> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.chemcloud.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to set required documents

> Specify which documents you require for a product to ensure compliance

This guide shows you how to specify which documents you require for a product. These requirements are then marked as required on approvals, ensuring compliance.

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## Set document requirements

1. Navigate to the product from the **Products** page or using **global search**
2. Click **Edit** to open the product for editing
3. In the **Documents Required** field, select which document types you need (e.g., SDS, COA, TDS)
4. Click **Save**

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## How it works

When you set document requirements on a product:

* All approved materials for that product will show those documents as required
* The Documents section on each approval displays which required documents are present, missing, or expired
* You can easily see compliance status at a glance

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## Common document types

| Document Type         | What it is                                          |
| --------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| SDS                   | Safety Data Sheet - safety and handling information |
| TDS                   | Technical Data Sheet - product specifications       |
| COA                   | Certificate of Analysis - batch quality results     |
| Organic Certification | Certification for organic products                  |

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## Check document status

To see which approvals have missing documents:

1. Go to **Products > Document Register**
2. Click the **Missing** tab to see documents that are required but not uploaded