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Top global EHS regulatory changes – September 2025

By: Cheryl Wong Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in September 2025. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 30 countries and 400 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative …

Proposed EHS regulatory changes – September 2025

By: Cheryl Wong This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada, the United States, and the European Union. Nimonik monitors EHS legislation, regulations and standards in over 30 countries and 400 …

Implementing an Industry Standards Subscription — Starter Guide

Implementing an industry standards subscription can significantly benefit your organization by ensuring engineers, testers, and team members have access to the critical information they need. Making the transition from single purchases (retail) to an organizational …

ASTM Standards Subscription and Access Options

Accuris (formerly IHS and Techstreet), recently announced that they will no longer offer ASTM standards as of the end of 2026. This is big news, since the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) is a …

Top global EHS regulatory changes – August 2025

By: Cheryl Wong Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in August 2025. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 30 countries and 400 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative …

Proposed EHS regulatory changes – August 2025

By: Cheryl Wong This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada, the United States, and the European Union. Nimonik monitors EHS legislation, regulations and standards in over 30 countries and 400 …

Potemkin Compliance, Powered by AI

After working in the compliance space for nearly 20 years, it is clear that a lot of company compliance agendas emulate a Potemkin village.  Potemkin village: A construction, either literal or figurative, that intentionally creates …

Top global EHS regulatory changes – July 2025

By: Cheryl Wong Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in July 2025. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 30 countries and 400 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative …

Proposed EHS regulatory changes – July 2025

By: Cheryl Wong This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada, the United States, and the European Union. Nimonik monitors EHS legislation, regulations and standards in over 30 countries and 400 …

Top global EHS regulatory changes – June 2025

By: Cheryl Wong Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in June 2025. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 30 countries and 400 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative …

Proposed EHS regulatory changes – June 2025

By: Cheryl Wong This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada, the United States, and the European Union. Nimonik monitors EHS legislation, regulations and standards in over 30 countries and 400 …

Top global EHS regulatory changes – May 2025

By: Cheryl Wong Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in May 2025. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 30 countries and 400 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative …

Proposed EHS regulatory changes – May 2025

By: Cheryl Wong This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada, the United States, and the European Union. Nimonik monitors EHS legislation, regulations and standards in over 30 countries and 400 …

Top global EHS regulatory changes – April 2025

By: Cheryl Wong Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in April 2025. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 30 countries and 400 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative …

Proposed EHS regulatory changes – April 2025

By: Cheryl Wong This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada, the United States, and the European Union. Nimonik monitors EHS legislation, regulations and standards in over 30 countries and 400 …

What is a Legal Register?

Learn how to build an effective regulatory change management framework to navigate evolving laws, reduce compliance risks, and maintain operational efficiency while avoiding fines and reputational damage.

Webinar: How to Buy Industry Standards

Nimonik invites you to an exclusive webinar. Nimonik experts will discuss purchasing engineering industry standards and manage compliance. Learn how subscription models compare to retail options and discover how to navigate the complexities of industry …

Regulatory Compliance and Update Service Buy Canadian

As trade tensions mount, Nimonik wanted to issue a small note to indicate that Nimonik inc. is a Canadian business primarily owned by Canadians that offers access to regulatory information for over 30 countries and …

Industry Standards Subscription Buy Canadian

As trade tensions mount, Nimonik wanted to issue a small note to indicate that Nimonik inc. is a Canadian business primarily owned by Canadians that offers access to Industry Standards from over 60 publishers, including, …

Book Recommendation: Next Generation Compliance by Cynthia Giles

By: Jonathan Brun (CEO at Nimonik) I recently finished reading the fantastic book Next Generation Compliance by former EPA officer Cynthia Giles. While the book focuses on environmental regulations, most of its recommendations, ideas, and …

Standards and the Law

Cary Coglianese has written an excellent paper on the interaction between Industry Standards and the Law. His main points are as follows: In short, standards and law are married – whether we like it or …

Document Center Acquisition and Integration Plan

Nimonik expands into the United States with acquisition of Document Center, an industry standards reseller. Join Jonathan Brun and Kyle Bach as they discuss the integration process and enhanced features awaited by subscribers in this …

FREE CSA Group Oil & Gas Standards Incorporated by Reference

The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) has collaborated with the Western Regulators Forum (WRF) to make oil and gas standards more accessible to Canadian industry. The WRF is made up of the following regulatory authorities: Through …

ISO 14001 Compliance Obligations

As the world’s largest developer of voluntary international standards, ISO (The International Organization for Standardization) aims to promote global material exchanges and mutual assistance, as well as to expand cooperation in knowledge, science, technology and …

ESG Sustainability: Building a Better Future

The ability of companies to balance economic growth and adopt ethical and sustainable practices has become a non-negotiable for companies that want to keep up with the changing expectations of consumers and investors alike. In …

Environment Health Safety Regulations: Latest Trends

Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations are constantly evolving. With new technologies, industries, and environmental concerns emerging, keeping up with the latest trends in EHS regulations is crucial for businesses to remain compliant and avoid …

Exploring EHS Management Platforms: Red-on-Line vs. Nimonik

Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) management can be a complex task, especially when it comes to keeping up with regulatory compliance and mitigating risk within your organization.  With constant changes in regulations and compliance requirements, …

How to Develop an Effective Compliance Audit Process

A compliance audit process is crucial to any business that wants to ensure it follows all relevant laws and regulations. These audits help companies identify areas where they may fall short and take corrective action …

How Compliance Software Can Benefit Your Business?

