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....

Reducing REACH Risk Management

By Michael Wurzman Recently, an equipment manufacturer voiced some concerns to me that you may also have. “REACH is so complicated,” he said. “It has so many nuances. How can I protect my company from being caught with an SVHC problem?  Where do I start?” My...