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Foreword Welcome to Chemical Watch’s third Chemicals Management Software Guide. In publishing the guide we examined how software is being used to improve chemical management programmes and gathered business-critical information with our CW survey. Chemical Watch’s research (pages 4–8) looks at how chemical businesses and downstream users are managing chemicals through technology. There are also five articles that examine cutting-edge initiatives such as the IBM blockchain pilot project, emerging software trends and the best ways to merge or buy new software systems. Blockchain is a distributed and decentralised digital record keeping system that allows records to be created and maintained, and allows information to be fast-tracked. It was created a decade ago to manage transactions through cryptocurrency Bitcoin, but has potential for sharing or retrieving other forms of data. As our second article, written by Elaine Burridge (pages 14–15) shows, multinationals are eagerly exploring blockchain’s potential. IBM and Ford have teamed up with South Korean electric vehicle battery producer LG Chem and Chinese cobalt mining and refining company Huayou Cobalt in a pilot project that started in January with the Linux Foundation’s Hyperledger Fabric blockchain technology. The project tracks cobalt produced at Huayou’s DRC mine, to LG Chem’s cathode and battery plant in South Korea into a Ford facility in the US. Throughout the blockchain, the companies are creating a secure, transparent audit trail linked to immutable records with details of the production characteristics of the cobalt at each stage of the supply chain. Carmaker Volkswagen joined the pilot in April, primarily to achieve more transparency around its responsible sourcing and other industry leaders are watching closely.
Companies aren’t just weighing opportunities with new technology, they are using software to mitigate liabilities. Frank Zaworski (pages 16–18) spoke to Clariant, the Swiss-based speciality chemicals giant, about the risks associated with the use of restricted substances at every stage in the development process – from European chemicals Regulation REACH and the US’s TSCA to legal liabilities and costly redesigns. Clariant uses software to help avoid and mitigate business risks and environmental impacts by providing computational analysis, reporting, decision-making tools and more. The ‘holistic’ risk management process helps Clairant monitor its value chain and communicate with several thousand suppliers. The company is one of many who now use software solutions across their businesses, from product discovery to production processes and to long-term maintenance and reliability of manufacturing assets. A growing business doesn’t stand still and neither can its software. But what happens when companies merge? Rosa Richards (pages 10–12) explores the best way to combine software systems for companies who are either acquiring another or upgrading their chemical management software. In many cases companies have a blend of software systems – some developed inhouse, some no longer supported, others highly customised or duplicated solutions. Robinson Brothers, a UK-based manufacturer of speciality and fine chemicals which acquired Endeavour Speciality Chemicals in 2008, explains how it undertook an audit of systems and infrastructure and created a detailed plan in a document tracking system listing all aspects of the systems’ requirements from every department. Vanessa Zainzinger (pages 19–21) examines how health and safety professionals are integrating chemicals
management software into their day-today work life. The days of keeping a chemical inventory manually with paper, pen and a couple of spreadsheets are long gone. Companies are searching for quicker and more efficient ways to track their chemical footprint and compliance, and employees are demanding immediate access to critical chemical hazard information. As a result, more EHS professionals are relying on software to keep on top of chemicals management. A key market report predicts companies will spend up to $1.9bn for firm-wide EHS software by 2024. And finally, Keri Allan looks at how product stewardship and chemical management software are helping companies shift to more sustainable practices and enable the circular economy to grow (pages 22–24). Many businesses are going beyond managing regulatory compliance to set stewardship initiatives and sustainability goals. While regulations are still important, they’re no longer the whole picture. Businesses are emphasising improved sustainability through chemical management as a positive value in itself. And, as chemical management and control is intertwined with product stewardship, companies need to know what is in their product and which substances are subject to regulations for both product compliance and sustainability. We hope you enjoy reading the articles and find the listings useful. Caroline Byrne Editor – Chemicals Management Software Guide
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Contents Introduction..........................................................................................................04
epos hazardous substances manager – epos Software & Service AG.. 35
Software mergers: How to minimise pain and risk......................................10
ExESS – Lisam Systems...................................................................................36
Blockchain aids responsible sourcing.............................................................14
Gensuite SDS Systems – Gensuite.................................................................37
Mitigating business risk and environmental impact through better
Hazex – Selerant................................................................................................38
product safety......................................................................................................16 EHS reliance on software expected to boost sales to almost $2bn by 2024..................................................................................................................19 Software supports move towards a circular economy business model.....................................................................................................................22 Glossary................................................................................................................25
Intelligent Compliance Solutions for Chemical and Workplace Safety – Verisk 3E...............................................................................................................39 Intelligent Compliance Solutions for Product Safety & Stewardship – Verisk 3E...............................................................................................................40 iPoint Compliance and Approval App – iPoint-systems............................41 MSDSonline SDS/Chemical Management solution – Velocity EHS........42 PubliChem – Lisam Systems...........................................................................43
PROFILES
SAP EHS consulting and support services – eSpheres.............................44
ALMEGO® – CHYMEIA ApS.............................................................................27
Software for Chemical Hazard Transparency, Management, and
CDX Compliance Data eXchange – DXC Technology.................................28
Compliance – Toxnot.........................................................................................45
CHEMDOX® – CHEMDOX®.............................................................................29
Sphera Product Stewardship Solutions – Sphera.......................................46
Chemeter – SIAM...............................................................................................30
Targeted Risk Assessment Tool (TRA) – ECETOC.......................................47
ChemGes – DR-Software.................................................................................31
Veeva Chemical Solutions – Veeva Systems Inc........................................48
Devex Baseline for Chemical Industries – Selerant....................................32
Yordas Hive – Yordas.........................................................................................49
Ecobio Manager – Ecobio.................................................................................33 Element 1 – H2 Compliance............................................................................34
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Introduction Companies across all parts of the chemical supply chain are increasingly adopting digital systems to help them keep pace with rising regulatory and customer requirements around the world How are companies deploying software in their chemical management? Certainly, there is a growing need for IT tools that enable companies to keep pace not only with rapidly changing regulations, but also to connect with increasingly complex supply chains and provide information to other stakeholders. Added to that is a more concentrated focus among chemical companies on product stewardship and sustainability, particularly for product design, whether that is replacing hazardous chemicals with safer substances or making plastics fully recyclable.
at Sphera, said: “The survey shows an increased need for chemical data across organisations. This can be seen with the increase in types of users requiring chemical data outside of R&D, and the increased importance of system integration capabilities. This is all the more reason for chemical data users to work cross-functionally to increase the utility of any chemical software and content decision.”
The majority of survey participants are from enterprise- (more than 5,000 employees) and large-sized organisations (over 250 employees), accounting for 57% of responses. While companies active in the chemicals, oil and energy space make up 31% of the respondents, by far the largest number of replies are from downstream users.
[Figure 1] Use of software systems (including third party) to
support chemicals management programmes in the past 3 years, by company size and type
The era of digitalisation is here and today’s IT systems are faster to implement, very flexible and, arguably, more affordable than in the past. As yet, the single transformational, do-itall software system doesn’t exist so companies must choose the right tool for the job, a task that in itself is not always easy or straight forward.
All sizes
Enterprise (over 5,000 employees)
Large (over 250 employees)
Medium (50-250 employees)
Small (less than 50 employees) All organisations 57% 74% 60% 64% 36% Downstream users
However, there is a definite trend in companies turning to a single platform with multi-functionality as they embrace digitalisation and cloud-based software.
50% 63% 49% 67% 22%
Integration too is becoming more important. Systems need to talk to one another, not just across a company’s individual departments but also along the chain with suppliers and customers, which adds another layer of complexity.
Chemical companies 77% 92% 88% 60% 53% Others, including service providers
In this year’s survey, Chemical Watch asks 300 companies active in and around the chemical industry about their use of software, which key functions they use IT tools for, and the main factors behind their investments.
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Commenting on the results, Matt Adams, responsible for product stewardship
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The rest comprises: • service providers, including legal services (14%); • government and agencies (3%); and • others (10%). The increased push from customers and regulators for more product information is being felt all the way down the supply chain, says Mr Adams. “Companies in high-tech, consumer products, paints and coatings and chemical industries are turning to process improvement and software solutions as they aim to meet customer information demands while protecting their trade secrets.” More than half of respondents (57%) have used a software system (including third party) to support their chemicals management programme in the past three years [Figure 1]. Unsurprisingly, the biggest software user (74%) is enterprise-sized companies, with the breadth of the organisation a major factor behind their need for IT systems to manage and monitor their global compliance needs. This number jumps to 92% for chemical enterprises, with others (including service providers) at 75%. It is worth noting that the percentage of all chemical companies adopting software solutions has grown from 72% in 2018 to 77% in 2019.
visibility and efficiency in order to mitigate risk and capitalise on market opportunities. “Leading companies are already using technology to do this with chemical data and early adopters are seeing a great return on investment. We’re seeing a lot of companies that have seen some success with disconnected or lightweight systems and are now looking to improve by standardising on better technology across the organisation.” Figure 2 shows the number of
software programmes respondents say they currently use for managing their compliance. For the second year running, we see that chemical companies have the most diverse number of systems, with 19% using more than four. Certainly, the number of downstream users applying more than four systems has increased from 10% last year to 13% this year, illustrating perhaps that more firms are expanding the number of systems they use. More commonly, companies use two, with the exception of the ‘others’
The number of companies across all sectors that are still running systems in isolation remains high. Interestingly, as Figure 3 shows, 51% of downstream users have some or all of their software tools integrated, as do 52% of ‘others’. Software integration has been a challenge for a long time, notes Mr Adams, commenting that often, different groups operate in silos, and gaining value from an integration requires IT to work with multiple business groups to make it successful. The most popular route to integrating software is to do it in-house, cited by 54% of all companies. Those who ‘do not integrate’ are down from 27% in last year’s survey to 17% this year - perhaps underlining the fact that companies are starting to realise the benefits of integration. Consulting services are used by 11% of all respondents, with the biggest demand from chemical companies.
[Figure 2] Number of software programmes used by respondents as
part of chemicals management and control programmes 1
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All organisations 30%
When looking at all small companies (less than 50 employees), only 36% have invested in the past three years, with this figure dropping to 22% among downstream users. Nearly half (47%) of all organisations are considering installing software in the coming 12 months, giving a strong indication of investment plans among all segments. This figure rises to 51% for chemical companies and is slightly less at 46% for downstream users and 44% for others.
category, which is most likely to run just a single system.
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[Figure 3] Integration of software tools Yes
Some
towards adopting software solutions that can complement existing systems.
No
Chemical companies, by the very nature
All organisations 24%
28%
of their business, depend more heavily
47%
on chemical data than other industries. Consequently, says Mr Adams, chemical
Downstream users 29%
companies are leading with chemical 22%
49%
data management and software integration since there is so much upside
Chemical companies 22%
in having streamlined data flows when it 33%
comes to shipping, receiving, purchasing,
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producing and reporting. Others, including service providers 22%
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rise exponentially. Indeed, 66% of all organisations say they have data gaps, highlighting a need both for external
With regard to different IT systems, regulatory compliance is the highest ranking need among all categories. For both chemical companies and downstream users, hazard communication comes next as ‘very important’. Product stewardship also rates highly both at chemical companies (44%) and at downstream users (43%). According to India-based consultancy Data Bridge Market Research, the global product stewardship market is predicted to double in value from an estimated $781m in 2018 to around $1.46bn by 2026, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 8.11% for the period 2019-2026. Key drivers for this growth are increasingly stringent government rules for environmental protection and sustainable development across the globe, along with increasing initiatives and awareness within organisations to safeguard the environment and the impact from their products. In Figure 4, respondents indicate how they view different sub-categories in terms of importance in their chemicals software. For regulatory compliance systems, data management (regulatory lists, substance data) remains the dominant function, followed by regulatory management
and product compliance – the latter two swapping places this year.
services and additional IT support.
In other fields, labelling, safety data sheet (SDS) authoring and management score highly again this year. Software for managing product lifecycles, incidents and corporate sustainability (CSR) reporting remain ‘very important’ or ‘important’.
The top four remain unchanged from
The single biggest factor behind investment in software solutions is saving time, rated by 52% as ‘very important’ and 38% as ‘important’ of all companies surveyed [Figure 5]. Cost comes next at 49% and 43% respectively, then the ability to customise at 35% and 40%, and ease of integration with existing health, safety and environment (EHS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems at 36% each. Once again CSR is bottom of the list; however 56% still rate it as ‘very important’ or ‘important’ with just 9% regarding it as of no importance.
board members continue to take little
And the functions using this data? last year’s poll, namely R&D, HSE, manufacturing/quality assessment and toxicology. Product design received a higher number of votes this year as companies see this as an effective area where they can substitute hazardous substances. Unchanged is the fact that notice of their company’s data, with advocacy and marketing functions also fairly rare users. Companies across all facets of the chemical industry continue to face a rising number of government regulations together with customers’ demands to understand the safety and health impact of the products they buy. Keeping on top of this highly complex and evershifting landscape requires quicker and ever more efficient ways of managing compliance. The right software can help
While the major drivers of time saving and cost have remained fairly stable, it is noteworthy that ease of integration with existing EHS/ERP systems has increased 6% this year, so too has integration with third-party data, fitting with the trend
companies keep on top of their chemicals management and Chemical Watch hopes the information in this guide can steer you in the right direction.
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[Figure 4] Importance of software functions to your current chemicals management programme? Very important
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
61%
Regulatory management
58%
34%
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Product compliance
56%
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Product lifecycle management
25%
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Supply chain communication
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Environmental safety
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28%
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Worker safety Risk assessment
23%
32%
Hazard assessment
Product stewardship
12%
37%
Reporting
Supply chain management
Hazard communication
6%
38%
47%
Change management (chemicals)
Chemical inventory management
Chemical safety assessment
32%
47%
Compliance assurance Regulatory compliance
Useful but not essential
Important
35%
37%
34%
[Figure 5] Key factors driving investment Very important
Useful but not essential
Important
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Time saving
49%
Cost Customisable
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Software mergers: How to minimise pain and risk Companies face daunting choices when they change or upgrade software – should they merge existing datasets or start from scratch? What are the factors that influence the choice of an upgrade and affect the costs of setting up? Whether a company has acquired another or upgraded its chemical management system, the merger of software is often difficult.
Should a business integrate existing datasets or undertake a bottom-up rebuild? In many cases there is a ‘mish mash’ of software systems – some developed in-house, some no longer supported, others highly customised or duplicated solutions – with a heavy reliance on email, Excel and in-house knowledge. At the same time, businesses are embracing digitalisation and combining a software upgrade while connecting to the cloud. During the transition, some firms reduce the number of software vendors they use in order to cope, says Aldric Delahaie, senior product manager at French software firm Enablon.The trend indicates that some companies are decommissioning software to replace it with a single platform with multifunctional coverage.
Which to ditch? When deciding which system to keep, which to integrate and which to ditch, companies often apply a cost-benefit risk approach, says Paul Gilfrin, enterprise account manager at Californiaheadquartered Veeva Systems. It is common to focus on areas causing the most ‘pain’ or those with an immediate compliance risk. As a result, Enablon, for example, offers customers an internal Total Economic Impact (TEI) study. Robinson Brothers, a UK-based manufacturer of speciality and fine chemicals, recommends an audit of systems and infrastructure. The manufacturer, which employs 250 staff
A merger or upgrade of software systems can offer a rare opportunity to check data quality
in West Bromwich, acquired Endeavour Speciality Chemicals in 2008 and needed to merge systems. Managing director Adrian Hanrahan says they created a detailed plan in a Document Tracking System (DTS) listing all aspects of the systems’ requirements from every department. Robinson Brothers also considered the functionality the company would need – both digital and manual, planning for the long-term support of systems to avoid them becoming redundant. They then built a standard database platform that all existing systems could use to communicate.
Timeline Enablon’s Aldric Delahaie says it is important to align the timeline of decommissioning with implementation of new software. Different uses of the solution can be implemented in phases, as can the ‘go live’ dates for business units. Historical data, and integration with third-party software or content can also be updated. In a fairly simple undertaking, where a company is merging two datasets
from two software systems, they may unwittingly incorporate existing imperfections. A merger or upgrade can offer a rare opportunity to check data quality. “You should consider this an opportunity to undertake a full audit of the quality of your data and not a chore,” says Mark Pemberton, an industrial regulatory toxicologist and co-owner of Global MSDS which provides SDS, labelling and intelligence-based, multilingual software to industries. “People should remember that the content of the datasheet is the first line of defence and therefore fundamental for product liability purposes – if you put rubbish in, you’ll get rubbish out,” Dr Pemberton says.
