# Automated regulatory compliance check

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> Freight forwarders, customs declarants, and compliance teams use automated regulatory compliance checks to screen every shipment systematically against applicable rules – sanctions and embargo lists, dangerous goods regulations, rules of origin, and import or export prohibitions.

Freight forwarders, customs declarants, and compliance teams use automated regulatory compliance checks to screen every shipment systematically against applicable rules – sanctions and embargo lists, dangerous goods regulations, rules of origin, and import or export prohibitions. The system matches shipment data (goods type, value, parties involved, origin and destination country) against stored rule sets and databases; discrepancies generate automatic alerts or block the transaction pending manual review. Unlike periodic manual spot-checks, the verification runs on every transaction in real time. This lowers liability exposure, enables early detection of export control violations, and helps companies meet their documentation obligations towards regulatory authorities.

**Source:** [https://www.sas.com/en_us/insights/articles/regulatory-compliance.html](https://www.sas.com/en_us/insights/articles/regulatory-compliance.html)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Automated regulatory compliance check |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 101 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://www.sas.com/en_us/insights/articles/regulatory-compliance.html |

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