Vasanth Kumar
Jul 7, 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of The Compliance Edge, Certivo’s bi-weekly update, where we provide you with the most essential insights, trends, and technology updates that are shaping the future of regulatory compliance and supply chain management.
In this issue, we explore how artificial intelligence is transforming compliance from a bottleneck into a strategic business advantage. From major regulation updates to cutting-edge product features, here’s what you need to know to stay compliant, competitive, and market-ready in terms of regulatory compliance automation and compliance software for manufacturers.
💡 Compliance at the Speed of Business
Compliance delays don’t just create headaches—they cost companies millions in lost revenue, missed market opportunities, and diminished customer trust.
At Certivo, AI-powered compliance is not a roadblock to growth. With AI-powered automation, manufacturers can shift from reactive compliance to proactive readiness:
✅ Automate manual processes
✅ Anticipate regulatory risks
✅ Accelerate time-to-market
Compliance shouldn’t slow you down—it should help you win.
📰 Are You Ready for Prop 65 in 2025?
California’s Prop 65 is entering a new phase of enforcement with expanded substance lists and stricter requirements. For manufacturers, this means increased complexity in supply chain documentation, labelling, and compliance management, as well as the need for specialised compliance software.
Learn how Certivo’s AI-powered compliance platform helps businesses streamline regulatory compliance automation and avoid costly disruptions:
👉 Read the full blog on Prop 65 compliance
🚀 What’s New in Certivo: Product Highlights
We’ve launched powerful new features designed to help your team stay compliant faster and more efficiently:
Bulk Document Processing: Upload, process, and review thousands of compliance documents in minutes.
Supplier Communication Automation: Automate certificate requests, follow-ups, and multilingual outreach—saving your team time and reducing delays in Supply chain compliance solutions
👉 Book a personalised demo to see how these new features can streamline your compliance operations with AI-powered compliance Software CORA.
🔭 Coming Soon: Custom Frameworks for Compliance Your Way
We’re excited to announce Custom Frameworks, an upcoming feature that will allow you to define and apply your regulatory standards directly within Certivo. Whether you follow NADCAP, CE Marking, customer-specific rules, or internal standards, this new capability also empowers you to monitor PFAS and Prop 65 compliance.
🌟 Customer Spotlight: MedTech Manufacturer Cuts Compliance Time by 70%
“Certivo helped us automate certificate collection from over 500 suppliers, cut compliance processing time by 70%, and launch our new product 3 weeks ahead of schedule. We couldn’t have done it without their AI-first approach.”
— Director of Global Quality, Leading MedTech Manufacturer
🔍 Compliance Watch: Key Regulatory Updates
Stay on top of regulatory shifts that could impact your market access:
REACH SVHC Updates: New substances of very high concern have been added—are your products compliant?
PFAS Restrictions: U.S. states are tightening restrictions—ensure your Bill of Materials is up to date, along with PFAS and Prop 65 compliance
EU CBAM Reporting: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism reports are due—Certivo can help you prepare.
🎙️ Supply Chain Certified Podcast: From Bottlenecks to Launchpads
In Episode 4 of Supply Chain Certified, Certivo CEO Kunal Chopra discusses how AI is helping manufacturers eliminate compliance delays and accelerate their time to market in Supply chain compliance solutions
🛠 Certivo Tip: Save Time with Bulk Uploads
Did you know? With Bulk Document Processing, Certivo users can upload and process thousands of documents simultaneously, eliminating repetitive manual work and accelerating compliance reviews. It also streamlines Compliance software for manufacturers.
👉 Need help? Contact our team
📺 Featured Webinar Replay: Tanked AI Investments—Why Most Fail & What Smart Leaders Do Differently
In this must-watch LinkedIn Live replay, Certivo CEO Kunal Chopra and Eva Karnaukh of Voice2Me.ai break down why 90% of AI investments fail—and how the most successful organisations avoid the trap.
🎯 Key Takeaways:
Why tool-first thinking kills AI ROI
The importance of executive AI literacy
How execution-driven teams build AI that works
🎤 Upcoming Event: Certivo LIVE at The Assembly Show
Join Kunal Chopra live at The Assembly Show for an exclusive session on how AI is transforming compliance into a launchpad for growth.
📅 Date: October 21–23, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00–9:35 AM
📍 Location: The Assembly Show (In-Person)
🔗 Stay Connected with Certivo
Compliance isn’t just a cost—it’s your competitive edge. Let’s make it work for you.
Vasanth Kumar
Vasanth is a skilled Compliance Engineer with over five years of experience specializing in global environmental regulations, including REACH, RoHS, Proposition 65, POPs, TSCA, PFAS, CMRT, EMRT, FMD, and IMDS. With a strong academic foundation in Chemical Engineering from Anna University, he brings a deep technical understanding to compliance processes across complex product lines.
Vasanth excels in analyzing Bills of Materials (BOMs), evaluating supplier declarations, and ensuring regulatory conformity through meticulous review and risk assessment. He is highly proficient in supplier engagement, adept at interpreting material disclosures, and experienced in preparing customer-ready compliance documentation tailored to diverse global standards.
Known for his attention to detail, up-to-date regulatory knowledge, and proactive communication style, Vasanth plays a critical role in maintaining product compliance and advancing sustainability goals within fast-paced, globally integrated manufacturing environments.