Compliance Compliance needs must still be met during the transition. In a merger, for example, SDSs are immediately required, so for practical reasons existing datasheets and labels are assumed to be fit for purpose and rebranded with the acquiring company’s information.
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Dr Pemberton says it is difficult to map data across from a donor to a recipient database, not least because a substance descriptor identifier for an ingredient may not be sufficient to match it to the same substance in the recipient database. A chemical trade name, for example, may not be the name used in REACH or under CLP for SDSs. Cas numbers are not always unique – some substances have more than one Cas number, some have none. “There is a balance to be struck between bulk transfer of large datasets (for SDSs) automatically and the need to ensure correct insertion of data,” says Dr Pemberton. “Sometimes it is better to transfer data manually in a spreadsheet to allow for verification and an audit during the process.” Companies may want to consider whether to bulk merge data automatically or undertake some manual verification during the transfer depending on the confidence they have in the data. “Adopting a ‘content agnostic’ approach allows the customer to separate functionality from content and choose the best in class without having to compromise,” says Mr Delahaie.
REACH considerations Data does not stand still. “The world of classification of chemicals changes so rapidly and REACH generates so much data that data will soon be out of date,” says Dr Pemberton. “As a key baseline requirement, a database for classification of substances needs to be live, threading new classification data through as it is generated”. So, it may be worth considering how classification data, occupational exposure limits and other regulatory information will be updated. Does the software have built-in algorithms to populate databases or does the company need to cover this manually? Some companies may choose to undertake their own classification and
use the software as a cross check rather than relying on the software.
GHS Despite the UN Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classifying and labelling chemicals, different countries have different adaptations of GHS. As a result there is a need for a software system with high level intelligence built in. Simple systems may fail; if formats and context are incorrect then an SDS may be rejected by poison centres as
Some software solutions offer a configurable, central digital platform (for example, a product library) which is accessible to all and supports multiple devices and interfaces. They can also collect more data and push valuable insights to the workforce in real-time. “Simple to use smart cards improve user adoption and minimise the need for training,” says Mr Delahaie.
Flexibility is key Flexibility is needed to create formats for documents, for example the ability
It is important to define your critical processes to address and implement [...] Then try to understand the needs of users and match them with the company processes” being insufficient or inadequate. The system needs to be sophisticated and flexible enough to cope with different toxicological endpoints.
Cost considerations The cost of implementation can be significant. Will the migration be done internally or outsourced? Some software systems, like HazMix for example, have artificial intelligence built in so as much as 95% of the migration may be covered. Some software providers are better than others at customer service. If they have experience compiling an SDS for example, companies may be able to send them information and receive back the first drafts of an SDS. It is important to manage change from the start, says Mr Delahaie. “You can get staff on board early by engaging with them during the initial process of definition of operational use cases, functional gaps and identification of expected improvements.” Software can be adapted and training provided to users from onsite workers including contractors, chemists and industrial hygienists to global environment health and safety managers.
to create a legally compliant, single document, 16 section SDS combined with exposure scenario summaries for a hazardous substance. Customers also need confidence in technical translations; sometimes the correct dialect is needed, for example Canadian French, or South American Spanish. Not all software solutions can provide accurate technical translations.
Checklist In summary, when merging systems or considering a software upgrade, companies should consider the following (non exhaustive) list: • compatibility with existing software for data transfer; • user-friendly, intuitive software; • flexibility in the software; • efficiency of response times; • functional requirements (for example, reliably correct technical translations, the ability to distribute an SDS, the speed of producing product submissions, and process control); • whether data will be updated automatically or manually; • connection to the cloud; and • security measures.
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Blockchain aids responsible sourcing IBM and a cross-sector of companies pursue blockchain project to track cobalt Blockchain technology is in the early stages of deployment with IBM, Ford and other companies still working out how the digital record system can enable secure tracking and tracing of products throughout complex supply chains, resulting in improved transparency and efficiencies in supplier management. One of many projects underway relates to cobalt, which is used in lithium-ion batteries that power laptops, mobile devices and electric vehicles (EVs). Roughly two-thirds of the world’s cobalt is found in central Africa’s Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a country ravaged by civil war that still suffers from violence and human rights violations. Consumption of cobalt has soared in recent years – as has its price, at times – and this surge in demand has increased the attractiveness of the material to artisanal or small-scale miners (ASMs) who may work in harsh conditions and get paid a pittance. Market analysts say ASMs account for about 20% of Congolese production. According to a Morgan Stanley report, an eightfold demand for cobalt is expected by 2026, particularly for use in consumer devices and electronic vehicles (EVs). A standard laptop requires around one ounce (0.028kg) of cobalt, while an electric car battery requires up to 20 pounds (9.07kg). Sainath Yadati, partner IoT/AI/blockchain at IBM Global Business Services in Michigan, felt the timing were right to leverage blockchain technology to resolve issues around trust and transparency in the cobalt supply chain.
“Our remit is to enable large corporations to behave better as global citizens,” Dr Garrett says.
2019, primarily, it says, to achieve more transparency around its responsible sourcing.
Mr Yadati contacted US-based car company Ford, which has taken a key role in the joint blockchain project.
Iain Fraser, supply chain sustainability expert at Volkswagen, says the automotive group intends to spend €30bn (£27.8bn) on EVs in the next four years and will be one of the world’s biggest consumers of cobalt. Ford too is pressing ahead with a number of electric and hybrid vehicle launches planned for 2020 onward.
“By collaborating with other leading industries in this network, our intent is to use state-of-the-art technology to ensure materials produced for our vehicles will help meet our commitment to protecting human rights and the environment,” says Lisa Drake, Ford’s vice president of global purchasing and powertrain operations in Michigan. Other partners in the project are South Korean EV battery producer LG Chem and Chinese cobalt mining and refining company Huayou Cobalt, which also supplies electronics giant Apple. The pilot launched in January 2019 with the Linux Foundation’s Hyperledger Fabric blockchain technology tracking cobalt produced at Huayou’s DRC mine, to LG Chem’s cathode and battery plant in South Korea and finally into a Ford facility in the US. Hyperledger is a large collaboration hosted by the Linux Foundation that includes IBM and other IT firms, financial institutions and engineering companies. Carmaker Volkswagen came onboard in April
On 12 July, Volkswagen and Ford announced a global collaboration that includes electrification and autonomous driving in Europe and the US. Throughout the blockchain, the parties are creating a private and permissioned transparent audit trail with links to immutable records containing full details of the production characteristics of the cobalt at each stage of the supply chain. Dr Garrett says that in this project, blockchain is not replacing “real world” auditing or due diligence obligations; visits to mining sites, refinery and manufacturing plants are still needed to validate responsible practices. However, he says the data gathered during assessments allows for greater transparency and the determination of origin, while blockchain can help
Blockchain explained Blockchain is a distributed and decentralised digital record keeping system that enables the creation and maintenance of a growing number of records, allowing fast tracking of information. It was created in 2009 to manage transactions through crypto-currency
Pilot project
Bitcoin, but has since shown potential for sharing and retrieving many other forms of data.
A chance meeting at a 2018 event in London brought together Mr Yadati and Berlin-based Nicholas Garrett, CEO of RCS Global Group.
As a transaction occurs, it’s encoded into a block of digital data and uniquely signed or identified. New blocks are stored linearly and chronologically, connected to both the one before and after, creating an irreversible chain that prevents blocks from being changed, moved or inserted.
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suppliers become more efficient in using and managing the data. While the project’s initial focus is on large-scale miners to service OEM’s mass volumes, it also has the potential to help ASMs gain access to market, as long as they comply with international responsible sourcing requirements. To this end, the network is considering creating incentives to help upgrade ASM activities and help these operators partner with providers of due diligence data to facilitate joining a blockchain-based network.
New members Although the pilot project was due to be completed in late August, the consortium and network was already open to new members in July, with a particular focus on the automotive, electronics, aerospace and defence industries, and their supply chain partners. Dr Garrett says that while fees for new members are being discussed, the
consortium wants to encourage as many mining companies as possible to join the network: “We are offering very attractive terms to them. They offer a crucial role and are at the beginning of the blockchain.” For any potential member, the consortium has defined core rules and validating criteria, which RCS Global will scrutinise, to ensure compliance with global responsible sourcing market access requirements set by the OECD and cobalt-specific organisations, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative and the Responsible Cobalt Initiative. The consortium also aims to establish a governance board along with forming a new company, likely to happen this year, Mr Yadati says. They expect to extend work beyond cobalt into tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold, otherwise known as conflict minerals: “This is not just about solving a problem with cobalt. It just happens to be the mineral in demand. This is about sourcing of minerals in general in a responsible way.”
Mr Yadati’s vision is for the network to be self-sustaining with developers coming on board and creating new apps. He envisages responsible sourcing being enabled by a mix of interconnected networks – a network of networks.
Volkswagen’s vision In addition to the cobalt project, Volkswagen aims to see where else blockchain can be effective. “We are still in an early phase on a project looking at the sustainable sourcing of lead in car batteries,” says Volkswagen supply chain sustainability expert Philipp Bleckmann, based in Berlin. Volkswagen, like many others, is maintaining a broad approach to blockchain until the technology matures and gains traction, Mr Bleckmann says: “For now, we have to investigate, analyse and ensure that the technology fits our business case.”
SAP German-headquartered software corporation SAP has built up a
will require wholesalers to verify the authenticity of drugs before
strong blockchain ecosystem, following what it terms an “open and
reselling them when the law goes into effect in November and is
protocol-agnostic” approach.
designed to combat the problem of returned drugs, which are often
“SAP’s ambition is to run multi-nodes on multi-clouds and multi-
resold with the risk that some could be counterfeit.
platforms. Decentralised ledgers don’t stop at the perimeter of
SAP launched its ‘Information Collaboration Hub for Life Sciences’
individual data centres,” says Stefan Guertzgen, senior director,
for the US pharmaceutical supply chain in January 2019. The
chemicals for SAP’s global industry marketing and communications
software, developed in collaboration with healthcare company
based in Cologne, Germany.
AmerisourceBergen and drug makers Boehringer Ingelheim,
He notes there has been a lot of interest but also a lot of hype around blockchain in the past few years. While there are compelling benefits in using the technology, Dr Guertzgen says there are
GlaxoSmithKline, enables customers to check the product code, lot, expiration date and serial number against the blockchain that stores the manufacturer’s data.
stumbling blocks too. In his view, the four primary benefits are
In Europe, there is a similar law to the DSCSA but manufacturers
process optimisation; reduced time and cost versus a peer-to-peer
upload the data to the EU regulator’s centralised database. SAP
network; transparency and auditing ability based on an undeniable
says the absence of a centralised approach in the US would require
history; and minimising risk and fraud.
a large number of integrations between all the different solutions,
The stumbling blocks are around the need to have a compelling-
making blockchain an appealing option.
use case; forming consortia with participants at eye level and with
A promising area for blockchain in the chemicals arena is shipping.
mutual trust; ownership of the blockchain and nodes along with
Dr Guertzgen says that completely replacing documentation paper
data security and privacy; technology (limitations in scalability and
flow and removing third-party data aggregators and vendors via
managing big data) and interoperability.
blockchain can generate operational cost savings for all parties.
Dr Guertzgen believes government regulations can play an
Dr Guertzgen says there is still a long way to go – perhaps five to
important role in overcoming some of these obstacles. One
ten years – before blockchain becomes a viable option on a broader
example is the US Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), which
scale for the chemical industry.
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Mitigating business risk and environmental impact through better product safety Clariant offers a model for software-based risk management
The application of digital technologies is becoming a strategic imperative for most chemical companies as they strive to target safety and sustainability
Clariant, the Swiss-based specialty chemicals company, is acutely aware of the risks associated with the use of restricted substances at every stage in the development process – from substance regulations REACH and TSCA to legal liabilities and costly redesigns.
“If you look at your business environment, you see a rapid increase in regulations,” says Clariant’s Frederic Stalder, who has worked in several roles at the company including almost a decade overseeing performance and process management in procurement.
Fortunately for Clariant and other chemical developers, computer software can help avoid or mitigate business risks and environmental impacts by providing computational analysis, reporting, decision-making tools and more.
“As we are faced with the full bandwidth of regulations, we realise that software
Clariant employs what it calls a ‘holistic’ risk management process to monitor its value chain and communicate with several thousand suppliers.
and big data are requirements for managing risk.”
Slow adaptation The chemical company is one of many now using software solutions across their businesses, from product discovery to production processes and to longterm maintenance and reliability of manufacturing assets.
Generally, the chemicals industry has been slower to adopt these new technologies compared to some – finance and telecommunications have been early leaders – but the pace of adoption has begun to accelerate.”
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“Generally, the chemicals industry has been slower to adopt these new technologies compared to some – finance and telecommunications have been early leaders – but the pace of adoption has begun to accelerate,” says Paige Marie Morse, chemicals industry lead at Massachusetts-based Aspen Technology. The application of digital technologies is becoming a strategic imperative for most chemical companies as they strive to target safety and sustainability, deliver innovative products to their customers, and keep costs down, she adds. With the rapid expansion of regulations, complex supply chains, and public access to robust chemical safety information, it is not feasible to keep pace with emerging information without the aid of software tools, says Ari Lewis, principal toxicologist at Gradient, an environmental and risk sciences consulting firm with offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts and in the northeast and northwestern US. “New information may affect [the] development of products by necessitating changes to a whole array of compliance functions, including the communication of worker protections, labelling, and import requirements,” says Ms Lewis. Optimised software solutions can automate changes to affected products and can alert the user of products that might be affected by new regulations across the globe. Not having such a system can lead to inefficient and potentially incomplete implementation of new product requirements, Ms Lewis adds.
Mitigating risks Clariant uses innovation to anticipate stakeholder needs and add value. The company recently picked up two awards: the 2019 World Procurement Award in the category of ‘supplier risk management’ and, in March, an EcoVadis sustainable procurement leadership
award for ‘best internal stakeholder engagement’ programme. “In order to realise our strategic commitment of adding value with sustainability, we need to cooperate with parties across the entire value chain, including our suppliers. Therefore, it is vital to further embed procurement across multiple departments to engage everyone in selecting and managing those suppliers that meet our expectations in terms of sustainability and overall risk management,” says Hans Bohnen, a member of Clariant’s executive committee. “It is great to see these efforts being recognised externally as well.” In both cases, the awarding organisations highlighted Clariant’s efforts to go beyond its dedicated procurement team and involve multiple internal and external stakeholders to deliver a more integrated supply chain process. The World Procurement Awards judges recognised Clariant for its “implementation of a holistic risk management process that provides realtime information for assessing its supply chain”. “Integrating sustainability and risk management across our supply chains and organisation is a crossdepartmental responsibility and requires a broad commitment in order to be a success,” says Markus Mirgeler, Frankfurt, Germany-based head of global procurement services.
Companies can use the information collected and managed by software solutions to make sure that the parts they are using in their products are compliant with regulations before they put them into the product, says Valerie Kuntz, Assent’s Arizona-based specialist in Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and REACH implementation for large companies. This design-for-compliance process can be implemented by: • using parts from other compliant products; • loading the design bill of material (BOM) into the system to determine if information already exists; or • running campaigns against those parts where information doesn’t already exist; and • loading the information collected into a product lifecycle management (PLM) system so developers can search for compliant parts within their own system. For example, when designing a new board, a printed circuit board assembly company working with Assent will load their BOM along with the manufacturer and part information into the Assent software system to see if compliance information is already available. If the information is not available or the part has never been validated, information will be requested from the supplier to confirm compliance, Ms Kuntz says.
Examples of digital solutions in the chemicals sector include: • development of a digital twin – the digital profile of an existing process – to test operational boundaries and possible future capabilities of current assets; these simulations can also be used to train new operators; • implement process control technology that optimises manufacturing operations to lower operating costs, reduce energy use, and ensure that more finished product meets required performance specifications; and • analyse existing process data to better understand process unit failures to avoid unplanned shutdowns, and the related business disruptions and possible emissions, and plan for necessary outages by successfully managing inventory and feedstock demand. Source: Aspen Technology
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Case Study A personal care product company maintains a database with comprehensive ingredient hazard information and risks for associated products. During a routine update, the company came across new hazard information for one of its ingredients. This information was incorporated into the database and relevant product risks were recalculated using the new information. The company became immediately aware of products that did not meet the risk criteria and worked toward making necessary ingredient substitutions. Source: Gradient
Assent has several experts who follow regulatory changes, validate and advise companies on the processes used for compliance. As regulations are added or updated, the regulatory team work with Assent’s product team to update software. In some cases, they also work with clients and their suppliers.
‘Critical’ elements It is critical for companies to ensure products are compliant and do not pose a health risk, Ms Lewis says. “As regulatory toxicologists, we are interested in ensuring that we have adequately characterised chemical hazards and risks. Customised software tools that help identify and organise hazard information is critical to sustainable product development,” she says. “Such tools support the evaluation of the most current hazard information. Also, computational quantitative structure activity programs support the understanding of the safety of chemicals with limited toxicity data. Filling these data gaps is important for proactively protecting workers and predicting potential risks to the public and the environment.”
React quickly Companies unable to quickly identify and react to a changing regulatory landscape can jeopardise their market access and invite enforcement action that can further delay global sales.
Ms Lewis says software tools that organise toxicity information and facilitate the identification of new hazard information can help limit product liability claims and allow companies to pivot more quickly to ingredients that have fewer toxicological or regulatory concerns. It is advantageous to identify any product related regulatory or potential health risks as early as possible, eg, in the product development phase. Ms Lewis says that potentially costly surprises late in product development – or worse, after the product has entered the market – can be avoided.
Looking ahead The chemical sector is embracing the concept of sustainability upstream and down. “There are still gaps between communication and achievement but companies now take the topic very seriously,” says Michael Kundt, UN Environmental Programme/ Wuppertal Institute Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production. “This is primarily due to the fact that sustainability issues already impact their bottom line and are vital to the future ability to meet customer and societal needs. For leading companies, sustainability is already a field where competition and innovation flourish. The benchmark will continue to be raised.”
Clariant, among others, worked with the Collaborative Center during the development of its EcoTain label, which indicates a four-step lifecycle: sustainable design, responsible process, safe and efficient use, and eco-integration. As chemical companies, regulatory agencies and software developers refine and expand risk management tools there will be opportunities to improve software performance in the future. There are additional opportunities to better indicate toxic flags, says Richard E Engler, Washington, DC-based director of chemistry with Bergeson & Campbell law firm. “In the future, people will better understand what they are making or importing. We will see additional linkages between the TSCA inventory with supply chain information,” Mr Engler says. Peter Ranslow, owner and president of the Maine-based Consortium for Environmental Risk Management (CERM), says there are many software tools under development for use in the field of toxicology. “Quantum computing coupled with in vitro high-throughput assays for toxicity will allow us to match toxic effects to things within chemical groups and see how a substance interacts or binds with a protein or strand of DNA on a sub-cellular level,” Mr Ranslow says. He expects quantum computing to revolutionise predictive toxicology methods. “With quantum computing and highthroughput data analysis, I think animal testing will become very rare. Where some toxicity data has been questioned in the past, predictive toxicology data will become widely accepted and we will likely be able to drop ‘predictive’ from the toxicological lexicon.”
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EHS reliance on software expected to boost sales to almost $2bn by 2024 Health and safety professionals are integrating chemicals management software into their day-to-day work life Chemicals management is an essential part of the environment, health and safety (EHS) discipline but those responsible for managing it can quickly find they are drowning in data and complexity. Gone are the days of keeping a chemical inventory manually with paper, pen and a couple of spreadsheets. Now that companies are confronted with a variety of regulatory frameworks on chemical products across the world and growing public awareness of chemical hazards, they need quicker and more efficient ways to track their chemical footprint and compliance. Employees need immediate access to critical chemical hazard information, and an easy way to create labels or track chemical containers. As a result, more EHS professionals are relying on software to keep on top of chemicals management. A report by market analyst firm Verdantix predicts that spending on firm-wide EHS software will reach $1.2bn in 2019, rising to $1.9bn in 2024.
The younger workforce are also guiding a trend towards ‘gamifying’ chemical safety training
the world, and legislation is constantly changing, it becomes increasingly
More EHS software is implementing gaming concepts like rewards, points, frequent feedback, progression through levels, etc, to make training more effective and learning more fun.” There are two factors behind this market growth: globalisation and data overload, says Manuela Dukeshire, vice president at Halifax, Canada-based software provider DR-Software: “As companies are expanding their markets, reaching all over
difficult to create the necessary documentation without help.” The UN Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classifying and labelling chemicals, for instance, is not really
harmonised in the sense that its name suggests, Ms Dukeshire says. In May, the UN Economic Commission for Europe (Unece) published the eighth revised edition of the standard. But countries have implemented different GHS versions. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum – an intergovernmental forum for 21 countries in the Pacitifc Rim, the Americas and Russia – surveyed members on their GHS implementation in early 2019. Four reported using version three of the GHS, four are using version four, and two are on version five. Six countries – Canada, Malaysia, Russia,
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Singapore, Taiwan and the US – said they were about to move to the seventh GHS revision. While navigating different GHS requirements around the world, companies must stay on top of substance listings, threshold limit values (TLVs), registration requirements and transport legislations, Ms Dukeshire says. “People generating safety data sheets (SDSs) must deal with all of these and on top of that with the different languages in which they come. It does become quite overwhelming.” Another lesser-known challenge for EHS professionals is the lack of harmonised classification of raw materials. The harmonisation achieved by the classification, labelling and packaging (CLP) Regulation is “just a drop of water in the ocean”, Ms Dukeshire says. Until jurisdictions outside of the EU have standardised classifications, companies will be confronted with different SDSs giving different classifications for the same raw material, she says. “A software, where you can clearly see the official classifications for each country, and you can enter your own classifications from your supplier, is of great benefit.”
Working safely Meanwhile, organisations have the challenging task of effectively training employees to work safely around chemicals, says Mike Flynn, vice president of product development and strategy at Chicago-headquartered software provider, VelocityEHS: “Chemicals are so ubiquitous in our workplaces that it is easy to become blind to them.” “A safety manager may recognise acetone as a hazardous chemical that needs to be accounted for, while entirely overlooking a glass cleaner the custodial staff uses for hours each day. Speaking broadly, so much of employee
safety starts with sound chemical management.” The SDS – especially when managed electronically – is a chemical safety asset. A full SDS outlines the hazards of a chemical product, but also what personal protective equipment (PPE) an employee should wear when handling it, proper storage and disposal requirements, details for the corresponding container label, emergency information and procedures, and critical information for the industrial hygiene programme. According to Mr Flynn, software can help make the SDS more accessible to employees; even more so when it is available on mobile phones and tablets. Software providers are increasing
most cited violations for over six years. This suggests that for some, hazard communication is not a priority until an inspection brings existing problems to light. Some, however, have made proper hazardous chemical management a priority simply because they recognise it’s important, Mr Flynn says. “These EHS professionals are paying more attention to chemical safety not because of compliance or to avoid fines, but because it’s simply the right thing to do. It’s also good business; safe workers are productive workers who are able to focus more on quality.”
Positive trends In general, EHS software fits in perfectly with a worldwide move to
There are two factors behind this market growth: globalisation and data overload” their focus on mobile functionality and apps to give workers more control over managing inventories and accessing critical safety information on-the-go. This “democratisation” of safety information is a critical benefit of chemical management software, he says.
reduce the chemical impact industries have on the environment and human health. It can aid substitution by giving companies up-to-date access to import restrictions, hazard classifications and prohibitions on substances in different jurisdictions.
Younger generations entering the workforce are pushing EHS software providers to go mobile, Mr Flynn says. Millennials became the largest generational group in the US labour force in 2016, and are expected to make up 75% of the workforce by 2025. The younger workforce are also guiding a trend towards ‘gamifying’ chemical safety training, Mr Flynn says.
Large companies and retailers have their own sustainability initiatives with growing lists of chemicals that they are restricting or de-selecting, says Michigan-based Gregory Bond of Manitou View Consulting. Dr Bond worked at Dow for 35 years and assisted the UN in researching and writing a recent report on chemical management and information sharing.
“More EHS software is implementing gaming concepts like rewards, points, frequent feedback, progression through levels, etc, to make training more effective and learning more fun.”
As chemicals management and compliance become more complex, boards of directors and senior management want greater assurance that the company is doing the right thing, Dr Bond says. This means not only complying with existing requirements, but also to anticipate new requirements before they hit business by surprise.
And yet, hazard communication has topped the US Occupational Health and Safety Agency’s (Osha’s) list of the top ten
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“This manifests itself in more rigorous internal auditing programmes [and], in turn, in less individual business unit autonomy and greater central functional oversight,” Dr Bond says. Together, this increased scrutiny on chemical compliance and want for overarching systems, “drives a trend away from small, homegrown software solutions toward use of more enterprise resource planning (ERP) type software solutions,” he says. Already, EHS software is becoming more and more integrated with other systems in the company, as its use is spreading across departments, says Brussels-based Kristof Lecocq, sales and marketing director at software provider
VelocityEHS’s Mike Flynn says SMEs are increasingly adopting EHS software solutions to streamline their chemical management processes, as they are becoming more affordable and faster to implement. “Today’s flexible, cloud-based solutions can be up-and-running quickly for a fraction of the cost of older custom systems,” he says. “When compared to the efficiencies provided by the technology and rising fines, penalties, and worker compensation rates, it’s easier for companies of all sizes to make a more effective business case for the adoption of EHS software.”
This will keep evolving in the future up to a point where EHS software will become part of a company’s ecosystem, together with the ERP software” Lisam Systems. “This will keep evolving in the future up to a point where EHS software will become part of a company’s ecosystem, together with the ERP software,” he says. In fact, chemicals management software is already integrated in the sales cycle. Customers are known to ask companies for an SDS before placing an order and consider its quality as a factor when deciding whether to take their business elsewhere, Mr Lecocq says.
Software for small players Smaller companies, in particular, need to integrate software solutions to continue selling in different regions with minor and major differences in chemical legislation. “Larger companies can more easily cope with this as they have a large EHS department, but the smaller and mediumsized companies (SMEs) struggle as they export to a lot of different regions but lack the manpower,” Mr Lecocq says.
Top solutions Good software will be flexible to the needs of the company, big or small. “Companies are different and they have all come up with their own ways to address compliance requirements. So having a system that can be flexible is really important,” says Ian Cohen, product marketing manager at US-based EHS software provider, Cority. The company has offices across North America, Europe, China, Australia and the Middle East. Most businesses want a software solution that can grow and expand with them, as their chemical compliance needs will inevitably change, Mr Cohen says. And in order to make the system grow with the company, communication between the customer and the provider is paramount. “[At Cority] we have a user community that allows us to engage with clients via several channels, such as a customer
success team, an advisory board, and an annual user group that enables folks to tell us what they like and don’t like. “Is there a magic system out there that does it all? Some are pretty close but you really need a software solution that knows they don’t know it all. We can always learn from our customers,” Mr Cohen says. At its best, EHS software drives companies toward better, proactive chemical management, he says, as it helps identify risks on site before they happen. “[Software] helps break down silences in a business, for example by helping operations understand how to protect employees.” “You get a centralisation and standardisation of procedures with chemical management software which is paramount for success in every EHS department.” Mr Cohen says it’s a “chicken and egg situation”. Which came first? The chemical management software solution or the compliance? “But at the end of the day, the software drives improvement.”
51% of chemical
companies are considering implementing software in the next 12 months * according to Chemical Management Software Survey, 2019
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Software supports move towards a circular economy business model Product stewardship and chemical management software is helping companies adopt more sustainable practices. Sustainability and the circular economy are hot topics right now as companies look to improve their green credentials and their bottom line. The aim of a circular economy is to optimise resource consumption and reduce waste and pollution. As the International Council for Chemical Associations notes, chemistry provides the building blocks for nearly 96% of all manufactured goods. Therefore, it’s fair to say the chemical sector will play a crucial role in the circular economy’s success. Product stewardship and safety are at the heart of enabling the circular economy and many companies are going beyond managing regulatory compliance to set stewardship initiatives and sustainability goals. “Twenty years ago a company would be focused on doing what the current regulations said you had to do,” says Philip Mole, environment and sustainability content manager at Chicago-based software company VelocityEHS. “We’re seeing a shift now. While regulations are still important, they’re not the whole picture. People are now emphasising improved sustainability through chemical management as a positive value in itself.” “Our values, globally, are changing in support of these kinds of initiatives,” he adds. Chemical management and control is intertwined with product stewardship. Companies need to know what is in their product and which substances are
The younger workforce are also guiding a trend towards ‘gamifying’ chemical safety training
subject to regulations for both product compliance and sustainability.
ensuring the data’s quality, traceability and intellectual property (IP).
“If you know what’s in your product and who’s in your supply chain, it’s easier to be compliant and sustainable,” says Joerg Walden, the Germany-based CEO of software company iPoint-systems.
“The more complex the product, supply chain and industry, the more data you need and the more effort involved. Handling this enormous task manually is resource-intensive, time-consuming, and expensive,” Mr Walden adds.
However, companies face the enormous task of collecting, analysing, managing and reporting compliance and sustainability-related data across the entire supply chain and throughout every phase of a product’s lifecycle, all while
So, as more businesses are going down the road toward improved sustainability, they’re looking for the best tools. Software vendors are responding by providing systems that,
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among other things, offer improved visibility, traceability and communication throughout the supply chain. “With the support of software, companies can simplify complex tasks like data collection, entry, validation and analysis, replacing tedious, time-consuming, and error-prone manual processes with automated processes. This automation can free up resources, reduce human errors and simplify processes,” Mr Walden says.
Enabling software A circular economy, or optimising resource consumption and reducing waste and pollution, can be greatly assisted through diligent use of multiple software programmes. Chemical management and product stewardship software platforms help streamline compliance and sustainability by enabling internal communication across functions as well as external partners that make up the wider supply chain. “The byproduct of this is greater organisational and product transparency, which can better inform sustainable decision making by consumers and business users. This promotes sustainability throughout the product and supply chain lifecycles,” says Donavan Hornsby, vice president and corporate strategy executive at Gensuite in Cincinnati, Ohio. Margaret Whittaker, managing director and chief toxicologist at consultancy ToxServices in Washington, DC, says software can be used to design out and toxic chemicals throughout the supply chain. “Companies can start their journey by requiring suppliers to use software to screen input and process chemicals to remove carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic (CMR ) and persistent bioaccumulative toxic (PBT) substances,” she says. “In terms of minimising waste and pollution, more companies are
harnessing easy to access apps and web portals to validate that suppliers are adhering to appropriate process chemicals and wastewater management practices,” she adds. Philip Mole says that environmental, health and safety (EHS) software can also help by keeping a company’s chemical inventory up to date, indexing ingredients and flagging certain chemicals. “Back when I was an EHS manager this was a lot tougher,” he says. “You had to rely on email communication and physical internal policy documents. But with a software system you can actually flag a chemical and radiate those notifications out to everyone.”
The design phase The US amended TSCA in 2016, causing more chemicals to come under review by the EPA and creating a need for more transparency relating to chemical risk in the design phase. More importantly, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, roughly
a problem for yourself to solve down the road,” he says.
Which tool to use? As there are many chemical management software packages available, one of the challenges is working out which is the best tool to support sustainability within each business. Sylvie Lemoine, executive director product stewardship at Cefic, recommends companies look for the following features: • a unified approach to the scope of information sharing in every downstream sector; • simplicity and affordability – software should be accessible to all market players, including small to medium enterprises (SMEs); and • convergence between the tools – data from one system should be transferable to another tool. But what if a company has a unique supply chain challenge that cannot be benchmarked for sustainability with available software?
Consider reaching out to the designers of current software systems and have one tailor made” 80% of a product’s environmental impacts – toxicity, waste and pollution – are determined at the design stage. Consequently, this phase of the lifecycle is critical to improving sustainability.
“Consider reaching out to the designers of current software systems and have one tailor made,” Ms Whittaker says.
Mr Mole believes that, understanding this, more software companies are focusing on developing platforms that facilitate improved management for entire product lifecycles.
It’s also important to consider the benefits of a unified system. These enable companies to centralise management and maximise crossfunctional collaboration.
“More software will be designed to help guide people through the process of chemical risk assessment right from the start – even helping them find alternatives. If you can design out problem chemicals then you don’t cause
Furthermore, “connecting operational activities with sustainability and safety objectives becomes more natural through a unified management system where measures are aligned,” says Gensuite’s Donavan Hornsby.
