What Is Responsible Distribution Verification?

Briefly, Responsible Distribution Verification is NACD's on-site third-party verification process required of each NACD member at one of its distribution locations. Responsible Distribution verification is conducted by an independent, third-party verifier(s) against a standard specifications document based on the Responsible Distribution Guiding Principles and a Code of Management Practice. Responsible Distribution verification IS NOT an inspection against a rigid set of Yes/No questions that leave no flexibility for response. For example:

• Responsible Distribution verification will verify that a member company has a system in place and is being implemented to provide for compliance with federal regulations.
• Responsible Distribution verification is not a review of your company's actual compliance against specific regulations.
• Responsible Distribution verification will verify that a member company has a system in place to identify/determine the skills and knowledge required to perform job responsibilities, and/or that programs are in place to ensure employees are properly trained.
• Responsible Distribution verification does not evaluate your company's individual employee skill levels

NACD members and Chemical Handler Affiliates (CHAs) will began the fifth Responsible Distribution verification cycle on January 1, 2014 with on-site verifications. NACD initially contacts members and CHAs and the verifiers will follow up. The fifth cycle is the most robust and rewarding for NACD members, who expect to receive a more thorough assessment of their Responsible Distribution verification implementation and of their approach to environmental, health, safety, and security management. 

NACD's two designated third-party verification firms for both document and on-site Responsible Distribution verifications are:

Compliance Solutions Group, LLC
16851 Jefferson Highway, Suite 6D
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
www.compliance-sg.com

Eagle Group USA
6001 North Adams Rd., Suite 205
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
www.eaglegroupusa.com 


Be sure to visit the Responsible Distribution Resources page for more helpful information and assistance.