The REACH Data Dilemma: Part 2

By Michael Wurzman Being able to efficiently move data along supply chains, as ad­dressed with CDX (Compliance Data Exchange), is only part of the solution. Having easily usable data is the critical second part. The old computer adage, “GIGO – Gar­bage in Garbage Out”...

The REACH Data Dilemma: Part 1

By Michael Wurzman The REACH Data Dilemma: Part 1 Unlike man, all data is not cre­ated equal. REACH compliance is dependent on receiving high qual­ity data from your supply chain and being confident it is current. If the substance content data you re­ceive is not...

The Case for Training

By Michael Wurzman “You don’t know what you don’t know”. I can’t begin to tell you how many times I heard that from my dad growing up. I was always challenged to think in those terms in conversations, so I could put in context my comments as well as better evaluate...

The Importer-of- Record and REACH Obligations

REACH has all the transparency of a national tax code – even when it comes to import/export activities between two divisions of a multi-national company. For example, imagine that Heavy Equipment, Inc., (HEI/US) ships a preparation – wind­shield washer – and a...

The H Factor

By Harvey Stone “I’m too busy making products.” My shareholders care about cash – not compliance.” “We’ll get to it next quarter” Over the years, I’ve heard many variations on the above themes in regard to compliance with RoHS, WEEE, ELV and other environmen­tal laws....