1. Executive Summary

NRH Chemicals, also known as the Blaster Group, recognises that modern slavery is a serious violation of fundamental human rights and can occur within businesses and supply chains across the world.

As an Australian family-owned supplier of industrial chemicals, solvents, cleaning products, automotive chemicals, lubricants and related products, we recognise the importance of responsible sourcing, fair employment practices and ethical business relationships.

Our business depends on relationships with manufacturers, chemical suppliers, packaging providers, freight operators and other service providers. We recognise that these relationships may involve different levels of labour and human rights risk.

This report outlines our commitment to preventing modern slavery, identifying potential risks and developing appropriate measures to address concerns within our operations and supply chains.

Our approach is guided by the principles of transparency, accountability, responsible procurement and continuous improvement.

NRH Chemicals does not tolerate forced labour, human trafficking, child exploitation or other forms of modern slavery in its own operations or knowingly within its supply chain.

We recognise that a zero-tolerance position alone does not eliminate the risk of modern slavery. Effective risk management requires appropriate supplier engagement, due diligence, reporting mechanisms and corrective action.

2. About NRH Chemicals

NRH Chemicals / Blaster Group is an Australian family-owned chemical supply business based in Jamisontown, New South Wales.

Established in 2005, the business supplies a range of products to retail, trade, industrial and commercial customers.

Our product range includes:

• Industrial chemicals and solvents.
• Alcohols and hydrocarbon products.
• Cleaning and degreasing chemicals.
• Automotive and maintenance products.
• Lubricants and related products.
• Chemical packaging and dispensing accessories.
• Personal protective equipment and maintenance supplies.

Our business activities may include procurement, chemical storage, product handling, packaging, order fulfilment, warehousing and distribution.

NRH Chemicals operates within a supply chain that may involve Australian and international manufacturers, distributors and service providers.

3. Purpose of This Report

This report aims to:

• Communicate our position on modern slavery and labour exploitation.
• Describe our business and relevant supply chain relationships.
• Identify areas where modern slavery risks may arise.
• Establish principles for responsible supplier engagement.
• Outline proposed due diligence and risk management measures.
• Explain how suspected concerns should be reported and assessed.
• Support appropriate remediation where harm is identified.
• Establish priorities for continuous improvement.
• Promote transparency with customers and business partners.

This report should be read alongside our Responsible Sourcing & Procurement Policy and Anti-Bribery, Corruption & Business Integrity Policy.

4. What Is Modern Slavery?

Modern slavery refers to serious forms of exploitation where individuals are deprived of their freedom or subjected to coercion, threats or other forms of control.

Under Australian law, modern slavery includes conduct such as:

• Human trafficking.
• Slavery.
• Servitude.
• Forced labour.
• Debt bondage.
• Forced marriage.
• Certain forms of child exploitation.
• Deceptive recruitment for labour or services.

Modern slavery may involve the withholding of identity documents, threats, restrictions on movement, coercive recruitment arrangements or exploitation of vulnerable workers.

Modern slavery is distinct from every instance of poor working conditions or ordinary employment non-compliance, although such practices may be warning signs of more serious exploitation.

5. Our Commitment

NRH Chemicals is committed to supporting ethical business practices and respecting fundamental human rights.

Our guiding principles are:

• Respect for Human Rights: All workers should be treated with dignity and respect.
• Voluntary Employment: Employment should be freely chosen and workers should not be subjected to forced or compulsory labour.
• Fair Treatment: Workers should not be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, threats or exploitation.
• Lawful Employment Practices: Businesses should comply with applicable employment, workplace safety and labour laws.
• Responsible Recruitment: Recruitment practices should not involve coercion, deceptive arrangements or unlawful recruitment fees.
• Ethical Procurement: Supplier selection should consider relevant labour, human rights and business integrity risks.
• Accountability: Credible concerns should be assessed and addressed appropriately.
• Continuous Improvement: We recognise that modern slavery risk management requires ongoing review and development.

6. Our Operations and Supply Chain

NRH Chemicals' supply chain may involve several categories of suppliers and service providers.

Some products or components may originate outside Australia, including through suppliers based in Australia that source goods internationally.

The location of a direct supplier does not necessarily establish the origin of every product or component.

