Compliance with environmental regulations is today mandatory for companies to sell in markets governed by related laws. The European Union (EU) has regulations such as RoHS, WEEE, and REACH which affects all companies that sell products in the EU.
As different countries have different regulations, different strategies need to be conceived and activated in order to achieve maximum market competitiveness. Environmental compliance services can make an essential contribution to a business’s success, in both its country of origin and abroad.
Acnovate’s Environmental Compliance services enable customers to:
The European Union’s complex REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals - 1907/2006/EC) Regulation was implemented to control the use of hazardous substances in the EU market to protect human health and the environment.
Consulting
Developing a comprehensive strategy to achieve REACH Compliance
Assessing the current compliance processes in place and providing recommendations on changes/improvements required
Assists clients in developing an internal road map and schedule for attaining REACH Compliance
Providing customized Impact Analysis reports, specific to each client's industry and product range, which would give the executive management team an understanding of the impact of REACH on their business
Data Collection and Reporting
Collecting & tracking material/chemical information of the components in each product
Reporting data in customer specific and industry standard templates
REACH Business Process Impact Analysis
REACH Compliance Support
Registration
Registration Dossier Preparation (in IUCLID 5.x)
Testing Strategies
Chemical Safety Reports
Exposure Scenarios Creation
Evaluation and Authorization/Restriction
Acnovate offers end-to-end bill of material assessment and electronic design services for compliance with health and environmental regulations, laws and standards.
We perform the required data gathering, assessment, electronic design, and provide replacement options where possible to meet the legal requirements and goals of our customers.
Supplier confirmation on compliance of all components
Substitute components for all non-compliant / EOL components
Date of availability for all substitute components
HTML interface for all components (graphical and raw data)
Viewing of compliance by product
Data delivered in flat (FBOM) file format of client's choice
Purchasable BOM
Issue tracking and overall project management
Gathering and review of a wide range of material, process, and procurement information for every component
Material declaration for all components for Joint Industry Guide Level A and Level B materials
Process and interconnect related information
Inventory information
Historical compliance information
Mechanical Parts and Components
Bill of Materials assessment services includes materials (metals, plastics, and finishes) and mechanical drawings assessments:Transfer of mechanical drawings to assembly / material / component hierarchy
Creation of Master Materials List for BOM assessment
Full BOM assessment services on all mechanicals
Substitution of non-compliant materials and components
Engineering overview of risks associated with compliance
Engineering consultations on corrective actions to mitigate risks
Acnovate offers its customers end-to-end solutions for authoring and updating safety data sheets for REACH compliance. One component of the REACH Regulation is the requirement for safety data sheets, intended for hazard communication with the entire supply chain of the physicochemical data, potential hazards, and procedures for safe use of chemicals.
Acnovate provides REACH SDS services to specific county requirements.
Gap closure for missing data fields
Conversion of current SDS into REACH compliant format
Delivery of completed SDS for use and distribution
Translation into alternative languages as required
Vendor & Product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) storage, maintenance, indexing and retrieval
Renewal of outdated/expired vendor SDS
Product Safety Data Sheet authoring/creation
Acnovate’s RoHS compliance services provide comprehensive solutions to meet Customer’s electronic and electrical equipment product requirements.
Acnovate provides comprehensive consulting, testing, bill of material assessment, product conversion and certification solutions for RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliance.
RoHS product conversion services
Product Conversion
Determination of RoHS compliance of each component
Identification of replacements for non-compliance and end-of-life components
Issue tracking and overall project management
Collection of extended chemical and process data:
Extended chemical data (example: ppm data according to Joint Industry Guide
Extended process information (examples: lead finish, MSL rating)
End-of-life data for compliant and non-compliant components
Conversion of mechanical drawings
Creation of bill of materials for custom build-to-print from part drawing
RoHS compliance of sub-materials, finishes, and components
Replacement of non-compliant materials, finishes, and components
Complete product material declaration to IPC-1752, JGPSSI, EU RoHS, China RoHS, Korea RoHS, REACH and other global standards
In August 2005, the European Union’s Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment Directive (WEEE 2002/96/EC) placed the obligation of recycling (including collection, treatment, and environmentally friendly disposal) of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) products upon manufacturers. The goal is to reduce electronic waste, protecting human health and the environment from hazardous substances. Failure to comply with the WEEE Directive places these manufacturers at risk for prosecution and inability to place their products in the EU market.
Consulting
Consulting services to identify the impact of the legislation on manufacturers
Developing a compliance road map to ensure compliance in multiple countries
Data Collection and Reporting
Extensive material data collection (up to substance level) and reporting
Training and Education
Training and education to senior management and compliance management groups to understand the legislation and its impact on the customer's industry and business.
Registration Services
WEEE registration services across EU through its partner network.
The major objectives of an Automotive product development process include continuous improvements in quality, safety and reducing environmental impact throughout the vehicle's life cycle. Achieving these objectives in a cost-effective and efficient way enables automotive manufacturers to maximize consumer value.
There are several environmental laws in different regions that have a direct impact on the global automotive industry. The concept of managing environmental impact throughout a vehicle's life has generated new dimension in the automotive industry’s green compliance initiatives. The End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive makes it mandatory for Vehicle Manufacturers.
The directive was initiated by the European Union where auto manufacturers had to track re-usability, re-coverability and re-cyclability of each material used in the vehicle.