Suppliers to automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are in scope of more regulatory requirements than ever before — and as a result, they ...
SCIP Database: A Timeline for Compliance
The revised European Union (EU) Waste Framework Directive (WFD) mandated the creation of a new database of articles and products containing Substances...
The Automotive Supply Chain: How Complexity Impacts Regulatory Compliance
Automobiles are among the most complex products on the market and have a correspondingly complex supply chain. Each of the thousands of parts that com...
Top Regulatory Changes to Be Aware of in 2020
Regulatory pressure is increasing. Companies that fell short of expectations in the last few years have seen their brands take reputational hits, expe...
European Green Deal Calls for Greater Scrutiny of Imported Products Containing Hazardous Substances
In December 2019, the European Commission launched the European Green Deal: a program aimed at achieving a climate-neutral continent by 2050. This pro...
Online Retailers Will Face Increased Product Compliance Enforcement in 2020
As the holiday season comes to a close, online shopping receipts are filling inboxes around the world. Online retail is big business, with companies t...
Holiday Products Most Likely to Be In Scope of Proposition 65
Designed to protect the public from toxic chemical exposure, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires busin...
Year in Review: Top 10 Regulatory Stories of 2019
Every December, we publish a blog post summarizing the year’s most important regulatory updates. And each year, the task of choosing the most importan...
The Evolution of Product Compliance Enforcement
Market surveillance and product compliance enforcement have historically posed a challenge for European Union (EU) regulatory authorities. As a result...
IMDS-Proposed Change to REC 019 Likely to Impact Electronics Suppliers to the Automotive Industry
Electronics suppliers to the automotive industry will likely be impacted by a recent decision from the International Material Data System (IMDS) Steer...