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Control and document product conformity requirements

CLC-PADD® Product Compliance+

Digital SAP solutions for growing product compliance requirements

The world of product conformity is a complex web of regulatory requirements that is becoming increasingly opaque, especially for internationally active companies. European directives (CE marking obligation, RoHS Directive, REACH Regulation, CLP Regulation, Biocide Regulation, etc.) and national legislation (Product Safety Act, Medicinal Products Act, etc.) require complete and transparent documentation of compliance. However, customers are also placing increasingly complex demands on the quality of their suppliers' product ranges.

As the number of these requirements increases, so does the pressure on companies to meet legal deadlines and also comply with the obligation to provide evidence of their products. Based on the restructuring of compliance processes, CLC xinteg has observed during the implementation of customer projects how companies are confronted with a flood of requests. These relate not only to chemicals and ingredients, but also extend from emission requirements and food regulations to international certifications and country approvals.

The challenge: How can the diverse and complex requirements for product conformity be efficiently managed and documented?

The answer lies in CLC's solution: the SAP add-on developed specifically for such application scenarios. "CLC-PADD® Product Compliance+" offers the opportunity to minimize legal risks and ensure continuous monitoring. The centerpiece is a digital process that accompanies all relevant data from the initial inquiry to the final decision.

To this end, a compliance query is introduced that systematizes the collection and evaluation of product information. This solution enables the collection of structured data and unstructured information that is relevant to the registration process and presents it clearly - from information procurement to documentation and verification.

The resulting data and documents are collected in a "Compliance Cockpit", which provides a real-time overview and facilitates the reuse of compliance statements. This structure makes it possible to process product inquiries quickly, transparently and based on current data.

The tool is also conceivable as a digital "product passport". This is used to clearly display and manage documents and version histories that are essential for approval and product-relatedness. From safety data sheets to declarations of conformity - everything can be found in one place.
Interfaces such as product creation, product change and quality management processes can also be connected or, if desired, sustainability requirements can be integrated.

Conclusion

The use of "CLC-PADD® Product Compliance+" is convincing across all departments and clearly demonstrates the importance of comprehensive digital support in product compliance. Increased efficiency, transparency and the ability to proactively manage compliance requirements, allow companies to focus on their core business while minimizing compliance risks. In times of increasing regulation, this is a decisive competitive advantage and a milestone for successful corporate management.

"Last but not least, the project was also a complete success from an economic point of view."

Dr. Kai Blumbach, Head of Hazard & Risk Management

Evonik Operations GmbH

"Once again, many thanks to you both! It really was an excellently prepared and well thought-out training course! Many thanks also for the helpful documentation!"

Thomas Greitzke, Manager Global Regulatory Systems

Clariant Products Germany GmbH

"With CLC-PADD, we have once again really tightened the transparency, process and usability screws."

Marian Paulke, Project Manager MDM (Master Data Management)

Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH