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In today’s business landscape, many companies operate in a heavily regulated environment where strict compliance is essential. The consequences of non-compliance can be severe, ranging from substantial fines, legal liabilities, reputational damage, and even the loss of business. Hence, it is vital for companies to take a proactive approach towards managing their compliance obligations to … Read more

Nimonik inc. is pleased to announce an expansion of its regulatory, standards and news compliance coverage. Nimonik customers can now consult more documents, add it to their compliance obligations register, track them for changes and convert the regulations into audits.  New Content Country: United States Jurisdiction: California Topics: EHS topics Document Types: Legislation Industry Sectors: … Read more

Why worker safety are important Audits and inspections contribute to the occupational health and safety of workers by identifying hazards and unsafe conditions in the workplace. While they are a critical part of a safety program, they do not replace a robust safety program. It is also important to not confuse audits and inspections. One … Read more

Sustainability Accounting Standards (now part of IFRS) for consumer goods are important because they provide a framework for measuring and reporting on the sustainability performance of companies in the consumer goods industry. These standards help companies to identify and manage their sustainability risks and opportunities, and enable investors and other stakeholders to assess their sustainability … Read more

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 ensure they meet all their obligations.  However, to successfully implement ISO 37301, organizations must be aware of the pitfalls that … Read more

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 face an increasing number of legal, regulatory, and voluntary obligations. Managing these obligations is essential for organizations to ensure they … Read more

ISO 37301 Blog Post Series ISO 37301 replaces and improves on ISO 19600, what are the key differences? ISO 19600 and ISO 37301 are both standards that provide guidance on compliance management systems. However, there are several key differences between the two standards.  Requirements, not guidelines: now certifiable ISO 19600 provides guidance on the establishment, … Read more

ASME has recently announced that 9 ASME standards have been reaffirmed.  This is a normal result of a 5-year review cycle that is the norm in the U.S. standards developing community.  However, each organization manages the process a bit differently.  So customers at my company, Document Center, often want to know how an ASME reaffirmation impacts their … Read more

In the rapidly changing and dynamic world, keeping abreast of current standards and regulations is paramount to success. Accuris and Nimonik – Document Center Inc. are two companies that specialize in providing businesses with the resources and tools needed to stay compliant and innovative. Accuris (formerly IHS), offers access to Industry Standards in print, pdf … Read more

The focus of this webinar is to zoom in on how Generative AI is transforming the landscape of regulatory analysis. While Generative AI tools have become everyday companions for personal creativity whether it’s enhancing images, creating captivating videos, or simply providing entertainment, the spotlight now turns to the less explored avenue – its role in … Read more

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 facilities, teams and locations can add to the challenge.  Reg Auditor by Benchmark Gensuite solves this problem by offering a … Read more

AMS 2485, “Coating, Black Oxide,” has just been updated.  This is one of the most popular plating specs, used by companies around the world.  The new Revision L replaces AMS 2485K from 2008.  The spec has actually be in use since 1948. This Aerospace Material Specification covers the black oxide coatings used on various parts. … Read more

AMS 2700 Revision E, “Passivation of Corrosion Resistant Steels,” has just been released.  The new edition replaces AMS 2700 Revision D which was released back in July of this year.  The specification covers the requirements for a process to assure removal of free iron or other less noble contaminants from the surfaces of corrosion resistant steel … Read more

AMS 2750, Aerospace Material Specification, is now on Revision F. If you are still holding off to update your library, you should know that Revision F is a complete rewrite of the standard and you will need it to stay compliant. Because it is a rewrite, there is no change bars edition to accompany this … Read more

AMS 5662, AMS 5663 and AMS 5666 have all been updated!  The new revisions for these nickel alloy material specs are here now at Document Center Inc.  The specifications cover corrosion and heat-resistant nickel alloy in specified forms.  Each of the 3 new revisions stems from the usual SAE 5 year review.  Similar areas in … Read more

When AMS-C-26074 (titled Coatings, Electroless Nickel, Requirements for) was released to replace MIL-C-26074 and then subsequently was canceled and then inactivated, it caused a great deal of confusion among users of the document.  In order to help you understand the current situation, here’s the revision path for the documents and information on what’s current now. The last issue of MIL-C-26074 was Revision E, … Read more

AMS-C-26074 Cancellation Revision C has just been issued.  Titled “Electroless Nickel Coatings,” the specification covers the requirements for electroless (autocatalytic chemical reduction) deposition of nickel-phosphorous alloy coatings on metal and composite surfaces. The document replaced MIL-C-26074 for all users except for NAVSEA Nuclear personnel.  With this cancellation, users are directed to AMS-2404 for replacement purposes … Read more

ANSI Z245.1 has just been updated and the 2017 Edition is available from Document Center Inc. now.  The update is titled Mobile Wastes and Recyclable Materials Collection, Transportation, and Compaction Equipment – Safety Requirements.  This morning was our garbage collection day and I followed our garbage guy down the street as I was heading to work. … Read more

ASSE sets the standard on fall protection and they’ve recently announced two new revisions for the ANSI Z359 series of standards.  So if your company or organization wants to protect it’s employees, you’ll want to keep up with the new releases in this series.  The most recent updates are for the ANSI/ASSE Z359.4 and the … Read more

ANSI/ASSE Z117.1, “Safety Requirements for Confined Spaces,” has just been updated.  ASSE recently released the ANSI adopted 2016 Edition of this important safety standard.  This update replaces the previous 2009 Edition, which is now withdrawn (obsolete).  It deals with safety issues pertaining to employees working in confined spaces, and in particular “permitted” confined spaces.  Since … Read more

AS 13001 has just been updated.  The new Revision A has a change in the title.  It’s now Delegated Product Release Verification Training Requirements.  You may be more familiar with this as Supplier Self Release verification training.  The new Revision A is available from Document Center Inc. in paper format, for pdf download, and as part … Read more

Are you AS 9100 certified?  Looking for assistance with process risk management?  SAE has just released the new AS 13004 for you!  It’s titled Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Control Plans.  It is in line with and supports the use of AS 9100, AS 9102, AS 9103 and AS 9145.  It gives you … Read more

The new standard AS 6171 has just been released from SAE.  Its full title is, “Test Methods Standard; General Requirements, Suspect/Counterfeit, Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Parts”.  This standard is available now from Document Center.  You can buy it in either hard copy format or for PDF download.  AS 6171 will provide you with a framework … Read more

ASTM F1886, “Standard Test Method for Determining Integrity of Seals for Flexible Packaging by Visual Inspection,” has just been updated.  The new 2016 edition will replace the 2009 edition, which is now obsolete.  This standard will outline basic guidelines you should follow when visually inspecting the seals on your packages.  It’s available now from Document … Read more

ASTM F2413, Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective (Safety) Toe Cap Footwear, has been updated.  The new 2017 Edition replaces the previous 2011 Edition, which is now obsolete.  I reviewed the previous edition in my September 1, 2011 Post on the ASTM F2412 and ASTM F2413.  This is an extensive, technical update to this important … Read more

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 proposals are broadly applicable to any regulatory agency. Giles outlines how most regulations, particularly environmental ones, are written with minimal … Read more

Nimonik inc. is pleased to announce an expansion of its regulatory, standards and news compliance coverage. Nimonik customers can now consult more documents, add it to their compliance obligations register, track them for changes and convert the regulations into audits.  New Content Country: Brazil Jurisdiction: São Paulo (State) Topics: EHS topics Document Types: Legislation Industry … Read more

For all of you in the medical device field, the BS EN 980 (Official English language edition of EN-980) “Symbols for use in the labelling of medical devices” has been a must-have in your conformance documentation collection.  Now the European standard has been withdrawn and replaced by the new 2012 issue of BS EN ISO … Read more

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.

Join us on January 18th, 2023 at the Wildrose North Conference Room of Sheraton Eau Claire at 255 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary, AB T2P 5C2, in Downtown Calgary, AB with Virtual Option for a day of discussion, learning and exchange on compliance issues in the Oil & Gas sector. This one day event is open … Read more

On 18th January 2023, Nimonik Inc. hosted the inaugural “Calgary Oil & Gas Regulatory and Standards Compliance Day”; the first event in an ongoing series outlining emerging regulatory changes and compliance management solutions. This one-day event aimed to facilitate the discussion of compliance issues and regulatory frameworks applicable to the oil & gas industry. Agenda … Read more

Bringing regulations and standards together for Valentine’s day! Join us for an informal event to discuss access and management of regulatory information and engineering industry standards. This Valentine’s day, Nimonik is bringing people together to mingle and exchange best practices around compliance to standards and regulations. Thursday, February 13th 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (MST) … Read more

By Ramzy Yakan I had the pleasure of attending and representing Nimonik at the Canect conference in Toronto last week. The conference was a great learning experience and many interesting speakers took the stage including our very own Jonathan Brun. Here are some valuable items I learned: A company on its compliance journey must consider the … Read more

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 of Justice, Carnival decided to embark on a journey to make their compliance management program world-class. This post summarizes some … Read more

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.  Canadian enviroOSH competitors offer similar services, but each alternative has its advantages and disadvantages. A robust compliance partner helps prepare your company for future and foreseeable compliance and regulation changes. … Read more

Join us for a day of insightful and interactive discussion with the Canada Energy Regulator. Date: September 20th, 2023 Location: Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel Address: 110 9th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5A6 Gathering Time: 9:00 AM Presentation Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Agenda Speakers Andrew Benson Andrew Benson is the Canada Energy Regulator’s … Read more

The Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) (formerly National Energy Board NEB) is currently reviewing the Onshore Pipeline Regulations (OPR). Nimonik has been working with this regulation and many Oil & Gas midstream companies for years, it is great to see the regulator updating it. The CER just released its initial report on the feedback it has … Read more

ChatGPT from OpenAI has garnered significant attention from various sectors, including academia and journalism, with opinions ranging from excitement about its potential uses to concerns about information integrity and skilled workers’ displacement. Nimonik has been investigating the implications of this new AI tool for regulatory compliance and will be discussing them in a series of … Read more

In an era where regulatory compliance, industry standards, and geographical regulations can make or break a business, finding a trustworthy platform to guide your journey is paramount. Whether operating in a single industry or juggling multiple sectors across various regions, these systems can be your lifeline.  But with numerous options on the market, how do … Read more

Auditors and environmental, health and safety (EHS) professionals in the United States have a number of options for legal compliance tools. EHS legal compliance is a complicated beast, but it could best be divided into two tasks: staying up to speed on requirements and periodically conducting compliance audits and inspections. Both parts require a deep … Read more

Happy New Year to everyone! We list upcoming workshops, webinars, conferences and recent blog posts & product updates.

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 for embedding compliance in the organization’s behavior. Noncompliance can lead to legal consequences, while integrity and adequate compliance contribute to … Read more

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 March 21st 2016: “This acquisition will allow Nimonik to offer a fully integrated compliance solution with both regulatory content and … Read more

In the summer of 2023, Accuris (formerly IHS) quietly acquired Techstreet from ASME. At the time of writing, no public announcement had been made, which is odd for a deal of this size (about 70 M). At the time of the acquisition Accuris / IHS revenues were estimated at 350 M USD and Techstreet at … Read more

Creating exceptions to regulations is a recipe for disaster. If you can bypass a regulation with a special permit, what is the point of regulation? In the province of Quebec, home to 8 million people, it recently came to light that a refinery has been emitting arsenic above recommended levels for years. Their permit to … Read more

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 strategic expansion move. Agenda:

ECO IMPACT 2023 is back live and in-person. This event aims to broaden your horizons, elevate your skills, and celebrate the best and brightest certified environmental professionals in Canada. During these 2 days, you will be able to:  Our CEO, Johnathan Brun, will speak on a panel, “The Big Shift: From Boomers to Gen Y … Read more

Here’s another example of a new ISO release being adopted as an EN standard, replacing a European document in the process.  EN 473 (sold in the official English language edition as BS EN 473), “Non-destructive testing. Qualification and certification of NDT personnel. General principles,” has been withdrawn in favor of the new EN ISO 9712. … Read more

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 advantages and disadvantages. A robust compliance partner helps prepare your company for future and foreseeable compliance and regulation changes. The … Read more

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 costly penalties.This article examines the latest trends in EHS regulations and provides insights into how businesses can adapt and thrive … Read more

In the ongoing effort to combat air pollution and promote environmental sustainability, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently issued a supplemental proposal aimed at reducing air pollution in the oil and natural gas industry. This move reflects the agency’s commitment to addressing the environmental challenges posed by these sectors. In this blog post, we’ll … Read more

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 this blog post, we’ll dive into what it means to embrace sustainable development through ESG initiatives and show you how … Read more

Major judgment today in Europe by Carl Malamud and the European Commission. The judgment basically states that free public access to standards incorporated into European law is legitimate.Please note, I am not a lawyer. By my quick take is that Malamud won on all counts. The trend towards making standards incorporated by reference freely available … Read more

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, it can be challenging to stay ahead and ensure your company is meeting all necessary standards. Having a compliance management … Read more

FED-STD-595, Colors Used in Government Procurement, has been officially cancelled.  The Cancellation Notice 2 for Revision C has been released and can be purchased from Document Center Inc. if needed.  The cancellation makes the transition to the AMS-STD-595 official.  All procurement using the FED-STD-595 should now be made using the AMS-STD-595 instead. You will note … Read more

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 the financial contribution of the CER, BCER, AER and Saskatchewan MER, Canadians are provided with no fee access to CSA … Read more

Transition of CERCN & EHSRA TO NIMONIK NEWSLETTER is complete It gives us great pleasure to announce that both of Templegate’s compliance publications, Canadian Environmental and Regulatory Compliance News (CERCN) and Environmental, Health and Safety Regulatory Alerts (EHSRA), are fully integrated into the Nimonik service and software products offered by Nimonik inc., – a Canadian-owned company … Read more

Integration determines the difference between good and great. If you pick up a physical product, you can detect if it is high quality or a cheap item that risks falling apart. The quality of the materials can be felt and touched with the hand, the joints and connectors can be quickly tested, the flex, the … Read more

