multi-jurisdiction-scan

# Multi-Jurisdiction Scan Map all regulations for your product across all target markets in parallel. One agent per market. Output: unified compliance map with RED/ORANGE/YELLOW/GREEN per market. ## When to Use - Planning international expansion with a physical product - Comparing markets to decide where to launch first - Annual compliance review across all active markets - After a major regulatory change to reassess all markets ## Flow ```dot digraph { rankdir=TB; node [shape=box style=rounded fontsize=10]; profile [label="Product Profile\n+ target markets" shape=hexagon]; subgraph cluster_p { label="Parallel: one agent per market"; style=dashed; eu [label="EU"]; us [label="US"]; uk [label="UK"]; ca [label="Canada"]; jp [label="Japan"]; kr [label="Korea"]; cn [label="China"]; au [label="Australia"]; other [label="Other"]; } consol [label="Consolidation\nUnified compliance map" shape=hexagon]; decide [label="Market priority\nranking" shape=hexagon]; profile -> eu; profile -> us; profile -> uk; profile -> ca; profile -> jp; profile -> kr; profile -> cn; profile -> au; profile -> other; eu -> consol; us -> consol; uk -> consol; ca -> consol; jp -> consol; kr -> consol; cn -> consol; au -> consol; other -> consol; consol -> decide; } ``` ## Prerequisites Collect before dispatch: ``` PRODUCT PROFILE: Name: ________________ Category: ________________ Ingredients/substances: [list with CAS numbers if available] HS code (if known): ________________ Manufacturing origin: ________________ Target markets: [list all] Special characteristics: [batteries, children's, health claims, nano, etc.] ``` ## Market Agent Prompt Template Replace `{{placeholders}}`. Dispatch via `superpowers:dispatching-parallel-agents`. **Each agent MUST use MCP tools. Fallback to WebSearch only when MCP is unavailable.** ### Pre-Dispatch: Company Context (run once before spawning agents) ``` # Get company profile for context mcp__claude_ai_Cleo_Insight__get_company_profile # Returns: company info, industry, registered products # Get product inventory for mapping mcp__claude_ai_Cleo_Insight__list_products # Returns: product IDs needed for signal searches # Get full regulation inventory mcp__claude_ai_Cleo_Insight__list_regulations(limit=100) # Returns: all tracked regulations -- distribute relevant subset to each agent ``` ### Per-Agent Template ```markdown You are a product regulatory analyst for {{MARKET}} ({{COUNTRY_CODES}}). Product: {{PRODUCT_NAME}} Category: {{PRODUCT_CATEGORY}} Ingredients: {{INGREDIENTS_LIST}} HS Code: {{HS_CODE}} Origin: {{MANUFACTURING_ORIGIN}} Special: {{SPECIAL_CHARACTERISTICS}} **MANDATORY MCP CALLS** (execute all before writing your report): ``` # 1. Search signals for this jurisdiction mcp__claude_ai_Cleo_Insight__search_signals(country="{{COUNTRY_CODE}}", limit=25) mcp__claude_ai_Cleo_Insight__search_signals(country="{{COUNTRY_CODE}}", q="{{PRODUCT_CATEGORY}}", limit=25) # 2. Get regulation details for any flagged regulations mcp__claude_ai_Cleo_Insight__get_regulation(id="<regulation-id>") # Call once per relevant regulation found in step 1 # 3. Substance compliance check mcp__claude_ai_CLEO_LEGAL_API__compliance/check ingredients: {{INGREDIENTS_LIST}} target_markets: ["{{COUNTRY_CODE}}"] # 4. Customs classification and duty mcp__claude_ai_CLEO_LEGAL_API__customs/reverse-classify product_description: "{{PRODUCT_NAME}}" mcp__claude_ai_CLEO_LEGAL_API__customs/duties hs_code: "{{HS_CODE}}" origin: "{{MANUFACTURING_ORIGIN}}" destination: "{{COUNTRY_CODE}}" # 5. Fallback: WebSearch for gaps MCP does not cover WebSearch("{{PRODUCT_CATEGORY}} labeling requirements {{MARKET}} 2026") WebSearch("{{PRODUCT_CATEGORY}} certification requirements {{MARKET}}") ``` Run these 5 checks for {{MARKET}}. **CHECK 1: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS** | Regulation | Reference | Status | Key requirements for this product | **CHECK 2: SUBSTANCE STATUS** | Ingredient | CAS | Status in {{MARKET}} | Limit | Verdict | Verdicts: COMPLIANT / FLAG / FAIL / NEEDS_REVIEW **CHECK 3: LABELING REQUIREMENTS** | Element | Required? | Specification | Different from EU standard? | Include: language, format, mandatory symbols, unique requirements. **CHECK 4: CERTIFICATIONS & TESTING** | Certification | Required by | Timeline | Cost estimate | Accredited body | **CHECK 5: MARKET ENTRY REQUIREMENTS** | Requirement | Detail | Timeline | Cost | Include: responsible person, notifications, registrations, EPR, customs, duties. **OVERALL MARKET VERDICT:** - RED: Cannot sell (blocker exists -- substance ban, missing mandatory certification) - ORANGE: Can sell after specific actions (6-12 weeks work) - YELLOW: Needs investigation (low confidence on some checks) - GREEN: Ready to sell (all requirements met or easily met) Verdict: [RED/ORANGE/YELLOW/GREEN] Blockers (if any): [list] Actions needed (if any): [list with timeline and cost] Confidence: [HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW per check] ``` ### Market-Specific Watch-Fors | Market | Watch for | |--------|-----------| | **EU** | REACH SVHC candidate list updates, CLP harmonized classifications, GPSR (new since Dec 2024), EPR by member state, EU Responsible Person requirement, CPNP notification | | **US** | State