Welcome to Assent’s Quarterly Innovation Spotlight! Every quarter, we bring you our latest product advancements designed to simplify compliance, improve supplier collaboration, and future-proof your business against regulatory shifts.
This quarter, we’re excited to share major new solutions that support your sustainability and compliance programs. From tackling complex new packaging laws to addressing urgent deforestation requirements, our team has built tools that help you stay ahead, cut through complexity, and drive real results. We’ve also rolled out several platform enhancements that make supplier engagement smoother and compliance reporting faster. Let’s dive into what’s new this quarter!
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Solution: Packaging Compliance
Packaging compliance in North America is becoming more and more complex, with new U.S. state laws (like California SB54) and Canada’s Federal Plastics Registry creating overlapping reporting requirements. Companies now face challenges like tight deadlines, fragmented rules, and scattered supplier data.
Assent’s new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) solution brings order to this complexity. We’ve partnered with leading experts at Lorax to deliver a full-service offering that helps you:
- Engage suppliers at scale with structured packaging surveys that capture material types, weights, PCR content, and volumes
- Validate and manage data centrally so you can trust the accuracy of your submissions
- Generate PRO-ready reports for U.S. state programs and the Canada Plastics Registry, complete with fee estimations and audit trails
You can choose between a survey-only module (for teams managing compliance in-house) or the full solution, which combines supplier outreach, data validation, report preparation, and fee estimation in one streamlined workflow.
The business value is clear: fewer headaches, reduced compliance risk, and more cost savings through packaging optimization. For manufacturers across industries, from automotive to electronics, this solution is a fast path to meeting urgent deadlines while building a scalable program for the future.
Check out our new EPR Packaging software here.
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Solution
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) sets a new global standard for sustainability, requiring companies to prove that products are legally produced and do not contribute to deforestation. With steep penalties (up to 4% of EU revenue) for non-compliance, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Assent’s EUDR solution makes compliance manageable with scalable, audit-ready workflows that help you:
- Identify in-scope products with expert guidance and due diligence support
- Collect part-level supplier data, including production country, geolocation, traceability evidence, and risk assessments
- Analyze deforestation risk using geolocation data, even inferring details when suppliers can’t provide them
- Submit due diligence statements (DDS) directly to the EU Information System with a clear audit trail
- Track supplier readiness and risk through dashboards that give you actionable insights
This solution not only addresses urgent compliance needs but also strengthens your supply chain sustainability program. For in-scope companies, it’s a powerful way to meet 2025–2026 deadlines with confidence, protect revenue, and demonstrate leadership in responsible sourcing.
Learn more about how the new EUDR Solution keeps you compliant.
Other Exciting Updates
- AI Forethought Chat
Our new AI-powered chat is live! No matter where you’re working in the Assent platform, it instantly answers common supplier and customer questions with info from our help center, boosting supplier response rates and helping you work more efficiently.
- Metal Sourcing
Our Metal Sourcing solution now helps identify risks tied to China’s export restrictions on rare earth elements, adding coverage for over ten new metals and expanded survey capabilities.
- Quick Declare
Suppliers can now reuse past declarations when regulations update. By confirming only new changes, they save time and increase response rates, giving you faster access to compliance data.
- Substance List Updates
We’ve updated our solutions — including Proposition 65, EU REACH SVHC, and PFAS Identification — to reflect the latest regulatory lists, so your solution is always aligned with what you need to remain compliant.
Conclusion
At Assent, innovation isn’t just about keeping up with regulations. It’s about giving you the tools to lead with confidence. From simplifying packaging compliance to strengthening sustainability due diligence, these updates help you meet today’s challenges while preparing for tomorrow.
We’re excited to continue building solutions that make supply chain sustainability management easier, smarter, and more impactful. Stay tuned for our next Innovation Spotlight, and in the meantime, explore the details of these updates and see how they can support your business.
