Aljoša Kous – BENS CONSULTING
“THE RISING TIDE” OF CHEMICAL REGULATIONS
As the paint and coatings industry continues to innovate, it also faces an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. From GHS to OSHA, CLP, CHA, and REACH, compliance requirements are tightening each year. This creates a growing challenge for manufacturers and distributors who must balance technical excellence with strict regulatory demands. For companies with small compliance teams—sometimes as few as two people—the stakes are high. What happens when one of these key employees goes on extended leave or leaves the company entirely?
The process of finding and training a replacement can leave you exposed to regulatory risks, missed deadlines, and potential fines. Worse yet, fragmented systems for SDS, TDS, and label management can slow down operations and frustrate clients.
THE HIGH COST OF FRAGMENTED DATA SYSTEMS AND BAD DECISIONS
Over the years, many companies have approached regulatory challenges as a series of isolated problems, solving each one as it arises without a broader, long-term strategy. This reactive mindset has led to a patchwork of fragmented systems – Excel for formulations, separate software for SDS authoring, another for TDS, labels in Word or InDesign, and transportation documents within an ERP system.
While this approach might have worked in the short term, it often results in companies becoming hostages of their own past decisions. Reversing these choices is not only expensive but also disruptive, leading to a cycle of patching and fixing that drains resources and slows growth. This is a costly habit. Companies often resist changing their systems because they fear the short-term pain of transition more than the long-term impact of inefficiency. But in today’s market, where regulations are only getting more complex, clinging to old systems isn’t just inconvenient – it’s a strategic mistake.
A SMARTER, UNIFIED APPROACH TO COMPLIANCE
SDS authoring isn’t just about ticking boxes for GHS, OSHA, CLP, ECHA, or REACH. It’s about delivering accurate, real-time data that every department in your business can rely on:
– End Users – Need reliable, accurate safety information to handle chemicals safely.
– Sales Teams – Rely on precise, up-to-date technical documents to close deals.
– Logistics Departments – Must have accurate labels and transportation information to avoid accidents and regulatory fines.
This is where Allchemist and Chemius come in. Allchemist helps you formulate products while calculating their cost-effectiveness, giving you a clear view of your profit margins. Chemius ensures your SDS, TDS, and labels are always compliant, accurate, and ready for audit. Plus, with API connectivity, you can share the same SDS, TDS, and label data directly on your website without any manual work. This means your customers and partners always have access to the latest information without delays or data inconsistencies – a major advantage in today’s fast-paced market.
We originally built these tools to reduce the workload of our internal chemical consultants by 70%. If it works for us, it can work for you too. Imagine this: for the price of a VW Golf, you get the driving experience of a Ferrari. That’s the level of efficiency and performance we aim to deliver.
DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE PAIN IS UNBEARABLE
Don’t wait until you have to pay a fine or someone gets sick. Sometimes, prevention is better than waiting until the last day. Especially if you can save up to 70% on compliance costs. For example, if you are using software for 6,000 euros per year and still losing time, switching to Chemius with the Regulatory Dashboard upgrade can reduce your costs to 2,760 euros per year – nearly half as much, with better efficiency and fewer headaches.
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE, NOT JUST IN COMPLIANCE
Scaling without the right compliance tools is a risky strategy. By adopting solutions like Chemius and Allchemist, you can turn regulatory complexity into a competitive advantage, ensuring your business is more resilient, efficient, and prepared for the future.
Don’t just look at chemical compliance as a cost – look at it as an investment in your company’s future. With the right approach, it can be the foundation of your long-term success.
