Global Compliance Auditing Services

Challenge

Specific challenges included:

• Preparation for a possible inspection focused on new and existing substance registration obligations 

• Ensuring compliance for (pre-)manufacturing/(pre-)import notification obligations 

• Audit chemicals regulatory compliance processes and management procedures across several manufacturing sites

• Audit of safe management of hazardous chemicals, especially hazard communication requirements

• Product regulatory compliance audit to assess high-risk consumer products against Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations

Client

The client is a multinational conglomerate operating in the fields of industrial, consumer, safety and automotive products. They required independent and systematic assessments to determine compliance with regional and international regulations and standards, and operational practices and processes across key manufacturing and import hubs around the world. These requirements stemmed from the necessity to confirm internal procedures met local legislation, particularly regarding pre-market notification, chemical registration, hazardous chemical management, and environmental and end-of-life compliance.

Our Solution

Yordas provided comprehensive, phased audit and review services:

1. Audit Planning and Preparation: Yordas developed tailored audit checklists and protocols

2. Pre-Audit Reviews: Yordas conducted pre-audit scoping assessments and reviews of substance and product lists and documentation.

3. On-Site and Virtual Audits: Yordas deployed consultants to conduct assessments (virtual and/or on-site). These included conducting interviews with key personnel (e.g., regulatory compliance managers, EHS, and procurement) and a detailed review of documentation and management systems. 

4. Reporting and Recommendations: Following each audit, Yordas prepared a detailed Audit Summary Report, outlining findings, identifying non-conformities, highlighting best practices, and providing specific recommendations for closing regulatory gaps and improving processes.

Benefits to the Client 

The audit enables the client to verify its regulatory compliance, identify gaps, evaluate processes and,  importantly, to manage risk with actionable steps to address identified issues. Having successfully completed a number of audits in different regions across the globe for the company, Yordas is their preferred supplier due to the quality and breadth of our expertise and our close attention to detail. The client also appreciates our collaborative way of working and client-centric approach. 

Start your journey today

If you would like independent verification of your compliance systems or support preparing for inspections, our audit team can help. Get in touch to explore how Yordas can tailor an audit programme to your operations info@yordasgroup.com