Software and Tools for Market Access

Compliance management software enables organizations to stay current with evolving regulations and maintain access to global markets. It centralizes essential compliance tasks, such as monitoring regulatory changes, managing documentation and tracking certification status, so teams can stay organized and minimize risk.

UL Solutions Global Compliance Management (GCM) platform is designed to support market access for companies of all sizes. It offers:

• Real-time regulatory intelligence tailored to your products and markets
• A 360° view of compliance obligations across geographies and product lines
• Streamlined documentation management to support audits and recertification
• Expert insight to guide decision-making from design through product launch

By bringing these tools together in one platform, GCM helps reduce risk, improve oversight and support market access strategies worldwide.

UL Solutions Global Compliance Management (GCM) software addresses several risks that can delay product launches or disrupt market access. 

Key risk areas include:

Missed certification expirations – GCM provides proactive alerts and tracking to help prevent compliance lapses that could delay or result in the loss of access to critical markets.

Unnoticed regulatory changes – Automated monitoring and expert oversight help you respond to new or evolving requirements, such as voluntary standards becoming mandatory, before they impact your products.

Additional risks GCM can help manage:

• Disorganized or incomplete documentation that complicates audits or renewals
• Lack of visibility across teams or regions, leading to gaps in oversight
• Unmet requirements in new or unfamiliar markets
• Overreliance on manual workflows and the occurrence of human error
• Reputational harm caused by compliance failures

With centralized tracking and expert-driven insight, GCM supports a more reliable and coordinated approach to global compliance.

Yes. The UL Solutions Global Compliance Management (GCM) platform is continuously updated using both automated regulatory scanning tools and the expertise of over 500 UL Solutions experts who participate in more than 1,300 global standards panels and technical committees.

This dual approach helps capture updates to laws, standards and requirements across industries and markets. Whether it’s a new regulation, a change to an existing one or a shift from voluntary to mandatory compliance, GCM helps keep your team informed and ready.

Users also have access to an “Ask an Expert” feature, which allows direct communication with our global network of specialists for tailored guidance.

UL Solutions Global Compliance Management (GCM) platform is designed to be user-friendly, with multiple training and support options depending on your needs:

• Self-guided onboarding – A library of videos, manuals and how-to resources makes it easy to explore features and get up to speed at your own pace.
• In-app support – Use the help button for quick answers from an automated assistant or request support from a human representative.
• Live virtual training – Available for multi-market customers who want more in-depth onboarding or tailored sessions for their teams.

This flexible support model enables teams to learn efficiently and access help whenever needed.