At Michelman, our approach to regulatory compliance goes far beyond merely responding to new requirements as they arise. We recognize that staying ahead is essential, not only to ensure compliance but also to foster trust and exemplify leadership in our industry.
With an extensive and experienced team of specialists located around the world, our regulatory team continuously monitors regulatory bodies, assesses the trends in industry consortiums, engages with customers regarding anticipated compliance needs, and evaluates how suppliers can help support compliance with new regulations. This comprehensive approach helps us anticipate regulatory shifts and develop timely solutions. Launching our line of fully formulated microplastic free seed coatings, prior to regulatory deadlines, is one example of our proactive approach to product development. We deliver solutions that not only comply with regulations but also perform at the highest industry standard.
We are deeply engaged in monitoring legislative trends and news across the globe. This proactive stance is driven by the understanding that regulations, in particular those related to sustainability and environmental impact, are evolving rapidly. For example, within the European Union, initiatives like the Green Deal have set ambitious sustainability goals, promoting green chemistry, the design of safer chemical products and processes, and driving regulatory action on microplastics and other substances of concern.
We remain engaged with the ongoing political and industry discussions, understanding that this regulatory environment will continue to shift. Our internal teams work together — regulatory, technical, and marketing — using pending legislative developments to help shape product development efforts, ensuring our products meet current and anticipated standards.
The process of adapting to regulatory change is lengthy, often taking many years. For seed coatings, regulatory transition periods are intentionally extended to allow industries time to adapt. Our foresight means we start developing compliant formulations years in advance — delivering tested, field-trial-ready solutions to our customers so they are poised to comply with pending regulations.
This commitment to regulatory foresight and innovation reflects our core ethos: we don’t wait for change; we prepare for it. By integrating regulatory insights into our product development and fostering collaboration across departments, we are setting a standard of trustworthiness and technological advancement. Our goal isn’t just compliance, but leading the industry in sustainable, high-performance solutions that are compliant to anticipated regulations.