The arguments for and against a unified system
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Having a centralised, integrated system for chemical product, raw material, customer and sales data makes supply chain communication, regulatory reporting, management of change, and other product stewardship functions not just manageable, but a value-added part of your business says Canada’s CGI, an information technology consulting company. “It’s critical to have a scalable, integrated system in place to enable predictable, sustainable and cost-effective global chemical compliance,” CGI says. Mr Mole agrees: “There are a lot more things you need to do when you’re on the sustainability path. When you start getting into all these tasks you understand how important it is to have a connected system. When you’re looking at sustainability it’s all about the flow of information across all the different stakeholders.” A unified system ensures a higher degree of harmonisation of data, but Dr Lemoine understands that it may not be practical or realistic to have just one software available. Ms Whittaker, on the other hand, believes that a single software platform approach is not the ideal choice. That’s because each industry has unique hotspots where they fall short, be that overuse of fossil-based energy sources, excessive wastewater discharge or overuse of toxic chemicals. “There is not a one-stop software system that will transform a company into one that equally optimises inputs, outputs, energy and toxics. To harmonise outputs and increase economies of scale, software systems should be designed to share data through application programming interfaces (APIs),” she says.
Blockchain One of the most interesting areas of research is around using blockchain technology to ensure data security and facilitate improved sharing of information. Blockchain is a promising
There are a lot more things you need to do when you’re on the sustainability path. When you start getting into all these tasks you understand how important it is to have a connected system. When you’re looking at sustainability it’s all about the flow of information across all the different stakeholders” new technology that can support materials traceability and supply chain transparency. Why? “Because data recorded on a blockchain is not only instantly verifiable but also immutable. Each transaction is recorded and added to the previous one, resulting in a growing chain of information. This allows users to potentially inspect the entire, uninterrupted chain of custody from the raw materials to the sale of the finished product to end users,” says Mr Walden. Technology firm CircularTree, associated with iPoint-systems, has developed HazChain, a chemical safety data platform. “HazChain allows you to have all your data in one place, which has multiple benefits. You can connect safety data sheets with manufacturers, suppliers and enterprise end users and can use it for waste management and recycling,” says CircularTree’s Gunther Walden, cofounder and CEO based in Berlin. Right now the processes are expensive and inefficient. There’s no communication standard, no single data access point. If you deal with a number of suppliers then you have to look out for an SDS from them all – and not only once, because they change over time. “There’s no common communication protocol or workflow. With HazChain we’ve developed a single source of trusted data. Using blockchain allows you to verify that the information you have is correct and completely up to date,” Mr Walden says.
Blockchain offers many advantages. “Traceability of certified inputs and outputs is ensured, unethical and counterfeited sources are kept out of the supply chain and costly and corruptible auditors can be replaced by a crowdbased reporting mechanism. With blockchain you have only one single, verified version of the truth that everyone can trust,” he adds.
Making a change In his book The Fourth Industrial Revolution, World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab says that emerging technologies change behaviour and systems of production and consumption by making sure that hidden costs come to light. More than ever, companies across a wide range of sectors are becoming aware of the cost of waste and bad practice – and the need to change. However, as Ms Whittaker says, sustainability software is like a pair of running shoes sitting in the closet: “Your health only improves if you decide to actually put them to use.” She recommends that companies maintain their motivation by joining associations committed to fostering best practices around sustainability and the circular economy, and to “realise that you’re not alone on your journey. Commit to lifting up others in your industry once you become adept at incorporating these software solutions into your own supply chain.”
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Glossary Use the glossary to look up key terms and how we define the different functions/capabilities presented in the profiles. Service areas Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communication Stewardship
Software functions/capabilities Regulatory compliance Change management (chemicals)
manage chemical regulatory compliance during operational or regulatory change
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
source chemical and regulatory information
Reporting
present data as reports for regulatory bodies, shareholders, government agencies etc
Substance volume tracking
capture and track substance volumes to ensure compliance
Hazardous material management
manage SVHC throughout the supply chain
Chemical inventory management
track inventory information required for regulatory reporting
Chemical safety prediction
help fill data gaps on hazardous materials
Product compliance
ensure products meet compliance requirements before going to market
Regulatory management
track regulatory updates and changes
Compliance assurance
conduct auditing in order to maintain compliance
Chemical safety assessment Hazard assessment
assess hazard endpoints, toxicology and screening
Exposure assessment
assess and manage safe exposure levels for workers
Risk assessment
assess risk of chemicals in materials/products
Worker safety
determine hazards in the workplace, comply with hazard communications and 'right-toknow' eg SUMI
Environmental safety
assess the environmental impact of chemicals
Consumer safety
assess the impact on consumers of chemicals in consumer products
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Hazard communication Supply chain communication
communicate vital information, providing a unified access point for all users
SDS authoring
support creation of SDS
SDS management
support distribution and maintenance of SDS records
Incident management
improve EHS performance and mitigate risk by capturing data on incidents and identifying root causes
Labelling
create labels for substances that meet regulatory compliance requirements
Stewardship Product lifecycle management
minimise environmental impact of chemicals in products through management and scrutiny of design/manufacturing process
Full material declaration
identify and track all substances in products to help minimise environmental impact
Supplier information
find and track supplier information to ensure end-to-end compliance
Corporate social responsibility
manage CSR metrics and data collection, assess and report on long-term CSR sustainability goals
Acronyms SaaS – software as a service ERP – enterprise resource planning PLM – product lifecycle management CSR – corporate social responsibility EMIS – environmental management information systems EHS – environmental health and safety FMD – full material disclosure BOM – bill of materials LIMS – laboratory information management system
Software functions/capabilities are indicated using the following terms Core – standard function/service of the product Enabled (Enb) – function/service is enabled by a partner Customisable (Cst) – customisable module before purchase
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ALMEGO ® by CHYMEIA ApS
About
www.almego.com
ALMEGO® is the new generation of SDS authoring software. It is provided by CHYMEIA ApS and based on more than a decade of development and dedicated focus on improving the SDS authoring process. ALMEGO® offers a high degree of automation in a SaaS solution. The automated processes are supplemented by a unique built-in guidance, a flexible structure and an intuitive user interface. ALMEGO® is a completely new type of SDS authoring software. Offered in a variety of affordable price-models, including unit-pricing. (ALMEGO® is targeted SDS authors in both small and large companies, and it is developed with a platform also making it an efficient, attractive and low-cost solution for SDS authoring consultants.)
+45 7240 1622
Service areas Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communications Stewardship
Functions/Capabilities
Features •
User-friendly and intuitive interface;
•
an advanced CLP calculator;
•
built-in guidance and help functionalities;
•
easy data migration from the existing software;
•
high degree of automation with smartrule authoring;
•
easy integration with other software; and
easy updating and translations to many languages;
•
•
info@chymeia.com
a price model tailored with flexible terms.
That is exactly what we have developed with ALMEGO®. This new SDS authoring software has been designed with the needs of the users in focus. All in an up-to-date SaaS platform. You can see and try it.
Regulatory compliance Change management (chemicals)
Core
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
Core
Reporting Substance volume tracking Hazardous material management Chemical inventory management
Cst Cst -
Chemical safety prediction
Core
Product compliance
Core
Regulatory management
Core
Compliance assurance Supply chain management
Cst -
Chemical safety assessment Hazard assessment
Product details
User experience Customisable, Off-the-shelf, Configurable, integrated guidance tool Pricing structure Licensed, Pay-per-use, Subscription, Free trial
Integration capabilities ERP, PLM, EMIS, EHS, Formula Management, LIMS Content type Database, Regulatory updates Expertise Purchasing, Planning & management, Implementation, Integration
Risk assessment
Core Cst Core
Worker safety
Cst
Environmental safety
Cst
Consumer safety
-
Hazard communication Supply chain communication
Core
SDS authoring
Core
SDS management
Core
Incident management Labelling
Core
Stewardship Product lifecycle management Full material declaration
Core
Supplier information
-
Corporate social responsibility
-
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
Software type SaaS, Cloud based
Exposure assessment
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CDX Compliance Data eXchange By DXC Technology
About
www.cdxsystem.com
The CDX helps you efficiently gather, store and report product content for use in compliance and material reporting to agencies and customers worldwide. By using our service, you can:
cdx-info@dxc.com
• capitalise on your supply chain’s knowledge by using established standards and procedures;
Service areas
• communicate product content with your suppliers and customers in real time;
Chemical safety assessment
• stay ahead of new requirements by analyzing existing product content and planning where changes are needed;
Regulatory compliance Hazard communications Stewardship
• benefit from our Chemical Service which manages the growing regulations for you; and • minimize your reporting costs.
Functions/Capabilities Regulatory compliance Change management (chemicals)
Core
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
Core
conflict minerals declaration manager helps to easily manage the collection and roll up of data from your supply chain;
Reporting
Core
•
partial and full material declaration;
Product compliance
Core
•
web services connect CDX to your internal systems (SAP EHSM…);
Regulatory management
Core
Features •
•
• •
CDX is a cloud solution which can be used off the shelf, no implementation costs needed; Chemical Service maintains growing regulations like RoHS, REACH Candidate List, Annex XIV and XVII, TSCA, Cal Prop65 and others; create own regulations and chemical substance lists; supply chain management and onboarding support;
•
•
import of IMDS data;
•
import of and export to IPC1752A, IPC1754 and IEC62474 format; and
•
analyse your data and create reports.
Cst
Hazardous material management
Core
Chemical inventory management
Enb
Chemical safety prediction
Compliance assurance Supply chain management
Enb
Enb Core
Chemical safety assessment Hazard assessment Exposure assessment Risk assessment Worker safety
Enb Enb Core Cst
Environmental safety
Core
Consumer safety
Core
Hazard communication
Software type SaaS, Cloud based with WebService connection to local systems User experience Customisable, Configurable, Off -the-shelf with options for company specific features Pricing structure Licensed, Subscription, Free trial for 30 days
Integration capabilities ERP, PLM, EMIS, EHS, Formula Management, LIMS, via CDX Web Services systems can be connected
Supply chain communication
Content type Database, Regulatory updates,
Stewardship
Expertise Purchasing, Planning & management, Implementation, Integration, Compliance Processes
Core -
SDS authoring SDS management
Cst
Incident management
-
Labelling
-
Product lifecycle management
Cst
Full material declaration
Core
Supplier information
Core
Corporate social responsibility
Cst
Other support services
Partners • EPR Consulting Content provider
• Compliance Professional Content provider
• RSJ Technical Consultancy
• Tetra Tech
•
Free webinars and events
•
Consulting and System integration services
•
Data import from IMDS, IPC1752A, IEC62474
Consultancy
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
Product details
Substance volume tracking
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CHEMDOX® By CHEMDOX®
About
www.chemdox.com
The CHEMDOX® company provides an outstanding software solution for the chemical industry: Assure regulatory compliance; Classify chemicals according to numerous regulations; Generate high-quality safety-related documents in the most efficient way.
office@chemdox.com +43 1 5321489 0 / +1 888 8369462
What do our clients like about us? The CHEMDOX® software has been developed by experts for experts. It’s efficient, open, flexible and really supports compliance. It is easy to use, easy to integrate and easy to automate. All this, based on state-of-the-art technology and an outstanding customer support.
Service areas
The CHEMDOX® company is a 100% subsidiary of UCS – unique computing solutions gmbh – developing high-quality software since 1999.
Stewardship
•
•
Chemical management: Manage chemicals easily and efficiently with the CHEMDOX® software and its legal content, and substance database; Classification calculators: Improve regulatory compliance when classifying chemicals according to several regulations (e.g. GHS, transport, national regulations). The CHEMDOX® regulatory calculators provide automatically computed classification suggestions;
Regulatory compliance
•
•
•
•
SDS authoring: Generate SDS efficiently and ‘translate’ your SDS into 40+ countries taking into account official languages, national legal terminology as well as national regulations;
Change management (chemicals)
Core
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
Core
Reporting
Core
Hazardous material management
Core
Hazard labelling: Create multilingual hazard labels with our flexible label editor;
Chemical inventory management
Enb
SDS distribution: Distribute SDS automatically with no manual effort; and System integration & data exchange: The CHEMDOX® software provides easy and state-of-the-art integration with other IT systems. Electronic exchange of data furthermore improves productivity and quality.
Product details Software type SaaS, Cloud based, Locally installed User experience Customisable, Off-the-shelf, Configurable Pricing structure Licensed, Subscription, Free trial
Integration capabilities ERP, PLM, EMIS, EHS, Formula Management, LIMS Content type Database, Regulatory updates Expertise Purchasing, Planning & management, Implementation, Integration
Partners • Several Regional Consulting and Sales Partner Worldwide
Hazard communications
• Several Software Partner (ERP, Labelling, etc.)
Substance volume tracking
Chemical safety prediction
Enb
-
Product compliance
Core
Regulatory management
Core
Compliance assurance
Core
Supply chain management
-
Chemical safety assessment Hazard assessment
Core
Exposure assessment
Core
Risk assessment
Enb
Worker safety
Core
Environmental safety
Core
Consumer safety
-
Hazard communication Supply chain communication
Core
SDS authoring
Core
SDS management
Core
Incident management Labelling
Cst Core
Stewardship Product lifecycle management
Core
Full material declaration
Core
Supplier information
Core
Corporate social responsibility
Other support services •
Free Software Demo
•
Extensive Customer Support
•
CHEMDOX® Days
-
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
Regulatory coverage: Cover global regulatory requirements on a best practice level and up-to-date for all major markets in e.g. Europe, Asia, Americas;
Chemical safety assessment
Functions/Capabilities
Features •
Regulatory compliance
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Chemeter emeter
by SIAM
About
www.siam-it.com
Chemeter is a reliable SDS authoring software which provides you with country specific legislation, up-to-date regulatory information, continuous new features development and professional assistance. Chemeter is a friendly modular software which accommodates each company’s needs considering the country, sector and the aim of the company. It creates an extended range of documents; such as SDS, e-SDS, labels, dangerous goods documents and sector specific paperwork.
sales@siam-it.com +44 2 037 697 400
Service areas Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communications
Features •
•
•
•
Chemical data management: a solid substance database is available and constantly under review; SDS authoring software: it generates compliant and multilingual SDS for more than 50 countries; regulatory coverage: specific documentation for the main chemical industrial fields; label editor: an innovative tool for designing CLP and GHS labels;
Stewardship
•
SDS efficient management and distribution;
•
updated software: new features are constantly developed and legislative updates implemented;
•
•
integration with your system: the data transfer between your existing system and Chemeter is done very easily; and further documents: extended SDS (e-SDS), dangerous goods documents and sector specific paperwork.
Product details Software type SaaS, Cloud based, Locally installed
Pricing structure Licensed, Pay-per-use, Subscription, Free trial Integration capabilities ERP, PLM, EMIS, EHS, Formula Management, LIMS
Expertise Purchasing, Planning & management, Implementation, Integration
Regulatory compliance Change management (chemicals)
Core
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
Core
Reporting
Core
Substance volume tracking
Core
Hazardous material management
Core
Chemical inventory management
Core
Chemical safety prediction
Core
Product compliance
Core
Regulatory management
Core
Compliance assurance
Core
Supply chain management
Core
Chemical safety assessment Hazard assessment
Core
Exposure assessment
Core
Risk assessment
Core
Worker safety
Core
Environmental safety
Core
Consumer safety
Core
Hazard communication Supply chain communication
Core
SDS authoring
Core
SDS management
Core
Incident management Labelling
Core
Stewardship Product lifecycle management Full material declaration Supplier information Corporate social responsibility
Other support services •
SIAM Workshops
•
SIAM Newsletter
•
SIAM Free demo
Cst -
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
User experience Customisable, Off-the-shelf, Configurable
Content type Database, Regulatory updates
Functions/Capabilities
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ChemGes by DR-Software
About
www.dr-software.com
With more than 1,800 customers in 69 countries, DR-Software is a leader in creating and managing SDSs, labels and Internal Plant Instructions. Solutions range from single workstations to worldwide corporate networks, equally meeting the requirements of global enterprises and SMEs. ChemGes combines transport, environmental and safety data and calculates risks and hazards, from which documents according to various international standards and in 38 languages, are easily and quickly authored. Thus, leading to significant cost and time savings for complying with legislation globally. A maintenance contract guarantees unlimited hotline support and access to all software and legislative updates. Legal and data changes are implemented quickly.
• • •
•
Offices in Canada, USA, Austria, Germany, France, Italy; available in four screen languages (English, French, German, Italian); raw material database of 25,000 substances; automatic country-specific classification according to the UN-GHS and its worldwide implementation (including OSHA HCS, CLP, WHMIS 2015);
•
TLVs, Substance Listings, Tox Data;
•
entering a formulation and outputting an SDS, takes only a few minutes;
•
extremely high scalability/flexibility, for all industries and needs;
•
•
transport classification; estimation of physical/chemical data;
•
automatic creation of SDSs and labels in 38 languages;
•
label module;
•
IPIs;
User experience Customisable, Off-the-shelf, Configurable, Vast level of functionality Pricing structure Licensed, Subscription, Maintenance contract subscription
Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communications Stewardship
• •
Regulatory compliance Change management (chemicals)
Core
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
Core
Reporting
Core
Hazardous material management Chemical inventory management
rule-based form generator allows for fully-automatic SDS and label creation and update; network capability for standardized data management; and expert team provides professional, fast hotline support for all questions on the software, legislation, and technical matters.
