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Consumer goods manufacturer strengthens regulatory tracking
A global stationery leader uses C2P to centralize regulatory tracking, improve confidence, and support market access.
1835
Founded
150+
Countries
3000+
Chemicals managed
Background
This global leader has been a pillar of the stationery industry for nearly two centuries, growing from a traditional manufacturer into a modern brand with digital tools in its product lines. With a vast global market presence, regulatory compliance is a key priority and sales driver for the board.
The Challenge
The company’s senior leadership had a clear mandate for the team: find a solution to mitigate against regulatory misses.
- Their current process, which relied on individual local subsidiaries manually tracking changes through newsletters and webinars, was proving to be a significant risk.
- The compliance team acknowledged that they were “missing a lot” of critical regulatory information, which was a major concern for a company operating in so many markets.
- They sought an automated, reliable system to replace their slow, manual process and ensure they could keep up with the constant stream of changes, safeguarding their reputation and market access.
The Solution
The company sought a strategic partner to provide a comprehensive regulatory intelligence platform, and ultimately chose C2P. This decision was based on C2P’s ability to serve as a central focal point for all their regulatory tracking needs, effectively automating a previously burdensome manual process.
The platform’s capabilities were specifically tailored to their requirements:
- Automated Regulatory Tracking: C2P took away the daily burden of monitoring, providing a single source for real-time updates and ensuring the team was always aware of new and proposed regulations.
- Comprehensive Coverage: The platform offered a robust database to manage a wide array of compliance topics critical to their diverse product portfolio.
- Expert Guidance: The software, combined with expert support, provided the confidence needed to navigate complex and specialized regulatory areas.
The Benefits
By partnering with C2P, the company realized substantial and strategic benefits, directly impacting key compliance leaders like the Head of Group Quality Management and the Manager of Product Safety:
- Proactive Product Safety: C2P provided unparalleled clarity and confidence in mission-critical areas C2P’s targeted regulatory tracking ensures they can proactively meet these rigorous standards.
- Streamlined Compliance for a Diverse Portfolio: With a product range that includes everything from pencils to digital pens, the company’s team needed to manage thousands of chemicals. C2P’s system now helps them effectively manage over 3,000 chemicals, a task that was nearly impossible manually.
- Enhanced Preparedness for Peak Season: The company’s busiest period, “Back to School” time of the year, requires flawless logistics and compliance. C2P’s automated tracking and risk mitigation ensures their products are ready for the market, avoiding costly delays during this crucial sales window.
- Confidence for Leadership: By centralizing their regulatory intelligence, the team gained the ability to report accurate, real-time data to their board. As the Head of Group Quality Management commented, “C2P provides a focal point for all our regulatory tracking needs.”
- Mitigated Risk: C2P’s automated tracking capabilities effectively addressed the company’s primary concern, replacing the risky, manual process with a reliable solution that eliminates the fear of “missing a lot” of key regulations.
Key Regulations Impacting Their Industry
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Implementing list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, 2025.
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