Compliance Checklist

Compliance is not an administrative burden to undertake regulatory deadlines loom. In actual compliance is a successful program articulation on risk management, clear oversight of suppliers for cost savings and efficiency, and preparation for any future disruption. Although it is not possible to frequently check all the boxes of the software, it is always an ideal step to timely gauge and optimizes the program against a professional product compliance checklist.

The year 2019-2020 had an unprecedented disruption in many industries. In the current year of 2021, new regulatory requirements have been introduced that will create a long-lasting effect on the companies working. The new regulations are being held at greater standards and enforcements. At the end of the year 2021, it will be the ideal time to access the compliance management program and adjust as per the current requirements.

Here we are to guide you with the product compliance checklist.

Item 1: Audit Regulatory Requirements Ahead

Being up-to-date with regulatory requirements that affect the industry and production is an unnerving task. To maintain the product in the market each industry faces its own set of regulatory challenges. One thing remains constant, the continuous change in the market preference. Here is a list of the biggest regulatory updates to be aware of and be prepared to take necessary action.

AUTOMOTIVE
EU REACH Updates
Newly Formed UK REACH
WFD SCIP Database
IMDS REC 019 Deactivation
Integrating SCIP and IMDS
AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE
EU REACH Updates
Newly Formed UK REACH
WFD SCIP Database
REACH Authorizations in both EU and UK
TSCA
Department of Defense Mandates
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
EU REACH Updates
Newly Formed UK REACH
WFD SCIP Database
Databases for Full Material Disclosures
ELECTRONICS
EU REACH Updates
Newly Formed UK REACH
WFD SCIP Database
RoHS EU 2015/863 Directive
Conflict Minerals CMRT Updates
WEEE
MEDICAL DEVICES
EU MDR Replacing Medical Device Directive (MDD)
European Data on Medical Devices (EUDAMED) Database
EU/UK REACH
RoHS EU 2015/863 Directive
WFD SCIP Database Requirements

Item 2: Analyze and Score Data Quality

With the new regulations in effect, product compliance management requires more data. The availability of this information makes high-quality data a huge challenge. If the data quality issues are left unchecked they lead to unmanageable issues for major industries around the world. It is essential to maintain quality data from the supply chain process. This means strong communication with suppliers and a keen eye during data quality reviews.

Reaching out to suppliers and communicating about the data requirements help in clearing out long-term data objectives and management plans. The data supplied must be checked carefully to avoid issues in the future. It is important to set the full material declaration (FMD) and the right database store, manage and update data with ease and accuracy.

Item 3: Assess Compliance Software and Plan for Updates

With the continuous evolution of software solutions and changing requirements around the world, keeping up with the rapid development of technology has been a great challenge for all companies. IMDS 13.0 has recently been launched with many new and advanced features to help improve reporting and meet new challenges, like the SCIP database. There are a few changes in the electronic data that can be reported with the phaseout recommendation 019. 

Item 4: Equip Your In-house Compliance Team

Achieving global product compliance is a matter of great professionalism. It requires expertise, tenacity, and regular monitoring. Hiring professionals for the requirements and tools of the compliance program is very important for long-term success.

Our experts offer a variety of online regulatory compliance training programs for different professional skill levels. We offer course programs to be accessed with the flexibility of time and place. Our expert instructors provide guided, hands-on direction and quizzes to test proficiency. With successful completion, students receive a professional certification.

To explore more about our courses and offer, reach out to us with any of your custom needs and questions. This helps us to prepare you to meet the new regulatory requirements with ease and confidence. 

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