The document discusses the growing complexity of environmental regulations in the global marketplace and the importance of compliance for businesses. It highlights the potential consequences of non-compliance, such as product recalls and damaged company reputation, urging organizations to adopt proactive compliance strategies. The TÜV Rheinland Group offers expertise and support for companies to navigate these challenges and improve their sustainability efforts while maintaining competitiveness.

1. The global marketplace for consumer products is governed by a growing number of
environmental regulations and societal expectations.
Environmental Compliance
Today and Tomorrow
Sebastian Nowak
TÜV Rheinland Group

2. How a great idea can turn into a nightmare…

3. Imagine you have launched a new product line
for the European market.
Without warning you learn that your product
contains a substance which is prohibited
in the European market.
Now you may have to….

4. Recall tens of thousands of products.
Identify the source responsible for the tainted material
and contain it.
Initiate a costly redesign process.
Invest in polishing up your damaged
company image.
Re-establish trust from your clients.

5. Can you tell exactly
what substances and
Can you rule out materials go into
violating your products?
environmental
Are you aware of all
regulations?
regulations that might
affect your business?

6. The global marketplace is governed by a multitude of
environmental regulations.
In any market you serve you are required to comply with
environmental and other regulations.
If you fail to comply, you
face serious consequences.

7. Is your organization prepared for these challenges?
Do you have a state-of-the-art
compliance program in place?
Are you up to date regarding
latest environmental regulations?

8. Turn risks into opportunities, take the lead
Make design for compliance work for your company’s
benefit.
Display your compliance to the public, gain consumer
trust.
Invest pro-actively into compliance now, rather than
risking multiple costs caused by
non-compliance later.

9. If you want a competent partner for
Compliance
How about a booster for companies going green
while outperforming the competition?

11. The TÜV Rheinland Group
Actively encourages and safeguards technical development towards
harmony with people and the environment.
Considers it a top priority to anticipate challenges around compliance,
helping you to keep clear of existing and imminent regulatory risks.
Supports your compliance efforts on levels you choose.
Has leading experience in product safety and product compliance.
Is represented in more than 60 countries
with more than 490 offices – close to you,
your suppliers and customers.
Is an active member of international
standards committees and
decision-making bodies.

12. Find out more how we
Support risk management in the food and beverage industry, ensuring
traceability throughout the supply chain.
Assist manufacturing industries to fulfill their regulatory obligations.
Can help you to accelerate the time to market.
Can help you to achieve a design for environment.
Support your product design department in order to increase
productivity and efficiency.
Help your quality department to verify
product compliance, reduce costs
and standardize operations.

13. But the challenges won’t stop here
To maintain a sustainable compliance portfolio…
…you have to be prepared for what lies ahead.

14. But what is the future for compliance?

15. New environmental regulations are introduced
at increasingly faster rates.
Environmental compliance becomes a pre-condition
for doing business.
Requirements will reach new qualities and scopes.
Societal demands outweigh mere material
compliance requirements.

16. Scenario for future compliance

17. Complexity
Non-material/social compliance
Society’s Expectation
Cost of Ownership
Corporate Social Responsibility
Material
Information Security compliance
Ergonomics & Usability
Occupational Safety Water Footprint
Product Safety & Carbon Footprint
International Certification
REACH
RoHS
WEEE
ELV
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18. Let us help you to overcome the regulatory
challenges of tomorrow
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…you have to be prepared for what lies ahead.
Check out our unique
and highly flexible compliance service

19. Prepare now – lead tomorrow
Questions? – Contact us at Learn more about the Compliance Platform at
compliance@jpn.tuv.com http://www.tuv.com/jp/cp