From Decision to Practice

In our post Data Sharing in the Process Industry: Rules and Principles we introduced key data sharing concepts. They are increasingly important due to the emergence of REACH-like regulations. Now, we're taking the next step: applying these concepts to the practical process of chemical registration.

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With the end of 2024 approaching rapidly, companies dealing with chemical substances under K-REACH face a critical registration deadline.

There are a number of new REACH-like regulations worldwide, such as Türkiye KKDIK and Korean K-REACH. This number will most likely continue to grow. What does this mean for chemical companies?

This increase in REACH-like regulations demands not only more data, but also places a demand on sharing data among companies. For this reason, chemical companies must improve the way they manage and maintain data across regulations. A key part to efficient data management is to understand the underlying concepts of data sharing.

If you run SAP ERP and want to tackle PFAS, we have excellent news: your SAP system offers a wealth of treasures – data and information - that you can use:  

• It records what you purchase, produce, store, and sell. 
• It knows which components in what quantities make up your products. 
• It tells you what you buy from whom.  

Discover how to unlockSAPdata using an integrated and sustainable approach to handle PFAS.For insights into current PFAS regulations and their implications for your business, don't miss our initial article about PFAS Regulations and Business Challengesin the series Managing PFAS with SAP. 

Discrete manufacturers encounter significant challenges in ensuring that their products are compliant due to the lack of up-to-date regulatory list data in their product compliance software. In addition, regulatory requirements are increasing and becoming more and more complex (seeCase Study Example). To solve this problem, opesus and Yordas Group have teamed up to combine the deep expertise of both companies to create a solution for SAP customers.

The deadlines for KKDIK registration have been extended. This makes it an opportune moment for businesses to evaluate their existing compliance process and strategize for the future. The extra time is valuable. It’s the best time to take proactive steps to streamline processes for registration and ensure a smoother transition.

The Regulation on Chemicals Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction (“KKDIK”) in Türkiye (Regulation No. 30105) came into force on December 23^rd, 2017. The competent authority in Türkiye is the Ministry of Environment Urbanization and Climate Change (MoEUCC).

The KKDIK Regulation established a transitional provision for registration where all substances manufactured or imported into Türkiye at 1 t/a or more had to be registered by December 31^st, 2023.

For more than two years, companies have been legally obligated to submit product information to the SCIP database of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). This obligation is triggered when the concentration of substances of very high concern (SVHC) in their products exceeds the threshold of 0.1 weight percent.

PFAS make product compliance stewards sweat. Companies are at risk of getting fined, lose customers or reputation because of them. The good news for SAP customers:

• You have most of what you need for a good solution already available
• You can leverage existing data and processes
• Your solution can be reliable, auditable, and have a high degree of automation

The partnership between opesus and Yordas allows businesses to manage compliance requirements by integrating Yordas' Hive platform, a chemical risk management tool with SAP product compliance applications via opesus Product Compliance Collaboration (PCC), a centralized hub designed to support collaboration with suppliers, service providers, customers, and authorities.

Our experience working with customers from various industries shows that there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to exchanging compliance information internally, with service providers, or within the supply chain. And yet, there is a universal need and wish for a structured yet adaptable approach that supports and complements the single source of truth. Especially if you consider the increasing complexity of regulations. This is exactly what our new solution, opesus Product Compliance Collaboration (PCC), aims to do – orchestrate the different channels and data sources in an efficient and auditable way.

Something's brewing - opesus has a new solution in the works and we can't wait to share it with you!

We caught up with Matt Dion, Product Owner of the new solution to share with us more about the new solution that is designed for collaboration in the world of product compliance.

Having companies submit notifications to the ECHA SCIP database about articles that contain substances of very high concern (SVHC) fulfills one part of the overall goal of the Waste Framework Directive. Through the collection of data via the SCIP database, authorities can monitor the use of SVHCs and take appropriate measures if they wish. In addition to that, the information provided to the SCIP database will be publicly accessible through the SCIP dissemination platform.

It’s been slightly more than a year since the UK left the EU on 31^st January 2020. The 11-month transition period ended on 31^st December 2020. What does this mean for companies moving their goods between the EU and the UK? This article explores Brexit and the SCIP Database.

Are you still looking for a solution to cover the end-to-end SCIP notification process automatically for you?
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In the context of the revised Waste Framework Directive (WFD), the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) was tasked to create a database of substances of concern in articles as such or in complex objects or products (SCIP database). The SCIP database was established to improve transparency on hazardous substances in articles. 

In Switzerland, the ordinance on protection against dangerous substances and preparations (ChemO) regulates the placing of substances and preparations on the market. The ChemO is largely similar to the European REACH and CLP regulations except when it comes to the part of registering substances.

The SCIP database requirements pose a challenge not just to companies in the EU, but also non-EU companies whose customers are in the EU. Companies not located in the EU are faced with requirements from EU customers as they face new regulations related to increased environmental pressure, such as the Waste Framework Directive. Hence, non-EU companies should understand the goals of the SCIP database and comply with its obligations. 

Twice a year, the Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) is updated. The most recent update occurred on 19 January 2021. This brings the number of SVHCs to 211. However, when these unique substances are further broken down, the actual number of reportable substances including their substance groups is closer to 400.