ChemFORWARD 8/20/25 ChemFORWARD 8/20/25

ChemFORWARD Launches Free Application to Strengthen Worker Safety in Electronics Assembly

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.

Loop Creative 4/25/25 Loop Creative 4/25/25

Article in IPC Community Magazine: Future-Proofing Electronics

"By embracing collaboration and leveraging tools like the Chemical Hazard Data Trust and CleanScreen, we can ensure a more sustainable and safer tomorrow."

Loop Creative 9/24/24 Loop Creative 9/24/24

ChemFORWARD Assessments Now Accepted for TCO Certified

ChemFORWARD, a leading provider of chemical hazard assessments, today announced that its assessments are now accepted by TCO Certified, a global sustainability certification for IT products. This recognition marks a significant milestone in promoting the use of safer chemicals in the electronics industry and advancing a more sustainable future.

Loop Creative 10/12/23 Loop Creative 10/12/23

Samsung Joins ChemFORWARD’s Electronics Safer Chemistry Collaborative

ChemFORWARD is pleased to share that Samsung has joined our Electronics Safer Chemistry Collaborative. Samsung joins fellow collaborative members Apple, Google, HP, IBM, Intel, Sonos, Microsoft, Amazon, and Seagate.