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EFMA's PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM FOR FERTILIZERS
Version 1.501-08-2009

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CONTENTS:

1.	Introduction.
	1.1.	Why?
	1.2.	Scope.
	1.3.	Commitment.
	1.4.	Structure.
	1.5.	Information access.
	1.6.	Disclaimer.
	1.7.	Acknowledgement.

2.	Managing product stewardship.
	2.1.	Provide business direction.
		2.1.1.	Leadership and commitment.
		2.1.2.	Sustainability.
	2.2.	Risk characterization.
		2.2.1.	Determine product properties.
		2.2.2.	Collect data from suppliers, the industry and customers.
		2.2.3.	Identify exposure and assess risk.
		2.2.4.	Prioritize risks.
	2.3.	Planning.
		2.3.1.	Access alternatives and select solution for each step in value chain.
		2.3.2.	Design controls.
	2.4.	Executing.
		2.4.1.	Sourcing of raw materials, intermediates and additives.
		2.4.2.	Research and product development.
		2.4.3.	Product manufacture.
		2.4.4.	Packaging and/or storage on site.
		2.4.5.	Product marketing and sales.
		2.4.6.	Product transport and delivery.
		2.4.7.	Product storage at distributor.
		2.4.8.	Customer service, application at the farm.
		2.4.9.	Re-use, recycling and/or disposal of packaging materials and left-overs.
	2.5.	Monitoring.
		2.5.1.	Develop specific performance measures for product stewardship.
	2.6.	Reviewing.
		2.6.1.	Self-assessment and auditing.
		2.6.2.	Management review.
	2.7.	Corrective and preventive actions.
		2.7.1.	Action program.
		2.7.2.	Management of actions.

3.	Product lifecycle.
	3.1.	Implement through all stages of the product life cycle.
		3.1.1.	Sourcing of raw materials, intermediates, additives and Third Party Products (TPP).
			3.1.1.1.	Establish controls in raw material and chemical substances purchasing and product sourcing with regard to product safety.
			3.1.1.2.	Supplier selection and management.
			3.1.1.3.	Third Party Products.
		3.1.2.	Research and product development.
			3.1.2.1.	Product assessment.
			3.1.2.2.	Safety data sheets.
			3.1.2.3.	Product dossier.
			3.1.2.4.	Business impact.
		3.1.3.	Product manufacture, packaging and storage on site.
			3.1.3.1.	Establish product specification, raw materials specification and specification for additives.
			3.1.3.2.	Establish best practice production standards (BAT).
			3.1.3.3.	Establish best practice safety management.
			3.1.3.4.	Review changes to manufacturing processes for impact on product risk. (Management of change).
			3.1.3.5	Assess risks and establish emergency plans.
			3.1.3.6.	Product safety (SSD etc.).
			3.1.3.7.	Bulk blending.
			3.1.3.8.	Contractor management.
			3.1.3.9.	Training.
			3.1.3.10.	Security.
		3.1.4.	Storage and packaging on site.
			3.1.4.1.	Establish best practice for safe loading and filling.
			3.1.4.2.	Establish source batch traceability for all product batches.
			3.1.4.3.	Assess risk in storage en route, and manage storage operators.
			3.1.4.4.	Packaging in transit and use.
			3.1.4.5.	Establish Best Practice warehouse standards.
			3.1.4.6.	Re-use and recycling of primary and secondary packaging.
			3.1.4.7.	Training.
			3.1.4.8.	Security.
		3.1.5.	Product marketing and sales.
			3.1.5.1.	Classify and label products for supply.
			3.1.5.2.	Develop and supply safety data sheets and product safety literature.
			3.1.5.3.	Identify, characterize and evaluate risks from the intended use and foreseeable misuse of products.
			3.1.5.4.	Provide information to, and work in partnership with customers.
			3.1.5.5.	Product safety complaints, product recall and incidents.
			3.1.5.6.	Conform with customers and regulatory requirements on product quality.
			3.1.5.7.	Security
		3.1.6.	Product transport and delivery.
			3.1.6.1.	Classify and label products for transport.
			3.1.6.2.	Establish guidance for transport of raw materials.
			3.1.6.3.	Risk assessment for distribution activities.
			3.1.6.4.	Transport operator assessment and selection.
			3.1.6.5.	Develop information for transport on TREM Cards, dangerous goods notes and advice to drivers.
			3.1.6.6.	Establish a dangerous goods safety adviser.
			3.1.6.7.	Driver training.
			3.1.6.8.	Product emergency response.
			3.1.6.9.	Establish safe loading for ships.
			3.1.6.10	Establish guidelines for transport.
			3.1.6.11	Security.
		3.1.7.	Product storage at distributor
			3.1.7.1.	Best practices warehouse standards.
			3.1.7.2.	Assess risk in storage en route, and manage storage operators.
			3.1.7.3.	Product safety and quality.
			3.1.7.4.	Re-use and recycling of primary and secondary packaging.
			3.1.7.5.	Security.
			3.1.7.6.	Emergency response plan.
		3.1.8.	Customer service, application at the farm
			3.1.8.1.	Product storage and handling.
			3.1.8.2.	Mineral fertilizer demand.
			3.1.8.3.	Product application.
			3.1.8.4.	Handling product safety complaints, product recall and incidents.
			3.1.8.5.	Support material and training programs for fertilizer handling and use.
			3.1.8.6.	Security
		3.1.9.	Re-use, recycling and/or disposal of packaging materials and left-overs.
			3.1.9.1.	Establish environmental fate of all components/impurities and of waste products.
			3.1.9.2.	Waste minimization and disposal.
			3.1.9.3.	Customer waste.
			3.1.9.4.	Establish guidance for non-confirming materials.

