Draft Certified Regulatory Compliance
Professional Certification Scheme
(CRCPCS)
A globally oriented personnel certification framework for professionals in chemical regulatory affairs, product compliance, stewardship, and regulatory governance — aligned with ISO/IEC 17024:2012.
The Regulatory Representatives and Managers Association (RRMA) is pleased to announce the release of the draft Certified Regulatory Compliance Professional Certification Scheme (CRCPCS) documents for public consultation and stakeholder feedback.
The published documents are preliminary draft versions intended solely for stakeholder review, technical comments, and consultation purposes prior to finalization of the scheme.
RRMA invites comments and recommendations from regulatory professionals, industry experts, certification bodies, academic institutions, regulators, manufacturers, importers/exporters, and other interested stakeholders
Documents Available for Public Consultation
Documents Available for Public Consultation
Important Notice
The documents published for public consultation are preliminary draft versions intended solely for stakeholder review and feedback purposes.
These documents do not constitute final certification requirements, accreditation criteria, legal obligations, or binding commitments and remain subject to revision following stakeholder consultation, technical review, and governance approvals.
All intellectual property rights relating to the scheme documents remain the exclusive property of RRMA. Reproduction, circulation, or distribution of the draft documents is permitted only for review, consultation, and feedback purposes with appropriate acknowledgement to RRMA. © RRMA 2026 . All Rights Reserved.
About the Scheme
The Regulatory Representatives and Managers Association (RRMA) proudly announces its plan to launch a Certified Regulatory Compliance Professional Certification Scheme (CRCPCS) — a globally oriented personnel certification framework developed specifically for professionals engaged in chemical regulatory affairs, product compliance, stewardship, and regulatory governance.
Developed in alignment with the principles and requirements of ISO/IEC 17024:2012 — Conformity Assessment — General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons — CRCPCS establishes a structured, competency-based mechanism for the independent assessment and certification of regulatory professionals across chemical and allied industries.
CRCPCS represents a significant milestone in the evolution of professional recognition within the regulatory affairs sector and is among the first internationally structured certification schemes dedicated specifically to chemical regulatory compliance professionals.
The Scheme has been developed in response to the growing global demand for qualified professionals capable of interpreting and implementing increasingly complex regulatory obligations relating to chemicals, sustainability, product safety, environmental protection, market access, and responsible supply chain management.
By establishing harmonized competency requirements and impartial certification processes, CRCPCS seeks to strengthen professional credibility, industry confidence, regulatory consistency, and responsible chemical management practices across jurisdictions.
Why the Scheme is Important
The global regulatory environment governing chemicals and products has become increasingly dynamic, interconnected, and compliance driven. Organizations today operate within a landscape shaped by evolving regulatory expectations, sustainability requirements, international trade obligations, and increasing stakeholder scrutiny.
- Chemical safety and risk management
- Hazard communication and classification
- Product stewardship and sustainability
- Environmental and occupational health and safety
- Supply chain transparency and due diligence
- Import/export and market access compliance
- Product-specific and sector-specific regulations
- Responsible sourcing and sustainability reporting
As regulatory frameworks continue to expand globally, organizations face growing challenges across multiple jurisdictions.
Despite the strategic importance of regulatory affairs functions, there has historically been limited availability of globally aligned, competency-based certification systems dedicated specifically to professionals in chemical regulatory compliance.
- Establishing internationally benchmarked competency standards
- Promoting professional recognition, credibility, and trust
- Supporting industries in identifying qualified regulatory personnel
- Strengthening compliance culture and governance systems
- Encouraging continual professional development and lifelong learning
- Enhancing confidence among regulators, industries, customers, and stakeholders
The Scheme represents an important step toward the professionalization and global harmonization of regulatory competence within the chemical and product compliance sectors.
Purpose of the CRCPCS
The primary objective of CRCPCS is to independently assess and certify the competence of professionals involved in regulatory affairs, product compliance, chemical safety, sustainability, and related regulatory disciplines.
