliminate them. This means these substances will continue to be released into the 

environment as a result of Panasonic products and they do not (yet?) merit an amber rating. 

45 Philips have banned the use of some hazardous substances in order to comply with EU legislation, and are planning to 

eliminate all brominated flame retardants by January 2006. The company has indicated that in 2005 some BFR-free products will 

probably come on the market. As from 1 January 2006, BFRs will be eliminated from printed circuit board in consumer articles. 

They have also stated they are confident that their products do not contain hexavalent chromium. However, Philips will only 

commit to the ‘decreasing use’ of PVC; there is no clear timeframe to phase out PVC completely. 




their plan to phase out hazardous substances. 

47 Television sets contain several extremely hazardous substances. Some manufacturers are replacing these with safer 

alternatives. Despite being asked on more than one occasion the manufacturer declined to supply specific information on their 

products and does not have a policy to phase out or reduce the use of chemicals of very high concern. 

48 Television sets contain several extremely hazardous substances. Although Sharp have banned the use of some hazardous 

substances in order to comply with EU legislation, they do not yet have a policy to phase out all brominated flame retardants and 

other chemicals of very high concern. 

49 Toshiba have no policy to phase out substances of very high concern beyond what is required by EU law. 

Greenpeace hat die Recherchen zur Verwendung von Risiko-Chemikalien von Produktherstellern nach bestem 

Wissen und Gewissen durchgeführt. Unsere Informationen stützen sich auf schriftliche und mündliche 

Kommunikation mit den Firmen sowie auf ausgewählte Produkt-Tests. 

Die Recherchen wurden 2003/2004 durchgeführt. Es kann nicht ausgeschlossen werden, dass sich in diesem 

Zeitraum die Politik von einzelnen Firmen geändert hat. Wir nehmen laufend neue Erkenntnisse und Recherche- 

Ergebnisse in die Unterlagen auf. 

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Chemikalien im Alltag: Firmen - Bewertungen

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