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Expected increase in services required for product compliance
A summary of selected revealing survey results from our chemicals management and control survey.
Earlier this year we surveyed hundreds of chemicals management and control professionals around the world in our annual study. We’ve now analyzed the results, which you can find in detail in the free-to-download fifteenth edition of the Global Service Providers Guide from Enhesa Product Intelligence. In the meantime, take a peek at some of the key insights from those who have shared their experiences within the industry.
Outsource for experts in compliance
This year, 65% of respondents indicated that they anticipate an increase in services required for product compliance over the next five years, and 64% anticipate an increase in regulatory interpretation over the next five years.
Consultancy for expertise and software solutions is the norm. Only 10% of respondents never commission consultants and only 20% have never commissioned IT & software solutions, reinforcing the premise that third-party expertise is necessary for the vast majority of teams managing chemicals management and control.
With this in mind, the most important factors when selecting a new supplier are; ‘expertise of key staff’ according to 81% of respondents and ‘in-depth knowledge of country-specific regulations’, as stated by 76% of respondents.
The outlook for chemicals professionals
This year’s Guide also analyzes the recruitment and employment realities of working in the sector.
We found that an increasing number of professionals, 19%, feel less secure across all roles (up from 12% recorded last year), with a quiet year reported for recruitment during 2024, although in 2025 there is optimism of anticipated growth and opportunities. The Guide breaks down average salaries by job function – access the guide to see the details.
In Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East in 2024 there were increases in pay but in North America and Asia-Pacific there was a fall in average salaries. While 51% of respondents indicate that the number of chemicals management and control professionals employed by their organization was unchanged for 12 months, 35% reported an increase.
Despite geopolitical upheaval and increases in product costs, overall, the future is looking positive for chemicals management and control professionals.
Access the results in detail
For more information, details and a range of informative content packed with insights into the chemicals management and control industry, download the full Guide.
