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The holistic material compliance & sustainability platform DataCross offers decisive advantages/USPs from several perspectives. It is worthwhile to understand these perspectives, as together they guarantee the successful and legally compliant implementation of sustainability requirements. 1. User-friendly and convenient supplier support From your suppliers' point of view, DataCross is the most [...]

1. EU tightens limits for hazardous substances in recycled plastic On 24 July 2025, the European Commission adopted an amendment setting limits for five polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) under the EU Regulation on Persistent Organic Pollutants (EU 2019/1021). The aim is to strengthen the protection of human health and [...]

On 30 July 2025, the European Commission issued an official recommendation for voluntary reporting (non-listed) SMEs to use the VSME standard as a guide for sustainability reporting. What is special about this reporting standard?  The VSME standard is not as comprehensive as the ESRS Set1, but covers the most [...]

DataCross offers a central platform for recording, managing and evaluating material-related product data. The integrated customer report summarises all relevant information clearly and enables targeted evaluation with regard to legal requirements, for example based on the REACH or RoHS regulations. Your advantages at a glance: Fast evaluation: Automated processes [...]

tec4U-Solutions GmbH has been recognized as one of Germany’s TOP 100 most innovative medium-sized enterprises. The award ceremony took place on June 27 in Mainz, Germany, as part of a nationwide summit honoring the most forward-thinking SMEs. The selection process was based on a rigorous scientific evaluation, and tec4U-Solutions [...]

Material compliance refers to adherence to legal and normative requirements regarding the ingredients, manufacture and disposal of materials and products. Companies must ensure that their products comply with international regulations such as REACH, RoHS, SCIP database, conflict minerals regulations and other environmental and chemical directives. Our consulting services in [...]

1. Commission to revise EN IEC 63000 DIN EN IEC 63000 is an international standard that specifies the technical documentation requirements for demonstrating compliance with restrictions on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Test reports to confirm or substantiate the presumption of conformity are not mandatory, so that [...]

When it comes to material compliance legislation, lawmakers are caught in a constant balancing act: on the one hand, they must achieve societal goals—namely protecting human health and the environment from harmful substances; on the other, they need to preserve the manufacturing capabilities of industry. To do so, they [...]

Companies must take responsibility for ensuring their products are manufactured without harmful substances. To achieve this, they need to establish strategies and processes that support compliance. The Material Compliance Officer plays a vital cross-functional role within the company’s organizational structure.Their primary responsibility is to coordinate the implementation of material [...]

Failure to comply with material-related regulations and substance restrictions can result in serious consequences for companies, including enforcement actions such as product recalls, production stops, sales bans, and damage claims. Material compliance requirements have been governed by various legal provisions for decades. However, with the enactment of the European [...]