Today, ChemFORWARD announced a significant enhancement to the Chemical Hazard Data Trust with the introduction of the "Impurities of High Concern" flag to Chemical Hazard Assessments (CHAs). This new feature is designed to provide greater visibility into the hidden risks associated with common process-related or other known impurities, enabling users to make more informed decisions when selecting safer alternatives.

Apple-Backed Initiative Unveils Supply Chain Transformation Tools to Accelerate Global Shift to Safer Cleaners and Degreasers

August 20, 2025 – Cleaners and degreasers are one of the highest use materials in electronics assembly. It is so critical that they be as safe as possible in their formulation and usage. In a bold step to safeguard the health and well-being of hundreds of thousands of workers in the global electronics assembly industry, ChemFORWARD, in partnership with Apple, is proud to launch a dedicated application for cleaner and degreaser ingredient optimization. The free, web-based tool will help formulators rapidly replace high-hazard chemicals with safer, vetted alternatives thus reducing worker exposure.