The German government has demonstrated its commitment to human rights due diligence with the passage of the National Action Plan (NAP). Under the NAP,...
New Authorizations for Chromate Use in Aerospace, Automotive & Rail Applications
The European Commission has authorized the use of several chromate substances in the aerospace, automotive and rail sectors: pentazinc chromate octahy...
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 ...
RoHS Phthalate Restrictions Come Into Effect
Brought into force in 2006 to restrict the use of certain substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), the European Union (EU) Restriction...
The Netherlands Enacts Law to Combat Child Labor
In May 2019, the Dutch Senate adopted the Child Labour Due Diligence Law, making the Netherlands the first country to enact legislation that holds bus...
European Chemicals Agency Database Back to Development
In January 2019, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that the Waste Framework Directive database for substances of very high concern (SVHCs...
EU Parliament Approves Drafts of Product Compliance Regulations Covering Online Platforms & Safer Products
The European Parliament has approved the drafts of two new regulations that, if enacted, would affect those who aim to do business in the European Eco...
Ask the Experts: April 26 Edition
Our regulatory subject matter experts are always helping a range of stakeholders solve compelling regulatory challenges associated with supply chain d...
Assent Compliance Attracts $40 Million Series B Funding Investment
Assent Compliance continues its drive for innovation and excellence in the supply chain data management space with the addition of $40 million in grow...
Top 10 Compliance Storylines from 2016
For the compliance sector, 2016 was a critical year. It was a year in which regional government bodies around the globe took on greater responsibility...