During implementation, steps must be taken to put adoption decisions into action. These steps could be, but are not limited to training, testing, tracking of results through ClearStream Report, etc. During this implementation period, i.e. 1 Nov 2025 to 31 October 2026

Samplers: 

Upon completion of successful training, sample against ZDHC Wastewater and Sludge Guidelines V1

ZDHC Approved Wastewater Laboratories: 

Test and report against ZDHC Wastewater and Sludge Guidelines V1

 Suppliers:

• Test against ZDHC Wastewater and Sludge Guidelines V1
• Review their policies and guidebooks.
• Ensure references are made to the latest version of the ZDHC wastewater requirements and not a specific version.

Brands:

• Accept ZDHC ClearStream Report V2.0
• Review their policies and guidebooks.
• Ensure references are made to the latest version of the ZDHC wastewater requirements and not a specific version.