ComplianceXL wins contract from a leading valve communication solutions provider in the US, to strategize roadmap for global product compliance regulations
Chicago, IL; February 25, 2019 – ComplianceXL has been awarded a contract to develop and implement a comprehensive roadmap for product compliance to regulations such as RoHS, REACH and CA Prop 65. The engagement will provide compliance guidance and support to the client’s internal team, consisting of cross functional team members. The client has a wide array of solutions such as position sensing systems, environmental encapsulation of electronics and field-based communication integration for the US and European markets. The few areas of concern for the client are: ComplianceXL will dedicate a Senior Compliance Consultant to lead this engagement, to perform gap analysis and a compliance audit at the client site. Based on the initial discovery, a team of compliance experts will develop and implement a comprehensive roadmap covering various stages of the compliance program. This engagement is expected to ensure the client is able to meet their obligations for compliance to RoHS, REACH and Prop 65, as well as stay ahead of the curve in terms of upcoming new regulations and amendments to rules, in the US and European markets. “Staying up-to-date with global compliance regulations is critical for all manufacturers and suppliers. In this highly competitive industry, the client’s focus on sustainability and growth is a top business priority. Our core strength lies in enabling clients to seamlessly manage their compliance activities and we are as passionate about this journey as they are. We always keep in mind the fact that sustainability of a program, is as critical as an initial implementation” said Kiran Sivadas, EVP, ComplianceXL. About ComplianceXL: ComplianceXL is the Compliance Solutions Division of Enventure, a leader in the compliance business since 2003. ComplianceXL is a one-stop solution for all supply chain compliance requirements, ranging from consulting and training to collecting compliance certifications and documentation from suppliers. By implementing a transparent and well-structured compliance program, ComplianceXL enables clients to follow an integrated process, to meet their compliance obligations. Beyond an initial implementation, ComplianceXL also provides ongoing support to maintain compliance to regulations such as RoHS, REACH, CA Prop65, Conflict Minerals, ELV, GHS/OSHA and several other global legislations.
Do your products comply with the ROHS 2 delegated directive 2015/863?
Any business that sells electrical/electronic products, sub-assemblies or components directly to EU countries, or sells to resellers, distributors or integrators that in turn sell products to EU countries, are required to comply with EU RoHS Directive The European Commission published the first RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of six hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) is referred to as RoHS 1 and the recast Directive 2011/65/EU is referred to as RoHS 2. The Commission published the RoHS 2 delegated directive 2015/863 on 04 June 2015 by adding 4 phthalates to the list of restricted substances in Annex II to Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2). All EEE manufacturers should comply with the RoHS recast requirements by 22 July 2019, except for medical devices and monitoring and control instrument manufacturers, for whom the compliance deadline is 22 July 2021. Major features of the RoHS 2 recast are: Addition of low molecular weight Orthophthalates: DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIBP restricted at 1,000 ppm in homogenous materials The restriction of phthalates DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP shall not apply to cables or spare parts for the repair, reuse, updating of functionalities or upgrading of capacity of EEE placed on the market before 22 July 2019 The restriction of phthalates DEHP, BBP and DBP shall not apply to toys which are already subject to the restriction of DEHP, BBP and DBP through entry 51 of Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH). Manufacturers must ensure that EEE are CE marked and must prepare a declaration of conformity confirming that they have complied with the regulations. The general principles of CE marking are outlined in Regulation 768/2008/EC. Below are the broad categories of EEE that are covered under the RoHS 2 recast RoHS 2 is applicable to these categories Categories exempted from RoHS 2 Large household appliances Small household appliances IT and telecommunications equipment Consumer equipment Lighting equipment Electrical and electronic tools Toys, leisure and sports equipment Automatic dispensers Non-industrial monitoring and control instruments Medical devices and monitoring and control instruments from July 2021 In vitro medical devices, from July 2021 Industrial monitoring and control instruments, from July 2021. Equipment built for military purposes and needed for national security. Equipment designed for space travel. Transport for people or goods. Active medical implants. Photovoltaic panels (for public, commercial, industrial or residential use). Equipment specifically designed for research and development (for professional use). Non-road mobile machinery for professional use that has an onboard motor. Large-scale stationary industrial tools. Large-scale fixed installations. Equipment specifically designed to be part of another type of equipment that is exempted. (EEE is defined as any equipment with a voltage rating not exceeding 1,000V for AC and 1,500V for DC that requires electric currents or electromagnetic fields to work, or equipment used for the generation, transfer and measurement of electric currents and fields. EEE can be a component or assembly used in a finished product. Cables and spare parts for repairing, reusing, updating or upgrading a product are all EEE.) Do you want to learn more about how to comply with the RoHS 2 recast before the deadline? Talk to the compliance experts at ComplianceXL.
ComplianceXL awarded contract for Compliance Documentation and Maintenance in SAP EH&S, by a world leader in optical systems.
Chicago, IL; February 7, 2019 – ComplianceXL, the compliance solutions division of Enventure, today announced that they were awarded a contract to manage compliance documentation in SAP EHS, by a well reputed global optical systems manufacturing company. The multi-year engagement is primarily designed for the client’s compliance to the EU REACH and RoHS regulations. The client has a wide mix of parts and components sourced from suppliers spread across North America, Europe and Asia. The major challenges they have been facing arise from discrepancies in their parts database, making it very hard to build up a reliable database of compliance documentation. The scope of ComplianceXL’s engagement includes: ComplianceXL provides tailor-made solutions for compliance and has been a dependable partner to over 300 organizations worldwide. A Senior Compliance Specialist at ComplianceXL will lead the internal team of compliance experts, multilingual sourcing engagement team and SAP EHS experts. The Client saw several strengths in ComplianceXL, ranging from domain expertise in multiple compliance regulations, to comprehensive solutions covering consulting, vendor engagement, data validation, topped off with very good SAP EHS skills. This really set apart ComplianceXL from other competitors, leading the client to award the contract to ComplianceXL. “Our up-to-date knowledge and expertise in global product compliance regulations have enabled clients to meet their regulatory deadlines on time and within budget. A significant part of the overall effort is collecting due diligence documentation from suppliers and our multilingual vendor engagement team ensures that vendors understand the reporting requirements and we are able to maximize delivery of compliance data by vendors. I believe our strength in this area was a key factor in the client deciding to award this contract to ComplianceXL” said CK Bharathan, Head – Compliance Solutions, ComplianceXL. About ComplianceXL: ComplianceXL is the Compliance Solutions Division of Enventure, a leader in the compliance business since 2003. ComplianceXL is a one-stop solution for all supply chain compliance requirements, ranging from consulting and training to collecting compliance certifications and documentation from suppliers. By implementing a transparent and well-structured compliance program, ComplianceXL enables clients to follow an integrated process, to meet their compliance obligations. Beyond an initial implementation, ComplianceXL also provides ongoing support to maintain compliance to regulations such as RoHS, REACH, CA Prop65, Conflict Minerals, ELV, GHS/OSHA and several other global legislations.