Safe composition

The procedures implemented in the Śnieżka Group’s production facilities ensure oversight over the properties of raw materials and products.  In accordance with the requirements of the EU regulation on the safe use of chemicals REACH, the Group also carries out regular compliance assessments, employee exposure controls and environmental impact checks for each product. The results are recorded.

The safety of the products offered by the Group is comprehended as:

safety of raw materials used for their production

attention to their high quality, safety of use and source of origin,

safety of the production process

the influence of the recipe composition on the safe production process, particularly on the safety of employees directly involved in the process,

safety of storage and transport of the product

maintaining the product’s features and quality during the declared shelf-life in an original packing, as well as minimizing the risks that may occur at this stage,

application safety and environmental impact of the product

application safety and environmental impact of the product.

Production safety issues in the Śnieżka Group are strictly regulated in the following documents: Procedure for introducing new/modified products, Procedure for managing production process, Procedure of product monitoring, Procedure for handling non-compliance.

  • Good practice

    In FFiL Śnieżka SA’s own microbiology laboratory, raw materials and finished products are tested. Strict hygiene procedures apply on production lines, verified during microbiological tests.

Concern for safety in the Śnieżka Group

  • Analysis of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for safety and possible restrictions in use.
  • Verification of the source of origin – the Group liaises only with qualified suppliers who respect human rights and limit the impact on the natural environment and climate.
  • Quality assessment – each raw material is tested, and before the cooperation commences with a supplier, a specification is signed to ensure constant and agreed quality.
  • Supplier Code – requirement for supplier declarations regarding compliance of activities with the Supplier Code. The declarations are verified through a self-assessment survey.
  • Designing guidelines based on identified customer needs and possible solutions.
  • Priority for raw materials of natural origin or produced from renewable resources. Those featuring the group of a lower classification are selected secondarily in cases where, due to the product specifications, natural or renewable resources cannot be selected.
  • Verification of the product prototype in terms of quality and performance parameters. Microbiological protection is also verified to ensure an appropriately long period of use and storage.
  • Laboratory and application tests.
  • Verification of formal and legal compliance of raw materials and recipes.
  • Analysis of parameters affecting the quality of the product in accordance with proprietary research methods.
  • Application assessment of the developed product.
  • Assessment of the product’s behaviour in the packaging.
  • Analysis of the impact of the recipe on employees, end users and the environment.
  • Ensuring microbiological cleanliness through individual selection of biocides to prevent the development of microorganisms.
  • Assessment by the Research and Development Department and an independent assessment by the Quality and Climate Management Department.
  • Research on the impact on users’ health, the natural environment and safe use.
  • Classification and labelling in accordance with the legislation of the European Union.
  • Obtaining additional, voluntary certificates confirming quality and compliance with norms and standards.
  • Classifying mixtures as hazardous based on their physical or health effects and reporting them to the European centralized PCN portal.
  • Production automation ensuring efficiency and the utmost quality.
  • If there is a need to change raw materials in a given product, new recipes undergo a process similar to their development, i.e. from scratch. The replaced raw material is assessed against formal and legal compliance, and then it is verified whether the material is compatible with the existing recipe and its properties are tested again.
  • Compliance with European regulations on chemicals and construction materials (REACH, CLP, CPR).
  • Transparent information on packaging regarding its composition, safe use and disposal. In 2023, the Group reported no cases of non-compliance in terms of information and correct labelling of products, as well as non-compliance with regulations or voluntary codes regarding the impact of products on health and safety.
  • Monitoring and on-going adaptation of information on packaging to legal regulations. In 2023, the Śnieżka Group did not record any significant breach in this area.
  • Current technical documents, including: product technical data sheet and safety data sheet.
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