The scheme is designed to:
- Establish a transparent and credible competency evaluation framework
- Validate professional knowledge, technical capability, and practical regulatory competence
- Promote consistent interpretation and implementation of regulatory requirements
- Support organizations in strengthening compliance governance systems
- Enable recognition of competent professionals through approved Personnel Certification Bodies (PrCBs)
- Encourage ethical, scientifically sound, and responsible regulatory practices
Who Will Benefit from the Scheme
- Regulatory Affairs & Compliance
- Product Stewardship
- Chemical Safety & Toxicology
- EHS and Sustainability
- Product Compliance & Market Access
- Import/Export Regulatory Management
- Consulting & Advisory
- Research, Training & Academia
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Specialty Chemicals
- Consumer Products
- Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
- Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Agrochemicals & Fertilizers
- Electronics & Electrical Equipment
- SMEs & Industrial Products
- Regulatory Authorities
- Certification & Conformity Bodies
- Training Organisations
- Academic & Research Institutions
- Industry Associations
- Supply Chain Programs
Key Features of the Scheme
CRCPCS has been developed with strong emphasis on impartiality, technical credibility, transparency, and international relevance.
About RRMA
The Regulatory Representatives and Managers Association (RRMA) is a non-profit professional association dedicated to advancing competency, professional excellence, and capacity building in the field of chemical regulations and regulatory compliance.
RRMA works toward strengthening responsible chemical management practices through professional development initiatives, technical guidance, training programs, competency frameworks, and certification-related activities.
Consultation Documents — Open for Review
The following documents have been published by RRMA for public consultation. Please review these documents and submit your feedback via the Submit Feedback tab. The consultation period closes on 20 july 2026
Certified Regulatory Compliance Professional Certification Scheme (CRCPCS)
Public Consultation Feedback Form
The Regulatory Representatives and Managers Association (RRMA) invites stakeholders, industry experts, certification bodies, academia, regulatory authorities, employers, and interested parties to provide comments on the draft Personnel Certification Scheme documents released for public consultation.
The purpose of this consultation is to ensure that the certification schemes are:
- technically robust and industry-relevant;
- fair, transparent, and practical for implementation;
- aligned with applicable regulatory and professional expectations;
- consistent with the principles of ISO/IEC 17024:2012;
- developed through an open and impartial stakeholder consultation process.
RRMA welcomes constructive comments, recommendations, and technical inputs on all aspects of the draft scheme documents including competence requirements, eligibility criteria, examination methodology, recertification requirements, ethics provisions, and scheme governance mechanisms.
Please complete this form and submit your comments before the consultation deadline. Separate forms may be submitted for different scheme documents, if required.
Consultation Period: From 22-05-2026 to 20-07-2026
Please submit the completed feedback form along with supporting documents (if any) to:
Email: info@rrma-global.org (Subject Line: Public Consultation Feedback – RRMA Certification Scheme)
Late submissions may not be considered during the current consultation cycle. RRMA reserves the right to review, consolidate, accept, or reject comments based on technical relevance, regulatory considerations, and scheme objectives.
The draft scheme documents circulated for public consultation are preliminary working drafts issued by RRMA solely for stakeholder review and consultation purposes. These documents are subject to revision, amendment, or withdrawal based on comments received during the consultation process and subsequent technical review.
The draft documents do not constitute final certification requirements, accreditation criteria, contractual obligations, regulatory guidance, or legally binding instruments. RRMA does not guarantee that any recommendation or comment received will be incorporated into the final version of the scheme documents.
All intellectual property rights relating to the scheme documents remain the exclusive property of RRMA. Reproduction, circulation, or distribution of the draft documents is permitted only for review, consultation, and feedback purposes with appropriate acknowledgement to RRMA.
© RRMA 2026. All Rights Reserved.
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