Why Managed IUCLID Services Are the Key to Regulatory Readiness
As Europe accelerates its transition to IUCLID-based regulatory systems, many organisations are discovering just how complex compliance management can be. Whether preparing biocides dossiers for the 2026 deadline or compiling microplastics reports due in 2026–2027, the challenge is the same: navigating a powerful but unforgiving system.
At Penman Consulting, our Managed IUCLID Services are designed to turn that complexity into clarity, providing expert-led data management, validation, and submission support that keeps your organisation compliant, consistent, and confident.
IUCLID: Essential, Evolving, and Unforgiving
IUCLID provides the structured framework regulators rely on to assess chemical and product data. While IUCLID enables harmonisation, it’s far from simple to maintain. Validation errors, mismatched CSRs, server issues, rejected dossiers, and regular ECHA updates are just some of the challenges companies face in their IUCLID management and compliance.
Each dossier must meet rigorous completeness checks. Data consistency across product families, substance records, and Summaries of Product Characteristics (SPCs) is non-negotiable. Even minor discrepancies between datasets, versions, or linked documents can lead to rejection, costing both time and resources.
Compounding the challenge, IUCLID evolves rapidly, with multiple updates each year introducing new formats and validation rules. Migration between versions demands constant vigilance. Without a clear change-management process, errors can cascade quickly through an organisation’s entire data set.
The Case for Managed IUCLID Services
Penman Consulting’s Managed IUCLID Services were developed to remove this burden from in-house regulatory teams. We combine deep regulatory and scientific expertise with technical precision to ensure that every aspect of your IUCLID management, from data validation to submission, is handled with accuracy and control.
Our managed service includes:
- Expert-led dossier management – Preparation, structure, and validation by IUCLID specialists with decades of regulatory experience.
- Data consistency and version control – Centralised datasets eliminate duplication and maintain alignment across all submissions.
- Secure hosting and maintenance – IUCLID environments are hosted and maintained within our Active Steward™ platform, providing enterprise-grade security (ISO 27001 / SOC 2) and full traceability.
- Automated migration and updates – We manage IUCLID releases and version transitions, preventing downtime and validation errors.
- Integrated support for CHESAR – When exposure assessments are required, CHESAR integration ensures seamless alignment with IUCLID data.
The result is a streamlined, auditable, and reliable compliance process, freeing your team to focus on scientific and strategic priorities rather than technical maintenance.
Expertise That Goes Beyond Data Entry
IUCLID isn’t just a database; it’s a dynamic regulatory system that requires a deep understanding of both the science and the submission process. Penman Consulting’s regulatory experts are active participants in the development and implementation of EU and OECD data standards. This insight allows us to anticipate challenges before they become delays and to implement best practices that keep your dossiers compliant and submission-ready.
Built for Confidence and Continuity
Whether you’re managing a single dossier or coordinating a multi-member consortium, our Managed IUCLID Service scales to your needs. Every dataset, update, and submission is tracked within Active Steward™, providing a clear audit trail and full visibility across your organisation.
You gain not just compliance, but confidence that your data is complete, consistent, and under control.
Partner with the Experts
With the 2026 IUCLID transition for biocides on the horizon, preparation must begin now. Penman Consulting’s Managed IUCLID Services offer the structure, security, and expertise to ensure your organisation is ready.