Global Codex

Service Purpose & Objectives

Facing the ever-changing global regulatory landscape, SGS has created the "Global Codex" service for enterprises. This service aims to regularly update frequently asked regulations, transforming hundreds of pages of complex regulatory texts into concise and easily searchable information. It helps users quickly understand key requirements and prepare the necessary responses and documentation in advance.

Scope of Regulatory Coverage

The Global Codex monitoring system covers chemical regulations, physical property requirements, occupational safety requirements, and sustainability mandates. It collects key regulations from multiple countries worldwide. Here is an example using GlobalChemLex under the Global Codex:

• Global RoHS Systems: Includes RoHS regulations from the EU, Taiwan, China, and the Middle East.
• Key EU Regulations: Covers REACH SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern), REACH Annex 17, POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants), MDR (Medical Device Regulation), Battery directives, and PPW (Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive).
• US State Laws: Includes California Proposition 65 (CP65), Washington state laws, Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse (TPCH), and state-level e-waste and recycling regulations.
• Specific National Regulations: Such as France’s EDCs (Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals) controls and Sweden’s Chemical Tax Reduction regulations.

Rich Inquiry Content & Functional Advantages

The client-exclusive front-end provides an intuitive interface, focused on information retrieval and browsing.

Users can query detailed regulatory information through the system:

• Core Regulatory Information: Regulation name and number, publication/effective/obsolete dates, competent authorities, etc.
• Regulatory Detail Decoding: Summaries and key points, controlled products, testing requirements, exemptions, documents required by authorities, and specific labeling/warning requirements.
• US State Laws: Includes California Proposition 65 (CP65), Washington state laws, Toxics in Packaging (TPCH), and state-level e-waste and recycling regulations.

Powerful Auxiliary Features:

• Precise Search: Supports filtering by "Industry", "Region", "Publication Date Range", or "Keywords/Regulation Abbreviations".
• Version Comparison: Provides a side-by-side comparison of old and new versions to highlight regulatory changes.
• Update Reminders & Favorites: Alerts users to recent regulatory updates and allows saving regulations to a personal dashboard.
• Extended Resources: Access to related SGS Newsletters.

Subscription & Activation Process

The Global Codex provides a standardized online application process, which can be completed in four steps:

1. Register: Enter your company tax ID and email to register.
2. Subscribe: Select "Global Codex" on the platform to apply.
3. Payment: Complete payment within three days of application.
4. Activation: SGS will review eligibility. Activation usually takes 3-5 working days, after which an activation email is sent, and the service is officially available.

Related link: Global Codex