One of the primary benefits of a compliance program is ensuring you operate within legal boundaries and mitigate potential risks or penalties. The advantages of using compliance software is the ability to become fully compliant …

How to Successfully Implement ISO 37301

ISO 37301 is a standard that helps organizations ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while upholding ethical and social responsibilities. Implementing ISO 37301 can be a challenging but rewarding process for organizations looking to …

How to Transition from Obligation Management to Managed Obligations

Obligation Management and Managed Obligations – the two concepts that are often confused, but have distinct differences. This article outlines how to differentiate them to effectively manage your obligations. In today’s complex business environment, organizations …

Compliance Management Systems — ISO/FDIS 37301 Checklist

Compliance is essential for a successful and sustainable organization. A comprehensive compliance management system can help organizations comply with laws, regulations, and industry standards. Leadership, core values, and a positive culture of compliance are crucial …

ISO 37301 Compliance Management Systems – Key Elements

This new standard updates and replaces ISO 19600 and provides an excellent framework for compliance management in a modern organization. Introduction ISO 37301 is an international standard that sets out the requirements for establishing, implementing, …

Top global EHS regulatory changes – January 2023

Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in January 2023. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative changes for specific …

Right size your compliance management software solution

Organizations often purchase too much technology in the hopes it will solve their problems. The other extreme are organizations who do not implement anything out of fear of cost and complexity.  Introduction A new Nimonik …

Case Study Notes: Carnival Cruise Lines Compliance Journey

Introduction Carnival Cruise Lines has a history of rough seas when it comes to environmental compliance programs. With over 60 million dollars in fines and after being placed in monitorship by the United States Department …

Alternatives to Reg Auditor by Gensuite Benchmark

Compliance with ever changing EHS regulations can feel like a non-stop marathon. With regulations constantly shifting and varying by location, staying on top of everything can be overwhelming. Managing audits and corrective actions for multiple …

Compliance is culture

Compliance is fundamentally a systems problem that sits on top of a culture problem. In this 1986 interview with Richard Feynman, the famed Nobel physicist explains what led to Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. To explain …

ENHESA Competitors Complete Review

Having a compliance management partner allows you as a company to be ahead and know all the regulations and compliances your company needs to meet. ENHESA competitors offer similar services, but each alternative has its …

ISO 19600 – Compliance Management System

Most organizations have a siloed approach to compliance with environmental, safety, quality, community engagement and other departments managing their compliance issues separately. Increasing fines, penalties and criminal proceedings for non-compliance are driving organizations around the …

The 4 Key Types of EHS Regulations and Standards

EHS regulations and EHS standards exist to ensure organizations in specific industries maintain environmental compliance and workplace safety standards. The purpose of these regulations and standards is to incite behavior that would not otherwise occur …

AISC 325 Steel Construction Manual 15th Edition is here!

AISC 325, the Steel Construction Manual, has just been updated!  The new 15th Edition is available now from Document Center Inc.  The new update replaces the previous 14th Edition from 2011, which is now obsolete.  Included …

What ever happened to MIL-STD-2154?

What ever happened to MIL-STD-2154, Inspection, Ultrasonic, Wrought Metals, Process for?  Actually, the standard was picked up by SAE International.  It was renumbered AMS-STD-2154 and has been an active standard ever since.  Since the AMS-STD-2154 …

Free Checklists for ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016

Nimonik works with a number of automotive companies and their suppliers. One of the recurring challenges we hear about is ensuring quality control across operations and across OEMs who are clients of the parts companies. …

What does ASTM reapproved mean?

What does ASTM reapproved mean?  This is one of those questions that many folks who are new to standards have.  The answer is simple, but it is an opportunity to discuss the administrative side of …

ASTM F1980 2016 Medical Device Packaging

ASTM F1980, “Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices,” has been updated.  The new 2016 Edition is available now from Document Center Inc.  You can purchase it online in paper …

ISO 14001 Legal Compliance Obligations Register

What Does a Great ISO 14001 Compliance Obligations Register Look Like? Nimonik has seen hundreds of ISO 14001 Compliance Obligations Registers and they seem to come in all shapes and sizes. Whether your organization is ISO 14001:2015, …

ISO 16016 Updated – Protecting your IP

ISO 16016, “Technical product documentation – Protection notices for restricting the use of documents and products,” has just been updated.  The 2nd Edition released this month is now available from Document Center Inc. in a number …

Conformance Check is part of Nimonik

Conformance check Inc., a Etobicoke-based software company specialized in legal compliance regulatory analysis, is now part of Nimonik, a standards and regulatory compliance software solutions company. Jonathan Brun, founder and CEO of Nimonik stated on …

AMS-STD-595 replaces FED-STD-595

FED-STD-595, “Colors Used in Government Procurement,” has just been replaced by AMS-STD-595 of the same title.  It is important to note that the new publication does not contain any color chips yet.  It is just …

UL 50 and UL 50E updated – Electrical Enclosures

UL 50 and UL 50E, the two essential UL standards on Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, have just been updated.  Here’s a quick review of each of these two important publications and their changes: UL 50, …

DEF STAN 03 Series now AMS 03 Series

DEF STAN standards are released by the U.K. Defence Standardization Program, part of the U.K. Department of Defence.  The DEF STAN 03 series has been an important documentation series for military/defense manufacturing companies.  However, like …

AMS Titanium Specifications Updated

Recently a series of Aerospace Material Specs have been revised.  These updated AMS Titanium Specifications all reflect a major review of these documents by the SAE AMS G Committee on Titanium and Refractory Metals.  We’ll …

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