7. Understanding Supply Chain Risk

Modern slavery risks can arise at different stages of production and distribution.

Risk may be influenced by:

• Country of origin.
• Industry and production methods.
• Labour-intensive manufacturing.
• Recruitment practices.
• Use of migrant or temporary workers.
• Subcontracting arrangements.
• Limited supply chain visibility.
• Inadequate worker protections.
• Weak regulatory enforcement.
• Commercial pressure on suppliers.

NRH Chemicals recognises that risk assessments should consider both the likelihood of exploitation and the potential severity of harm to workers.

A supplier's location or industry alone does not establish that modern slavery is occurring.

8. Potential Risk Areas Relevant to Our Business

The following areas have been identified as potential subjects for further risk assessment based on the nature of our industry and supply chain.

8.1 Chemical Manufacturing

Chemical manufacturing may involve multiple suppliers, raw materials and international sourcing arrangements.

Relevant risks may arise in upstream production, contracted labour and manufacturing activities.

8.2 Packaging Manufacturing

The production of plastic containers, packaging components, labels and related materials may involve labour-intensive processes and international supply chains.

8.3 Freight and Logistics

Transport and logistics services may involve subcontracting, labour hire, long working hours and employment arrangements requiring appropriate oversight.

8.4 Personal Protective Equipment

Certain PPE and textile-related supply chains may involve multiple manufacturing stages and labour-intensive production.

8.5 Cleaning and Contracted Services

Contracted cleaning, maintenance and labour services may present risks where workers have limited bargaining power or are employed through complex subcontracting arrangements.

8.6 International Supply Chains

Where products or materials are sourced internationally, visibility into upstream suppliers and labour practices may be limited.

These are potential risk areas, not findings that modern slavery has occurred within NRH Chemicals' supply chain.

9. Supplier Standards and Expectations

NRH Chemicals expects suppliers and business partners to operate lawfully and ethically.

Our expectations include:

• No forced or compulsory labour.
• No human trafficking.
• No unlawful child labour or child exploitation.
• No withholding of worker identity documents as a means of control.
• No coercive recruitment practices.
• Compliance with applicable wage and working-hour laws.
• Safe and lawful working conditions.
• Respectful treatment of workers.
• Appropriate management of labour hire and subcontracting.
• Cooperation with reasonable enquiries about labour and human rights practices.

These expectations provide a basis for supplier engagement and procurement decisions.

Where formal contractual obligations are required, they should be incorporated into the relevant supplier agreements.

10. Supplier Due Diligence

NRH Chemicals recognises that supplier due diligence is an important part of identifying and managing modern slavery risks.

A proportionate supplier assessment process may include:

• Identifying direct suppliers.
• Understanding relevant products and services.
• Reviewing supplier locations and manufacturing origins.
• Identifying higher-risk categories.
• Requesting supplier policies or compliance information.
• Reviewing relevant certifications or independent assessments where available.
• Considering credible adverse information.
• Seeking clarification where concerns arise.
• Documenting findings and follow-up actions.

The level of due diligence should reflect the nature of the supplier relationship and identified risks.

This report does not represent that all suppliers have been audited, assessed or independently verified.

11. Supplier Risk Assessment

NRH Chemicals intends to develop a risk-based approach to assessing relevant suppliers.

Risk assessments should be reviewed when relevant information changes.

Where significant risks are identified, further investigation or additional controls may be necessary.

12. Ethical Recruitment and Employment

NRH Chemicals supports lawful and fair employment practices.

We recognise that responsible recruitment should include:

• Employment entered into voluntarily.
• Clear and understandable employment terms.
• Payment in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
• Respect for workplace rights.
• Appropriate working hours and leave arrangements.
• Safe working conditions.
• No coercion or intimidation.
• No unlawful withholding of personal documents.
• Appropriate treatment of migrant and temporary workers.

Our own employment arrangements should be reviewed against applicable Australian workplace legislation and internal procedures.

13. Child Labour and Young Workers

NRH Chemicals opposes child exploitation and unlawful child labour.

We expect suppliers to comply with applicable minimum employment age requirements and restrictions on hazardous work.

Young workers must not be exposed to work that is unlawful or inappropriate for their age and circumstances.

