What would be the impact if every bread maker in the world had accidentally baked an ingredient into their products that, although not harmful, made t...
European Commission Announces New Consultations on Proposed RoHS Directive Exemptions
The European Commission (EC) has launched four public consultations on proposed exemptions to the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive...
When Does It Make Sense to Implement an FMD Program?
When does it make sense to implement a full material disclosure (FMD) program? The obvious answer may be when a company has a simple supply chain and...
Nominations Now Open for CSR Top 100
The Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders List is back, and we want to hear who you think should make the cut. Every year, indepe...
Germany Expands Human Rights Due Diligence Requirements
The German government has demonstrated its commitment to human rights due diligence with the passage of the National Action Plan (NAP). Under the NAP,...
Companies Face Growing Pressure to Combat Forced Labor in Their Supply Chains
Companies have more than a moral imperative to remove forced labor from their supply chains — they face stiff financial penalties, risk to their reput...
China Threatens to Halt Export of Rare Earth Metals
The China-U.S trade war continues, and China is leveraging the manufacturing sector’s dependence on rare earth metal exports to sway the U.S. administ...
EU RoHS Exemptions Expired, Extended & Updated
This July has seen several significant changes to the EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive. Several exemptions to the EU RoHS Direc...
Assent Compliance Welcomes Industry Leaders to Accelerate Growth
Leading supply chain data management firm adds tech veteran Dave Curley as Chief Revenue Officer and globally-recognized policy expert Steven Andrews ...
European Commission Proposes Ban on PVC Articles that Contain Lead
On July 12, 2019, the European Commission proposed a ban on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) articles containing lead or lead compounds in an effort to reduce...