Excerpts Una Jefferson: So would you begin by just telling me a little bit about who you are and what you do? Mark Heilig: Absolutely. I’m the Director of Operations for Globe Performance Solutions which is a division of a not-for-profit Globe foundation of Canada, based in Vancouver, known for the Globe conference and trade … Read more

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 with industry regulations and standards. Compliance management is necessary regardless of the type of business you operate. You risk getting … Read more

What is Compliance Management? Compliance management ensures a business follows all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. It involves identifying and assessing compliance risks, implementing policies and procedures to address those risks, and monitoring and reporting on compliance activities. Effective compliance management helps companies avoid legal and financial risks and maintain their reputation and credibility. … Read more

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 before legal or financial consequences arise. A compliance audit comprehensively reviews a company’s operations, policies, and procedures. It covers many … Read more

IEC 60812 Edition 2.0, BS EN 60812:2006, AIAG’s FMEA Standard, and SAE-J-1739 all provide standards users with information on how to identify the potential for system elements to fail.  Failure is the loss of the ability of an item to provide its required function. By using a FMEA standard, the designer may be able to … Read more

As part of our commitment to fostering EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) excellence, our dedicated Nimonik team based in China hosted an insightful offline seminar in the vibrant city of Shanghai on May 26, 2023. We were honored to have three senior experts in the EHS industry to share the following topics: Throughout the seminar, … Read more

By Ramzy Yakan and Jessica Babikian Recently, we had the pleasure of attending the Spring 2024 CANECT Environmental Compliance and Due Diligence Training Event, a premier conference offering courses for environmental practitioners. Our experience at this event, along with conversations with industry professionals, provided us with significant insights into the state of environmental compliance across … Read more

Complying with industry standards is not merely a matter of compliance, it’s a fundamental requirement for businesses aiming to maintain their reputation and competitiveness. Most products and processes have a relevant industry standard that you must follow. We are committed to continuously enhancing our regulatory content. Our library has recently been updated with a significant number of … Read more

ISO 10993-6, “Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 6: Tests for local effects after implantation,” has just been revised.  The new 36-page 3rd Edition is dated 12/1/2016.  It is available now from Document Center Inc. in paper format, for pdf download and as part of our enterprise-access service Standards Online.  It is a technical … Read more

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 economy. It covers all industries and subjects from manufactured products and technology to environment, health and safety. There are many … Read more

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 of formats.  It covers various symbols and language you can use to protect the IP that is imbedded in your … Read more

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 world to change their approach to compliance management. ISO recently introduced a unified compliance management system, 19600. This standard has … Read more

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, maintaining, and improving an effective compliance management system (CMS) within an organization. The standard was published in 2021 and is … Read more

ISO 7153-1, “Surgical Instruments — Materials — Part 1: Metals” was recently updated.  It will replace the 2nd edition, last released in 1991.  One major change to the document is that its scope has been broadened to include a variety of metals used in surgical instruments, as well as stainless steel.   This new 3rd … Read more

ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres – Salt spray tests, has just been revised.  The new 4th Edition is dated this month and is available from Document Center Inc.  You can get a copy in either paper format or for pdf download.  This revision replaces the previous 3rd Edition from 2012 (now obsolete). Here at … Read more

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has unveiled significant updates to its management standards, reaffirming its commitment to addressing climate change. Announced in February, these revisions mark a pivotal shift in organizational climate action, aligning with the ISO London Declaration and reflecting ISO’s evolving approach to sustainability. Key Changes and Consequences  Under the updated standards, … Read more

You know it had to happen!  Cloud computing is the “hot” technology area and here come the standards!  However, if you’re responsible for developing contracts or fulfilling them, you’re glad of it.  And the new standards I’ll review today cover the basics you need.  ISO/IEC 17788, “Information technology – Cloud computing – Overview and vocabulary,” … Read more

ISO/TR 10993-22 has just been released.  It’s titled Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 22: Guidance on nanomaterials.  This important new addition to the 10993 series is available now from Document Center Inc.  It can be purchased in paper format, for pdf download, and as part of our enterprise Standards Online subscription service. Nanomaterials are … Read more

Nimonik Cocktail Event Nimonik will host a cocktail event at 5 PM on November 14th. The event is open to the public, no CANECT registration required. This event will celebrate the acquisition of Templegate publications by Nimonik and allow environmental compliance professionals to exchange around a glass of wine.  About CANECT At Nimonik, we are … Read more

Webinar Recording Webinar Slides Additional Resources Case Study: Implementing an advanced global auditing program at GKN Driveline a Tier-1 supplier Internal Quality Audit Best Practices based on the ISO 9001: 2015 Trascript JONATHAN: Good morning everyone and welcome to Nimonik’s Quality Webinar series. Very happy and safe Halloween to all of you. This webinar this … Read more