Where concerns arise, the response should prioritise the safety, welfare and rights of the affected child rather than simply terminating a commercial relationship without considering the consequences.

14. Forced Labour and Human Trafficking

NRH Chemicals opposes all forms of forced labour and human trafficking.

Potential warning signs may include:

• Workers unable to leave employment freely.
• Threats or intimidation.
• Debt-related coercion.
• Restriction of movement.
• Unlawful withholding of wages.
• Confiscation of identity documents.
• Deceptive recruitment arrangements.
• Workers unable to access assistance.

Such indicators require careful assessment and should not automatically be treated as conclusive proof of modern slavery.

Where credible concerns are identified, NRH Chemicals will consider appropriate escalation and specialist assistance.

15. Responsible Purchasing Practices

NRH Chemicals recognises that purchasing decisions can influence labour conditions within supply chains.

Responsible procurement considerations may include:

• Reasonable delivery expectations.
• Transparent supplier communication.
• Appropriate commercial terms.
• Avoiding unnecessary pressure that could contribute to labour exploitation.
• Considering supplier capability.
• Reviewing significant changes in sourcing arrangements.
• Supporting appropriate corrective action.

Commercial considerations should be balanced with relevant ethical and human rights risks.

16. Supplier Engagement and Corrective Action

Where concerns are identified, NRH Chemicals will consider the seriousness of the issue, available evidence and potential impacts on affected workers.

Appropriate actions may include:

• Seeking further information.
• Requesting corrective measures.
• Agreeing on an improvement plan.
• Monitoring progress.
• Seeking independent advice.
• Escalating serious concerns to appropriate authorities.
• Suspending or ending a supplier relationship where warranted.

Immediate termination of a supplier relationship may not always provide the best outcome for affected workers.

Decisions should consider whether continued engagement can contribute to effective remediation without perpetuating harm.

17. Reporting Concerns

Employees, suppliers, contractors, customers and other stakeholders are encouraged to raise credible concerns about suspected modern slavery or serious labour exploitation.

Reports should include relevant information where available, without placing the reporting person or affected workers at risk.

NRH Chemicals aims to handle reports sensitively, fairly and confidentially to the extent reasonably practicable and lawful.

Retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith is not acceptable.

Where a matter involves immediate danger, appropriate emergency services should be contacted.

18. Investigation and Response

Where a credible concern is reported, NRH Chemicals should assess the information and determine appropriate next steps.

The response may involve:

• Recording the concern.
• Assessing immediate safety risks.
• Considering the needs of potentially affected workers.
• Reviewing available supplier information.
• Seeking specialist advice.
• Engaging with the supplier where appropriate.
• Referring serious matters to relevant authorities.
• Documenting findings and corrective actions.

Investigations must be conducted carefully to avoid increasing risks to affected individuals.

NRH Chemicals will not represent that a concern has been resolved without a reasonable basis for that conclusion.

19. Remediation

Where NRH Chemicals identifies that its activities have caused or contributed to modern slavery-related harm, appropriate remediation should be considered in accordance with applicable law and relevant human rights principles.

Remediation may include:

• Supporting access to appropriate assistance.
• Working with relevant authorities or specialist organisations.
• Addressing harmful purchasing or employment practices.
• Requiring corrective action from relevant suppliers.
• Reviewing business relationships.
• Monitoring whether corrective measures are effective.

The safety, dignity and interests of affected people should be central to remediation decisions.

20. Training and Awareness

NRH Chemicals recognises that awareness is important in identifying potential modern slavery risks.

Relevant training and communication may cover:

• Understanding modern slavery.
• Recognising warning signs.
• Supplier risk factors.
• Ethical procurement.
• Reporting procedures.
• Confidentiality and non-retaliation.
• Appropriate escalation of concerns.

Training priorities should reflect the responsibilities of employees involved in procurement, management and supplier relationships.

The extent of training delivered during the reporting period must be confirmed before any final performance claims are published.

21. Governance and Accountability

NRH Chemicals management is responsible for overseeing the business's approach to modern slavery and ethical sourcing.

Relevant responsibilities may include:

• Reviewing supply chain risks.
• Establishing supplier expectations.
• Overseeing due diligence.
• Assessing significant concerns.
• Approving corrective actions.
• Reviewing relevant policies.
• Monitoring improvement priorities.
• Considering applicable reporting obligations.

