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Why do I need to keep track of new and updated rules?

Product regulations can be amended, which results in new and updated requirements (i.e., labelling requirements). Further, new regulations are added each year which can also impact your product.

LexDatabase

LexDatabase

The database covers the US, EU, UK, Canada and Australia

Track Upcoming Regulations
Track Upcoming Regulations

You can view upcoming regulations covered by the LexDatabase

View Recent Updates
View Recent Updates

You can view regulations (covered by the LexDatabase) that have been updated in the last 90 days

Receive Email Notifications
Receive Email Notifications

You can track regulations and receive email notifications if we detect an update

Note: As of now, you can create shortlists. The email notification system is expected to be deployed in June 2026 but is not yet functional.

Data / Source Monitoring

This section describes how we keep the LexDatabase updated

Step 1: Track New Regulation Versions (Updates)

Example: EUR Lex (we also track US, UK, Canadian, and Australian sources)

Each month, we manually check all monitored regulations in EUR Lex, eCFR, Legislation.gov.uk, Laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, and Legislation.gov.au. We take the following actions when we find a new version of a regulation:

  • Update the LexDatabase*
  • Update the Compliance Requirements Lists (CRL) entry**

*This flags the regulation as new (0 to 30 days) or recent (31 to 90 days).

**Note that not all CRL entry sources are actively monitored.

Step 2: Monitor New Regulations

Example: EU Official Journal (we also track US, UK, Canadian and Australian sources)

We also monitor official sources each month to identify new regulations that may be relevant to product compliance. If a new regulation is deemed relevant, then we add it to the database (which makes it visible in the LexDatabase and when creating Compliance Requirements Lists).

Note: Not all new regulations are added to the LexDatabase. We add new regulations on a case by case basis.

Step 3: Monthly Report

Download Sample Report (October 2025)

Once the monthly review is completed, you will receive a report summarising:

  • Detected regulation updates
  • Detected new regulation
  • General product compliance news

Sources / Monitoring / Update Methodology

Please read the US / EU / UK / CA / AU Database documents for details on monitored sources, and how we manage updates in the following documents.

US Database
EU Database
UK Database
CA Database
AU Database

Feature Overview

You can find a list of limitations and risks related to LexDatabase in this document.

LexDatabase
What is the LexDatabase?

1. The LexDatabase allows you to search all regulations, directives, and other compliance requirements covered by the Compliance Gate Platform.

2. The LexDatabase items contain the following information:

FAQ Table

3. The LexDatabase can also be used to monitor new and updated regulations, directives, and other compliance requirements.

Note: The LexDatabase items also appear as CRL entries when creating a Compliance Requirements List (CRL).

Note: When a new version is found, we log the date of detection. This in turn triggers the upcoming tag for 30 days, which changes to the recent update tag from day 31 until day 90. Note that a new version is normally detected after the source has been updated, as this review is done manually once per month. As such, these tags do not reflect the date of the new source version. The timeline below provides an example:

  • New source version published: 2026-04-21
  • Our source review (for April 2026): 2026-05-02
  • New version detection date: 2025-05-02
  • New version flag: Visible from 2025-05-02 until 2026-06-02
  • Recent update: Visible from 2026-06-03 until 2026-08-02
How can we use the LexDatabase?

1. The LexDatabase can help you monitor upcoming regulations and track updates.

2. You can filter LexDatabase items:

FAQ Table

3. You can track LexDatabase items which add these to a shortlist. When a new version is detected and logged, you will also receive an email notification (expected in June 2026).

Note: Email notifications can fail to be delivered due to technical errors, firewalls, or rules set by your email provider/server. You should never rely on email notifications alone to stay informed. It is important that you frequently check the LexDatabase and read the monthly reports.

When is the LexDatabase updated?

1. We review sources manually once per month. This process can take place over several days (normally during the 1st and 2nd week of each month).

2. We log the dates of the last check and update the LexDatabase when a new version is detected.

Can we find all upcoming regulations in the LexDatabase?

1. No, you can only find upcoming regulations that have been added to the LexDatabase. We do not claim to cover all regulations in the covered markets.

2. We continue to add regulations to the LexDatabase, which is determined on a case by case basis.

Sources and versions

1. Each LexDatabase item is based on legislation texts and/or official guidance pages/documents.

2. We primarily use data from the following sources:

  • europa.eu
  • EUR Lex
  • eCFR
  • US government agency websites (e.g., CPSC, FCC, FDA, DOE, FTC, and USDA)
  • gov.uk
  • legislation.gov.uk
  • laws-lois.justice.gc.ca
  • legislation.gov.au

3. You can find information about the CRL entry versions, monitored sources, and how we manage updates in the following documents:

Sources and versions / Monthly Review

1. We monitor certain legislation texts and other sources to keep track of new versions of regulatory requirements covered by the LexDatabase.

2. You can learn more about monitored sources and our methodology here:

3. Once the monthly review is completed, you will receive a report summarising:

  • Detected regulation updates
  • Detected new regulation
  • General product compliance news

4. We also monitor news and announcements concerning new regulations and compliance requirements (not already covered by the LexDatabase).

Limitations and risks

You can find a list of limitations and risks related to source monitoring in this document.

How do you keep the database updated?

Please open the US / EU / UK / CA / AU Database documents to learn more about platform updates.

Do you guarantee that the database is always up to date?

No, we cannot guarantee that the database is always up to date as we do not implement changes in real-time. Each month, we review updates from the previous month. As such, LexDatabase items and CRL entries are only updated after sources have been updated.

It is therefore critical that you always take action based on the latest version of the relevant legislation, guidance documents, and other sources.

Further, document templates are only updated during the annual audit.

How are we made aware of news and updates?

1. We normally send a Monthly Report on the 2nd or 3rd Tuesday of each month.

2. You can also view updates in the LexDatabase.

3. You can track regulations which trigger email notifications.

What is the purpose of the Monthly Report?

The Monthly Report is a compilation of compliance news and updates from monitored sources in the US, EU, UK, Canada, and Australia.

It also helps us to decide internally whether we need to update the database.

How does the report benefit us?

The report can help you stay up to date with new and updated compliance requirements, including those that do not result in an update of the database.

How many reports do we receive each year?

You will receive a report each month, for the duration of your subscription.