How to Track Upcoming Regulatory Changes

To effectively monitor the regulatory landscape, it is important to distinguish between laws that are already approved and those that are still in the proposal or discussion stage. Digicomply allows you to track both using specific filters.

Tracking Approved Regulations (Current & Future Effect)

The 'Regulation' post type is designed to cover legislation that is legally published.

• Scope: This includes regulations currently in force as well as those that have been approved but will go into effect at a later date.

• How to Search: If your goal is to find official legal texts, navigate specifically to the REGULATIONS tab in the search tool.

  • Example: Searching for "pesticide" in this tab will return the currently approved regulations for pesticides.

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Monitoring the Legislative Process (Drafts & News)

To spot regulations before they are approved - during the drafting, discussion, or proposal phases    - you need a broader search strategy.

• The Strategy: Use the ALL POSTS tab and combine your keywords with the Topic 'Policies and Laws' and the Post Type 'News'.

• Why? This combination filters for content that mentions your topic in the context of a regulatory effort (e.g., government announcements, NGO reports, or news outlets reporting on upcoming bans).

  • Example: By searching for "pesticides" with these filters, you can spot early discussions about substances selected for future regulation or goals to reduce pesticide use, long before the official law is written.

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Specialized Tools

Beyond general search, specific upcoming changes can also be tracked via:

• Restricted Substances: For specific limits (MRLs).

• Regulatory Guides: For comprehensive market overviews.

• Regulatory Agenda: For a calendar view of expected changes.