Insights, guides, and updates on global compliance standards, regulations, and best practices for businesses.
Midea's success in Europe rests on systematic EU compliance — from CE marking and ErP energy efficiency to the R290 natural-refrigerant pivot driven by the F-Gas Regulation. Here's the regulatory framework, the key standards, and the compliance practices behind it.
CBAM is the EU's carbon border tax. As of 2026 it moves from reporting to a definitive regime with certificates. Here's who must comply and how to report.
What cGMP means, the FDA regulations behind it (21 CFR 210/211/117/820), and a practical readiness checklist. Your cGMP guidelines FDA explainer.
What the CCC mark is, which products need China Compulsory Certification, the step-by-step process, costs, timelines, and how CCC differs from CE and FCC.
The EU AI Act is Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, the world's first comprehensive AI law. Here's its risk tiers, timeline, and who it applies to, in plain English.
ISO 37001 is the international standard for an anti-bribery management system (ABMS). Here's what the 2016 standard requires and how to actually get certified.
OHSAS 18001 was withdrawn and superseded by ISO 45001:2018. Here is the difference, why people still search for 18001, and how to migrate.
The General Product Safety Regulation (EU 2023/988) has applied since December 2024 and reshapes who's responsible for consumer product safety in Europe. Here's what GPSR requires, why non-EU sellers need an EU Responsible Person, and how to comply.
If you handle Controlled Unclassified Information for a US federal agency, NIST SP 800-171 is the rulebook. Here's what Revision 3 changed, how it connects to CMMC and DFARS, and how to actually get your SPRS score up.
A plain-English guide to WCAG 2.2 — the nine new success criteria, what they mean for real websites and apps, and how the guidelines connect to legal mandates like ADA Title II and the European Accessibility Act.
The DOJ's Title II web rule got a one-year extension in 2026, but the technical bar didn't change. Here's what state and local governments — and the vendors who serve them — need to ship by April 2027.
The EU's 2024 AML package created a new supervisor (AMLA), a single AML rulebook, and a beneficial ownership regime that starts biting in mid-2026. Here's what changes.
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 — the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation — becomes binding on 12 August 2026. It changes packaging design, e-commerce parcels, recycled content, and EPR for every product placed on the EU market.
India's DPDP Act and the long-awaited DPDP Rules 2025 are finally in force, with consent managers and core compliance obligations phasing in through 2026 and 2027. Here's what changes for any business handling Indian data.
CMMC 2.0 enforcement started phasing in during late 2025. If you sell to the DoD — or to anyone who does — here's what the three levels mean and what you need to have in place.
The EU Cyber Resilience Act applies to almost every digital product sold in Europe. Here's what it requires, when it kicks in, and how it affects software, IoT, and connected devices.
NIS2 and DORA are both EU cybersecurity regulations that took effect in 2024-2025. They overlap, they conflict, and they probably both apply to you. Here's how to tell them apart.
Both NIST CSF 2.0 and ISO 27001 are solid cybersecurity foundations, but they're built for different jobs. Here's how to decide which one fits your company.
The US still has no federal privacy law, but 20+ states do. Here's what CCPA, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, and the other major state laws actually require — and where they differ.
A detailed comparison of the EU Medical Devices Regulation and the US FDA 510(k) pathway — covering risk classification, clinical evidence requirements, and global compliance strategies for medical device makers.
Understanding GDPR's extraterritorial reach and its impact on businesses worldwide — from data processing requirements to practical compliance steps for non-EU companies.
A practical guide comparing product labeling requirements in the US, EU, China, Japan, and Canada — covering mandatory marks, language requirements, and safety warnings for exporters.
Everything you need to know about CE marking — from identifying applicable directives to preparing technical files and signing your Declaration of Conformity. A practical, step-by-step guide for manufacturers and exporters.
ISO 42001 is the first international standard for AI management systems. Here's what it covers, why it matters now, and how to get started.
RoHS and REACH both restrict hazardous substances in products sold in the EU — but they work very differently. Here's what each one actually requires and who needs to care.
A comprehensive guide to the essential compliance standards and regulations that SaaS companies must meet when expanding their products globally, including data privacy, security, and industry-specific requirements.
From a well-intentioned privacy law to the most annoying part of browsing the web — how cookie consent became ubiquitous and what the future might hold.
A comprehensive guide to FCC compliance for electronics manufacturers, covering device classifications, SDoC vs Certification procedures, labeling requirements, and avoiding costly mistakes.
A comprehensive guide to navigating digital services tax, VAT/GST obligations, data localization requirements, and GDPR compliance when selling SaaS products internationally.