Migrating from software such as Chemwatch or ChemAlert to Lupin Chemical Management is designed to be straightforward, low-risk, and fully supported — regardless of the size or complexity of your existing chemical database. Here’s how the process typically works and why it’s easier than many organisations expect:
- Data Export from Your Existing System
Most legacy chemical management platforms, including Chemwatch and ChemAlert, allow you to export your data in standard formats such as CSV, Excel, or XML. This includes:
- Chemical inventory and product libraries
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and revision histories
- Risk assessments and storage information
- Site and sub-site registers
- Dangerous goods classifications and quantities
In many cases, your current vendor can provide this export directly, or Lupin’s migration team can guide you step-by-step on how to extract the information yourself.
- Data Transformation & Cleansing (Handled by Lupin)
Once exported, Lupin’s implementation specialists clean, map, and reformat your data to align with Lupin’s database structure. This includes:
- Standardising chemical names and CAS numbers
- Matching SDS documents to the correct products
- Preserving site hierarchies and storage locations
- Ensuring classifications align with GHS and WHS (2022) standards
- Validating fields for compatibility with automated features like label generation and risk modules
This behind-the-scenes step ensures data integrity and eliminates many of the common migration issues organisations face when switching systems.
- Bulk Import into Lupin Platform
After validation, Lupin’s technical team performs a bulk import into your new environment. Because the platform is SaaS-based, this process is:
- Fast: Large datasets (e.g. 7,500+ chemicals) can often be imported in a single session.
- Accurate: Data mapping ensures nothing is lost or misaligned.
- Comprehensive: Historical SDS, risk assessments, and custom product data are all migrated.
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Before going live, Lupin provides a test environment where your team can:
- Review migrated data for accuracy
- Test reports and search functions
- Verify SDS links and document attachments
- Confirm that site registers and risk assessments are functioning as expected
Any adjustments can be made at this stage to ensure a seamless transition.
- Training & Go-Live Support
Lupin’s onboarding process includes user training, help documentation, and ongoing support to ensure that staff are confident using the new system from Day 1. Most organisations are fully operational within 2–3 weeks, even for large multi-site implementations.
Why Migration to Lupin Is Easier Than Most Think
- No manual re-entry: All data is bulk-migrated — you don’t start from scratch.
- Minimal downtime: The old and new systems can run in parallel during transition.
- Future-proofed: Lupin’s system supports continuous SDS updates, automatic classification, and regulatory changes — features older platforms often lack.
- Full support: Migration, training, and validation are included in the implementation service.