First, we apologize that we cannot address this letter to you personally. We want to ensure that all vendors receive the same information on this important subject, and this seemed the best way to communicate to you quickly.
As you know, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) requires manufacturers to issue a General Conformity Certificate (GCC) for specific products that are produced both domestically and overseas. Each GCC certifies that a product meets all applicable safety laws and regulations enforced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
To ensure that the goods we sell in our stores are made in compliance with applicable law, we developed the Nordstrom Partnership Guidelines. Under these Guidelines, all existing and new vendors must comply with the CPSIA, which includes providing Nordstrom a copy of the GCC to keep on record for a minimum of three years.
Please note that Nordstrom will not determine the need for required contents of a supplier's GCC. Vendors are required to independently determine whether their products require a GCC, and if necessary, to issue one based on test results obtained from an accredited independent third-party laboratory. Any GCC submitted to Nordstrom must contain detailed information identifying the product, including a SKU and/or product tracking information.
Vendors can submit an electronic copy of a GCC by emailing Nordstrom directly at CMIO.compliance@nordstrom.com, or by posting it online and providing Nordstrom the URL and user/ID password.
For more information about the CPSC visit:
Main CPSIA Web Page: http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsia.html
CPSC's Sample GCC: http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/faq/elecertfaq.pdf
CPSIA Laws, Summaries & FAQs: http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/legislation.html
CPSC Regulated Products Table: http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/reg1.html
The trust we have with our customers is critical to us and we know that you value the safety of your products and reputation just as much as we do. We appreciate your attention to this important matter.
Sincerely,
Mary Porter
CMIO Compliance Director
http://www.nordstromsupplier.com/"
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