Integration capabilities ERP, PLM, EMIS, EHS, Formula Management, LIMS, Custom program for integration Content type Database, Regulatory updates, Extensive database and formulae Expertise Implementation, Integration
Cst
Substance volume tracking
experienced in-house software engineers quickly implement userspecific program adjustments and customised applications;
Product details Software type Locally installed; local installation ensures utmost security
Service areas
Core Cst
Chemical safety prediction
Core
Product compliance
Core
Regulatory management
Core
Compliance assurance
Core
Supply chain management
Core
Chemical safety assessment Hazard assessment
Core
Exposure assessment
Core
Risk assessment
Core
Worker safety
Core
Environmental safety
Core
Consumer safety
Core
Hazard communication Supply chain communication
Core
SDS authoring
Core
SDS management
Core
Incident management
Core
Labelling
Core
Stewardship -
Product lifecycle management Full material declaration
Core
Supplier information
-
Corporate social responsibility
-
Other support services •
Unlimited hotline support, manual, topic guidance documents
•
customised training, webinars
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
•
North America +1 902 832 3425; Europe +43 (0)2628 61900
Functions/Capabilities
Features •
info@dr-software.com
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Devex Baseline for Chemical Industries by Selerant
About
www.selerant.com
Selerant is a leading global provider of Product Lifecycle Management Software (PLM), regulatory compliance and Safety Data Sheets Authoring Solutions for the chemical industry. We serve the Specialty Chemicals, Detergents, Paints, Coatings, Flavours, Fragrances and Personal Care/Cosmetics sectors. Our bespoke software solutions manage the complete chemical product lifecycle: from product development and formulation, to regulatory compliance and hazard labelling, and with ability to integrate with any ERP system. Over the past 30 years Selerant has grown to become an acknowledged industry leader in PLM and compliance for process manufacturing industries with our solutions helping hundreds of companies around the world maintain the highest standards of regulatory compliance and manage product lifestyle management with our integrated solutions. Selerant has a global presence with offices in Europe, North America and APAC.
sales@selerant.com +39 (0)278 6203
Service areas Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communications Stewardship
Functions/Capabilities Regulatory compliance
Features Devex Baseline for Chemical Industries provides a smart integrated product lifecycle management solution (PLM). Core templates: •
ingredient management;
•
packaging management;
•
formula management;
•
finished product management; and
•
regulatory management
•
pre-configured security and defined user roles;
•
test trial and approved formulas against compliance calculations;
•
Each package includes: •
pre-configured product data sets;
•
material and specification templates; business process workflows;
•
documentation and reports;
•
paint specific features to calculate Total Wet Paint Volume, Total-, Volume-, Binder- and Pigment Solids, as well as the P/B ratio and PVC; and create Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Core
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
Core
Reporting
Core
Substance volume tracking
Cst
Hazardous material management
Cst
Chemical inventory management
Core
Chemical safety prediction
Core
Product compliance Regulatory management Compliance assurance Supply chain management
Cst Core Cst Core
Chemical safety assessment Hazard assessment Exposure assessment
Core Cst
Risk assessment
Core
Worker safety
Core
Environmental safety Consumer safety
Cst -
Hazard communication Supply chain communication
Core
Product details
SDS authoring
Core
SDS management
Core
Software type Saas, Cloud based, Locally installed, Devex is a system with ready-to-use templates
Integration capabilities ERP, PLM, EMIS, EHS, Formula Management, LIMS
Incident management
User experience Customisable, Off-the-shelf, Configurable
Content type Regulatory updates
Pricing structure Licensed, Pay-per-use, Subscription
Partners • Microsoft Other
• Oracle Other
Expertise Purchasing, Planning & management, Implementation, Integration
Labelling
Cst Core
Stewardship Product lifecycle management
-
Full material declaration
Core
Supplier information
Core
Corporate social responsibility
-
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
•
•
chemicals specific features to calculate density using AWD approximation, Risk Assessment and Color Tests for the formulae;
Change management (chemicals)
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Ecobio Manager By Ecobio
About
www.ecobiomanager.com www.ecobio.fi
Since 1989, Ecobio is the first environmental management consultancy in the Nordics. It has won various awards for its innovations. Ecobio Manager (a cloud service) is an effective and intelligent platform for chemical safety, product stewardship, EHS compliance management, and risk assessment in a wide variety of industries and countries. It combines software, content, and expertise. Whether you’re a small mobile or local company or a large international corporation, our platform can be scaled to meet the requirements of your enterprise.
sales@ecobiomanager.com +35 820 756 9456
Service areas Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communications
Features
Stewardship
Chemicals at workplaces •
safety data sheets (SDS) are updated automatically for workplaces; and
•
restricted substances are matched with chemical indexes.
Product stewardship •
•
automatic tracking of legal requirements by product groups or products and restricted substances in your products and components; and compliance assessment.
EHS and social responsibility compliance •
a comprehensive collection of environmental, chemical, occupational
health, work safety, and social responsibility regulations and statutes; and •
compliance assessment.
Risk assessment •
environmental, health and safety as well as chemical exposure risk assessment;
•
automatic risk calculation;
•
expert team; and
•
Ecobio´s expert team provides professional support. For example, expertise for chemical REACH registration is available.
Product details Integration capabilities Formula Management
User experience Customisable, Configurable
Content type Database, Regulatory updates, Up-to-date SDSs
Pricing structure Licensed, Pay-per-use, Subscription, Free trial
Expertise Purchasing, Planning & management, Implementation, Integration
Regulatory compliance Change management (chemicals)
Core
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
Core
Reporting
Core
Substance volume tracking
-
Hazardous material management
Core
Chemical inventory management
Core
Chemical safety prediction
Core
Product compliance
Core
Regulatory management
Core
Compliance assurance
Core
Supply chain management
Cst
Chemical safety assessment Hazard assessment
Core
Exposure assessment
Core
Risk assessment
Core
Worker safety
Core
Environmental safety
Core
Consumer safety
-
Hazard communication Supply chain communication SDS authoring SDS management Incident management Labelling
Core Core Cst Core
Stewardship Product lifecycle management
-
Full material declaration
Core
Supplier information
Core
Corporate social responsibility
-
Other support services •
EU REACH Registration of Chemicals
•
Corporate Sustainability Services
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
Software type SaaS, Cloud based
Functions/Capabilities
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Element 1 by H2 Compliance
About Element1 was developed 10 years ago to support the delivery of REACH management services including Only Representative, Dossier Authoring & Management, Hazard Communication and Team Participation. As we move into REACH 2.0, with challenges in data management, requirements for routine dossier updates, emergence of REACH-Likes in other jurisdictions as well as Substances of Concern and Poison Centre Notifications, the element1 platform has undergone significant developments to cope with these requirements. The application is a SaaS delivered over Amazon Web Services achieving the highest level of security, reliability and speed of user engagement.
www.h2compliance.com/chemicalcompliance/ info@h2compliance.com +353 21 4868120 +49 (0)602 162 5350
Service areas Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communications Stewardship
Features REACH • Track tonnages used and forecasted to ensure that REACH activities are identified, decisions made and registrations authored/updated in good time; •
•
•
•
identify and manage risks, eg Tonnages, SVHCs, and Supply Chainrelated issues, in a structured and efficient manner; dossier Authoring and Updates using project management and task templates for repeatability; budget Management and reporting to manage current and future known costs;
archiving of documents and their association with Substances and Projects; and
•
tracking Substances of Concern and highlighting these to the user.
CLP • poison centre notifications: generation of submission files, managing confidentiality and managing the submission, update and financial processes; and •
C&L Notifications: Within 30 days of first placing substances on the EU market, flag and support the preparation, submission and maintenance of data sets.
REACH-Likes • As REACH principles are developed in other jurisdictions, eg China, Korea, Turkey,
Functions/Capabilities Regulatory compliance Change management (chemicals)
Core
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
Cst
Reporting
Cst
Substance volume tracking
Core
Hazardous material management
Core
Chemical inventory management
Core
Chemical safety prediction Product compliance
Cst
Regulatory management
Core
Compliance assurance
Core
Supply chain management
Core
Chemical safety assessment Hazard assessment Exposure assessment Risk assessment Worker safety Environmental safety Consumer safety
Core Cst Core Cst Cst Core
Hazard communication Supply chain communication
Core
SDS authoring
Enb
Product details
SDS management
Cst
Incident management
-
Software type SaaS, Cloud based
Pricing structure Licensed, Subscription, Free trial
Labelling
-
User experience Customisable, Off-the-shelf, Configurable
Integration capabilities ERP, EHS, Formula Management
Stewardship Product lifecycle management Full material declaration Supplier information Corporate social responsibility
Partners • Atto Partners Consultancy
Cst Cst Core Cst
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
supply Chain Compliance to mitigate the risk of interruption and provide traceability;
•
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epos hazardous substances manager by epos Software & Service AG
About
www.gefahrstoff.com
epos hazardous substances manager is a software solution to create safety data sheets and other documents for hazardous substances management. The software enables the user to author and manage safety data sheets in different country versions (EU and beyond). The software is configurable with different modules to further enhance the hazardous substances management depending on the different needs of each company (eg private label management, connection to other systems). All software-based options can be combined with several outsourcing services offered.
info@gefahrstoff.com 0049 (0)602 162 5350
Service areas Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communications Stewardship
Features •
Formula and private label management;
Regulation and Chinese Hazardous Substance Inventory);
•
SDS authoring for 40+ countries;
•
GHS classification assistant with automatic, rule-based SDS creation;
•
Interface to connect other systems (ERP, labelling etc.);
•
dangerous goods classification;
•
product notification (PCN);
•
GHS classification for USA, Canada, China, Brazil and Europe;
•
SDBtransfer import/export interface – SDScomXML;
•
European Phrase Catalogue (EuPhraC); individual phrases possible;
•
automatic SDS distribution and/or upload on homepage;
•
country-specific limits;
•
expert support via hotline or E-Mail; and
•
substance database (legal classifications according to CLP;
•
combination of service and software for optimised processes.
Functions/Capabilities Regulatory compliance Change management (chemicals)
Core
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
Core
Reporting
Core
Substance volume tracking
Core
Chemical inventory management
Core
Chemical safety prediction
Core
Regulatory management
Core
Compliance assurance
-
Supply chain management
-
Chemical safety assessment
Content type Database, Regulatory updates
User experience Off-the-shelf, Configurable
Expertise Planning & management, Implementation, Integration
Pricing structure Licensed, Subscription, Free trial Integration capabilities ERP, PLM, EMIS, EHS, Formula Management, LIMS
Core
Risk assessment
Core
Worker safety
Core
Environmental safety
-
Consumer safety
-
Hazard communication Supply chain communication
Content provider
-
SDS authoring
Core
SDS management
Core
Incident management Labelling
Core
Stewardship Product lifecycle management
-
Full material declaration
-
Supplier information
-
Corporate social responsibility
-
Partners • Qualisys GmbH
-
Exposure assessment
Other support services •
Outsourcing service
•
Seminars and training
•
Hotline support
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
Software type SaaS, Cloud based, Locally installed
-
Product compliance
Hazard assessment
Product details
-
Hazardous material management
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ExESS by Lisam Systems
About
www.lisam.com
ExESS is a powerful, integrated software solution (.NET) based for global environmental health, safety and transportation management.
marketing@lisam.com
ExESS rules calculators, analyse, adhere to and maintain compliance with local and international EHS and transport regulations. Utilising over 2000 algorithms and supported by major product and regulatory databases worldwide, ExESS is able to generate accurate and consistent regulatory documents including SDS, (e)SDS, various transport documents, regulatory compliant labels, etc. ExESS supports over 50 languages which can be linked to any product or regulatory database and allows the creation of custom templates to ensure local regulatory compliance.
•
Service areas Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communications Stewardship
Functions/Capabilities
Features •
+32 6749 0003
Regulatory compliance
SDS, labels & other documents management; provides multi-lingual document creation ((e)SDS, labels, Workplace Instruction Cards), validation and distribution;
Apart from the classification functionalities provided as standard in the system such as: CLP, GHS US, GHS CN, ADR etc. ExESS also provides customers with the ability to add own rules:
Change management (chemicals)
Core
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
Core
Reporting
Core
Substance volume tracking
Core
Hazardous material management
Core
•
rule (Blocks);
Chemical inventory management
Core
Chemical safety prediction
Core
Product compliance
Core
•
SDS Authoring;
•
parents – child relations;
•
allows for the creation and maintenance of the customer Product database. It allows the manual addition (or importation) of new products to the database; and
•
versioning;
Regulatory management
Core
•
phrase libraries;
Compliance assurance
Core
•
content updates;
•
history/track changes;
•
classification & rules creation
Supply chain management
•
data exchange; and
•
administration and security.
Software type Locally installed, Client server User experience Customisable, Off-the-shelf, Configurable Pricing structure Licensed, Subscription, Free trial, Concurrent user based and modular
Integration capabilities ERP, PLM, EMIS, EHS, Formula Management, LIMS Content type Database, Regulatory updates Expertise Purchasing, Implementation, Integration
Hazard assessment
Core
Risk assessment
Core
Worker safety
Core
Environmental safety
Core
Consumer safety
Core
Hazard communication Supply chain communication
Core
SDS authoring
Core
SDS management
Core
Incident management
Core
Labelling
Core
Stewardship Product lifecycle management
Core
Supplier information
Core
Partners Content provider
• EIGA Content provider
• JCDB Content provider
• Emori Systems integrator
Cst
Full material declaration Corporate social responsibility
• wikiChemia
-
Exposure assessment
Other support services •
Lisam Systems Events
•
Lisam Systems News
•
Lisam Systems Free Demo
Cst
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
Product details
Cst
Chemical safety assessment
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Gensuite SDS Systems by Gensuite LLC
About
www.gensuite.com
Gensuite® enables companies to implement robust cross-functional compliance and management systems – locally, globally and across diverse operating profiles. For over two decades, we’ve helped companies manage safe & sustainable operations worldwide, with a focus on fast return on investment (ROI), service excellence and continuous innovation. Join over 1,000,000 users that trust Gensuite with their compliance and EHS&S software system needs! Gensuite Chemical Management software simplifies chemical hazard communication and risk management. Utilize a suite of applications for chemical labeling processes, regulatory analysis and reporting, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) maintenance, and environmental and product compliance.
nikhilkumar.mantripragada@ gensuitellc.com +1 513 774 1000
Service areas Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communications Stewardship
Features •
• •
•
Meet hazard communication (HazCom) obligations through easy to use desktop and Mobile-friendly search capability; maintain up-to-date SDS software for all chemical products; generate Globally Harmonized System (GHS), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and Health Information Management System (HIMS) compliant labels for container marking and shipping needs; setup a customized workflow for review and approval of all new chemical products;
•
screen country-level regulatory applicability for chemical products and ensure compliance with reporting requirements;
Pricing structure Subscription, Free trial
Enb Core
leverage SDS constituent data for regulatory-required reporting;
Reporting
Core
•
manage chemical inventory tracking from order entry to onsite usage with inventory management extension features; and
Substance volume tracking
Core
Hazardous material management
Core
Chemical inventory management
Core
•
Meet notification requirements under Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform.
