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�ۿ۴�ý Launches ComplianceXL, The New Dedicated Compliance Solutions Division Of �ۿ۴�ý

�ۿ۴�ý — Mon, 21 May 2018 09:41:56 +0000

�ۿ۴�ý today announced the launch of ComplianceXL, the new brand name for �ۿ۴�ý’s compliance solutions division. The launch of ComplianceXL consolidates the company’s international leadership position in compliance services and provides a comprehensive solution for companies that are challenged with supply chain compliance.

As an Integrated compliance solutions provider, ComplianceXL combines strong domain expertise with a tech-enabled platform, providing real-time aggregation, validation and maintenance of all supplier declarations and certificates.

ComplianceXL has the strength of �ۿ۴�ý’s 15 years of legacy in service delivery, supported by dedicated compliance managers who help clients strategize and execute compliance programs. With a strong multi-lingual supplier engagement team, ComplianceXL is capable of connecting with suppliers across the globe, in multiple regions and time zones.

On the launch of the new brand, Kiran Sivadas, EVP at �ۿ۴�ý said: “ComplianceXL will be a one stop solution for material compliance, ethical sourcing and supply chain sustainability. We blend innovation with technology and talent, to be a reliable and scalable compliance partner to our clients. We have been in the compliance business since 2003 and have assisted over 300 companies to be compliant with a variety of global regulations. We have been a key enabler in the compliance ecosystem so far, and are excited about the journey ahead as ComplianceXL.”

Visit the ComplianceXL website at www.compliancexl.com for more insights on the compliance solutions portfolio.

About ComplianceXL:

ComplianceXL is the Compliance Solutions Division of �ۿ۴�ý, a leader in the compliance business since 2003. ComplianceXL is a one-stop solution for all supply chain compliance requirements, ranging from consulting and training to software deployment and compliance documentation. By implementing a transparent and well-structured compliance program, ComplianceXL enables clients and all key stakeholders follow an integrated process, to meet obligations. Beyond an initial implementation, also provides ongoing support to comply with all regulations by keeping you updated with the latest directives.

About �ۿ۴�ý:

Founded in 1997, �ۿ۴�ý is a leader in engineering and supply chain services. Over the last two decades, �ۿ۴�ý has served over 300 clients, with a majority of them located in North America and Europe. �ۿ۴�ý offers a variety of services, such as Plant Design Engineering, Product Design, Compliance Solutions, Component Engineering and Engineering Master Data Management services across the globe.

Contact: E-mail: info@compliancexl.com Phone: +1 872 529 6162 Twitter: LinkedIn:

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�ۿ۴�ý Awarded Environmental Compliance Consulting Contract By US Based Safety Products Manufacturer

�ۿ۴�ý — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 09:49:15 +0000

�ۿ۴�ý has been awarded a Compliance Consulting contract by a well-reputed manufacturer of safety products and solutions in the USA. Their products include valves, instrumentation, control, and condition monitoring systems. The Client sells quite a few of their products in the European Union (EU) and hence are required to comply with the EU RoHS regulations as per ROHS DIRECTIVE (2011/65/EU), which now applies to manufacturers of industrial monitoring and control instruments. Though they had done due diligence internally, they wanted some external expertise to make sure that all required steps were being taken to ensure compliance. The Client also needed support to comply with the other regulations such as REACH, WEEE, and Packaging directive and was looking for a comprehensive solution, to make sure their compliance program was robust. Once they engaged in discussion with �ۿ۴�ý, it was clear to them that �ۿ۴�ý’s compliance Subject Matter Experts were the best in the field, and would be the ideal team to guide them through their compliance program. �ۿ۴�ý chalked out a plan for the Client, which would cover multiple facets, right from internal training to external supplier orientation, to make sure all stakeholders are on the same page with regards to the compliance requirements. Beyond the initial consulting engagement, �ۿ۴�ý will also be assisting the client in collecting required compliance declarations from suppliers, as well as generating product level compliance reports. �ۿ۴�ý’s Head of Compliance Solutions said, “This is an important first phase for us that will help us understand the Client organization well and provide them a compliance road map that will be detailed enough for them to drive independently. We will, of course, stay involved through the ongoing program, to provide them all the support required to get compliant – either from an advisory perspective or for actually getting compliance documentation in place”. �ۿ۴�ý, founded in 1997, has been providing a host of Compliance Solutions since 2003 and has a strong offering ranging from Consulting to Data Collection to Reporting and Auditing, around various regulations such as RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, ELV, Prop 65 and EPR regulations such as for Packaging and Batteries. About �ۿ۴�ý: �ۿ۴�ý (enventure.com) is a privately-held, ISO 9001-2015 & ISO 27001-2013 certified Engineering and Supply Chain Solutions company, with full-fledged delivery centers in India. �ۿ۴�ý has been serving clients in North America and Europe since 1997 and is today a preferred supplier of engineering and master data management services to Fortune 500 companies, across different industry verticals such as Hi-tech Electronics, Oil & Gas, Mining, Water Treatment, and Industrial Manufacturing. �ۿ۴�ý provides a wide variety of services to Clients, in areas such as Plant Design Engineering, Building Engineering, Product Design, Technical Documentation, Component Engineering, Environmental Compliance Support and Master Data Management.

