Follow the Rules! Presented by Karen Lintz Director, Regulatory Services Wercs Professional Services

The WERCS Software Flexible Configurable Tailored to your needs System automation

Rule Writing Consistent language on all MSDSs Consistent across all authors Consistent across all business units

Rule Writing Efficiency Resource application Increased automation Liability protection

Types of Rules Type A – Component based –For individual components, including weight percents Type B – Phrase, value, or symbol based –If Type C – Multiple component based –For two components, including weight percents Type D – Calculation based –Temperature conversions

Types of Rules Type E – Unnamed component based –Target organs, waste codes Type F – Regulatory tracking based –List of chemicals Type G – Formulation based –RoHS compliance Type H – Custom based programs

Rule Type A Rules driven by a CAS number Weight percents may also be used

Rule A Type E – Unnamed component based –Target organs, waste codes Type F – Regulatory tracking based –List of chemicals Type G – Formulation based Type H – Custom based programs

Rule Type E Regulatory lists not driven by a CAS number Driven by text

Rule Type F Driven by inclusion on a regulatory list –Defined by regulation –Defined by user Easy way to handle lists of chemicals

Conclusion Rules increase efficiency Maximize resources Decrease errors and omissions Move toward automation optimization