Each year the electric vehicle (EV) market share grows as government incentives and improved technology make fully electric or hybrid vehicles more at...
Taking Automotive Compliance Beyond IMDS
Suppliers to automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are in scope of more regulatory requirements than ever before — and as a result, they ...
Preparing for the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation
Historically, conflict minerals legislation has primarily focused on the source of origin for tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold (3TGs), particularly wi...
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...
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...
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...
Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act: Past, Present & Future
Chances are that you are aware of the push for transparency and increased due diligence in supply chains. One of the drivers of this pressure comes fr...
CRT 2.0: RMI Releases a New Version of the Cobalt Reporting Template
The Cobalt Reporting Template (CRT) is a free, industry-standard template that companies can use to track and report on cobalt sourcing. The CRT was c...
U.S. Customs Takes Enforcement Action Against Gold from the DRC
Recent action taken by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) illustrates the cost of turning a blind eye to forced labor in supply chains and under...