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Sr. Regulatory Compliance Specialist and Team Leader

Kelly C. Bugiera

Principal Subject Matter Expert

New York, USA

Specializing in research and monitoring US state and federal, as well as global, regulatory and legislative developments, with a focus on product safety, chemicals in products, ESG topics, circular economy, and right to repair.

Steady, thoughtful leadership in compliance helps our customers understand complex regulations in order to make practical decisions while supporting safer, more sustainable products. When crucial knowledge is shared through subject matter expertise and thought leadership, it builds confidence and strengthens our culture of responsibility and trust.

Kelly C.’s Biography

Kelly specializes in research and monitoring US state and federal legislative and regulatory activity across product and topic coverage areas. She also works on special customer consulting and assessment projects covering international standards and regulatory developments. Her areas of focus include chemicals in products, product safety, and circular economy topics such as right to repair.

In addition, Kelly leads a team of regulatory analysts and specialists based in both the EU and the US.

Areas of Expertise

  • Circular Economy
  • Chemicals in Products
  • Chemicals Management
  • Product Safety
  • Anti-Bribery and Corruption
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Drinking Water
  • ESG
  • US State and Federal Requirements

More About Me

Passions & Perspectives

My strong background in product compliance and safety, including product-related injury research, stems from a passion for ensuring that goods are safe for people and sustainable for our environment. My experience reflects a commitment to using regulatory insight and research to improve how products are designed, tested, and brought to market, while recognising that our customers face the challenge of staying compliant in a constantly evolving regulatory landscape.

Experience Highlights

    • Led a team of information and compliance professionals at a consumer product testing laboratory for over 28 years
    • Managed and produced content for an international regulatory and compliance database
    • Researched international regulations and standards for a wide range of consumer products
    • Provided consultation to global manufacturers and retailers on testing and product safety compliance