1. www.boots.com

2. Chemicals in consumer products A precautionary approach

3. Overview of today's presentation Background to the Boots company Priorities for Boots Precautionary approach in action. Chemicals Working Group (CWG) Choosing the right alternatives. Communicating to our stakeholders The challenges going forward Key lessons.

4. Company statistics Over 150 years in business

5. Turnover: £5,300m ($8,500m) Company statistics

6. 1400 retail stores Company statistics

7. 30,000 product lines 8,000 cosmetics and toiletry lines 6 products changed every day (on average) 5,000 suppliers 5,500 raw materials. - 500 perfume compounds - 50 to 250 components 15,000 packaging components per year Scale of operation

8. Brand trust

9. Reinforce trust in the brand By delivering - customer safety - customer satisfaction - customer choice Priorities for Boots

10. Identify chemicals issue as a key sustainable development objective Develop clear, transparent policy Engage with supply chain Maximise benefits of in-house manufacturing Develop strategic alliances - key stakeholders - trade associations The way forward

11. Internal buy in Supplier input and education Integral part of new product development process Auditing Incorporation into existing management systems Implementation of the policy

12. Nonylphenol ethoxylates CFCs Hexachlorophene Cyclotetrasiloxane Phthalates A precautionary approach

13. A review of current articles suggests that the proposed adverse effect of the degradation products of NPE in males of several species is, at best, tenuous. Concering human males, it is not generally accepted that there has been a significant reduction in fertility mediated by reduced sperm numbers. Further epidemiology studes are necessary. A literature search of several toxicological databases failed to produce any papers of value. A further search is to be conducted by Dr Steele [toxicologist]. Action: Dr Steele Dr Hudgins [medical doctor] has not been able to unearth any work-related health problems caused by these substances. Notwithstanding the scientific evidence for and against NPEs, possible public concern and the potential persistence of degradation products in the aquatic environment suggests that BCM’s intention to avoid future formulating with these compounds appears prudent. Mr Stevenson [safety manager] agreed to ascertain the position of other relevant business units.Action: Mr Stevenson Nonylphenol ethoxylates

14. Chemicals Working Group Expertise Co-ordinated approach Priority substances list Database of usage Action plan Chemicals working group

15. Communicating with stakeholders

16. REACH Using the chemicals issue as a key sustainable development indicator Maintaining a dialogue with stakeholders Increasing engagement with the supply chain Developing strategic alliances - key stakeholders - trade associations The way forward

18. More information http://www.boots-plc.com/environment/ www.boots.com