Manuals & Publications

As your company embarks on each Responsible Distribution Cycle, take advantage of these manuals and publications to assist you during your verification.

NEW! Responsible Distribution Coaching
We get it — the Responsible Distribution Verification process can be overwhelming. Let NACD help you get on track for the 7th Verification cycle!
From assisting with site profiles to deep diving into Responsible Distribution codes, the NACD Responsible Distribution® team will coach you through each stage of the NACD verification dashboard and program parameters.
These personalized coaching sessions will be conducted via Zoom. For more information about coaching or to book a session, reach out to Caroline Brooks, Senior Manager of Responsible Distribution, at cbrooks@nacd.com.

How-To Guide Tutorial Videos - Responsible Distribution Verification Tools

Watch these short videos for step-by-step directions on how to navigate NACD’s various Responsible Distribution Verification tools. All videos are under 8 minutes in runtime.

Responsible Distribution Dashboard

• Logging In 
• Entering & Completing Company Overviews 
• Entering & Completing Your Site Profile 
• Entering & Completing Your Specifications
• Entering & Completing Corrective Actions
• Report Completion & Certificate Download

Code Coordinator Manual

The Code Coordinator Manual is your go-to guide for continuous improvement in NACD's Responsible Distribution Program. Release each verification cycle, the manual outlines every code of Responsible Distribution, providing a step-by-step guide for completing online specifications to best prepare your company for your upcoming verification.

*New*  Responsible Distribution 2023 Code Coordinator Manual

• Responsible Distribution 2023 Specifications & Guidance Document (Effective Jan 1, 2023)

Responsible Distribution 2023 Gap Assessment Tool

*New*  Responsible Distribution 2023 Gap Assessment Tool (Released April 2022)

How Does Responsible Distribution Compare?

Newly updated for Responsible Distribution 2023!

• A Comparison of Responsible Care and Responsible Distribution Initiatives
  NACD and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) are proud to publish a comparison study between our associations' initiatives as stated in our 2014 Memorandum of Understanding. This document can help you better understand the synergies between these two premier Industry initiatives.
• Responsible Distribution Standards Comparison Table
• Standards Comparison with code to ISO9001
• Standards Comparison with code to ISO45001
• Standards Comparison with code to RC14001
• Standards Comparison with code to RCMS

General

• Sensitive Security Information (SSI) Non-Disclosure Agreement
  (Sensitive Security Information Non-Disclosure Agreement approved 9/18/07 by U.S. DOT under 49 CFR 15.11(a)(1))

Why Work with a Responsible Distributor?

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