Responsibilities should be allocated clearly as the business develops its modern slavery risk management processes.

22. Measuring Effectiveness

NRH Chemicals recognises the importance of evaluating whether its actions are effective.

Potential measures include:

• Percentage of relevant suppliers assessed.
• Number of higher-risk suppliers identified.
• Supplier response rates.
• Number of employees receiving relevant training.
• Number of concerns reported.
• Time taken to investigate concerns.
• Corrective actions completed.
• Supplier improvement plans reviewed.
• Changes to procurement practices.

These are proposed performance measures.

No numerical performance results are claimed in this draft because verified data for the reporting period has not been provided.

23. Reporting Period Assessment

For the reporting period 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, NRH Chemicals has identified the following areas requiring verification before the report is finalised.

The absence of verified information in this draft should not be interpreted as confirmation that no incidents or risks existed.

24. Improvement Priorities

NRH Chemicals proposes the following priorities for the next reporting period.

• Priority 1 — Supply Chain Visibility: Develop or refine a supplier register that identifies relevant supplier categories and known manufacturing origins.
• Priority 2 — Risk-Based Supplier Assessment: Identify suppliers or product categories that warrant additional modern slavery due diligence.
• Priority 3 — Supplier Expectations: Communicate appropriate ethical labour and human rights expectations to relevant suppliers.
• Priority 4 — Reporting Arrangements: Establish clear internal responsibilities for receiving and escalating suspected modern slavery concerns.
• Priority 5 — Staff Awareness: Provide appropriate awareness information to employees involved in purchasing and supplier management.
• Priority 6 — Performance Review: Develop practical measures to assess progress and identify areas for improvement.

These are proposed commitments and should be approved by management before publication.

25. Australian Modern Slavery Reporting Requirements

The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) establishes reporting requirements for certain entities operating in Australia.

Under the Commonwealth framework, entities generally must report where they meet the applicable criteria, including the consolidated annual revenue threshold of at least $100 million.

Entities below the mandatory reporting threshold may choose to report voluntarily, subject to the relevant requirements.

A formal statement under the Act must address prescribed matters, including:

• The reporting entity's identity.
• Its structure, operations and supply chains.
• Modern slavery risks in its operations and supply chains.
• Actions taken to assess and address those risks.
• How effectiveness is assessed.
• Consultation with relevant owned or controlled entities, where applicable.
• Other relevant information.

Formal statements must also meet applicable approval, signature and submission requirements.

This document is intended as a voluntary modern slavery and ethical supply chain report unless NRH Chemicals confirms that it is required to report under the Act and completes the applicable statutory process.

26. Related Policies

This report should be read alongside relevant NRH Chemicals policies, including:

• Responsible Sourcing & Procurement Policy.
• Anti-Bribery, Corruption & Business Integrity Policy.
• Customer Terms & Conditions.
• Retailer & Distributor Terms & Conditions.
• Privacy Policy.
• Dangerous Goods & Chemical Safety Policy.
• Customer Complaints & Feedback Policy.

Together, these documents support responsible business conduct, transparency and appropriate management of operational risks.

27. Report Review and Approval

This report should be reviewed by NRH Chemicals management before publication.

The review should confirm:

• Business structure and reporting entity details.
• Applicable reporting obligations.
• Reporting period.
• Supplier and operational information.
• Risk assessment findings.
• Actions actually undertaken.
• Incident and complaint records.
• Proposed improvement commitments.
• Management approval.

28. Contact Information

For questions about this report, responsible sourcing or suspected modern slavery concerns, please contact:

For further information about modern slavery reporting in Australia, visit:

Our Commitment to Ethical Business

At NRH Chemicals, we believe that responsible business practices extend beyond the products we supply.

They include respect for the people involved in manufacturing, packaging, transporting and distributing those products.

As an Australian family-owned business, we are committed to developing stronger supplier relationships, improving transparency and taking reasonable steps to identify and address human rights risks within our operations and supply chains.

We recognise that modern slavery is a complex global issue and that meaningful progress requires ongoing attention, responsible decision-making and cooperation throughout the supply chain.

NRH Chemicals Management
Proudly Australian Owned & Operated | Established 2005