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CA Prop 65, Legislation!

�ۿ۴�ý — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 05:58:16 +0000

What prompted the need for Prop65? Proposition 65, which is officially called the Act of Safe Drinking Water and Toxic enforcement, was first enacted as a part of the ballot initiative in the year 1986. This proposition was designed to protect the sources of drinking water in the State, such that they are safe and are not contaminated with the deadly carcinogenic chemicals that are likely to cause reproductive ailments and birth defects. This enforcement also requires the various businesses to inform and educate Californians about the exposure to such chemicals. In such situations, businesses should reach out to the right companies that will provide value about the proposition 65 compliance services. The agencies providing these services will assist in the certification as well as the implementation of the process of compliance assurance.

And what is the impact if businesses do not comply? The enforcement of this law is carried forward with the civil lawsuits that are posed against the violators. These suits can either be brought by the Attorney General of California or any district or city attorney. Private parties too can bring these lawsuits but they can do so only after they provide a proper notice about the alleged violation. According to this regulation, if any product (including both your food and supplement) which is sold in California comes with chemical substances that has been listed in the list of Prop 65 as a chemical that is likely to cause reproductive ailment or cancer, a warning is issued on the product. This warning becomes even more relevant when the chemical exposure is found to be above the level of average safe harbor.

A business charged with violating this policy can be subjected to civil penalties rising up to $2500 every day, for each specific violation.
On failing to comply with these regulations, your company will be issued a non-compliance notice of two months (also known as the notice of Violation), which again might lead to a court settlement, if an outside settlement is not worked upon.
The fees of settlement can cause your company to lose a staggering sum of ten thousand to a hundred thousand dollars.

As a result, you cannot ignore complying with this specific regulation. Guidelines to help businesses get compliant Businesses can conduct supply chain analysis which will indicate the areas that require attention. Proper analysis and screening for the chemicals used in formulating the products should be conducted, and businesses can consider outsourcing for California Prop 65 compliance.

Businesses should conduct analysis and screening for the chemicals used in formulating the products.
Proper strategies with regard to compliance should be incorporated.
Companies should prepare positional statements with regard to the prop 65 guidelines.
Exposure assessments should be conducted for evaluating whether the product is well complaint with the given regulations and whether it might require a warning.

Follow these guidelines for proper and consistent prop 65 compliance management and for hassle free legal proceedings associated with it.

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�ۿ۴�ý wins Compliance Consulting, Gap Assessment Project and RoHS 2 Compliance Services Project

�ۿ۴�ý — Mon, 22 May 2017 12:19:34 +0000

�ۿ۴�ý, a global provider of Design Engineering and Data Management Services, has won a Compliance Consulting, Gap Assessment and Project from a world leader in Non-destructive (NDE) Inspection Solutions.

