Product & Workplace Safety

Hollister products are safe for their intended use, and we are always on the lookout for alternative materials that can improve the patient experience and product sustainability. Some recent changes include:

• Removing phthalate plasticizers including DEHP in all PVC materials
• Introducing a new film called CFF2 in our ostomy products, which eliminates the use of chlorine
• Suspending the use of solvent-based inks for printing.
• Switching from bleached to unbleached paperboard cartons
• Streamlining production processes so we use less chemicals and energy

Research & Design Phase

During the research and design phase, we analyze how to minimize the footprint of our products and packaging, while maintaining safety and effectiveness. We consider how to reduce our use of raw materials, streamline manufacturing, decrease energy use, and increase the number of recyclable materials in our packaging.

Life Cycle Analysis

Life Cycle Analysis is a tool that we use to determine the environmental impact of a product at each stage of its existence, from raw material extraction to disposal.

Adhere to International Standards

The safety of our associates and the environment surrounding our facilities is one of our greatest responsibilities. Our production sites across the globe adhere to the international standard OHSAS 18001 for occupational health and safety.

Global Safety Council

Hollister facilities follow strict workplace safety plans to ensure that associates are properly trained and our operations follow the highest standards. Leaders from each facility sit on our Global Safety Council and work together to ensure that we develop our safety management systems in line with ISO 45001 – with the goal of achieving accreditation. The Council meets regularly and evaluates policies and processes to achieve zero harm at all sites.