On January 5, 2021, the Substances of Concern In articles, as such and In complex objects (Products) (SCIP) database will go live. Companies operating...
Ask the Experts: The Difference Between REACH Restricted Substances & Candidate Lists
Our regulatory subject matter experts help a range of stakeholders solve compelling regulatory challenges associated with supply chain data management...
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...
Ask the Experts: December 6 Edition
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REACH Enforcement Project Reveals Failings in Company Communications on SVHCs
On November 6, 2019, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) released a report outlining the results of an enforcement pilot project conducted between Oc...
Australia Issues Guidance on Modern Slavery Act
The Australian Department of Home Affairs recently released a companion document to the Australian Modern Slavery Act of 2018 (MSA). The document, tit...
Ask the Experts: November 22 Edition
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Deloitte Names Assent Compliance One of North America’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Deloitte released their Technology Fast 500™ and Technology Fast 50™ on November 7, 2019. In recognition of the company’s remarkable gro...
U.S. Customs & Border Protection Issues an Unprecedented Five Withhold Release Orders
On September 30, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued five Withhold Release Orders (WROs) against manufacturers and raw materials providers...
LSAS Updates & UK Modern Slavery Act Effects on NHS Supply Chain
A recent assessment of labor standards by the Supply Chain group at National Health Service (NHS) UK found that labor exploitation continues to be a m...