Chemical safety prediction Product compliance
Enb Core
Regulatory management
Enb
Compliance assurance
Enb
Supply chain management
Enb
Chemical safety assessment Hazard assessment
Core
Exposure assessment
Core
Risk assessment
Core
Worker safety
Core
Environmental safety
Core
Consumer safety
Cst
Hazard communication
Content type Database, Regulatory updates
Supply chain communication
Core
SDS authoring
Core
Expertise Implementation, Integration
SDS management
Core
Incident management
Core
Labelling
Core
Stewardship
Partners • enhesa Content provider
• AECOM Consultancy
• HUCO Consulting Consultancy
• Bloomberg BNA Content provider
Product lifecycle management
Core
Full material declaration
Core
Supplier information
Core
Corporate social responsibility
Other support services •
Gensuite Events
•
Contact Page
Cst
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
Customisable, Off-the-shelf, Configurable
Change management (chemicals)
•
Integration capabilities ERP, PLM, EMIS, EHS, Formula Management, LIMS
User experience
Regulatory compliance Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
Product details Software type SaaS, Cloud based
Functions/Capabilities
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Hazex by Selerant
About
www.selerant.com
Selerant is a leading global provider of Product Lifecycle Management Software (PLM), regulatory compliance and Safety Data Sheets Authoring Solutions for the chemical industry. We serve the Specialty Chemicals, Detergents, Paints, Coatings, Flavours, Fragrances and Personal Care/Cosmetics sectors. Our bespoke software solutions manage the complete chemical product lifecycle: from product development and formulation, to regulatory compliance and hazard labelling, and with ability to integrate with any ERP system. Over the past 30 years Selerant has grown to become an acknowledged industry leader in PLM and compliance for process manufacturing industries with our solutions helping hundreds of companies around the world maintain the highest standards of regulatory compliance and manage product lifestyle management with our integrated solutions. Selerant has a global presence with offices in Europe, North America and APAC.
sales@selerant.com +39 (0)278 6203
Service areas Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communications Stewardship
Functions/Capabilities Regulatory compliance
Features Selerant’s software solutions, dedicated to EHS industries, are modular and flexible. We enable companies to manage the complete chemical product lifecycle, from idea to label, and offer global coverage with technical and regulatory support in more than 30 languages.
Change management (chemicals)
Core
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
Core Enb
Reporting
Cst
Substance volume tracking Hazardous material management
Core
Hazex SDS Authoring and Distribution Solution helps you to create and manage:
Chemical inventory management
Core
Chemical safety prediction
Core
•
exposure scenarios;
Product compliance
Core
Regulatory management
Core
Compliance assurance
Core
worldwide GHS regulations;
•
•
SDS distribution;
•
EU Cosmetic Regulation and PIF,
•
transport classification;
•
•
hazard labelling;
Transport Document (DDT ADR and Multimodal);
•
European Poison Centres notification (UFI and PCN format);
• •
Cst
Supply chain management
Chemical safety assessment
technical data sheet creation; and
Hazard assessment
IFRA and more.
Exposure assessment
Enb
Risk assessment
Enb
Core
Cst
Worker safety
Product details
Hazard communication
Software type Cloud based, Locally installed, Hazex is a SDS authoring and distribution solution
Formula Management, LIMS, Possible also NAV integration
SDS authoring
Core
SDS management
Core
Content type
Labelling
Customisable, Off-the-shelf, Configurable, Customisable by end user or the provider Pricing structure Licensed, Subscription Integration capabilities ERP, PLM, EMIS, EHS,
Database, Regulatory updates, Country and region driven data packages Expertise Purchasing, Planning & management, Implementation, Integration, Regulatory consultancy and training on demand
Partners Other
Core
Consumer safety
Core
Enb
Supply chain communication
User experience
• Federchimica
Environmental safety
• Normachem Consultancy
• Microsoft Other
• Oracle Other
Cst
Incident management
Core
Stewardship Product lifecycle management
Enb
Full material declaration
Enb
Supplier information
Cst
Corporate social responsibility
Cst
Other support services •
EHS blog available in 4 languages
•
EHS webinars
•
Selerant PLM and EHS events
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
Hazex SDS Authoring and Distribution solution can be smoothly integrated with any ERP system.
Chemicals Management Software Guide 39
Intelligent Compliance Solutions for Chemical and Workplace Safety by Verisk 3E
About
www.Verisk3E.com
Verisk 3E™ provides award winning SDS and chemical management tools that are flexible, scalable, and modular, offering a variety of options and enhancements based on your organization’s needs. Verisk 3E employs a full service approach to SDS management, assuming the burden of obtaining and maintaining the currency of all SDSs in your chemical inventory across all of your global locations. Beyond managing and maintaining SDSs, our solution can enhance your overall hazard communication program, supported with many options, including sophisticated safer chemical analytics which enable your team to perform intelligent risk assessments, evaluating product hazards based on SDS data and exposure considerations.
•
•
•
+1 760 602 8700
Service areas Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communications Stewardship
Features •
info@Verisk3E.com
Take control of chemical inventory management and approval, managing which chemicals enter a given facility; enable every handler to access updated SDSs, labels and Extended Safety Data Sheets (eSDSs) in the language and jurisdiction required anytime, anywhere 24-7-365; eliminate time wasted chasing suppliers for SDSs and let Verisk 3E obtain and manage revisions to all SDSs across all of your locations;
•
•
•
research, identify, analyse, track, complete and submit required disclosures, permits and reports on your behalf for requirements related to emergency planning, community rightto-know, hazardous materials storage and handling and waste generation; access live, global 24-7-365 emergency and incident response for spills, ingestions and exposures; quickly and expertly evaluate the relative hazards of your chemicals, mixtures and products to assess health and environmental risk and determine mitigation measures; and stay abreast of continually changing regulatory obligations in multiple markets and jurisdictions and quickly determine their impact on operations.
Functions/Capabilities Regulatory compliance Change management (chemicals)
Core
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
Core
Reporting
Core
Substance volume tracking
Enb
Hazardous material management
Enb
Chemical inventory management
Core
Chemical safety prediction
Enb
Product compliance
Core
Regulatory management
Core
Compliance assurance
Enb
Supply chain management
Enb
Chemical safety assessment Hazard assessment
Core
Exposure assessment
Core
Risk assessment
Core
Worker safety
Core
Environmental safety
Core
Consumer safety
Core
Product details
Hazard communication Supply chain communication
Core
Software type SaaS, Cloud based
Integration capabilities ERP, PLM, EMIS, EHS, Formula Management, LIMS
SDS authoring
Core
SDS management
Core
Content type Database, Regulatory updates, SDS and other documents
Stewardship
User experience Customisable, Off-the-shelf, Configurable Pricing structure Subscription, Free trial
Expertise Planning & management, Implementation, Integration
Partners • Enablon Content provider
• ProcessMap Content provider
Incident management Labelling
Product lifecycle management Full material declaration Supplier information Corporate social responsibility
Other support services • Verisk 3E Events and User Groups
• Intelex Content provider
• Cority Content provider
• SAI Global Content provider
• Verisk 3E EHS Webinar Series • Verisk 3E Blog • Verisk 3E Resource Center
Enb Core
Enb Enb Core -
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
integrate current, comprehensive regulatory content and documents including SDSs, eSDSs, technical data sheets, compliance declarations and material declarations into your EHS, procurement, EMIS or ERP systems.;
•
40 Chemicals Management Software Guide
Intelligent Compliance Solutions for Product Safety & Stewardship by Verisk 3E
About
www.Verisk3E.com
Verisk 3E™ provides intelligent product safety and stewardship solutions that leverage reliable, global regulatory content to accelerate the development and launch of safer products. Our core competence lies in researching, obtaining, aggregating, validating, and enriching compliance related data and making it actionable and available to our customers. Through a unique combination of regulatory reference tools, outsourced services and integrated content solutions, Verisk 3E can empower you with comprehensive regulatory insights that can be directly embedded throughout your product safety and stewardship processes to drive informed, proactive decisions. Our rich collection of curated regulatory content can be integrated directly into many commercially available EHSQ, EMIS and PLM systems, such as Intelex, Enablon and Cority. In addition, Verisk 3E serves as SAP’s strategic development partner and is the preferred provider of regulatory content for SAP S/4HANA for Product Compliance.
info@Verisk3E.com +1 760 602 8700
Service areas Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communications Stewardship
Functions/Capabilities Regulatory compliance
Features •
•
•
ensure compliance of products and chemicals to secure the right to market, sell and ship products in intended markets; seamlessly exchange safety and product data across the organization to increase accuracy, compliance and productivity; create, analyse and manage globally compliant, multilingual hazard
communication documentation including Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), exposure scenarios and labels via outsourced services or installed software; •
•
address requirements for voluntary compliance initiatives including sustainable product design and development, Corporate Social Responsibility and non-government Organisation obligations; and Streamline processes to reduce costs, mitigate risk, deliver to market on time and meet customer demands for customisation
User experience Customisable, Off-the-shelf, Configurable Pricing structure Licensed, Subscription, Free trial
Integration capabilities ERP, PLM, EMIS, EHS, Formula Management
Content provider
• ProcessMap Content provider
Reporting
Core
Substance volume tracking
Core
Hazardous material management
Enb
Chemical inventory management
Core
Chemical safety prediction
Core
Product compliance
Core
Regulatory management
Core
Compliance assurance Supply chain management
Hazard assessment
Core
Exposure assessment
Core
Risk assessment
Core
Worker safety
Core
Environmental safety
Core
Consumer safety
Core
Supply chain communication
Core
SDS authoring
Core
SDS management
Core
Labelling
Content type Database, Regulatory updates, Full text of regulations Expertise Planning & management, Implementation, Integration
Content provider
• Intelex Content provider
Core
Stewardship Product lifecycle management Full material declaration Supplier information Corporate social responsibility
Other support services • Verisk 3E Events and User Groups
• Enablon
Enb Core
Chemical safety assessment
Incident management
Partners • SAP
Core
Hazard communication
Product details Software type SaaS, Cloud based, Locally installed
Core
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
• Cority Content provider
• Verisk 3E EHS Webinar Series • Verisk 3E Blog • Verisk 3E Resource Center
Enb Enb Core Enb
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
•
Proactively manage the health, safety and environmental aspects of raw materials and intermediate and consumer products to reduce potential risks to people and the environment;
Change management (chemicals)
Chemicals Management Software Guide 41
iPoint Compliance and Approval App by iPoint-systems
About
www.ipoint-systems.com/resources
The iPoint Compliance and Approval App (iPCA) is a cross-industry software solution for collecting, aggregating, verifying, exchanging, and reporting product-related data.
info@ipoint-systems.de +49 (0)71 211 448 960
It uses flexible and scalable integration technology to ensure that the materials used comply with legal as well as individual requirements. The highly integrative and customizable IT architecture suits your needs. As a single point of entry data platform for complex process landscapes it allows you to work with the systems of your choice (eg SAP® add-on) and consistently adapt your processes to the requirements of the markets.
Service areas Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communications Stewardship
Features •
BOM import from connected PDM system;
•
automated update of compliance check routines in case of regulatory changes;
• • •
•
•
integrated business process management; integration with existing IT environments;
•
integration with industry-leading part libraries (e.g. IHS CAPS Universe etc.);
•
•
integration of supply chain data;
•
adaptive regulatory compliance;
•
production process and product approval (PPA);
comprehensive chemical Inventory process management platform (eg SDS/TOX Process);
Change management (chemicals)
Core
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
Core
Reporting
Core
Substance volume tracking
Core
connect all departments and sites in one system; and
Hazardous material management
Core
Chemical inventory management
Core
Chemical safety prediction
Core
Product compliance
Core
Regulatory management
Core
reduce time and efforts: Use existing data in diverse contexts to meet a large number of regulations and requirements.
-
Compliance assurance Supply chain management
Core
Chemical safety assessment -
Hazard assessment
Core
Risk assessment
Core
Worker safety
Core
Environmental safety
Core -
User experience Customisable, Off-the-shelf, Configurable
Pricing structure Licensed, Subscription Integration capabilities ERP, PLM, EHS,
Hazard communication Supply chain communication
Core
SDS authoring
Core
SDS management
Core
Incident management
-
Labelling
-
Stewardship
Partners • MSC Hexagon Other
• JEMAI Other
Product lifecycle management
Core
Full material declaration
Core
Supplier information
Core
Corporate social responsibility
Core
Other support services •
Webinars, events
•
Whitepapers, ebookys, videos, etc
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
Exposure assessment
Consumer safety
Software type SaaS, Cloud based, Locally installed
Content provider
Regulatory compliance
evaluate and approve all existing and new products, materials, substances used within your company;
Product details
• IHS
Functions/Capabilities
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MSDSonline SDS/Chemical Management solution by VelocityEHS
About
www.MSDSonline.com
VelocityEHS’ MSDSonline solutions include award-winning, cloud-based and mobile-enabled SDS/Chemical Management tools, as well as SDS Authoring, Regulatory Consulting and globally recognised Emergency Response Services (powered by ChemTel), which make it easy and cost effective to keep workers safe and maintain regulatory compliance. The popular MSDSonline HQ and HQ RegXR Accounts are newly updated with hundreds of additional and improved features that further streamline SDS access and management, and global regulatory compliance. Plus, robust capabilities for workplace/secondary container labeling, product and container-level inventory management and regulatory cross-referencing centralize organization-wide chemical management.
velocity@ehs.com +1 888 362 2007
Service areas Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communications Stewardship
Features •
•
•
24/7 access to millions of SDSs, with auto-updates to ensure an up-to-date and GHS-aligned library;
•
mobile-enabled functionality provides right-to-know access to SDS and chemical inventory information even when offline, via a convenient mobile app;
•
expanded language capabilities give employees immediate access to vital safety information in the languages they understand;
•
•
easy workplace container labeling functionality, including integration with key label partners; enterprise-wide visibility of chemical inventories—track and manage chemicals by location; regulatory reporting tools, including easy generation of Tier 2 reports; and SDS Authoring, Regulatory Consulting and new Emergency Response Services (powered by ChemTel).
Functions/Capabilities Regulatory compliance Change management (chemicals)
Core
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
Core
Reporting
Core
Substance volume tracking
Core
Hazardous material management
-
Chemical inventory management
Core -
Chemical safety prediction
-
Product compliance Regulatory management
Core
Compliance assurance
-
Supply chain management
-
Chemical safety assessment -
Product details
Hazard assessment
Software type SaaS, Cloud based
Integration capabilities EHS, Supports emergency planning and EPCRA reporting
Risk assessment
Core
Worker safety
Core
Environmental safety
Core
Content type Database, Regulatory updates
Hazard communication
Pricing structure Licensed, Subscription, Free trial, subscription costs scalable
Expertise Purchasing, Planning & management, Implementation, Integration, SDS Authoring and Regulatory Consulting Services
-
Consumer safety
Supply chain communication
Core
SDS authoring
Core
SDS management
Core -
Incident management Labelling
Core
Stewardship Product lifecycle management
-
Full material declaration
-
Supplier information
-
Corporate social responsibility
-
Other support services •
Emergency Response Services
•
Regulatory information, webinars, whitepapers & guides
•
VelocityEHS website including all EHS software solutions
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
User experience Off-the-shelf, Configurable, Designed to be simple and flexible out of the box
-
Exposure assessment
Chemicals Management Software Guide 43
PubliChem by Lisam Systems
About
www.lisam.com
The PubliChem application was created in an effort to help companies comply with the REACH Standards for SDS archiving and distribution.
marketing@lisam.com
Its document management functionalities will help suppliers to safely store any document used for chemical safety purposes. In addition, PubliChem boasts advanced tracking functionalities to ensure the safe receipt of the sent documents. Because it easily integrates with your existing systems, PubliChem will help you to bring SDS authoring and ERP information all together for a fully automated distribution job in multiple formats, multiple languages and for multiple regions.
+32 6749 0003
Service areas Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communications Stewardship
Features Supplier functionalities: • document management: storage of any kind of document related to a chemical (safety data sheets, labels, technical data sheets, specifications etc) and management of documents metadata: region, language, version, archived status; •
active and passive distribution: automatic distribution of safety data sheets based on orders information and documents updates. Distributed documents are also shared on the
platform to downstream users via free restricted accounts; •
• • •
distribution Tracking: possibility to track the receipt and the reading of distributed documents; interfaces with External Systems; data import: formats: XLS, XLSX, TXT, CVS, XML; and permissions management.
Downstream user functionalities: • document repository; and •
document request.
Product details
User experience Customisable, Off-the-shelf, Configurable Pricing structure Licensed, Pay-per-use, Subscription, Free trial
Integration capabilities ERP, PLM, EMIS, EHS, Formula Management
Regulatory compliance Change management (chemicals) Data management (regulatory lists, substance data) Reporting Substance volume tracking
Core -
Hazardous material management
Core
Chemical inventory management
Core
Chemical safety prediction
Core
Product compliance Regulatory management Compliance assurance Supply chain management
Core -
Chemical safety assessment Hazard assessment
-
Exposure assessment
-
Risk assessment
-
Worker safety
-
Environmental safety
-
Consumer safety
-
Hazard communication Core
Content type Regulatory updates
Supply chain communication
Expertise Planning & management, Implementation, Integration
Incident management
-
Labelling
-
SDS authoring SDS management
Core
Stewardship Product lifecycle management Full material declaration Supplier information Corporate social responsibility
Other support services •
Lisam Systems Events
•
Lisam Systems News
•
Lisam Systems Free Demo
Core -
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
Software type SaaS, Cloud based
Functions/Capabilities
44 Chemicals Management Software Guide
SAP EHS consulting and support services by eSpheres
About
www.espheres.com
SAP®EHS Consulting, Maintenance & support services: eSpheres supports projects and strengthens corporate EHS and IT departments by efficiently providing them with adequate resources to implement SAP®EHS into any organisation. Experts in SAP®EHS and HSE data management and have developed IT-tools to facilitate our customers’ use of their EHS system. eSpheres implement, deploy and integrate the SAP® EHS(M) modules. Expertise in product safety, SVT, Incident & accident, risk assessment, Vendor SDS management, IDMP and recipe management, global label management; dangerous goods, conflict minerals. eSpheres out-tasks and support SAP®EHS regulatory content updates on client systems.