The Client manufactures NDE solutions based on integrated multi-method technologies for the power generation industry. Their solutions include turn-key systems, instrumentation, software products and supplies, as well as calibration, repair, training, and inspection services. They offer eddy current inspection systems, ultrasonic testers, robotics, scanners, and probes, as well as calibration services, repair and service, training courses in eddy current testing, consulting services, and field services.

The Client was planning to implement a compliance program for their strategic products and services for the European market. To achieve this, they sought a partner who could help with meeting the EU compliance requirements; including assessing the current level and designing a roadmap. Based on �ۿ۴�ý’s proposal of a comprehensive solution tailored to the Client’s needs, taking into consideration generic situations that could arise, they decided to assign the project to �ۿ۴�ý.

�ۿ۴�ý was able to help the Client by identifying the Gap and building a roadmap. With immense experience from similar projects, �ۿ۴�ý worked with the Client to meet the compliance audit trial requirement through data collection, and validation of the same with respect to the compliance directive. �ۿ۴�ý’s team helped the Client develop a strategic approach towards building the compliance status for their different products, and ensured their strategic products meet the EU compliance requirement.

�ۿ۴�ý’s Head of Data Management said, “�ۿ۴�ý has tremendous amount of experience enabling customers identify what their compliance gaps might be and chalking out a road map to get compliant. We are very happy to have been selected by this industry leader and look forward to working with them.”

About �ۿ۴�ý:

�ۿ۴�ý Engineering (enventure.com) is a privately-held, ISO 9001:2008 certified engineering solutions company, with full-fledged delivery centers in India. �ۿ۴�ý has been serving clients in North America and Europe since 1997 and is today a preferred supplier of engineering and master data management services to Fortune 500 companies, across different industry verticals such as Hi-tech Electronics, Oil & Gas, Water Treatment, Automotive and Industrial Manufacturing. �ۿ۴�ý provides a wide variety of services to Clients, in areas such as Plant Design Engineering, Building Engineering, Product Design, Mechanical Design, Technical Documentation, Component Engineering, Environmental Compliance Support and Master Data Management

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�ۿ۴�ý Has Won A Compliance Consulting, Gap Assessment And RoHS 2 Compliance Services Project From An International Leader In The Field Of Optics And Optoelectronics

�ۿ۴�ý — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 06:09:09 +0000

The Client develops, produces and distributes optical systems such as lithography systems, industrial measuring technology, microscopes, surgical microscopes, ophthalmic diagnostic and therapy systems, eyeglass lenses, planetarium technology, cine and camera lenses, as well as binoculars, riflescopes and spotting scopes.

Our Client was planning to implement a compliance program for their for the European market. To achieve this, they sought a partner who could help with meeting the EU compliance requirements; including assessing the current level and designing a road-map. Based on �ۿ۴�ý’s proposal of a comprehensive solution tailored to the Client’s needs, taking into consideration generic situations that could arise, they decided to assign the project to �ۿ۴�ý.

�ۿ۴�ý was able to help the Client by doing an initial compliance consulting engagement, to identify the RoHS 2 compliance requirements for their product categories, do a Gap Analysis and build out a roadmap. With immense experience from similar projects, �ۿ۴�ý worked with the Client to meet the compliance audit trial requirement, yb collecting required declarations and material data from Suppliers, and validating the data with respect to the RoHS 2 compliance directives. �ۿ۴�ý’s team helped the Client develop a strategic approach towards building the compliance status for their different products, and ensured their strategic products meet the EU compliance requirement.

�ۿ۴�ý’s Head of Compliance solutions said, “�ۿ۴�ý has tremendous amount of experience enabling customers identify what their compliance gaps might be and chalking out a road map to get compliant. We are very happy to have been selected by this industry leader and look forward to working with them.”