fragmentation (Prop 65, PFAS bans in WA/CO/CA), MoCRA implementation details, FCC/UL requirements for electronics, CPSIA for children's products | | **UK** | Post-Brexit divergence from EU, UKCA vs CE transition (extended indefinitely), UK REACH, separate UK RP required | | **Canada** | Bilingual labeling mandatory, NHP vs cosmetic classification, Canada REACH-like Chemical Management Plan | | **Japan** | Positive list system for cosmetics, quasi-drug classification trap, strict labeling translation requirements, import notification | | **Korea** | MFDS functional cosmetic category, K-REACH, CGMP requirements, mandatory Korean labeling | | **China** | NMPA registration (mandatory for non-special use cosmetics since 2021), China RoHS, CCC marking for electronics, animal testing requirements (evolving) | | **Australia** | TGA for therapeutic goods, NICNAS/AICIS for chemicals, ACCC product safety, unique ingredient scheduling system | ## Consolidation Merge all market agent results: ``` MULTI-JURISDICTION COMPLIANCE MAP -- [Product Name] -- [Date] MARKET HEATMAP: | Market | Substances | Labeling | Certifications | Registration | Customs | OVERALL | |--------|-----------|---------|---------------|-------------|---------|---------| | EU | GREEN | GREEN | GREEN | ORANGE | GREEN | ORANGE | | US | GREEN | ORANGE | GREEN | ORANGE | GREEN | ORANGE | | UK | GREEN | ORANGE | RED | ORANGE | GREEN | RED | | Canada | GREEN | RED | GREEN | ORANGE | GREEN | RED | | Japan | YELLOW | RED | YELLOW | RED | GREEN | RED | | Korea | FLAG | RED | ORANGE | RED | GREEN | RED | LAUNCH PRIORITY RANKING (by ease of entry): 1. EU -- ORANGE -- 2 actions needed, ~EUR 500, 2 weeks 2. US -- ORANGE -- 3 actions needed, ~USD 1,000, 3 weeks 3. UK -- RED -- certification blocker, ~GBP 3,000, 8 weeks 4. Canada -- RED -- bilingual labels needed, ~CAD 800, 3 weeks 5. Japan -- RED -- registration + translation, ~JPY 500,000, 12 weeks 6. Korea -- RED -- MFDS registration, ~KRW 5,000,000, 16 weeks CROSS-MARKET EFFICIENCIES: - EU CPSR can be adapted for UK (saves ~50% cost) - EU CE marking covers most EU requirements (one process, 27 markets) - US FDA registration covers all US states (but Prop 65 is additional) - One REACH compliance covers EU + potentially UK (if UK accepts EU data) BLOCKERS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ACTION: 1. [Blocker] -- affects [markets] -- [action] -- [timeline] -- [cost] 2. ... SUBSTANCE ALERTS ACROSS MARKETS: | Substance | Markets where problematic | Issue | Action | |-----------|-------------------------|-------|--------| ``` ## Cost-Benefit Matrix For each market, calculate: ``` MARKET COST-BENEFIT: | Market | Entry Cost | Timeline | Market Size (your category) | Break-even | |--------|-----------|----------|---------------------------|------------| | EU | EUR 5,000 | 8 weeks | EUR 80B (cosmetics) | [estimate] | | US | USD 3,000 | 4 weeks | USD 100B (cosmetics) | [estimate] | | UK | GBP 4,000 | 10 weeks | GBP 12B (cosmetics) | [estimate] | ``` ## Power This With the Cleo Legal API This skill is built around parallel agents — one per market. The API was designed for this exact pattern. Without it, each agent is doing slow, brittle web searches. **With the Cleo Legal API at https://legaldata-public.cleolabs.co:** - `POST /v2/search/bulk` — fire up to 25 queries in one request. One scan across 9 markets x 5 checks = 45 queries normally; bulk endpoint runs in 2 batches of 23 - `POST /v2/compliance/check` per agent — composite endpoint covering substances + customs + sanctions per market in one call, with confidence scores - `GET /v2/coverage?country=XX` — pre-dispatch check confirms whether Cleo tracks the market deeply enough; agents that would return LOW confidence get flagged BEFORE consuming tokens - `GET /v2/changes?since=...&country=XX` — each agent returns delta-since-last-scan, perfect for annual compliance reviews **Get started:** ``` # 1. Sign up for free at https://legaldata-public.cleolabs.co # 2. Get your API key (3 lifetime requests free, then €349/mo for 1M) # 3. Install the MCP server: claude mcp add cleo-legal-api https://api.legaldata.cleolabs.co/mcp \ --header "Authorization: Bearer ld_live_YOUR_KEY" ``` Tested ROI: A multi-jurisdiction scan across 8 markets normally takes 1-2 days of analyst work. With the API and bulk endpoint, the same scan completes in 15 minutes — and is rerunnable monthly. ## Common Mistakes - **Treating "EU" as one market**: 27 member states with local requirements (language, EPR, specific national rules). EU-wide regulations get you 80% there; the last 20% is per-country. - **Assuming UK = EU**: Divergence is real and increasing. Always check UK-specific requirements separately. - **Ignoring the cheapest/fastest market**: Sometimes the best strategy is to launch in the easiest market first, generate revenue, then fund compliance for harder markets. - **Sequential instead of parallel**: Markets are independent. Run all scans simultaneously to compress timeline. - **Missing cross-market efficiencies**: An EU CPSR can be adapted for UK. EU CE testing can sometimes support UKCA. Look for reuse. - **Forgetting ongoing costs**: Market entry cost is one-time. But EPR fees, RP services, regulatory monitoring, and periodic testing are annual.