SAP®EHS consulting, maintenance and support services;
•
IT project management;
•
SAP®EHS Training: expert rules creation, SDS release generation but also customer tailored SAP®EHS training programs;
•
• •
+32 473 581 473
Service areas Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communications Stewardship
Functions/Capabilities
Features •
philip.capel@espheres.com
outsourced EHS regulatory content update (SERC, Sphera) for SAP product safety and SDS authoring (Quarterly updates); poison center notification (PCN) solution for SAP®EHS
manage EHS data from SDS.pdf into XML, CSV files, to facilitate your HSE data management for SAP®EHS; •
• •
•
regulatory compliance consulting – product stewardship support for SAP®EHS; own developed applications to facilitate users daily on SAP®EHS; SAP®EHS Rules and Phrases management, non-regression testing; and WWI templates development (SDS, Labels, ..) for SAP.
software tools to file, extract and
Change management (chemicals)
Core
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
Core
Reporting
Core
Substance volume tracking
Core
Hazardous material management
Core
Chemical inventory management
Core
Chemical safety prediction
Enb
Product compliance
Core
Regulatory management
Core
Compliance assurance Supply chain management
Cst Core
Chemical safety assessment Hazard assessment
Core
Exposure assessment
Core
Risk assessment
Core
Worker safety
Core
Environmental safety
Core
Consumer safety
Core
Hazard communication
Integration capabilities ERP, PLM, EMIS, EHS, Formula Management
Expertise SAP EHS support services
Content type SAP EHS content via third parties
Supply chain communication
Core
SDS authoring
Core
SDS management
Core
Incident management
Core
Labelling
Core
Stewardship Product lifecycle management
Core
Partners
Full material declaration
Core
Supplier information
Core
• SAP
Corporate social responsibility
Core
Software Provider
• REACHLaw Other
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
Product details
Regulatory compliance
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Software for Chemical Hazard Transparency, Management, and Compliance by Toxnot
About
www.toxnot.com
Toxnot streamlines chemical hazard screening, supplier data collection, compliance assessment & product reporting in a single, powerful cloud-based platform.
info@toxnot.com
Toxnot’s end-to-end solutions, industry partnerships, and customer service are best-inclass. Innovative compliance & supply chain engagement tools are based on single BOM import making it easy for users to screen against 50+lists, explore chemical alternatives, assure regulatory compliance – all while protecting IP. Automated disclosures to the leading standards allow for scalable & efficient reporting. Toxnot is a powerful solution for today’s transparency needs.
+1 617 971 7747
Service areas Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communications Stewardship
Features •
Easy-to-organize database of products, parts & sub-components;
•
data integration across product compliance and sustainability;
•
support for complex hierarchical BOMs, as well as relationships between products, parts, subcomponents & suppliers;
•
world-class chemical hazard & regulatory list database;
Change management (chemicals)
Core Core
supplier survey functionality that improves responses & scales to global supply chains; and
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data) Reporting
Core
Substance volume tracking
Core
Hazardous material management
Core
Chemical inventory management
Core
Chemical safety prediction
Core
Product compliance
Core
Regulatory management
Core
Compliance assurance
Core
Supply chain management
Core
•
digitized workflows for collecting chemical- and regulatory-level data on products, parts & sub-component;
•
•
data analytics & reporting capabilities to meet a variety of business needs.
Product details Software type SaaS, Cloud based
Integration capabilities ERP, PLM, EHS,
User experience Customisable, Off-the-shelf, Configurable
Content provider
Chemical safety assessment Hazard assessment
Content type Database, Regulatory updates, 50+ lists and custom list options
Exposure assessment
Expertise Licensed, Subscription, Free trial, Enterprise & Team available
Partners • IHS
Regulatory compliance
Risk assessment
-
Environmental safety
-
Consumer safety
-
Hazard communication Supply chain communication
Core
SDS authoring
Core
SDS management
Core
Labelling
• JEMAI Other
Cst Core
Worker safety
Incident management
• MSC Hexagon Other
Core
Core
Stewardship Product lifecycle management
-
Full material declaration
Core
Supplier information
Core
Corporate social responsibility
-
Other support services •
Guide to getting started with Product Transparency
•
LinkedIn Toxnot User Group
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
Pricing structure Licensed, Subscription, Free trial, Enterprise & Team available
Functions/Capabilities
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Sphera Product Stewardship Solutions By Sphera Solutions
About
www.sphera.com
Sphera’s solutions combine software, content and expertise to enable companies to more effectively drive operational excellence in risk management, environmental performance and product stewardship. Product Stewardship Solutions help create safer, more sustainable products and effectively manage chemicals throughout the lifecycle. Product compliance Our solutions help organisations create and automate the production of compliant SDSs and labels in nearly 50 languages with global integrated managed regulatory content. In addition, businesses gain insight into product portfolios for analysis and planning. Chemical management Benefit from a consolidated platform for SDS management, chemical approvals and chemical inventory tracking as well as regulatory list data and environmental reporting. Our solution manages inbound, storage, tracking, reporting and outbound hazardous material information.
Features Product compliance •
•
•
•
Chemical management
Streamline and automate your Safety Data Sheet authoring and material management processes;
•
adapt to continuous changes in regulations and proactively plan for and manage impacts of evolving requirements;
•
succeed by efficiently managing the complexity of designing and rolling out product to multiple markets; and
•
control your inventory. Develop total product awareness and mitigate risk with Sphera’s product inventory & chemical approval solutions; and report anything, anytime. Eliminate guesswork, cross reference global regulations, and keep suppliers, companies, consumers and regulatory agencies informed.
+1 312 796 7160
Service areas Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communications Stewardship
Functions/Capabilities Regulatory compliance Change management (chemicals)
Core
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
Core
Reporting
Core
Substance volume tracking
Core
Hazardous material management
Core
Chemical inventory management
Core
Chemical safety prediction
Core
Product compliance
Core
Regulatory management
Core
Compliance assurance
-
Supply chain management
-
Chemical safety assessment Hazard assessment
Core
Worker safety
Core
Environmental safety
-
Consumer safety
-
Hazard communication
Product details
User experience Customisable, Configurable, Off-the-shelf, global localisation Pricing structure Licensed, Subscription, SDS Hosting & Distribution, Onsite inventory
Integration capabilities ERP, PLM, EMIS, EHS, Formula Management, LIMS Content type Database, Regulatory updates, Rules, Templates, Languages, Regulatory content Expertise Purchasing, Planning & management, Implementation, Integration, Regulatory and Authoring services
Partners • ERM Consultancy
• LinxAS Systems integrator
-
Risk assessment
Supply chain communication
Software type SaaS, Cloud based, Locally installed
Enb
Exposure assessment
• Opesus Software provider
Enb
SDS authoring
Core
SDS management
Core -
Incident management Labelling
Core
Stewardship Product lifecycle management
Core
Full material declaration
Core
Supplier information
Enb
Corporate social responsibility
Enb
Other support services •
Check out Sphera’s Reources
•
Sphera’s Product Stewardship Page
•
Sphera’s Award-Winning Spark Magazine
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
empower your teams to efficiently classify products and create GHS and REACH compliant Safety Data Sheets for global markets.
Provide access to the most accurate up-to-date SDS and chemical safety documentation available;
insights@sphera.com
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Targeted Risk Assessment (TRA) Tool by European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals (ECETOC)
About
www.ecetoc.org
ECETOC’s Targeted Risk Assessment (TRA) tool calculates the risk of exposure from chemicals to workers, consumers and the environment. It has been identified by the European Commission’s Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as a preferred approach for evaluating consumer and worker health risks (ECHA, 2016 a,b):
info@ecetoc.org
ECHA. 2016a. REACH Technical Guidance on information requirements and chemical safety assessment, Chapter R14: Occupational Exposure Estimation. European Chemicals Agency, Helsinki, Finland. ECHA. 2016b. Guidance on information requirements and chemical safety assessment, Chapter R15: Consumer Exposure Estimation (Version 2, April 2010). European Chemicals Agency, Helsinki, Finland These improvements now enable the information contained within developments such as the DUCC Specific Consumer Exposure Determinants to be suitably processed.
+32 2 675 3600
Service areas Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communications Stewardship
Functions/Capabilities Regulatory compliance Change management (chemicals) Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
Features • • •
Addresses exposures to workers, consumers and the environment;
Reporting
Core -
•
ability to run the tool in batch mode;
Substance volume tracking
•
MS Excel based: does not require access to skilled technical support to operate tool; and
Hazardous material management
supported by extensive technical reports and user guidance
Regulatory management
-
Compliance assurance
-
Supply chain management
-
optimised for the use descriptor requirements of REACH; ready ability to iterate impact of different RMMs and OCs on risk;
Core -
•
Chemical inventory management Chemical safety prediction Product compliance
Cst
Chemical safety assessment Hazard assessment
Product details
Exposure assessment
Core
Integration capabilities REACH Registration CSA obligations
Risk assessment
Core
Worker safety
Core
Environmental safety
User experience Off-the-shelf, Configurable
Content type Exposure prediction via substance properties and use
Consumer safety
Core Core
Pricing structure Free Excel-based tool
Hazard communication Supply chain communication SDS authoring
Cst
SDS management
-
Incident management
-
Labelling
Stewardship Product lifecycle management
Core
Full material declaration
-
Supplier information
-
Corporate social responsibility
-
Cst - Customisable | Core - Core service | Enb - Enabled
Software type Locally installed
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Veeva Chemical Solutions by Veeva Systems Inc
About
www.industries.veeva.com
Veeva develops cloud technology solutions to address complex industry challenges. Veeva provides one single source of truth, globally, by unifying documents and data with processes across regulatory, product stewardship, quality, and health and safety. Companies like BASF, DSM, Syngenta, Aker BioMarine and Nufarm partner with Veeva to foster innovation, accelerate their product journey, produce high quality products and stay on top of regulatory changes. Veeva’s Chemical Product Suite enables companies to decrease product time to market and increase efficiency through a next generation cloud platform. •
establish a global single source of truth to dramatically increases efficiency;
•
minimise business risk and environmental impact through better product safety;
•
meet global compliance requirements and accelerate product time to market;
•
profit from realtime reporting and analytics; and
•
increase collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.
info@industries.veeva.com +44 1865 398170
Service areas Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communications Stewardship
Functions/Capabilities Regulatory compliance
Features •
•
Unifying regulatory activities with quality processes allows companies to influence innovation and accelerate time to market;
•
•
Veeva combines agile Product Stewardship and Quality Management with informed regulatory insights and facts;
built on a multitenant cloud platform, it delivers an easy-to-use, fast interface modeled on the consumer web; and Veeva’s Chemical Suite Key Capabilities – Compliance in REACh, CLP, EHS, Biocides.
Enb
Reporting
Core
Substance volume tracking
Core
Hazardous material management
Core
Chemical inventory management
Core
Chemical safety prediction
Enb
Product compliance
Core
Regulatory management
Core
Compliance assurance
Core
Supply chain management
Core
Hazard assessment
User experience Customisable, Off-the-shelf, Configurable
Pricing structure Pay-per-use, Subscription, Consumer-web UX like type-ahead & facetted search Integration capabilities ERP, PLM, EMIS, EHS, Formula Management, Open REST API to integrate with external systems
Partners
Exposure assessment
Cst Cst
Risk assessment
Core
Worker safety
Core
Environmental safety
Cst
Consumer safety
Cst
Hazard communication Supply chain communication SDS authoring
Core Enb
SDS management
Core
Incident management
Core
Labelling
Core
Stewardship • PWC Systems integrator
•
Deloitte Systems integrator
• NNIT Systems integrator
Product lifecycle management
Core
Full material declaration
Core
Supplier information
Core
Corporate social responsibility
Cst
Other support services •
RegulatoryOne – 2:00 Minutes Video
•
Webinar: How to REACH compliance in the EU and beyond
•
Solutions for the Chemical Industry
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
Software type SaaS, Cloud based, multi-tenant, cloud-based SaaS
Systems integrator
Core
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
Chemical safety assessment
Product details
• Accenture
Change management (chemicals)
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Yordas Hive by Yordas Group
About
www.yordasgroup.com/hive
Yordas Hive is a global chemicals management solution that brings you the information you need to stay compliant, wherever you do business. Actively maintained by Yordas Group, Hive works seamlessly with your own information to provide a powerful compliance solution. The solution of choice for product stewardship and regulatory compliance across sectors, Yordas Hive offers a unique package of wide-ranging and in-depth expertise, high-quality current data and intuitive software features. Hive helps you comply with chemical regulations and anticipate future business risks, providing a cost-effective and time-saving solution.
Features • • •
•
Hive Notifier – customised compliance updates tailored to your needs; Hive Integrator – highly adaptable API solution for customised data access; Regulations – determine what regulatory barriers to market are for your business; Substances – global regulatory data on over 250,000 substances;
•
•
•
Products – create an in-house database of products to manage and maintain compliance;
Service areas Regulatory compliance Chemical safety assessment Hazard communications Stewardship
Functions/Capabilities Regulatory compliance Core
Materials – rvaluate and manage the risk of non-compliance for your complex articles; and
Data management (regulatory lists, substance data)
Core
Safety data sheets – protect staff by managing and distributing reliable safety information across sites.