About �ۿ۴�ý:

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�ۿ۴�ý wins business from a leading aerospace maintenance & engineering services provider

�ۿ۴�ý — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 16:38:22 +0000

�ۿ۴�ý, a global provider of Environmental Compliance and Supply Chain Services Company won its 4th consecutive contract from a leading brand in the aerospace industry. The Client is known to offer an extensive range of maintenance and engineering services to the industry. The renewal of the annual contract from the services major is a reflection of the reliable data quality and management support provided by �ۿ۴�ý’s team of dedicated component engineers. The Client handles a vast base of bills of materials and components and also has diverse presence across other industry verticals. It was extremely difficult for them to thus track obsolescence information of their critical products, on an ongoing basis. In the year 2011, the Client decided to hire a specialist to manage their Supply Chain efficiently and ensure timely procurement of critical components. Since then, the Component Engineering team at�ۿ۴�ý has been a dependable partner to the Client and has provided a wide-range of services for efficient Product Life Cycle management. �ۿ۴�ý is responsible for proactively monitoring the life cycle status of parts and updating PCNs to the Client on a monthly basis. The scope also covers providing years to end of life information about the parts, to enable improved planning and supply chain management. The partnership between the two companies has been successful and �ۿ۴�ý’s team has been consistently providing monthly obsolescence alerts, which has been invaluable for the Client to manage their product lifecycle. The regular and precise data inputs from �ۿ۴�ý have also enabled the Client to efficiently meet the demands of the fast growing aviation industry. On receiving the renewal contract, �ۿ۴�ý’s BU Head for Supply Chain Management Services said, “The aerospace industry works on precision and timeliness, both of which are key work principles we live by at �ۿ۴�ý. So we are in one way very well aligned to their thought process and understand their business needs very well. The services provided by �ۿ۴�ý have helped the Client to maintain its competitive position in the aerospace services industry. Winning continuous business from a Customer is something that makes us all proud at �ۿ۴�ý and motivates us to work on creating more productive relationships with our Clients.” For more information about the wide range of services provided by �ۿ۴�ý, visit . About �ۿ۴�ý Technology Services �ۿ۴�ý Technology Services (enventure.com) is a privately-held, ISO 9001:2008 certified engineering solutions company, with full-fledged engineering service delivery center in India. �ۿ۴�ý has been serving clients in North America and Europe since 1997 and is today a preferred supplier of engineering services to Fortune 500 companies, across different industry verticals such as Hi-tech electronics, Medical device manufacturers, Oil & Gas, Automotive and Heavy machinery. �ۿ۴�ý provides a wide variety of services to its clients, in areas such as Electronic Design, PCB Design, Plant Design Engineering, Piping Engineering, Mechanical design, CAD, CAM, CAE, Technical Documentation, Component Engineering and Environmental Compliance Support. Media Contact ��-��:��rumelab@enventure.com �±��ٱ�:�� For more info, contact: Unni Mecheeri E-mail: unni.mecheeri@enventure.com

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Must-Know Facts You Probably Don’t Know About Conflict Minerals

�ۿ۴�ý — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:03:19 +0000

It’s been almost a century since the Democratic Republic of Congo has been consistently exploited for its vast natural resources & mineral wealth. According to the reports submitted before the Congolese Parliament, a few years back, the investigation committee had uncovered some really shocking details about the ongoing illegal exploitation of Congo‘s natural resources, and the illegal trade of Congo’s Conflict Minerals.

Conflict Minerals are mined in conditions of ‘armed conflicts and human rights abuses’. Minerals including casseterite, wolframite, coltan, and gold are widely extracted from Congo, especially from its eastern parts. These minerals are purchased by various multinational electronic companies across the world, and are widely used to manufacture of a variety of electronic devices including mobile phones, laptops, MP3 players, and various other consumer electronic items.

aims to put an end to the constant exploitation and atrocities going on in Congo, by closely monitoring the issuers & the companies that use Conflict Minerals. According to this act, both domestic and foreign providers of Conflict Minerals, as well as the companies that use them, are forcefully obliged to comply with Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Conflicts Minerals Provision), and therefore should disclose the details of the Conflict Minerals that they use, in their annual reports. This public disclosure will highlight the exploitation and trade of minerals from Democratic Republic of Congo and its adjoining countries.

Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was passed by the US Senate on May 20, 2010, and was signed by American President Barack Obama on July 21, 2010.