4.	Risk management.
	4.1.	Determine product properties.
		4.1.1.	Product creation, development and change.
		4.1.2.	Establish product specification, raw materials specification and specification for additives.
		4.1.3.	Product safety (SDS etc.).
		4.1.4.	Classify and label products for supply.
		4.1.5.	Develop and supply safety data sheets and product safety literature.
		4.1.6.	Product specification.
		4.1.7.	Classify and label products for transport.
		4.1.8.	Product application.
	4.2.	Identify exposure and assess risk.
		4.2.1.	Establish best practices production standards (BAT).
		4.2.2.	Assess risks and establish emergency plans.
		4.2.3	Product safety (SDS etc.).
		4.2.4.	Bulk blending.
		4.2.5.	Assess risks in storage and mange storage operators.
		4.2.6.	Packaging in transit and use.
		4.2.7.	Develop and supply safety data sheets and product safety literature.
		4.2.8.	Identify, characterize and evaluate risks form the intended use and foreseeable misuse of products.
		4.2.9.	Operate customer partnership.
		4.2.10.	Risk assessment for distribution activities.
		4.2.11.	Haulier assessment and selection (dangerous goods).
		4.2.12.	Assess risk in storage en route, and manage storage operators.
		4.2.13.	Product application.
		4.2.14	Establish environmental fate of all components/impurities and of waste products.
	4.3.	Prioritize risks.
	4.4.	Design and implement controls.
		4.4.1.	Establish controls in raw material purchasing and product sourcing with regard to product safety.
		4.4.2.	Product creation, development and change minimizing HSE impacts.
		4.4.3.	Review changes to manufacturing processes for impact on product risk (management of change).
		4.4.4.	Assess risks and establish emergency plans.
		4.4.5.	Establish Best Practices Safety management
		4.4.6.	Product safety (SDS etc.).
		4.4.7.	Establish best practice for safe loading and filling.
		4.4.8.	Establish source batch traceability for all product batches.
		4.4.9.	Establish best practice warehouse standards.
		4.4.10.	Re-use and recycling of primary and secondary packaging.
		4.4.11.	Develop and supply safety data sheets and product safety literature.
		4.4.12.	Provide information to, and work in partnership with distributors.
		4.4.13.	Product safety complaints, product recall and incidents.
		4.4.14.	Operate customer partnership.
		4.4.15.	Conform with customers and regulatory requirements on product quality
		4.4.16.	Establish guidance for transport on raw materials.
		4.4.17.	Develop information for transport (TREM Cards), dangerous good notes and advice to drivers.
		4.4.18.	Establish a dangerous goods safety adviser.
		4.4.19.	Driver training.
		4.4.20.	Product emergency response.
		4.4.21.	Establish safe loading for ships.
		4.4.22.	Establish guidelines for transport.
		4.4.23.	Re-use and recycling of primary and secondary packaging.
		4.4.24.	Best practice warehouse standards.
		4.4.25.	Training in product handling and use.
		4.4.26.	Establish codes of Best Practice.
		4.4.27.	Waste minimization and disposal.
		4.4.28.	Customer waste.
		4.4.29.	Establish guidance for non-conforming material.
	4.5.	Monitor progress.
		4.5.1.	Develop specific performance measures for product stewardship.
	4.6.	Review.
		4.6.1.	Self-assessment of product stewardship and audit.
		4.6.2.	Management review of product stewardship.
	4.7	Corrective and preventive actions.
		4.7.1.	Action program
		4.7.2.	Management of actions