Hazardous material management
Core
Chemical inventory management
Core
Chemical safety prediction
Core
Product compliance
Core
Regulatory management
Core
Reporting Substance volume tracking
Compliance assurance Supply chain management
Pricing structure Licensed, Subscription, Annual subscription with 14 day free trial Integration capabilities ERP, EHS, Formula Management, API Functionality
Cst
Chemical safety assessment Hazard assessment Exposure assessment
-
Risk assessment
Core
Worker safety
Core
Environmental safety
Core
Consumer safety
Core
Hazard communication Supply chain communication
Partners
SDS authoring
• Yordas Group
Incident management
Consultancy
Cst
SDS management Labelling
Cst Cst Core Core
Stewardship Product lifecycle management Full material declaration
Cst
Supplier information
-
Corporate social responsibility
-
Other support services •
Hazard Communication
•
Sustainability
•
Green Chemistry
Cst – Customisable | Core – Core service | Enb – Enabled
User experience Customisable, Off-the-shelf, Configurable
+44 1524 594155
Change management (chemicals)
Product details Software type SaaS, Cloud based
hive@yordasgroup.com
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Directory Software solutions currently used by the Chemical Watch audience Software/service
Vendor/Provider
Website
3E Generate
Verisk 3E
www.verisk3e.com
3E Insight™ for Chemicals
Verisk 3E
www.verisk3e.com
3E Protect
Verisk 3E
www.verisk3e.com
3E SDS™
Verisk 3E
www.verisk3e.com
Access
Microsoft
www.products.office.com/en-gb/access
ACD/Name
ACD/Labs
www.acdlabs.com
Active Steward
Penman Consulting
www.activesteward.com
Agile
Oracle
www.oracle.com
ALMEGO®
CHYMEIA ApS
www.chymeia.com
AlphaOmega
CHYMEIA ApS
www.chymeia.com
AMBIT
Cefic
www.cefic.org
Aspen PIMS™
AspenTech
www.aspentech.com
Assent Compliance Platform (ACP)
Assent Compliance
www.assentcompliance.com
BatchMaster ERP
BatchMaster Software
www.batchmaster.com
Bill of Materials Viewer
BOMCheck
www.bomcheck.net
BIOVIA™
Dassault Systèmes®
www.accelrys.com
BOM Check
thinkstep
www.bomcheck.net
BOM Manager
Silcon Expert
www.siliconexpert.com
C2P
Compliance & Risks
www.complianceandrisks.com
DXC Technology
https://public.cdxsystem.com/en/web/cdx/home
CDX Compliance Data eXchange
p.27
p.28
ChemAlert
Risk Management Technologies www.rmtglobal.com
ChemAxon
ChemAxon
www.chemaxon.com
CHEMDOX®
www.chemdox.com
PerkinElmer
www.perkinelmer.co.uk
Chemeter
SIAM
www.siam-it.com/en/solutions/safety-data-sheetsoftware-chemeter
p.30
ChemGes
DR-Software
www.dr-software.com
p.31
CHEMDOX® ChemDraw
Chemical EHS Management Software
ERA Environmental Management www.era-environmental.com/industry/chemicals Solutions
Chemical ERP Software
TGI
www.tgiltd.com
Chemical Health Environment Safety System (CHESS)
Bureau Veritas
www.bureauveritas.com
Chemical Inventory Management
Enviance
www.enviance.com/chemical-management-softwaresolutions
Chemical Inventory Software
Sysflow
www.sysflow.co.uk
Chemical Management Database (CMD)
Dynasys Solutions
www.cmd-system.com
Chemical Management Navigator
M3V Data Management
www.m3vsoftware.com/chemical-management-navigator/
Chemical Management Software
Enablon
www.enablon.com/applications/chemical-managementsoftware
p.29
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Software/service
Vendor/Provider
Website
Chemical Management Software
Gensuite
www.gensuite.com/products-and-services/chemicalmanagement-software/
Chemical Safety
Chemical Safety Software
www.chemicalsafety.com
Chemical Safety Communication Software
UL
www.ul-scs.com
Chemical Watch
Chemical Watch
www.chemicalwatch.com
Chemicals Manufacturing ERP Software
BatchMaster
www.batchmaster.com
Chemius
Bens Consulting
www.bens-consulting.com/en/
ChemKnowledge System
RightAnswer
www.rightanswer.com/index.php
ChemKnowledge® System
RightAnswer®
www.rightanswer.com
ChemLabel Pro
DURA-ID
www.dura-id.com
ChemLinked
REACH24H Consulting Group
www.chemlinked.com
ChemManager
DHI
www.dhigroup.com
Chempax
Datacor
www.datacor.com
chemSHERPA
chemSHERPA
www.chemsherpa.net/chemSHERPA/english/
ChemSoft EH&S
ChemSoft
www.chemsoft.co.uk
ChemSpider
Royal Society of Chemistry
www.chemspider.com
Chemwatch
Chemwatch
www.chemwatch.net
Chesar
ECHA
https://chesar.echa.europa.eu
CHESSOL PIF Solution
Lisam Systems
www.lisam.com/en-us/solutions/chessol-pif-solution/
Cintellate
SAI Global
www.saiglobal.com
Circular Economy Software
H2 Compliance
www.h2compliance.com//circular-economy-software/
CleanChain
ADEC Innovation
www.cleanchain.adec-innovations.com
Cloud-Based Compliance Software
Lorax Compliance
www.loraxcompliance.com
CloudSDS
CloudSDS
www.cloudsds.com/home
Cognos
IBM
www.ibm.com/uk-en/marketplace/business-intelligence
Compliance Data Exchange (CDX)
DXC Technology (DXC)
www.dxc.technology
Compliance Map Enterprise
The Compliance Map
www.thecompliancemap.com
Compliance reporting
Ithos Global
www.ithosglobal.com/index.html
Compliance Software
Nimonik
www.nimonik.com
Coptis Lab
Coptis
www.coptis.com
Cority Chemical Management for EHSQ
Cority
https://www.cority.com
COSHH Essentials
HSE
www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/index.htm
COSHH Management Software
Alcumus Sypol
www.alcumusgroup.com
Dakota
Dakota Software
www.dakotasoft.com
DATABASE MANAGER and CENTRALIZED DATABASE
Laboratory of Mathematical Chemistry
www.oasis-lmc.org
Decernis
Decernis
www.decernis.com
DeDoks
Trade Wind
www.twnl.nl/en/dedoks/
Derek Nexus
Lhasa Limited
www.lhasalimited.org/products/derek-nexus.htm
Selerant
www.selerant.com
Appian
www.appian.com/resources/wp-dynamic-casemanagement/
Devex Baseline for Chemical Industries Dynamic Case Management
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Software/service
Vendor/Provider
Website
Dynamics Software
Microsoft
www.dynamicssoftware.com
E-SDB
eska Engineering company mbH www.eska.eu
easyTRA
Jansen-Systems
www.jansen-systems.com
Ecobio
www.ecobiomanager.com
Eco@web
EcoOnline
www.ecoonline.com/produkter/eco-publisher
EcoWebDesk
EcoIntense GmbH
www.ecointense.com
Ecobio Manager
efam (Environmental Fate Automated Modelling) knoell
www.knoell.com
egsidaX
eska
www.eska.eu/gefahrstoffmanagement/egsida-x
EH&S Software
Chemical Safety International
www.chemicalsafety.com
EH&S Software
Enviance
www.enviance.com
EHS & Quality Management Software (QMS)
Intelex
www.intelex.com
EHS & Risk Management Software
Enablon
www.enablon.com
EHS Compliance Software
Quantum Compliance
www.usequantum.com
EHS Compliance Suite
regAction
www.regaction.com/en
EHS Enterprise Software Suite
ImageWave
www.imagewave.com
EHS Insight
StarTex Software
www.startexsoftware.com
EHS Management Software
Perillon
www.perillon.com
EHS Management Software
SAP EHS
www.sap.com/index.html
EHS Software
EMEX
www.emex.com
EHS Software
MIRS
www.mirsinfo.com/soft.htm
EHS Software
ProcessMAP
www.processmap.com
EHS Software Partner Platforms
Enhesa
www.enhesa.com
H2 Compliance
www.h2compliance.com
ENOVIA™ PLM
Dassault Systèmes®
www.3ds.com/en-uk
Enterprise EHSQ Software
Cority
www.cority.com/ehsq-software
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Software
EtQ
www.etq.com
Epicor
Epicor Software Corporation
www.epicor.com
EPOCH Environmental Compliance and Task Management Software
Logical Data Solutions, Inc.
www.logicalds.com
epos Software & Service AG
www.gefahrstoff.com
EpyPlus
Telematic
www.epy.it
EPYplus - Regulatory Compliance Software
Telematic
www.epy.it
Euphor
Euphor
www.euphoreach.com
Lisam Systems
www.lisam.com/en-us
FACET
FERA
www.ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/research-topic/food-contactmaterials
Fasim 2.1
Philips Innovation Services
www.innovationservices.philips.com
Formulator Chem
Formulator Software
www.formulatorus.com
FOUNDATION SDS Management
Cornerstone
www.corner-enviro.com
gComply
Decernis
www.decernis.com
gComply Plus
Decernis
www.decernis.com
element1
epos hazardous substances manager
ExESS
p.33
p.34
p.35
p.36
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Software/service
Vendor/Provider
Website
Gensuite SDS Systems
Gensuite
www.gensuite.com
GeSi³
GeSi Software GmbH
www.gesi.de
GHS Professional
UL
www.psi.ul.com/en/products/ghs-professional
Global Data Brokerage Platform
ReachCentrum, an ERM Group company
www.reachcentrum.eu
Global Environmental Management System (GEMS)
Foresite Compliance Cloud
www.foresitesystems.com
Global MSDS Solutions & Hazmix®
GlobalMSDS
www.globalmsds.co.uk
GoChem
GoChem
www.gochem.co
Granta MI
Granta Design
www.grantadesign.com
Green Arrow Labs
Green Arrow Labs
www.greenarrowlabs.com
GreenData Manager
GreenSoft Technology
www.greensofttech.com/site
GreenScreen
GreenScreen
www.greenscreenchemicals.org
GUSAR
Infor
www.infor.com
Selerant
www.selerant.com/ehs-software
hazMIN®
Logical Technology, Inc.
www.comply1.com/hazmin
HazMix
GlobalMSDS
www.globalmsds.co.uk/index.php
HELASOFT SERCure
HELASOFT
www.helasoft.com/?L=0
Heritage Environmental Information System
Heritage
www.heritage-enviro.com
Horizon Scanning
Decernis
www.decernis.com
IBM Lotus Workflow
IBM
www.ibm.com/uk-en/marketplace/lotus-workflow
ICTools
InfoChem
www.infochem.de/index.shtml
IMDS
DXC Technology
https://public.cdxsystem.com/en/web/cdx/home
InfoDyne
InfoDyne, Inc.
www.infodyne.fr
Infor M3
Infor
www.infor.com/products/m3
Insight
DEKRA Insight
www.dekra-insight.com/en
Intelligent Authoring On-Demand
Sphera
www.sphera.com
Intelligent Compliance Solutions for Chemical and Workplace Safety
Verisk 3E
www.verisk3e.com
p.39
Intelligent Compliance Solutions for Product Safety & Stewardship
Verisk 3E
www.verisk3e.com
p.40
IPCA
IPCA
www.ipcasolutions.com
iPoint Systems
iPoint Systems
www.ipoint-systems.com
iPoint-systems
www.ipoint-systems.com
iSafeRat® Online
KREATiS
www.kreatis.eu
iScienceSearch
Digital Science
www.isciencesearch.com
IUCLID
ECHA
https://iuclid6.echa.europa.eu/
Keller Online
J. J. Keller & Associates
www.kelleronline.com
Label Enterprise
Hibiscus-PLC
www.hibiscus-plc.co.uk
Legislation Alert
Scitegrity
www.scitegrity.co.uk
Lisam ExESS
Lisam Systems
www.lisam.com/en-us
LOLI Database (Lists Of LIsts)
UL
www.psi.ul.com/en/products/loli-database
Hazex
iPoint Compliance and Approval App
p.37
p.38
p.41
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Software/service
Vendor/Provider
Website
Lycos Athena
Lycos
www.lycos.ltd.uk
Macola 10
Macola Software
www.macola.com
Material Compliance Software
iPoint-systems GmbH
www.ipoint-systems.com
MDL® ISIS/Base
AKos
www.akosgmbh.de/Archive/isis_base.htm
Mendix
Mendix
www.mendix.com
Movex
Movex
www.movex-solutions.com
MSDGen
Verisk 3E
www.verisk3e.com
MSDS Authoring
ChemHaz Solutions
www.chemhazsolutions.com
Velocity EHS
www.msdsonline.com
NCI Global - A CAS solution
CAS
www.cas.org/products/nci-global
NCI Global®
CAS
www.cas.org
NCIS (National Chemicals Information System) for Korea
NCIS
www.ncis.nier.go.kr/en/mttrList.do
Paradigm 3
Paradigm Software
www.paradigm3.com.au
Paros
Infor
www.infor.com
Pharos Project
Pharos
www.pharosproject.net
PHAworks 5
Primatech
www.primatech.com
PI System™
OSIsoft
www.osisoft.com
PLM and Compliance Cloud
Selerant
www.selerant.com
PRISYM Chemica
PRISYM ID
www.prisymid.com
ProcessMAP Enterprise
ProcessMAP
www.processmap.com/solutions/enterprise
Product Compliance Management
REACHECK Solutions GmbH
www.reacheck.eu
Product Compliance Software
thinkstep
www.thinkstep.com
Product Stewardship Services and Solutions
CGI
www.cgi.com/en
Product Stewardship Software Solutions
Enablon
enablon.com
MSDSonline SDS/Chemical Management solution
Product Stewardship with Intelligent Authoring & Sphera Comply Plus
www.spherasolutions.com
Product Supply Chain Intelligence
UL
www.psi.ul.com
ProductTraq
Baytouch
www.baytouch.com
ProductVision®
Advanced Software Design
www.asdsoftware.com
Prometheus
Hibiscus PLC
www.hibiscus-plc.co.uk
ProSteward360
CGI
www.cgi.com/en
PTC Windchill
PTC
www.ptc.com/en/products/plm/plm-products/windchill
PTC Windchill Product Analytics
PTC
www.ptc.com/en
Lisam Systems
www.lisam.com/en-us
Q-Pulse
Ideagen
www.ideagen.com/products/q-pulse
QSAR Toolbox
OECD
www.oecd.org
QSARINS
University of Insubria
www.qsar.it
Qualisys
Qualisys GmbH
www.qualisys.eu/index.php?id=102&L=2
QUMAS DocCompliance
Qumas (part of Biovia)
www.qumas.com
REACH Compliance Software
iPoint-systems Gmbh
www.ipoint-systems.com
PubliChem
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Software/service
Vendor/Provider
Website
REACH Delivery
REACH Delivery International
www.reachdelivery.com/reach.html
REACHAcross™
UL Environment
www.ulreachacross.com
REACHGallery
ServiREACH
www.servireach.com
REACHLINKED
Chemical Regulatory Services Ltd www.reachlinked.com
REACHSuite
Baytouch
www.reachsuite.com
RegScan One™
RegScan
www.regscan.com
Regulatory Change Management
Mitratech
www.mitratech.com
Regulatory Compliance
Red-On-Line
www.red-on-line.com
Regulatory Compliance tool
Airsweb
www.airsweb.com
RoHS and REACH Compliance Software
Salve Software Services
www.salvesoft.com
S-CIRCABC
European Commission
https://circabc.europa.eu
Safety Data Sheet Management
SafeTec
www.safetec.hsi.com
Safety365
Sevron
www.sevron.co.uk
SAP
SAP
www.sap.com/uk/about.html
SAP EHS
SAP
www.sap.com/uk/about.html
SAP EHS consultancy, support, maitenance and eSpheres training
www.espheres.com
SAP EHS ERD and ERC software
SAP
www.sap.com/uk/about.html
SAP PLM
SAP
www.sap.com/uk/about.html
SAP S4/HANA
SAP
www.sap.com/uk/products/s4hana-erp.html
SAP solutions for product compliance and environment, health and safety
SAP SE
www.sap.com/corporate/en.html
SciFinder®
CAS
www.cas.org
SciveraLENS®
Scivera
www.scivera.com
SDS Factory
EcoMundo
www.ecomundo.eu/en/software/sds-factory
SDS Factory
Sigma-Aldrich
www.sigmaaldrich.com/united-kingdom.html
SDS Solutions
Global Safety Management®
www.gsmsds.com
SDSPro (GHSPro)
MSDSpro
www.sdspro.com
SEIRICH
National Research and Safety Institute (INRS)
www.seirich.fr/seirich-web/index.xhtml
Sevaluate™
TT Consulting
www.ttenvironmental.co.uk
SiteHawk Communicator
SiteHawk
www.sitehawk.com
SMART Chemical Inventory
Compliance Technology Group
www.compliancetechnologygroup.com
SMARTdoc
SMARTdoc
www.smartdoc.eu
Toxnot
www.toxnot.com
Soutron
Soutron
www.soutron.com
Sphera
Sphera
www.sphera.com
SpheraCloud™
Sphera
www.sphera.com
Sphera Solutions
www.sphera.com
Stoffenmanager®
Cosanta
www.stoffenmanager.nl
SupplierSoft
SupplierSoft Inc.
www.suppliersoft.com
Software for Chemical Hazard Transparency, Management, and Compliance
Sphera Product Stewardship Solutions
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Software/service
Vendor/Provider
Website
Supply Chain Guru
LLamasoft
www.llamasoft.com/supply-chain-guru-brochure/
Supply Chain Management
Decernis
www.decernis.com
Supply Chain Software
Enablon
www.enablon.com
Targeted Risk Assessment (TRA)
European Centre for www.ecetoc.org Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals (ECETOC)
TDMS
ISA
www.isatest.com
Teamcenter
Siemens
www.plm.automation.siemens.com/en
TERA
Toxicology and Risk Assessment www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/products/ teamcenter
TinyTERM
Century Software
www.censoft.com
ToxFMD Screened Chemistry™ Library
ToxServices LLC
www.toxservices.com
ToxNot
toxnot PBC
www.toxnot.com
ToxPlanet
ToxPlanet
www.toxplanet.com
TraceGains® Network
TraceGains
www.tracegains.com
TrackWise QMS Software and Solutions
Sparta Systems
www.spartasystems.com/products/trackwise-qms
UL Self-Service GHS SDS
UL The Wercs
www.ulghs.com
UMCO Hazard Communication Sytstem
UMCO
www.umco.de/en
Veeva RegulatoryOne
Veeva Systems Inc
www.industries.veeva.com
Veeva Systems Inc
www.veeva.com
VelocityEHS Platform
Velocity EHS
www.ehs.com
Vertére's Inventory Manager
Vertére
www.vertere.com
WASPS Software
Environmental Science Ltd.
www.esldatasheets.com/ihomepage_c.html
Wercs
UL
www.ul.com
WERCS Studio
UL
www.psi.ul.com/en/products/wercs-studio
Yordas
www.yordasgroup.com/hive
Veeva Chemical Solutions
Yordas Hive
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