Digital technology firm RiConnect unveils its 2026 catalogue featuring Digital Product Passports as a Service to enhance transparency, regulatory compliance, and sustainability efforts across high-risk sectors amid evolving global standards.
RiConnect Inc., a digital technology company specialising in cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS), has released its highly anticipated 2026 catalogue, presenting a comprehensive overview of its compliance and traceability soluti...
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ons designed for high-risk industries. Under the tagline, “The Compliance Accelerator for OSHA (U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and HSE (UK Health and Safety Executive),” the 12-page document highlights RiConnect’s commitment to real-time asset monitoring, data residency, and transparent operations—framing traceability as the core driver of compliance.
Steven Hong, president of RiConnect, emphasised the transformative vision behind the catalogue, noting that compliance is “not the finish line, but the starting point for transformation.” He articulated that accelerating compliance unlocks greater value for executives and safety leaders by delivering trusted data to enable confident decision-making, fostering transparent collaboration, and building digital foundations that support sustainability goals on a global scale. The company positions compliance as shifting from a regulatory burden to a strategic advantage for industries where failure is not an option.
The catalogue particularly addresses the increasing regulatory pressures faced by sectors such as oil and gas, where evolving standards render traditional paper-based compliance methods unsustainable. Challenges including audit difficulties, fragmented documentation, and poor traceability are outlined as critical pain points that RiConnect’s suite of SaaS products seeks to resolve through digital innovation.
A standout feature of RiConnect’s recent development is the introduction of Digital Product Passports (DPP) integrated within their SaaS offering, forming a novel concept named Digital Product Passports as a Service (DPPaaS). This cloud-based model presents a more accessible and cost-effective means of managing product lifecycle data, including material composition, energy performance, maintenance guidelines, and recycling information. The DPP system aligns closely with the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which mandates sustainable product standards aimed at enhancing recyclability, energy efficiency, and overall circularity.
Industry data and regulatory updates reveal that ESPR is a critical legal framework supporting global digitalisation and sustainability efforts. RiConnect’s DPPaaS approach not only ensures compliance but also serves as a catalyst for increased transparency and resource efficiency in product management. Speaking on this integration, Hong highlighted the everyday challenges faced by operational teams in high-risk environments, stating that his company’s extensive global engagement with oil, gas, and energy firms has shaped RiConnect’s understanding of these persistent issues.
In line with its market outreach, RiConnect recently secured a three-year headline sponsorship at LiftEx, the UK’s premier materials handling event, to raise awareness of its compliance and traceability technologies, including DPP and its Compliance Management System (CTSN). This strategic partnership aims to assist industries in adapting effectively to the ESPR and other evolving regulatory landscapes.
Further reinforcing trust in its solutions, RiConnect has introduced an authorisation logo, ‘Powered by RiConnect DPP,’ allowing manufacturers to visibly certify their products’ compliance with EU sustainability regulations. This mark serves as a clear indicator of a company’s dedication to regulatory adherence, sustainability goals, and the adoption of cutting-edge digital solutions, enhancing product transparency in the marketplace.
Technological advancements by RiConnect also include enhanced asset tracking through integration with QR code scanning and RFID hardware compliant with ISO15693 standards. These capabilities streamline complex workflows and bolster compliance management, ensuring asset safety and traceability from manufacturing through to retirement. The SaaS platform enables all stakeholders—asset owners, manufacturers, distributors, and inspectors—to access real-time safety and compliance information, improving operational efficiency and reducing risks.
RiConnect’s 2026 catalogue and associated innovations reveal an ambitious agenda: to reposition compliance from being a bureaucratic obligation to a foundation for trust, resilience, and sustainable growth. Their offerings illustrate a deep understanding of the regulatory environment’s evolving demands and provide practical, digital tools to meet these with agility and confidence. As industries navigate stringent compliance standards and sustainability imperatives, RiConnect’s pioneering digital ecosystem appears well-positioned to support companies seeking not only to comply but to thrive.
Source: Noah Wire Services