According to experts, this Act will completely purge the funding of armed groups in Democratic Republic of Congo. Armed groups in and around Congo make millions of dollars every year by selling Conflict Minerals and their derivatives, to various companies across the world.

According to the Conflict Minerals Regulation Act, companies are legally bound to publically disclose whether their products contain conflict minerals or not, while submitting their annual reports. Companies that use Conflict Minerals should file a separate report along with their annual report, stating the steps taken to properly exercise the due diligence on the source and the chain of custody of the conflict minerals, the details of the products which are not “DRC Conflict Free”, the processing facilities, the country of origin of the Conflict Minerals, and the efforts to determine the origin. Such reports would help in getting better transparency and accountability from those companies & issuers who handle Conflict Mineral ores or their derivatives.

�ۿ۴�ý Technologies, global leaders in environmental compliance services, provide Conflict Minerals traceability auditing & consulting services to help companies and businesses understand and comply with the Conflict Minerals Regulation requirements that may impact the manufacture of their products. We have a team of environmental compliance experts who can address your questions regarding Conflict Minerals Disclosure, and provide you with the needed guidance with the compliance requirements of Securities and Exchange Commission.

Need any guidance on environmental compliance & Disclosure? Drop us a line and we will get back to you as soon as possible!

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Changes To ELV Directive Make Life Easier for Automotive System Designers

�ۿ۴�ý — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:26:56 +0000

ELV compliance management can be a time-consuming and confusing issue for those involved with automotive, or who make embedded firmware for the automotive industry. However, a recently added annex to the ELV directive has made environmental compliance management just a little easier for the automotive engineering industry.

The ELV directive was introduced to address the impact that dismantled end of life vehicles have on the environment, with regard to toxic waste reaching landfill sites. It was issued in line with the WEEE/RoHS directives, and among other things placed strict limits on the levels of lead, mercury, cadmium and hexavalent chromium to be used in the design and manufacture of motor vehicles and their components.

This made things extremely difficult for many automotive design engineers, who found the new rules unfeasible for certain system designs and engineering applications. Evidently, the message reached the right people, because on March 30, 2011, Annex II of the ELV directive was unveiled. This is a list of ELV exemptions, which acknowledges the fact that the use of the four heavy metals mentioned above is technically unavoidable for certain components and materials.

The new exemptions make regular data cleaning an essential part of your environmental strategy, as the exemptions are periodically reviewed to see if they are still warranted, in a process known as ATP, or Adaptation to Technical Progress.

We at �ۿ۴�ý Technologies offer targeted environmental compliance solutions for the automotive engineering industry, ensuring you are always up-to-date with the latest WEEE, and ELV compliance changes.

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The EU RoHS directive – a worldwide issue

�ۿ۴�ý — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 11:14:30 +0000

The RoHS compliance laws apply to all products entering the EU, and thus affect component engineering companies worldwide. The US is a major exporter of electronic products to Europe, and anyone producing components, embedded firmware etc. for this market have to abide by the EU rules.

Although the does not apply to products manufactured for the home market, some US states have launched their own environmental compliance laws in line with EU legislation. But it isn’t just RoHS compliance that component manufacturers have to be aware of. There are other EU rulings which affect us too, such as the ELV, WEEE and REACH directives.

The environmental compliance laws in North America vary enormously between states, as do those in countries outside the EU and USA. In addition, the EU is constantly updating and modifying its RoHS/WEEE directives. This all makes environmental extremely complex for COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) manufacturers.

Rather than customizing, say, a PCB design to fit round individual compliance laws, it makes sense to have just a single bill of materials which fits all criteria worldwide. With an eye to the future, several large manufacturers have developed their own standards, some of which are even stricter than those laid down by the EU. IBM, for example, banned DecaBDE as part of its environmental compliance management program, even though it was RoHS-exempt. Later, however, it became a RoHS target. This was overturned by the European Court in 2008, but at least IBM was covered in the interim.

For all issues concerning BOM management, you can rely upon us at �ۿ۴�ý Technologies to come up with the right solutions – however draconian the environmental compliance laws become.

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